Give one reason--just one--why you enjoy this hobby
eyebone
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Haven't been on here very much recently as--like Ron Burgundy--I have become a bit fed up with some aspects of the hobby.
However, I would like to feel good about sports cards again and thought perhaps you folks could help. Give one reason why this hobby brings you enjoyment.
Eyebone
However, I would like to feel good about sports cards again and thought perhaps you folks could help. Give one reason why this hobby brings you enjoyment.
Eyebone
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No, I just like to pick up chicks at card shows. There, the race track, casinos, bowling tournaments and motorcycle rallies are the best places
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<< <i>No, I just like to pick up chicks at card shows. There, the race track, casinos, bowling tournaments and motorcycle rallies are the best places >>
A Hollywood man like yourself, and thats the best you can do!
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<< <i>Organizing and completing things...seriously. >>
Bull, that's exactly why I like it. Seriously. i hate disorganization and chaos. Plus, I enjoy the time it takes to organize and complete sets. If I only collected players and not sets, I'd go crazy. I like ripping boxes to build sets.
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I know so many that are wrapped up in the money part ( value of sets, cost of cards, etc.... ). The economy has tanked, as well as the value of their sets. With most people experiencing a large drop in play money, its been hard for some to see cards they want, just out of reach.
I collect simply for the enjoyment. I've got a krap load tied up in a few of my sets and do not allow myself to worry or lament whats there.
My real hope is that my sons will like what Dad is leaving them
Steve
Comradery(sp?)
1) The challenge of completing sets
2) Being able to enjoy looking at gorgeous cards
I'm a very visual person, so the cards & sets I collect are ones I choose for their visual appeal.
All my favorite cards are on display somewhere in my house so that I can look at them every day.
Bob
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comrarderie ?
Steve
It's one thing you can't take away from me
1. Childhood memories
2. Going to shows and just talking to fellow collectors and also dealers
3. Looking at cards (especially stuff I can never afford)
is that one or two????
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<< <i>Haven't been on here very much recently >>
Dude! How have you been!
I think a break away from posting and the hobby sometimes is good.
For me? Pure happiness (outside my world could be chaos).
Nice to see you!
mike
The memories. 40 years later and I can still recall running to the neighborhood store to buy packs...popping that slab of gum into my mouth and hoping the Mick's card was somewhere in the pile.
Sharing it with my sons. I'd love for them to have that same rush of opening a pack of baseball cards. My youngest feels the rush, it's for Pokemon cards, but it's a start.
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Looking at my cards gives me a break from My Hustler, Cheri, High Society, Busty, Oui collection. Helps the hand rest as well!!!
Neil
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honestly I love the smell of old cards, vintage, outside of plastic coffins. No card produced these days comes close. Glossy/foil/holgram crap lol. you can keep it.
I used to open 36 wax packs of topps, save the gum and chew as many as i could. heck, i'd still do it! gimme some damn gum.
Although I will admit, it helps channel my OCD impulses as well with the organization required to search, inventory, and store items. I really do enjoy the challenge of putting sets together... raw or graded.
Snorto~
<< <i>The solitude. >>
I'll second this. Cards, for me, are basically a way to kill those pesky hours between 11 pm and 2am. Without them I'd be stuck watching SportsCenter with the volume on and reading bad paperbacks.
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<< <i>The good memories collectiong cards evoke. It always brings me back to the simple things in life. >>
Ditto
<< <i>Poops McGee >>
Definitely, lol.
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