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Heard a guy at the con say collecting is about the money now, not the stories
I was at the Emerald City Comic Con last weekend and overheard two collectors arguing. One said, 'I only buy keys for the ROI, the stories are just a bonus.' The other guy got mad and said that mindset is ruining the hobby for real fans. It made me think, is collecting now more about investment portfolios than personal passion? I see slabs going for thousands online, and it feels different from when I traded books with friends. Has the focus on value and grading completely changed what it means to be a fan?
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violar351d ago
That's just sad to hear.
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sage30820h ago
Right? @violar35 nailed it, feels like everything's just for flipping now. I bought a book last week and the seller had it listed as "unread" like that's a flex.
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