What is the POPulation of PSA8 Pre-War collectors..SURVEY ?

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Posted By: JimB

"Then we can un-
burden the Vintage Forum of threads that really belong in the POST-WAR Forum (i.e., most PSA 8 re-
lated threads)."

Was it the thread about high-grade T205s, T206s, or N172s that was particularly bothersome and needs to be sent to the post-war forum?

I am not defending the behavior of any individuals here, but I don't think discussion of high-grade cards is really an issue that is off-topic. Are people condescending about the types of cards others collect and is that bothersome? YES. Does it happen in equal amounts in both directions? No. There is vastly more criticism of high-grade collecting on this forum. It comes as everything from seemingly off-hand comments to the regular insinuation that those who collect high-grade stuff are not "real" collectors like those who collect in "collector's condition". Are there a couple of people who are very rude and condescending towards low and mid-grade collectors? Yes. Both sides are guilty in my opinion. I cringe and what I hear coming from both sides.

I just cannot comprehend why people feel compelled to be so critical about the way others collect. Personally, I am glad when people collect in a different way from me. That usually means there will be less competititon for the cards I like. To each their own. A little tolerance would go a long way around here.
JimB