Hobby terms that annoy you

[Huysmans]

Can we add slang within general sports terms as well...

I can't stand GOAT. There are only a small handful of players - literally just a couple per sport - that can be considered the 'Greatest of All Time'...

Yet, all it seems to take these days is some basketball player not tripping over his shadow or a quarterback that doesn't constantly throw interceptions, and people are all over social media GOAT this and GOAT that... it's beyond cringe-worthy.

[bobbyw8469]

No hobby term offends me. Just like the English language, everyone has their own way of talking.

About the only thing I sometimes get perturbed at is auction descriptions. On one end, you got Bill Goodwin, who writes a 500 word essay on a particular ballplayer. On the other end, you have Memory Lane, with their one word quips "BLAZER", "GET IT!", "SHARP SPLINTER (in regards to a Ted Williams card). Seems like we could find a happy medium between the two.

And PWCC with their "worthy of consderation" line...when they are auctioning 4 of the exact same Nolan Ryan PSA 9 cards at the exact same time....It bothers me when I am consigning one of those 9's and see 3 more of the exact same grade right along side it. Doesn't make mine feel so special (and of course, it winds up lagging behind the other 3, sometimes to the tune of hundreds of dollars).

[A2000]

"Extant"

[1952boyntoncollector]

I am buying the card for my personal collection, am no going to resell it...

[joshuanip]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

I am buying the card for my personal collection, am no going to resell it...

Well this is true to a degree. There are cards I have kept for 25+ years and will probably give it to my 7 year old when he’s ready.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

It bothers me when I am consigning one of those 9's and see 3 more of the exact same grade right along side it. Doesn't make mine feel so special (and of course, it winds up lagging behind the other 3, sometimes to the tune of hundreds of dollars).

I learned the hard way with PWCC that honest consignors don't do as well as consignors who are, let's say ethically more flexible. Still do OK mind you, but not setting records that others are on the same items.

[insidethewrapper]

"I found the only card that my grandpa ever saved in the attic and it's a T206 Honus Wagner "

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by Huysmans

Can we add slang within general sports terms as well...

I can't stand GOAT. There are only a small handful of players - literally just a couple per sport - that can be considered the 'Greatest of All Time'...

Yet, all it seems to take these days is some basketball player not tripping over his shadow or a quarterback that doesn't constantly throw interceptions, and people are all over social media GOAT this and GOAT that... it's beyond cringe-worthy.

The use of this term bothers me, as well. I remember when being called a “goat” in sports was a bad thing. For those who may not remember, “goat” was the opposite of “hero.”

Hit a home run to win the game in the bottom of the ninth, and the media will be singing your praises. Then, in the very next game, strike out in the bottom of the ninth to end the game...the media would have said that you’ve, “gone from hero to goat.”

Words change. I get that. Still, this reminds me of a time when it suddenly became popular to call girls, “phat” - and have it be a compliment.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Not sure if it's been mentioned -- "priced to sell."

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Eric72

The use of this term bothers me, as well. I remember when being called a “goat” in sports was a bad thing. For those who may not remember, “goat” was the opposite of “hero.”

Hit a home run to win the game in the bottom of the ninth, and the media will be singing your praises. Then, in the very next game, strike out in the bottom of the ninth to end the game...the media would have said that you’ve, “gone from hero to goat.”

Words change. I get that. Still, this reminds me of a time when it suddenly became popular to call girls, “phat” - and have it be a compliment.

Bill Buckner is happy of the word definition change..

[rocketman]

"The best I can do is..." Table dealers at card shows.

[aaroncc]

card in hand
waterfront

[frankbmd]

This thread annoys me. Does anyone really think this hobby is so special or unique? We are talking about “marketing”, plain and simple.

Hyperbole

Cliche

Little white lies

Pricing techniques

Etc

Where would we be without it? Do you completely believe every ad you see or read?

If you want completely honest marketing, try the following:

Buy this vacuum cleaner, it sucks ......................................for awhile.

Our insurance policy will support our agents’ families. You get what’s left over.

Redistribute wealth, hire an attorney.

Vote for me, why not?

Follow me on Twitter, what the hell for?

And before Peter chimes in, the physician whose ad follows:

All my patients die ....................................sooner or later.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

This thread annoys me. Does anyone really think this hobby is so special or unique? We are talking about “marketing”, plain and simple.

Hyperbole

Cliche

Little white lies

Pricing techniques

Etc

Where would we be without it? Do you completely believe every ad you see or read?

If you want completely honest marketing, try the following:

Buy this vacuum cleaner, it sucks ......................................for awhile.

Our insurance policy will support our agents’ families. You get what’s left over.

Redistribute wealth, hire an attorney.

Vote for me, why not?

Follow me on Twitter, what the hell for?

And before Peter chimes in, the physician whose ad follows:

All my patients die ....................................sooner or later.

Oh yeah? When's the last time you saw anything other than a sports card described as having "elite centering"?

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Oh yeah? When's the last time you saw anything other than a sports card described as having "elite centering"?

Certainly not in D. C.

[ALR-bishop]

Just look at the poppage on that vacuum cleaner