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Here is my .18 cents...

I am just a childish old man who is holding on to cardboard pictures of people who play sports. I also read comic books.

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Amen, and done.

Agree but highly doubt the "done"...

Those who want to invest should do so on the stock exchange. Thinking that collecting sports cards is the same is reason to report to the loonie bin.

HiJimetal,

Thank-you for your thoughtful response. I myself have been collecting and investing in cards since I was 5 years old. My father when he was alive was a avid collector. My 13 year old son also collects Pokemon, football and baseball. He is a member here himself.

Crypto and Sports cards are very similar. Being in both worlds I see the similarities. Both Markets have both kinds of people the new guard and the old guard if you will.  We had a battle of all these investors coming into the crypto world and they are not true crypto people who believe maybe like we do was the fight.

I believe each person should collect/invest what one likes. That being said every collector is a investor. One invest time, money and resources into the hobby then they are a investor/collector. There is many types of investors some that just want to hold and collect and some that buy in the hopes to sell.  Either way we need more of both kinds there is a lot of cards to choose from.

The prices went nuts in crypto and Sports cards recently.. I've studied Finance as well as other things. I worked in the Finance side in the crypto market. I cant get in more detail than that but that was my niche and strength. In my viewpoint there is a lot of growth in this market. 

We also need to think of those outside looking in. Say the many moms of the young collectors look at prices and there appears no value or ROI, that could be bad for the hobby as others from the outside may discourage youth from collecting.

The greed I don't like. But those kind of people are in every market. We just can't not include them. We need some folks who hussle to help the markets and inventory move. 

So this is a needed and welcome thing so more investors, collectors and hopeful flippers will join the hobby.

TCDB needs to cater to both and all folks. It brings more traffic and more people helping the hobby and it's marketcap.

Nothing sucks the joy out of a sports card trade like someone who wants top dollar for their cards--but then turn around and discount yours because they can pick them up cheaper elsewhere.  If you are running a business and trying to maximize profits, I'm probably not trading/buying with you.

Also note that the sites (like Beckett) who try and tack prices on almost every card make you pay dearly to access that information.  I hope this site never becomes that kind of site.

Finding and striking a balance is critical for Each of  Us.  The majority of Us here are Sports Trading Card Aficianados and just plain find enjoyment in collecting & trading cards.  There are a great many of Us that have been doing this for a multitude of decades.   Find the balance and what You really enjoy that helps You discover those moments that make You smile or help You connect with Others with similiar interests.  This TCDB Web Site and Community has been a tremendous Blessing in My Life, and I am VERY grateful for it.  Like anything good & worthwhile, it is a continuing work in progress . . .

Yours  in the Journey - Felix 

Again...My 18 cents...I'm a nobody.

I am also in the crypto market and the main similarity that I see between the 2 are "investors" who attempt to maniulate the market by getting new, naive "investors" into the market and then they dump when the price goes up. It happened in the 90s and is happening now in the card market.

Using words like liquidity, market cap and ROI when talking about sportscards instantly turns me (and many others) off.

I think what TCDB needs more of are people who like cards.

Cut out the extended thread. I get the point you are making about catering, but the thing is, this is Admin's site and he has a vision. That vision can't make everyone happy. Someone will always wants something more or less here. Too many have come one here and said the site must be like X and disappointed when they didn't get their way. The site is what Admin wants. He listens to the members (New Feature Tracker), but doesn't always implement those desires. There are other sites that cater to the investor side, more pop up seemingly everyday. Maybe that's your cup of tea. I enjoy what we have here and the community in large. Even this respectful debate. I ignore the pricing aspect. It's not about market cap.

I agree we need more people who like cards and that's the whole point.

The more people who like cards the better for all. But the thing is the more people in any market create more demand on the supply. So prices on cards might go up.

I consider every single card it's own market and has its own individual market cap. Some have very little demand to high demand but it just depends

ROI is not bad. Many People here do TOI or Transfer of Investment. They trade a card they don't want or need for something they need or want.