Report of the January 25 NYC Hobby Forum

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Posted By: Jason L

should be EVERYONE'S concern, not just Jim, and not just for folks who play in the $50 cards like myself....I mean honestly, who in their right mind would pay the same $$ for the cards that they already own if they learned that card doctors are out there refreshing the population with newly upgraded cards?!

One of the principal reasons that many of us pay money for these collectibles is because we believe there is a limited number of them that adds to their monetary value and overall "specialness"...doesn't matter if it's a $25 card or a $25,000 card...if we learn that the supply is increasing, then the value goes down, the cards you already own are in question, and everyone's idea of "specialness" is soured...

My point is that supply SHOULD ALREADY BE restricted!!! as of the date the card was printed.

And not to be too absurd about it, but on a different point, I derive great joy out of showing my collection to my extended family or friends when they visit, and seeing their reactions when I explain how old a card is, or why I collect it, etc....now imagine how stupid it sounds if I have to start saying, "I bought this card because I love the stories about him from when he was with the Cubs, and it comes from a very scarce set that is 87 years old...-well, except these two corners, which are from 1994."