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AnonymousJohnS,
I think there are famous well known collectors whose collections are highly regarded but I would not call it a hierarchy of collectors.
We all collect for different reasons and its all good. I collect primarily for enjoyment too. I enjoy the banter on the boards as well and I know a lot of collectors and dealers personally--wouldn't necessarily call them friends though.
Bob,
Cheers to you too. I love the hobby too. For the guys who collect pre-war great--for those who collect 1994 Donruss great--
I just think over time these will mostly all end up in graded card holders and increasingly the 8 and better segment is becoming the largest segment in the hobby. You disagree--fine. I like to provoke lively debate about important hobby topics--many of which relate to prewar--
For those of you that like the relaxing threads that are many knowledgeable collectors provide--great--skip mine. But I like the serious discussions about interesting hobby topics.
Happy Holidays to you.
Jim