Are collectors getting old ?

[Copa7]

I've raised this in another forum and my blog. The subject may be a bit sensative, however it was greeted with positive responses. (a wake up for some)

A younger collector expressed their frustration going on a forum and find that it was "mostly old guys who only reply to each othes posts".

If some of the leaders of these forums are concerned that the hobby is dying out, it might be a good idea to welcome new members (with positive responses).

My thoughts were that sometimes members get busy and maybe, just maybe wrapped up in their own collecting.

I have seen great random acts of kindness and sharing on the message boards.

I hope member will take a little time to encourage younger members - even if its a "hello" or a "welcome".

However, I can't count the numerous posts that go unanswered, thus driving the potential young collector away.

It would go a long way to prove that the board is not just a bunch of old guys looking over their old pieces of cardboard. (which is not true)

Thanks for reading.

[EvilKing00]

I think every time a new member joins and posts his intro, they get quite a few welcomes to the board. I think there is a wide range of ages here, I would guess most 40 and over, though im 39!

WAZ is pretty young, not sure about any others, some just aren't as open or post as much to know or not.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Why don't we run a poll? Old is a relative term but I would guess the age on the board is over 40.

[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

Why don't we run a poll? Old is a relative term but I would guess the age on the board is over 40.

good idea, I just put it up

[Gradedcardman]

I agree that most new members get a nice hello. I do also know that a lot of posts get responses via PM. A lot of board members just simply like there privacy on certain matters and prefer it not public. I have corresponded with younger members with positive response via PM.

I know I have been PM'ed with regards to my wants because most of the potential sellers don't want others to know what may be available.

Just my 2 cents

[bnorth]

I think it depends on the forum. This forum, yes we are a bunch of old guys. I am also a member on another card forum that most members are under 30 with a lot being under 20. WOW is that place interesting and the collecting is way different as are the attitudes about collecting.

The thing I see a lot with the younger guys is they collect prospect cards. They are very short term buyers because they will buy a Yasil Puig(sp?) card for $15,000 now and in 2 years that card will be worth $150. Then they give up collecting because they thought the prospect was going to make them rich.LOL I am in my mid 40's and we done the same thing with rookie cards 30 yrs ago. We way overpaid for them and then when the bottom fell out for the cards we had most just gave up collecting.

[Paul S]

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...highlight=poll

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Paul S

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...highlight=poll

Average age then was 43-44, but we are all two months older now.

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Average age then was 43-44, but we are all two months older now.

How many is that in dog years?