Posted By:
Corey R. Shanus"...and believe it or not some don't consider high-end graded card collecting the heart and soul of the hobby."
That is quite a statement. How does one define the heart and soul of this hobby? Is it the set registry guy who has the means and desire to shell out five figures for a low pop T206 common? Or is it a guy who may or may not have the means but chooses to spend his money not on condition rarities but on cards that are simply rare or cards that simply appeal to him, which appeal is not hampered by the card not having the best technical features? Is heart and soul represented by passion and knowledge, or is it represented by insatiable demand for bragging rights? While I collect in a manner different from a set registry guy, I respect their right to collect how they see fit. If that is how they derive their satisfaction and enjoyment from this hobby, who am I to tell them not to do it? And no, I am not saying that they cannot have passion and knowledge. But I respectfully disagree that they represent the heart and soul of the hobby.