This is a great thread with too many great posts to quote, and I agree with many of you, but I don't look at it as the hobby is in decline. I probably live in a small world
but IMO it seems that there is always an increasing amount of people getting into collecting- you see it here on Net54 even.
Anyhow, this is a great conversation- I love all of the different points of view, thanks !!
Sincerely, Clayton