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Unpopular Hobby Opinions
Over the summer, I watched a Youtubevideo titled Unpopular Opinions Book Tag and instantly thought about applying it to our hobby. The problem is that I'm one of those collectors who enjoys just about everything related to sports cards.
That's why I sat on this post for a few months. And over time... I slowly accumulated five opinions about this hobby that might not exactly be popular with everyone out there. Let's just remember that the greatest thing about our hobby is the fact that each and every one of us has our own way of collecting. and I'm in know trying to press my point of view onto others.
With that being said... let's take a look at some of my hobby opinions that might not sit well with most of you guys...
Topic #1: Blaster Boxes
As a collector on a very fixed budget... I find these a complete waste of money. Do I buy them? Yes. But that's only because I'm so addicted to cardboard.
Topic #2: Magnetics
Among my friends who collect cards, I'm the only one who doesn't use these. They look cool. They're easy to open and close. And they definitely do their job... which is to protect. Unfortunately... in terms of my collection... they take up way too much space.
Topic #3: Portrait Photographs
If I ever became an editor at Topps, my first agenda would be to use nicely cropped action shots and make sure that no arms, legs, or heads were chopped off in the process.
Topic #4: Supporting Card Shops
I know. I know. I'm the sports card devil. But it all boils down to money and I rarely ever buy singles, sets, packs, or boxes from my local card shop. They're just way too expensive compared to my wholesaler, online shops, flea market vendors, or eBay.
Every now and then, I'll throw them a bone and purchase supplies from them. But I've got to admit... now that my buddy has an account at a wholesaler... even those days are few and far between.
Topic #5: Non-Vintage Base Cards
I might as well kick the hornet's nest, because I'm sure this opinion is sure to annoy some folks. But it's the way I feel. Outside of the teams and players I collect... and the occasional interesting or unique photograph used... non-vintage base cards are pretty much low man on the totem pole for me. You'll rarely see me buying a 2015 Toppsbase card (unless I'm building the set or team set), when there are so many other things like... oddballs, autographs, parallels, 90's inserts, relics, and vintage cards out there to purchase.
Well... there you have it. I told you ahead of time that they weren't going to be popular. Hopefully this didn't upset you to the point where you're removing me from your blogroll. Instead... why don't you even the score and...
Happy Wednesday and sayonara!
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That's why I sat on this post for a few months. And over time... I slowly accumulated five opinions about this hobby that might not exactly be popular with everyone out there. Let's just remember that the greatest thing about our hobby is the fact that each and every one of us has our own way of collecting. and I'm in know trying to press my point of view onto others.
With that being said... let's take a look at some of my hobby opinions that might not sit well with most of you guys...
Topic #1: Blaster Boxes
Topic #2: Magnetics
Among my friends who collect cards, I'm the only one who doesn't use these. They look cool. They're easy to open and close. And they definitely do their job... which is to protect. Unfortunately... in terms of my collection... they take up way too much space.
Topic #3: Portrait Photographs
Topic #4: Supporting Card Shops
I know. I know. I'm the sports card devil. But it all boils down to money and I rarely ever buy singles, sets, packs, or boxes from my local card shop. They're just way too expensive compared to my wholesaler, online shops, flea market vendors, or eBay.
Every now and then, I'll throw them a bone and purchase supplies from them. But I've got to admit... now that my buddy has an account at a wholesaler... even those days are few and far between.
Topic #5: Non-Vintage Base Cards
Well... there you have it. I told you ahead of time that they weren't going to be popular. Hopefully this didn't upset you to the point where you're removing me from your blogroll. Instead... why don't you even the score and...
Leave some of your unpopular hobby opinions down below.
Happy Wednesday and sayonara!
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