I’m beginning to think that attending a Jamboree for a collector is no longer worth it. Going to the Jambo this time was good for me as I got to take my son and spend time with him. But, from a collecting stand point I’m not so sure it makes sense.

Sure, I know I made some bargain trades but it also cost a lot to attend. Plus, there’s the cost of time away from work. I was able to visit with many friends and customers but from a collecting stand point, I can pick up most if not all of the items later this fall or even through next year. With so many items out there, is any of it scarce?

I remember the lodge 27 guys coming into DC saying how rare and tough their gold border two-piece set was. They “only” made 83. Well, guys get a life. There are less than 83 collectors in the country who care. Therefore supply is greater than demand. Now, will it be a squirrelly issue to locate after the jamboree? Yes. Can it be found? Again, yes.

With eBay now, these items will be available if you look for them. It doesn’t matter what they cost, it will be cheaper than factoring in the cost, time and energy of going.