Set Registry Should be for Card Collectors

[FrankWakefield]

You guys are talking about slab collectors, not card collectors.

[martyogelvie]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

You guys are talking about slab collectors, not card collectors.

i collect both, slabs and cards.. but that was funny

[drdduet]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

You guys are talking about slab collectors, not card collectors.

Frank your comment got me thinking,

Would would a gem mint graded/authenticated flip from crossed over T206 Honus Wagner bring at auction? Or a complete T206 set of flips?

[Exhibitman]

Thanks for the info; I figured there had to be a method to it. The only time I ever did anything comparable with a registry set was when I traded "down" a card for another registry card but the other collector and me both notified SGC of the trade and made a mutual item switch. They'll do that, BTW, without the collectors having to re-enter the data, if you ask.

[mdschulze]

I agree somewhat with what you're saying about contributing to the Board, especially if you've been in the hobby for awhile. I, myself, fall into the category of "newbie dumbass" and I depend on a lot of the more experienced collectors here for insight and advice. Even though I'm a lurker, I do appreciate all the knowledge and experience you guys pass around on here.

With that being said, I personally have nothing to contribute to this forum that would benefit the more experienced prewar collectors. If this were a forum about "how to divorce a crack head stripper"... then I would be the expert and I would have a lot more posts than what I do now. Until I have a few more years in the hobby, I'll stick to the old saying... "it's better to remain silent and let people believe your a dumbass than to open your mouth and remove all doubt"!!

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by mdschulze

If this were a forum about "how to divorce a crack head stripper"... then I would be the expert and I would have a lot more posts than what I do now.

OK, you can't leave that one hanging, Mike...

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by mdschulze

If this were a forum about "how to divorce a crack head stripper"... then I would be the expert and I would have a lot more posts than what I do now.

Post of the Year candidate! Very nicely done!


Now, about registries... I have no idea how PSA works (or doesn't work), so anything I say pertains to SGC.

I did have several sets on the SGC registry (vintage basketball, not baseball.) When I decided to sell them through REA, I changed the name on the Registry to something like "REA Spring 2010, 1957 Topps Basketball Set." I did this, not REA. Was it advertising? Of course, but it was designed to market my sets. It was to alert other SGC Registry guys that these sets were coming to market in a few months. About a month before the auction, Brian noticed that several other people had done the same thing, with slight differences in how we named the sets. He offered to standardize them, and basically, turn control of these sets over to REA, if I wanted to. We checked with REA and they were fine with this. The subsequent owner/winning bidder will be able to do the same thing.

My motives were to maximize the sale price of the sets.
REA was not involved in this, at all, until the very end. They had no part in it and didn't really stand to benefit at all.
SGC was involved only to make it better for both me, and the next owner. They gained nothing else.

I consider myself a collector, first and foremost. Outside of that, I don't understand this thread at all. Whoever currently owns my set will either keep it together, and change the name if they want to, or will break it up, in which case, I guess SGC should delist it. But I certainly don't see this as one of the hobby's problems.

[HRBAKER]

"I consider myself a collector, first and foremost. Outside of that, I don't understand this thread at all. Whoever currently owns my set will either keep it together, and change the name if they want to, or will break it up, in which case, I guess SGC should delist it. But I certainly don't see this as one of the hobby's problems." AGREED!

Whether you bought a set because you have collected money (whatever that means) or added to cards you had as a child or built it one card at a time from scratch, at the end of the day all three ways produce a set. Why should the registry look at any of these any differently. Non-issue.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by mdschulze

I agree somewhat with what you're saying about contributing to the Board, especially if you've been in the hobby for awhile. I, myself, fall into the category of "newbie dumbass" and I depend on a lot of the more experienced collectors here for insight and advice. Even though I'm a lurker, I do appreciate all the knowledge and experience you guys pass around on here.

With that being said, I personally have nothing to contribute to this forum that would benefit the more experienced prewar collectors. If this were a forum about "how to divorce a crack head stripper"... then I would be the expert and I would have a lot more posts than what I do now. Until I have a few more years in the hobby, I'll stick to the old saying... "it's better to remain silent and let people believe your a dumbass than to open your mouth and remove all doubt"!!

Mike - My comments have nothing at all to do with newbie collectors. Newbies should read and absorb and chime in when they feel comfortable. I was talking about some friends who have been doing this for 15+ years (some for 30+) and only contribute when they want to bitch about not being paid by Mastro, bitch about grading or bitch just to bitch (and saying they will never dispel information as it will cost them money). Those are my least favorite board members but are still friends otherwise. Lurking is one of the best ways to learn. I guess not everyone likes to help others and give back to the hobby. (again, I am talking of experienced collectors) best regards

[Bosox Blair]

Originally Posted by mdschulze

If this were a forum about "how to divorce a crack head stripper"... then I would be the expert and I would have a lot more posts than what I do now.

Mike,

Thanks for the laugh - that line is absolutely classic!!!

Cheers,
Blair