I think some of the reasons stated to explain the lesser interest in
collecting are very valid (obsolesence at 3 years, trust in "data",
electronics as collectibles) but I wonder if there isn't
anotheraffluence leading to instant gratification.
Many kids (and I daresay probably my own as well)
I posted this originally on NSF but I'll re-post it here:
I hate to disagree with Gary Sohmers, who's quoted in the article and who I
watch and enjoy on the Roadshow, but there is a fourth reason people
collect: Because it's fun.
When my daughter was a kid (she's 23 now), she used to come alo
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From: "Franc"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:58 AM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Semi-OT: Why Kids Don't Collect Stuff Today
Kids don't collect anymore because we raise them believing that if
something is three years old, it's obsolete. Comic books, lobby cards,
pos
Kids don't collect anymore because we raise them believing that if
something is three years old, it's obsolete. Comic books, lobby cards,
posters, army men it's all junk to kids. There's also a lack of
interest in playing detective and finding that last piece that rounds
out a part of a collec
everyone old KID like us, wish we had collected more...
but the posters aren't the same
the lionel trains or slot cars aren't the same
the toys are now plastic
isnt it depressing what we threw out
but, do you really wish you said your 8 track recordings?
i never understood
I think the money/value aspect has killed it for a lot of people -
most collectors I know
collect for many reasons - none of which have anything to do with the
value of what
they are collecting (if it does go up in value, its a plus, of
course) - personally I couldn't
be happier that my phonogra
give homes to the collectibles we have
been loving over the years.
Rick
www.ilovefilms.com
From: Bruce Hershenson
To: mop...@sol03.american.edu
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 3:32:23 PM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Semi-OT: Why Kids Don't Collect
There is a *"Large Type"* edition of the Comic Book Price Guide!
What does that tell you about that hobby?
Bruce
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