Posted By:
bruce dorskind
Barry
Whilst it is nice to pretend that collecting rare graded baseball
cards is only a "hobby", how can one explain the heated discussions
about "altered" cards, auction fees and the grading companies?
Why do 75% of the long threads on the Board focus on ethics
and grading standards rather than debate on beauty, rarity
or collectors clubs?
If there are a $100 million a year in new graded cards (assume
PSA is 65% of the market) and $100 million in auction revenue
from the top 9 auction houses, and E Bay generates tens of
millions in fees from sports cards does that sound like
a hobby or a business?
Collectors can say my hobby is collecting rare E cards but
when it comes time to acquiring said items it is strickly business.
Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List