Why do you collect baseball cards?

[mrmopar]

I don't know if there is a way to fully explain it. I'm sure there are forces here that are in part controlling some impulses or behaviors.

I enjoy collecting cards, but I think sometimes it's more of a chase or a challenge. Trying to find all of a certain type or player has some exciting factors. Spending money on these cards seems irrational though, as there are probably better things to spend my money on at this point in my life.

Part of me thinks that maybe this "investment", at least the monetary portion, may pay off for me or my family at a later point. However, I collect what I enjoy and don't worry so much about the resale value. That is evidenced by my extensive player collection of Steve Garvey!

I do love looking through boxes of cards that I have not looked at in a while. It rekindles the excitement of opening packs of cards, which I rarely do anymore.