I'm in a bad card relationship, what to do...

[Leon]

I would say you each should collect what you each enjoy....and you can still do it together. I wish I had a brother interested in cards (any cards)...

[mintacular]

Speaking of chocolate, he would look at a few of my really banged up Ts say "You paid that $ for this!" Actually he wouldn't say that but would wonder why I didn't buy a bunch of post-war cards that he/we like...

[HexsHeroes]

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Similar situation, I collected pre-war cards, my brother collected post-war cards. Then he focused on collecting signed post-war Detroit Tiger team sets, while I focused on vintage Detroit Tigers autographs.

What makes it a half full situation is that you both can go to a show (such as the National) and not be competing for the same items. Plus, as both of you canvas the dealers, you can note what might be of interest to your brother (and vice versa). Often, we see items that the other either has missed, or might not get to for a while. And with other serious collectors in attendance at a show (in my opinion, especially with scarce/unusual autographs) the early bird usually gets the worm.

It's been a sweet, working relationship for us both.

[Big Ben]

I agree with Leon in that you should collect what you enjoy. However, I would embrace the difference in collecting opinions in a way that could benefit everyone. Maybe down the road there will be something that you brother may be familiar with which could in turn, be new to you and interest you as well. ...and vice versa. jmho