[Brian Van Horn]

Just for a matter of comparison at 9:40 a.m. EST I looked at the totals of all items on the pre-1942 baseball cards section (30,559) versus auctions only (2162). Let's throw these ideas out for discussion: Is it the economy, the direction of cards for the long term future of the hobby or is it both?

Personally, if the auctions stay at such a low rate, I think it's a very bad sign for the viability of collecting.

Let's hear your opinions.