Those wild and crazy days of the late 1980s and early 1990s are not coming back. Those old enough to do so can recall the 2,000+ shows that used to be listed the hobby publications each month that have dwindled to several dozen. 50-cent packs are gone and you're not likely to find baseball cards on supermarket shelves anymore. You'll also need a lot more than three … [Read more...] about Show Promoter-Dealer Laments Hobby Direction
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Remembering Long Time Hobby Friends
by Rich Klein To me, one of the best aspects of the past two National Conventions in Baltimore has been the proximity to the New York Metropolitan area where I grew up. Baltimore is so reasonably close to New York that many of my friends from that era are able to make the Baltimore trip with ease. One of my friends is Karen Morris, sister of long-time dealer Brian Morris. … [Read more...] about Remembering Long Time Hobby Friends