Friends giving up collecting in 2022

[butchie_t]

I am not giving up so much as narrowing my focus now. After finishing my main set run from 69 to 2000 Topps I am just looking for variations, Senators, and some other items that interest me.

Makes it much more easier on the pocketbook and I can still enjoy the hobby.

Cheers,

Butch

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by butchie_t

I am not giving up so much as narrowing my focus now.

Me too. Anything I buy right now that isn't for resale has to be a good match for a project, set or run, or be something rare that I've wanted for a while, or I give it a pass. Even then, I won't pay 200%-300% of what a common cost two years ago just to work on a mainstream set. I'll wait.

[ClementeFanOh]

Lots of interesting opinions on this topic. I enjoy it so much, I'll "leave"
when I stop breathing Still tons of fun to go to live shows, make friends
through sites like this one, buy and trade. While it's meaningful and
important to make sure you get the 1971 Topps Clemente/Bench/Ryan,
it's still a joy to find an SGC 88 "common" like Manny Sanguillen sporting that
monster mitt, looking thin and young, in a tough set no less. If it's only about
the money, then the word "hobby" seems a bit misplaced, right? Trent King

Shoutouts- Jeff Throm, Bill Brodhead, Jason Bisping, Jason Perlmutter, Kris
Sweckard. There are good ones out there, folks!