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Posted By: John J. Grillo

There are advantages and disadvantages, so I do not think the hobby is better 1 way or the other. I like the registry (both PSA and SGC) not for competition, but simply to track and showcase my collection. There are many collectors who love the competition aspect of the registry and that's fine by me as well.

One thing about graded cards and registries I do not like are high-grade, high-priced commons. I do not get a thrill about buying a 200.00 common simply because it's cardboard in perfect condition. I'd much rather collect lower-graded HOFers and Stars, than high grade commons, but to each his own.