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Originally Posted by POND_OF_RED
I can’t imagine a life where I tried to make my life’s worth out of catching another mans career achievement and selling it to some collector of other men’s achievements. The fascination of sports memorabilia is insane.
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Well, with the exception of a few delusional people, I doubt many try to make a career out of it. However, if you happened to be sitting in a spot that was where a historic ball is hit, and you got it, it would almost be irresponsible to not tap into the weird market that you referenced. Personally, I wouldn't pay for anything like that but there is clearly a market for it. No offense to anybody but it's kinda like when folks bid on SB rings that players put up for sale. That's a piece of memorabilia that represents something somebody earned. I can't imagine that conversation later in life:
"Look at my Chiefs Super Bowl ring!"
"Oh wow, did you play for the Chiefs?"
"Well, no but I bought this online from an ex practice squad guy"
"Um, okay....cool"
But, to be fair, people can obviously spend their money on whatever they want. I gamble and many people argue that is literally the stupidest way to spend money on the planet so.......