To you; what is the most enjoyable part of the hobby

Kawika · #1 12-30-2009, 10:04 AM

The most enjoyable part of the Hobby is the escapism it affords me from the godforsaken realities of the 21st Century. The old cardboard is grist for imaginings of a world that used to be (but probably never was), a cinema in my mind of characters in baggy flannels acting out a grand American fantasy. And the chicks.

barrysloate · #2 12-30-2009, 10:16 AM

David- I think that world from the past really did exist, I just don't think it was as idyllic as we might imagine. It would have been wonderful to spend some time strolling through 19th century America...unless you had some strange disease they hadn't even named yet. Then maybe it would be better to be alive today.

hank_jp · #3 12-30-2009, 10:24 AM

That's an easy one.
The relationship that it has cemented between me and my son.
It's probably close to 25 years since Scott got me back into collecting due to his early interest in baseball cards and the bond has only grown stronger over time.
Whether it is that magic connection between father, son, and baseball or father, son, and collecting - I loved having that with my dad and love having it with my son.
Everything else is just a bonus.

Hank

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