Frankly, I don't give a damn..about a TPG timebomb that was inevitably due to explode

[tedzan]

Hi Johnny

We were away in Maine for our Grandson's wedding.

What is a good time to call you today ?


TED Z

T206 Reference
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[buymycards]

I agree with you. I hope to see you at the National again this year, and we can have another interesting discussion about tobacco cards.

[Republicaninmass]

Not necessarily in this case, but many in the twilight if their collecting careers could care less about grading, sales prices, or even selling cards. Others just entering, or spending big money on these vintage low pop, high grade cards, might feel otherwise. It's only been the lifeblood of new collectors entering the hobby that has maintained this hobby. Otherwise, cards and these "finds' may have been long forgotten and dumped in the ocean.

I had a bad in person experience traveling to Cooperstown for induction weekend. I stopped in quickly at the "card show", for lack of a better term, and found one card in the whole hallway I was interested in. After the dealer was done socializing, he came back to his table, if it hadn't been for his buddy behind the table, I would have just left. The dealer finally shows up, needless to say the card which he proceeded me was "a rare one", not priced, just thrown in a case, not graded and terribly OC was priced about 3x the going rate than a graded copy on Ebay, I walked out. Did it discourage me from talking cards, buying raw, or visiting n54? No, I just moved past it, as I do a number of threads on n54.

Speaking of sucking oxygen, I think it's time this dealer be put out to stud.

[kateighty]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Did it discourage me from talking cards, buying raw, or visiting n54? No, I just moved past it, as I do a number of threads on n54.

Very well said. How we all navigate our hobby is an interesting one. What you said makes me want to start a thread about what it's like to be a chick collector. But it'd probably be too boring. I've certainly had some opposites of your experience yet some of the same.

[darwinbulldog]

Originally Posted by kateighty

Very well said. How we all navigate our hobby is an interesting one. What you said makes me want to start a thread about what it's like to be a chick collector. But it'd probably be too boring. I've certainly had some opposites of your experience yet some of the same.

I would appreciate that. My sons have no interest in collecting, but my daughter's getting into it.

[Johnny630]

The future of the hobby especially vintage graded seems to be surrounded by flippers and gamblers. Does anyone know about the huge Razz Situation that goes on daily/hourly on Facebook Boards ???

[steve B]

Originally Posted by kateighty

Very well said. How we all navigate our hobby is an interesting one. What you said makes me want to start a thread about what it's like to be a chick collector. But it'd probably be too boring. I've certainly had some opposites of your experience yet some of the same.

I think I'd find that thread to be really interesting.

[kateighty]

Thanks guys, will consider it so long as Leon doesn't give me the boot! Happy July 4th everyone

[KCRfan1]

Kat,

I would love to hear about some of your experiences as a chick collector.

Do tell, I'll bet you have some story's!