The Hobby Boards

frisbeesteve wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:00 am An interesting concept for sure, but I'm not crazy about its execution.

It comes across to me as arrogant and pretty demanding, as if Fanatics "owes collectors" something. They don't. That being said, I do hope that Fanatics will make a good faith effort to keep tabs on the pulse of the hobby, and be ready and willing to be flexible if and when they see enough dislike for certain things that they are trying or doing. It seems like there are plenty of pros and cons already, regarding their hobby takeover. Here's hoping that we as collectors and consumers, will be able to influence them to grow the pros and shrink the cons.

Not holding my breath, but remaining hopeful nonetheless.

mindcycle wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:38 pm I kind of feel like if I wrote it it would be a lot harsher even but I totally get what you mean. I’m hoping this is followed up after awhile with more suggestions, or maybe broken down a bit more. Keep it relevant with current events and in collectors minds. People in this hobby tend to quickly forget any wrongdoings by manufacturers after a week or so. Just stick that flashy new Prizm pink sparkle mojo dust parallel in front of them, they go back to spending money on overpriced junk, and all is forgiven.

frisbeesteve wrote: ↑Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:36 am

mindcycle wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:38 pm I kind of feel like if I wrote it it would be a lot harsher even but I totally get what you mean. I’m hoping this is followed up after awhile with more suggestions, or maybe broken down a bit more. Keep it relevant with current events and in collectors minds. People in this hobby tend to quickly forget any wrongdoings by manufacturers after a week or so. Just stick that flashy new Prizm pink sparkle mojo dust parallel in front of them, they go back to spending money on overpriced junk, and all is forgiven.

I agree, the memories and/or attention spans of many in the hobby don't last very long, and/or they are just overcome with addiction/FOMO to add the next card to their collection. I can at least somewhat sympathize, as I'm not willing to completely boycott modern cardboard's sole source (Panini today, Fanatics tomorrow), despite evidence of plenty of mistakes and even some downright neglect. I think that the best that we can hope for is to stay alert, and make noise (both good and bad) when actors in the space do good and bad things. Praise the good, and call out the bad, without a goal to either immortalize or cancel someone.

I know this probably sounds silly in such a polarizing day and age, but I hope and actually even believe that eventually, fair and balanced minds will prevail. Not every right or wrong will necessarily receive its appropriate attention and reactions, but the aggregate will be able to be sorted out and judged by the masses, especially if they have some leadership that isn't determined to follow a specific agenda to see card values skyrocket or tank.

mindcycle wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:05 am The guy who created this when a bit stupid on IG last week and started calling out “negative” voices.

frisbeesteve wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 9:22 am What's his IG handle?

darz90scardz wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:03 pm

mindcycle wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:05 am The guy who created this when a bit stupid on IG last week and started calling out “negative” voices.

Yea we’re gonna need a new petitioner

frisbeesteve wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 9:22 am What's his IG handle?

@eephus_pitch