Nat geo tv "hardcore hobbies" tonight about cards

Austin · Jun 25, 2013

A_Pharis said:
Haven't seen it to get the quote, but a psychologist should never - ever - attempt to diminish the personal identity of another person. What a *******.

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At 11:09, the therapist gets frustrated and says, "60,000 cards of a guy who doesn't play baseball anymore, of a guy who isn't going to be in the Hall of Fame, of a guy who if you went out on the street and asked people, "Do you know Andy Van Slyke?" nobody would know who he is."
So according to the therapist (who said he was purposely trying to rile up the collector), if the guy collected a Hall of Famer, it would be alright.
National Geographic-Hardcore Hobbies Episode 1 Part 3 - YouTube

exigussrex · Jun 25, 2013

This "therapist" is more of a TV personality than an expert. Kind of interesting I guess...

A_Pharis · Jun 25, 2013

Everyone can say what they want, but there's plenty of super collectors out there that are just like him.
Everyone collects, because - at its root - it's an obsession. Hell, my brother buys packs to keep him from gambling in a casino, and it helps!
I collect what I do (DKs) because it reminds me of something I enjoyed when I was young. Granted - it doesn't cripple me socially like that guy.

AmishDave · Jun 25, 2013

Me in 10 years ...

rum151man · Jun 26, 2013

how is it even possible to spend 20k on van slyke cards?????????????

cstmleather · Jun 26, 2013

Was that a kid's bed in the Van Slyke room?

Juan Gris · Jun 26, 2013

Did the Van Slyke collector live in his own house or did he live with his mother? They focused on the Van Slyke room so much that I couldn't tell what else was in the house/apt.

TwinsWin · Jun 26, 2013

His mothers because he wants to downsize and get his own place

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MOFNY · Jun 26, 2013

And I'm sure Slyke cards just spiked!

Krom · Jun 26, 2013

rum151man said:
how is it even possible to spend 20k on van slyke cards?????????????

He posted on BO, said it wasn't even 10k.

fordman · Jun 26, 2013

Beware the link to watch the episode, its attached to a Flash update and Java update popup and those are phising popups.

Fordman

A_Pharis · Jun 26, 2013

He said over on BO that the show used creative editing to make it more "extreme" and that most of his stuff actually stays put away. He was asked to put it all over the walls for the show. He also says a past relationship left him with the only option of living with his mom. I have to believe the guy, as I have seen many of these types of shows do the same type of thing. Cajun Pawn Stars is filmed where I am from, and everything on that show is rigged.

NECpilgrims8 · Jun 26, 2013

I might need to go on this show, just as a way to meet Biggio.

:lol:

MOFNY · Jun 26, 2013

fordman said:
Beware the link to watch the episode, its attached to a Flash update and Java update popup and those are phising popups.

Fordman

Putlocker is very reliable. I have never had problems.

AmishDave · Jun 26, 2013

I still say this is me in 10 years. Except I'm not a ****** ...

fordman · Jun 26, 2013

MOFNY said:
Putlocker is very reliable. I have never had problems.

The video is good, just the hosting site has the popups.

Fordman

Enfuego79 · Jun 26, 2013

55_marlins_sp said:
I still say this is me in 10 years. Except I'm not a ****** ...

That's just wrong!!

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AmishDave · Jun 26, 2013

Enfuego79 said:
That's just wrong!!

Looking for Alex Rodriguez Cards, let me know!

And the fam doesn't live with my mom

Enfuego79 · Jun 26, 2013

I think there is nothing wrong with what this guy does with his money. Like someone said earlier about his brother, it's an escape goat to avoid getting in trouble. I blow about $300-$400 a month on cards and the wife supports me, as long as my responsibilities are priorities are in line and my hobby is not detrimental to the support I'm obligated to provide for my family, she doesn't care. Nothing wrong with having that inner child come out from time to time. Your thoughts?

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matfanofold · Jun 26, 2013

Anyone who is approaching 40 that has no other desire in life then to live in their parents house, work as a common employee at toys r us, and spoon over their massive collection of VanSlyke cards indeed needs help. It was very sad and I sincerely hope no one here is that misguided in life.

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