Great video Chris. Your phrase " It's just a hobby, collect what you like" are words of wisdom. Regarding low grade cards, it's better to have the card than not have it. As another TH-camr says, people should "buy the card, not the grade."
Chris, I feel the same way about a lot of these topics. It seems like a lot of TH-cam content is repetitive and not moving the needle much. We can do better as a whole. Thanks for providing your insight on these topics.
Really enjoyed this video Chris! The hobby is not dying for me, as a collector has never been better or more enjoyable! Like you I will grade cards that are break even or even ones that lose money because I want the card in a slab in my collection.
Chris, This is, without a doubt in my sole and exclusive opinion, the best TH-cam video on all of the Hobby subjects discussed in it! Thank you for expressing my exact thoughts on all these subjects! Also, for having the courage to do so.
Chris your desk looks alittle wobbly! 😅 I love your rant to open! I agree, hobby isn’t dying and dumb that people say that. Love how you collect, great cards!
Chris the hobby needs dealers and flippers to keep things fluid. People who get on their channels and talk about those who flip, or collect modern vs vintage annoy me. Honestly those who believe that vintage is the only way to collect have forgotten where they came from. We all started as modern collectors. And it’s just ignorant for modern collectors to trash talk vintage collectors. All of these fires need to be snuffed out. TH-camrs just need to share their cards and let collectors form their own opinions. TH-camrs need to be teachers and positive influencers. You know the old saying…if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything. Great cards by the way!!
Hi Chris. I think the hobby is doing fine. I go to the Chantilly show here in Virginia and it's always busy. I enjoy watching all of your video's, keep up the great work.
I agree about Rose. Enough already. There are more people making sports card content on TH-cam, Instagram etc than ever. If that is the future then the Hobby’s electronic pulse seems pretty strong to me.
Great thoughts Chris, I try to tune out channels that focus on negativity and controversy, or telling others how to enjoy the hobby, this is baseball cards after all!
Chris I am honored to be mentioned in your video and the kind words. Can I just say i freaking loved this video so much. You speak from the heart and you can feel the passion❤. First off Pete Rose should be in the Hall ha ha ha ha. Second thing is there have been 2 parts of my collecting life where I spent the most amount of time and money were during times when the hobby was litteraly dead but not to me. I did not know the hobby was dead since I wasnt on youtube or listening to anyone talk about cards but knowing what I know now both those eras were dead but to me and my friend Danny it was alive and booming 😂😂. The hobby will never die in my life its a huge part of who I am regardless if its actually booming or busting. Keep up the great content 👊👊🤙🤙
Great video. I agree with you 100%. I think the same way. Im just happy if i get a card i want. Graded or not. It’s your collection, why would you care what anyone thinks about it. Enjoyment of your collection is why we collect , right? Not for someone else’s approval👊🏻 im rambling 😂
Hi Chris. I really enjoyed your thoughts and opinions about everything you discussed. I love seeing those cards also my friend. That is a sweet looking Gretzky. Talk soon pal.
Is that your desk from Grade school. Seems a lil Flimsy. maybe needs stabilization, I think Charlie Hustle should absoulutely be in HOF. He was the Man, Is there anyway low grade vintage can be just included into the junk wax categorie same as 90's donruss or Score. thats where it fits in
Great video Chris. I am like you. I just want the card. Sometimes I’m picky about certain things and sometimes I’m not. It’s my collection and I will do it how I see fit. I’m proud of it and that’s all that matters. I’m having fun. I like what you said about just wanting to be in the game. Sitting on the bench is no fun at all. Playing the game is where it’s at. Thank you for being a positive influence in the hobby universe.
Of course the video titles and thumbnails about the hobby dying are to boost views and hence boost the TH-camr's income. Sometimes it's embarrassing. Recently a prominent TH-cam hobbyist did a video about Grading going down the tubes, based on one month's decline. A few days later he had to eat crow when the next month's numbers showed record submissions. And he got plenty of clicks for that, too.
you're one of the good guys Yogums. There is nothing dopier than putting out "VR" videos and "gift" videos. Keep your gifts. Nobody cares. They are geared for 1 guy to watch. Subscribers and watchers care less about the You tube HOF too. They are a waste of breath. These are the things no "Content creator" is gonna tell you. Only someone who doesn't care with very little filter, like Mike Petty. I've seen it all 7-8 years on you tube. The jerkmehoffs are weeding themselves out nicely and the other "Finance guys" are pivoting or leaving. Breakers are next. Hobby is far from dying. The scams are actually fun to watch too. There is a new one every week. It's a cesspool. Should Pete Rose be in the HOF,? What about Shoelace Joe? I'll hang up and listen to your VR. It's just a hobby. Collect what you like.
Great video Chris. Your phrase " It's just a hobby, collect what you like" are words of wisdom. Regarding low grade cards, it's better to have the card than not have it. As another TH-camr says, people should "buy the card, not the grade."
Gave a video like. I think the vast majority of the hobby is dying folks are fishing for clicks. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Chris.
Chris, that Lajoie looks fantastic! Top card on my wantlist. Hopefully next July at the National I find it.
Awesome video Chris! I hear you on the drama topics. Love the way you collect. Thanks for mention on the Exhibit cards.
Chris, I feel the same way about a lot of these topics. It seems like a lot of TH-cam content is repetitive and not moving the needle much. We can do better as a whole. Thanks for providing your insight on these topics.
Really enjoyed this video Chris! The hobby is not dying for me, as a collector has never been better or more enjoyable!
Like you I will grade cards that are break even or even ones that lose money because I want the card in a slab in my collection.
Chris, This is, without a doubt in my sole and exclusive opinion, the best TH-cam video on all of the Hobby subjects discussed in it! Thank you for expressing my exact thoughts on all these subjects! Also, for having the courage to do so.
Chris great video. I think that the hobby is doing fine. Everyone should collect what the want.
Enjoyed the discussion and the cards today. Value is important, but enjoying your colleciton is more important to me.
Chris your desk looks alittle wobbly! 😅 I love your rant to open! I agree, hobby isn’t dying and dumb that people say that. Love how you collect, great cards!
Chris the hobby needs dealers and flippers to keep things fluid. People who get on their channels and talk about those who flip, or collect modern vs vintage annoy me. Honestly those who believe that vintage is the only way to collect have forgotten where they came from. We all started as modern collectors. And it’s just ignorant for modern collectors to trash talk vintage collectors. All of these fires need to be snuffed out. TH-camrs just need to share their cards and let collectors form their own opinions. TH-camrs need to be teachers and positive influencers. You know the old saying…if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything. Great cards by the way!!
Hi Chris. I think the hobby is doing fine. I go to the Chantilly show here in Virginia and it's always busy. I enjoy watching all of your video's, keep up the great work.
I agree about Rose. Enough already.
There are more people making sports card content on TH-cam, Instagram etc than ever. If that is the future then the Hobby’s electronic pulse seems pretty strong to me.
Great video Chris! I always enjoy hearing your thoughts on the hobby.
My one solution Chris. everyone just show your cards!! Great topic, I’ve been feeling this for a while.
Great thoughts Chris, I try to tune out channels that focus on negativity and controversy, or telling others how to enjoy the hobby, this is baseball cards after all!
Great video, thanks for sharing your thoughts
Thank you for this, Chris. Really enjoyed it.
Great video Chris!...I collect Fernando Valenzuela because his contribution to the game =)
"The Hobby Is Dying" = view chasing. I just ignore the clickbait and keep enjoying this great thriving hobby. Nice video and thoughts Chris.
This is one of the best videos you've made!
The hobby isn’t dying. The flippers just aren’t making money as easily. I wish that topic would go away too.
Well said. Keep collecting... Keep smiling!!
Who the hell wouldn’t want Lajoie and Speaker playing days cards no matter what grade they’re in? I mean 2 of the original 13 hall of famers.
That’s good stuff Chris. The Gretzky is sweet.
Good talk! Dig the new camera angle! 👍😁👍
Chris I am honored to be mentioned in your video and the kind words. Can I just say i freaking loved this video so much. You speak from the heart and you can feel the passion❤. First off Pete Rose should be in the Hall ha ha ha ha. Second thing is there have been 2 parts of my collecting life where I spent the most amount of time and money were during times when the hobby was litteraly dead but not to me. I did not know the hobby was dead since I wasnt on youtube or listening to anyone talk about cards but knowing what I know now both those eras were dead but to me and my friend Danny it was alive and booming 😂😂. The hobby will never die in my life its a huge part of who I am regardless if its actually booming or busting. Keep up the great content 👊👊🤙🤙
Great video Chris! Love the message. The hobby is what you make of it.
VCP says 1952 Wheaties Yogi Berra is worthless? Something is really messed up about that!
All smiles here my friend 😊
Great message! Great cards! Great person!
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Would love to chat with you sometime
Great video. I agree with you 100%. I think the same way. Im just happy if i get a card i want. Graded or not. It’s your collection, why would you care what anyone thinks about it. Enjoyment of your collection is why we collect , right? Not for someone else’s approval👊🏻 im rambling 😂
I could listen to you argue Pete Rose HOF all day long - great stuff, pal!
Hi Chris. I really enjoyed your thoughts and opinions about everything you discussed. I love seeing those cards also my friend. That is a sweet looking Gretzky. Talk soon pal.
Love the strip cards sir great video
Awesome episode! You have a great message !
Hobby is alive and well in my world. I know I’m still spending money lol!
Is that your desk from Grade school. Seems a lil Flimsy. maybe needs stabilization, I think Charlie Hustle should absoulutely be in HOF. He was the Man, Is there anyway low grade vintage can be just included into the junk wax categorie same as 90's donruss or Score. thats where it fits in
Great video Chris. I am like you. I just want the card. Sometimes I’m picky about certain things and sometimes I’m not. It’s my collection and I will do it how I see fit. I’m proud of it and that’s all that matters. I’m having fun. I like what you said about just wanting to be in the game. Sitting on the bench is no fun at all. Playing the game is where it’s at. Thank you for being a positive influence in the hobby universe.
Love what you are doing. Would love to talk to you sometime
Of course the video titles and thumbnails about the hobby dying are to boost views and hence boost the TH-camr's income. Sometimes it's embarrassing. Recently a prominent TH-cam hobbyist did a video about Grading going down the tubes, based on one month's decline. A few days later he had to eat crow when the next month's numbers showed record submissions. And he got plenty of clicks for that, too.
Thanks for bringing this up. I wanted to lobby the hobby president to ban 'is the hobby dying' crap.
Just found out I’m being stationed in Missouri maybe I’ll see you at a show
Where ?
@ Whiteman, AFB
@MatthewJohnson-fs7pl I grew up and my Mom lives 7 miles from there. Spent a lot of time on that base. Definitely have to get together.
@@chrisfrommissouri will let you know when I make it and we’ll have to meet up at my first show, looking forward to it!
Nice video. Ditto
you're one of the good guys Yogums.
There is nothing dopier than putting out "VR" videos and "gift" videos. Keep your gifts. Nobody cares. They are geared for 1 guy to watch. Subscribers and watchers care less about the You tube HOF too. They are a waste of breath. These are the things no "Content creator" is gonna tell you. Only someone who doesn't care with very little filter, like Mike Petty. I've seen it all 7-8 years on you tube. The jerkmehoffs are weeding themselves out nicely and the other "Finance guys" are pivoting or leaving. Breakers are next. Hobby is far from dying. The scams are actually fun to watch too. There is a new one every week. It's a cesspool.
Should Pete Rose be in the HOF,? What about Shoelace Joe? I'll hang up and listen to your VR.
It's just a hobby. Collect what you like.
Where have you been my friend. Lets fix a drink and have a conversation. I hope all is well
@@chrisfrommissouri we'll see you soon enough I'm sure. Looking forward my handsome friend.
The hobby isn’t dying. The flippers just aren’t making money as easily. I wish that topic would go away too.