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Originally Posted by Jewish-collector
Other hobbies like photography, gardening, playing sports, etc,... are more about techniques and skill rather than money. There are some expenses to them of course, but not to the degree of sports cards. Our hobby we all love is based more on money than anything else. Anyone very wealthy can have a world class sports card collection in a very short time.
If you're a low end collector like myself, you have to find other aspects of this hobby that give you enjoyment.
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I could not agree more. I’ve never understood why people congratulate others for their recent pickups. “Congratulations on that graded 7 1952 Topps Mantle.” What special skill did he demonstrate, other than having the funds to write a really large check? We are really congratulating his medical degree, law degree, or ability to operate a business, bank, or hedge fund. You hit the nail on the head - anyone with a checkbook can become a collecting God without any special skill, knowledge or technique.