Current state of the hobby-Modern cards

[cubman1941]

I certainly agree with that. We need more kids collecting, not for money, but for fun whether it be player collectors, set collectors or just for fun!!

[Rich Klein]

Kids are very involved in this hobby in the DFW area

Come to any trade day/night in the DFW area at the local card stores and you will see a LOT of kids and I mean people like me over the age of 40 are well in the minority. And for those who are asking, my LCS does it's trade day/night from 3 or 4 to 6 on Saturdays which would not interfere with a lot of plans

The bad news is some of the kids collect and some are in it only for the $$$$. Worries me as what will happen 20 years from now when those kids return after the 3 C's (Cars, Cuties and College) and did not really collect as kids.

Rich

Comments about the new unopened world, well that's even more complicated

[bk400]

From what I see at the local card stores, I'd echo the comments that there seems to be a lot of interest from kids in modern cards. I get the sense that a lot of kids like ripping packs. The boxes of packs move quickly, but the slabbed cards in the case seem to just sit there from week to week.

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

Kids are very involved in this hobby in the DFW area

Come to any trade day/night in the DFW area at the local card stores and you will see a LOT of kids and I mean people like me over the age of 40 are well in the minority. And for those who are asking, my LCS does it's trade day/night from 3 or 4 to 6 on Saturdays which would not interfere with a lot of plans

The bad news is some of the kids collect and some are in it only for the $$$$. Worries me as what will happen 20 years from now when those kids return after the 3 C's (Cars, Cuties and College) and did not really collect as kids.

Rich

Comments about the new unopened world, well that's even more complicated

Interesting perspective. Just reading these comments makes me feel so out of touch with the current state of the market.