Posted By:
BrianPlenty of regulars on this chat board overpay (your word not mine) for cards but for reasons other than the registry (rookies, types, spite, etc). I don't understand the trend of judging how/why another person collects.
I have seen many instances on this board when someone posts "Look at this auction, I put a bid at 300% of what it should go for. These three guys bid above me and my snipe didn't register. Aren't they stupid? Must be the registry's fault..." See the irony?
My point of view? I applaud anyone that supports the hobby -- either buying or selling cards. I don't care why they do it or how they show it. Someone else's motivation (to be the best, to brag, to horde, etc.) to buy or sell doesn't impact my enjoying this great hobby.
If someone can drop (what I consider) an unreasonable amount of cash on a card, I applaud their ability to do so. I am sure I have dropped (what others consider) an unreasonable amount of cash on a card, and I am glad I can do so.