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Observations on the irrational conceits of readers
Posted By: David
As a longtime writer, who has written in a variety of formats, I thought I would express some observations on the irrational habits of readers. This issue was sort of brought up by the earlier mentioned discrepancy in a ’02 Absolute Hank Greenberg autograph versus a normal Greenberg signed index card or even photo— where an incredible premium was placed on an the item because it was ‘officially’ issued. |
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Observations on the irrational conceits of readers
Posted By: jeff s
and I mean that seriously. |
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Observations on the irrational conceits of readers
Posted By: Cy
I don't think the bidding is so irrational. To collectors of these types of cards, this is a unique item. One may be able to get a Greenberg autograph. But not in this format. It is a one of a kind. |
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Observations on the irrational conceits of readers
Posted By: David
The hobby of collecting inherently involves irrationality (personal taste, favorite color, fashion,, era and area of that intrigues, aesthetic taste)-- which is why people collect. I doubt anyone here is going to claim that paying good money for an 50 year old piece of cardboard used to market bubblegum to 8 year olds is an entirely rational act. And, if was an entirely rational act, it wouldn't be any fun. |
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