Things you LIKE/don't like about this hobby?!

[WhenItWasAHobby]

I like vintage cards, Net54Baseball, and collectors that are passionate hobbyists.

I dislike card doctoring, shill bidding, people who renege on commitments (either on auction bids or backing out on purchases). I also have no respect whatsoever for the spineless moral cowards who allow fraudsters to run roughshod over themselves and others and continue to buy graded cards strictly for the labels with total disregard of issues of obvious overgrading or card doctoring.

[VoodooChild]

Likes: That there is no "wrong" way to collect. I enjoy doing research on players, sets, types, era's, etc. and coming up with new projects to start (and never finish!).

Dislikes: Racial Segregation. The fact that there are no black player's cards is the main reason I just can't concentrate only on Pre-War. I also don't like those PSA Holders with the plastic sheet that crumples up and crates that wave effect:

[mart8081]

A key aspect for me is that I feel part of a 'global' collecting community even though I live on the other side of the Atlantic. Net54 plays a big role in this for me.

Throughout the day I check in regularly. I take real joy seeing the cards/memorabilia that people have added to their collections as shown in the monthly pick-up threads.

It's really great that we are able to share this passion, learn more about baseball, its history, printing methods and much more whilst forging new friendships.

Happy collecting all.

Martin

[Piratedogcardshows]

With my collection primarily focused on minor league players I like the research involved in finding out who the player was.I like the Online sites such as this one and baseball reference to look at players stats from the era.I enjoy card shows even if there is nothing there that fits my current focus.And I like the fellow collectors who are willing to help out others and share knowledge.

I dislike overpriced BIN's of cards that I want and there are quite a few out there.

[quinnsryche]

LIKE: So many cool cards!
DISLIKE: So many cool cards I can't afford!

[alanu]

In spite of all the changes at ebay, I still like looking at my searches each day to see what's out there.

[oldjudge]

I like many of the people I have met in the hobby; many have become some of my best friends.

I dislike the use of phrases that were never used in the history of the Bronx (puerile ad hominem) :-)

[varsitycollectibles]

Like: Hunting, learning, trading, indoctrinating my son.

Dislike: Fraud and telling people how/who to collect.

[sports-rings]

I've been reading way too many threads on net54 lately that have contained fighting and bitching. Thanks for a great thread!

I like the thrill of finding the hard-to-find items for my collection.

I like sharing knowledge with others and I am grateful for this site and the members that can help answer any question!

[ethicsprof]

jay,

I have written so much on this board re: ad hominem that I fear I must listen
to one of my favorite writers from the Bronx, Willa Cather.
" There are only two or three human stories, and they go on repeating themselves as fiercely as if they had never happened before."

all the best,
Barry

[EvilKing00]

Like - finding that rare or hard to fond card.

Dislike- fakes, reprints being sold as real, etc not cool