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Posted By: Frank Wakefield

This mess helps me visualize folks in this hobby in different groups. Some folks attempt to collect baseball cards. Some folks attempt to invest in baseball cards. And some folks are, to varying degrees, torn in between the two.


Baseball card collectors generally have a greater respect for the game itself, and learn a bit about the game's history, and about the cards. Generally, but not absolutely, the investors aren't as concerned about baseball, focus more on the dollar, and are more likely to pursue graded cards.

It is starting to seem that this card was won at auction by someone who is skewed toward the investor type. And one thing that troubles me is that the investors tend to turn toward the collectors for help and information when they're in need. Their fellow investors aren't much help at all. Maybe the collectors should consider letting some investors sink or swim on their own....