State Of The Hobby

[Leon]

There are a few new ones in DFW too. The one I went into not long ago didn't have any vintage though. I think I might have seen a few 70s Topps but otherwise I didn't really know what anything was.

Originally Posted by irv

I also, like Octavio, agree with Dpeck's post above.

Although, obviously, not conclusive, I have noticed card shops/sellers popping up more locally now as well. In my big metropolis, there has mostly just been one which focused mainly on hockey cards but just recently another one opened up as well. Also, while searching the Bay, I have also encountered a few local sellers that I have never noticed before.

[egri]

Not sure what this is an indication of, but on eBay I have noticed fewer auctions and more BINs with museum level price tags.

[ullmandds]

Well gentlemen...I've had a change of mindset personally. I was itching to buy something the last few days...I scoured ebay...the internet...I could NOT find anything that suited my desires to SPEND!!!!!

To me...this is an indication of the strength of the hobby! There is nothing for me to buy!!!!!!!!! Yes there's crookery around every turn...yes there's manipulation going on...SHILL bidding...it's all happening...BUT...the hobby is still strong...because I cannot buy what I want!

[Republicaninmass]

Hey Pete, was it due to high prices or lack of material?


Just curious for my annals of 2019

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Hey Pete, was it due to high prices or lack of material?


Just curious for my annals of 2019

Both...but mostly lack of material.