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[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by Jlighter

What would you consider more enjoyable? Drinking 6 Beers in 1-2 minutes or drinking 6 beers over a 1-2 hour span.

I think the point many people here are making is that he was acquiring these cards at a very brisk pace. He didn't stop to enjoy these cards, at least it seems, just acquiring a big lot and buying upgrades. With infinite funds I could go on eBay right now and acquire almost all of the t206 set, but what fun would that be? I'm not sure what his intentions were for completing the set, investment or pleasure. Investment wise it would be advantageous to buy a whole lot then acquire card by card. Pleasure wise I believe it is better to take the scenic route and enjoy the journey.

Jake really?

How can you assume or say Josh didn't enjoy his cards, he just told you he did?

You have no first hand insight into Josh’s feelings he had when he collected this set. The very way you just claim he didn’t enjoy them because the way he collected them is insulting. Jake I bought my Obak sets in REA a few years ago one big swoop…are you now going to tell folks I don’t enjoy them or there’s no way I can enjoy them as much as say Tbob (Hi Bob) who did it more card by card than I did?



BTW I hear all this all the time "if I had unlimited funds it wouldn’t be fun."

All pure BS having unlimited funds doesn’t make the hobby any easier. Sure certain issues would be easier that goes without saying but then you would find yourself in N167 land…or N172 master set land…or the countless other obscure issues that no matter how much money you have they won’t come easy. Let’s also be real I’m not going to add a T206 Wagner anytime soon on a budget some things in this hobby just cost money and we shouldn’t belittle those who can afford to enjoy them. Let alone judge someone’s enjoyment of a hobby on how they see fit to collect cards.

Cheers,

John

[Jlighter]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

Jake really?

How can you assume or say Josh didn't enjoy his cards, he just told you he did?

You have no first hand insight into Josh’s feelings he had when he collected this set. The very way you just claim he didn’t enjoy them because the way he collected them is insulting. Jake I bought my Obak sets in REA a few years ago one big swoop…are you now going to tell folks I don’t enjoy them or there’s no way I can enjoy them as much as say Tbob (Hi Bob) who did it more card by card than I did?

You're right. I can't say for sure what his feelings towards collecting are. Perhaps he enjoys card collecting more then you, I or anyone else on this forum. All what I do know is my feelings on collecting. Which I believe is evidently different than Mr. Josh's way.

In Judaism there is an ancient text called the Talmud. It's over 2500 pages long and takes Seven and a half years to study, one page at a time. At the end of each cycle an event known as Siyum Hashas occurs. A celebration where people get together for prayer. The last cycle ended last August where about 90,000 people were at Meadowlands Stadium for the celebration. Does this mean the end of your journey, not even close. For when one cycle ends, a new one begins. Study of the Talmud should take your whole life and then some.

The brevity of the two do differ so perhaps the comparison isn't 100 percent suitable. I take the Talmudic route of collecting and that's what suits me. Others have different methods which is just fine as well. As we are all aiming for the same singular goal.

[glchen]

Man, if we starting bring religion into this thing, it is said that God created the world in six days. Then because He did it so quickly, are we saying that He did not enjoy the process?

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by glchen

Man, if we starting bring religion into this thing, it is said that God created the world in six days. Then because He did it so quickly, are we saying that He did not enjoy the process?

Classic! Thanks for the laugh.

Talk about a guy with unlimited funds! BTW I wonder what god's toughest want list would look like?

[HRBAKER]

"He can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke the same cigarettes as me."

[Jewish-collector]

[SetBuilder]

HEY! No religious talk as outlined in the N54 T.O.S.

Thank you.

[Tcards-Please]

Originally Posted by SetBuilder

HEY! No religious talk as outlined in the N54 T.O.S.

Thank you.

Can we talk T-99s? Not my card.

r/
Frank

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

Jake really?


BTW I hear all this all the time "if I had unlimited funds it wouldn’t be fun."

All pure BS having unlimited funds doesn’t make the hobby any easier. Sure certain issues would be easier that goes without saying but then you would find yourself in N167 land…or N172 master set land…or the countless other obscure issues that no matter how much money you have they won’t come easy. Let’s also be real I’m not going to add a T206 Wagner anytime soon on a budget some things in this hobby just cost money and we shouldn’t belittle those who can afford to enjoy them. Let alone judge someone’s enjoyment of a hobby on how they see fit to collect cards.

Cheers,

John

Neither of us will ever know, will we, John? But it's not BS, it's just based on the observation that anything achieved effortlessly is less satisfying than something achieved through overcoming a challenge, in this case the challenge of trying to get what you want with a limited budget. See something you like, buy it, see something else, buy it, and so on and on? Not for me, thanks.

[wonkaticket]

Hank that's "your" feeling on the subject what is BS is to assume that others wouldn't get the same satisfaction from being able to buy something out right. In regards to earned I'm sure they worked hard for the money they are spending.

In terms of a budget I will say again I'm not sure that T206 Wagner will be had on a budget, nor will any choice items from Walters playing days.

Does it make them any less enjoyable to the person who bought them that only the buyer will know.

We can try a social experiment if you like please give me unlimited funds for the next year and watch how much fun I have.

Cheers,

John

[Hankphenom]

BS is BS. This isn't BS, this is speculation. If you read my original statement, you'll see that I'm giving my opinion, no more, no less--followed by my strong declaration that to each his own. And now that we've beaten this to death, back to actual collecting...

[Leon]

sort of like a smaller train wreck.....my newest postcard

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

But it's not BS, it's just based on the observation that anything achieved effortlessly is less satisfying than something achieved through overcoming a challenge,

Hank you’re one of my favorite folks in the hobby it’s nothing personal. Your comment didn’t read so much to me as your feelings.

It read more as a pretty broad stroke that it’s less fulfilling overall. That his achievement was somehow less impressive and achieved without any challenges. Because he had the cash to collect the way he did. It’s cool if you say that lifestyle isn’t not for me. However to insinuate that it’s less fulfilling or what was achieved was without any challenges is a very broad statement to make, and something we don’t know. That’s all I’m saying Hank to you.

I’m just amazed how many folks are so quick to say to a guy like Josh not impressed….no biggie or jump to the conclusion that he must have less of a passion or somehow gotten less out of the hobby. Simply because he collected something a different way with a larger financial budget that just doesn’t make sense to me. Especially surrounded by guys with lots of expensive items for sale one day…I wonder how many of you would be so judgmental if it was your cards Josh was buying.

As I said before I would be careful applying this ruling to anyone because we all to somebody are doing things differently. How would you feel if someone belittled your collecting? Because they felt…."gee must be nice to drop 2k in Goodwin not impressed, you will never appreciate that like I would."

Cheers,

John

[g_vezina_c55]

For my part i am impressed...any guy who biuld a t206. Set in 8 month is verry cool for me in any grade !

And i enjoy read story about other t206 collector and it is the reason why i share the article here.

Some people have 200k budget and other 100$ ...it is not important we are all collector at different level and diff budget.

Anyway congrat Jaosh for this accomplishment and hope you will have your BN Ruth one day !

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by g_vezina_c55

For my part i am impressed...any guy who biuld a t206. Set in 8 month is verry cool for me in any grade !

And i enjoy read story about other t206 collector and it is the reason why i share the article here.

Some people have 200k budget and other 100$ ...it is not important we are all collector at different level and diff budget.

Anyway congrat Jaosh for this accomplishment and hope you will have your BN Ruth one day !

Big +1

[TobaccoKing4]

I don't see the difference in it, either way in order to complete the set it comes down to spending money.

It's this aspect of the hobby that has made me lose some passion for it.