It's a pretty fine line to walk. There are a few board members who the only time I hear from them is when they want to know the value of a piece of Cleveland Indians memorabilia. After answering quite a few of these inquiries only to never receive a reply until the next time they needed to know a value, I stopped. It sounds kind of harsh, because I love talking about this stuff. But when it becomes pretty clear that the only interest is dollars and cents and not really about the collectible itself, I don't feel too badly about not replying.
The flip side is it's really enjoyable trading correspondence and phone calls with most folks, especially those who have an interest in the hobby beyond the wallet.
Last edited by Rob D.; 05-06-2011 at 08:40 AM.
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