Dormant collections are everywhere!
Yes, many collections I was responsible in helping build lay dormant for a decade or more just in my area.
When I opened my first store in 1981 I sold thousands of the new BB sets. Typically, the collector would then buy 1980 and descend towards completing a run of Topps sets. There are at least 2 or 3 dozen full runs of Topps and Bowman sets I was involved in making for these clients that are dormant.
The collectors with "deeper pockets" or "a more than passing interest in cards' ventured into making the Play ball, Goudey and T series would surprise you. More than 5 collectors bought Goudey runs (other sets like Diamond Stars, DeLongs we're sold, too) from me in one shot.
I still see collectors from the "old days', and many assure me they still have their cards and some have stayed with the hobby by purchasing the new sets each season.
Here in the suburbs of Boston we had so many wonderful cards produced and an abundant supply of Goudeys (even DeLongs) always existed. Not to mention, the greatest 1952 Topps Hi # find to ever surface came from this area. The only Current All-Stars I've ever seen of konstanty, Roberts & Stanky also came from this area early in the 1980's.
Since the early days of cards Boston has had some fantastic collections as well as some of the greatest cards ever made. These vintage collections may lay dormant, but believe me, they are everywhere.
Thanks to all my friends on Net 54 for keeping our hobby in such good hands.
God Bless,
Bill Hedin
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