Why I collect

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by smallpaul2002

I collect hockey cards (1965 Topps), and although I have been collecting this set for less than 3 years there is a certain satisfaction one attains when "you get 1 card closer to completing the set". After 3 years I'm now only 15 cards away from completing my 128 card set.

To me it does not matter what you collect. as long as your happy with what you own. There is more to this hobby than" just collecting". It is the negotiations, the people you meet, and the thrill of getting that last card..

After this set, I'm sure will start another set to keep me in the game. Without a doubt card collecting can bring a smile to your face, no matter who you are or what your budget is..in the end beauty cannot be judged objectively, for what one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another.

Well said! I tell my kids often that they will run across those who have more than us and those who have less but that isn't the measure of a person. I also stress the need to be content with what we have. I must admit that when it comes to cardboard, I struggle at times. At the end of the day, however, this is a ton of fun! Once I found what I liked AND could afford, it all seemed to come together.