What would it take to collect modern cards again?

[novakjr]

I still collect modern cards, but only rookie cards of guys I like(generally Chrome if possible) and Topps complete sets. That's it. I'd love to be able to collect the way I once did. Buying some packs here and there, piecing together some sets, so on and so on, but that day will never come again. Not that I'm a huge fan of factory sets or anything, BUT they do allow me to avoid the gambling theme that has become the modern hobby..

Intentional short prints as part of modern sets is one trend that I'd like to see disappear forever. I'd also like to see more baseball cards in the packs. Less presidential crap. Less strand of hair or historical document cards. less cards featuring random hollywood skanks and other assorted jerk-offs, just because they've been seen at a game once...