For this post I have conducted a short interview with an experienced card collector who has asked to remain nameless. His answers showed that despite perception the hobby is dying, this hasn't lost the most committed and they remain steadfast on continuing to complete their collection. This is their story.
Q: How long have you been card collecting?
A: I started card collecting when I was 12 years old in 1984, it was a pastime that my late father passed down to me. It's much different from what it was back then.
Q: How has card collecting changed over your nearly 40 years in the game?
A: The more things change, the more they stay the same is a famous quote and I believe it applies here. When I was a kid and trading at the local hangouts, it's not much different then when I attend a auction or a convention. There is a little bit of being a kid in everybody and collecting brings me back to my childhood if that makes sense.
Q: What advice do you give to new card collectors?
A: Collect everything! It is impossible to know when values of certain cards are going to change, and these changes can happen long after the playing career of any given card is over. Don't be afraid to trade if it furthers your collection. Many new collectors get in the habit of having to "win" every trade. Don't think like this, think if it gets you closer to getting what YOU want, do it!
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