There will always be some interest in cards as they are historical and collectible, but the last generation who grew up on cards is now in their early 30's and kids today just don't care. Personally I'm in my 30's and even kids that didn't really play ball collected baseball / football cards when I was growing up. Too many reasons to go into, and I'm sure they've been discussed at length here at some point. It is unfortunate, but it is reality. I would be shocked if a person couldn't pick up cards like a 56 mantle, clemente rookie for about 20-30% of the value they have today in roughly 20 years time. With that said, I do feel that truly rare pre-war cards and unique issues, such as 59 bazooka, 1954 Wilson Franks, etc.. will keep decent value.
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