The Atlanta Braves unofficial Bobbleheads Doctor does a Q&A with us
By Kyle Walter
Supply & Demand, Demand, DEMAND!
KW: I was among those who didn’t get an Acuna bobblehead. Honestly, after hearing what you had to say, I kinda agree with you more. It makes sense that having duplicates would help collectors such as yourself expand your collection.
Also, supply and demand is an important driver of the market for any collection hobby. Lastly, what advice would you have for people thinking about entering the hobby?
DB: I think my best piece of advice would be to collect as much or as little as you want, and don’t let “completing sets” become your drive to collecting. I set out to collect all Atlanta Braves stadium giveaway bobbleheads, and I’m currently only missing one, 2008 Brian McCann.
I’ve had folks ask me what’s next, and whether I’m going to collect all of the Braves minor league bobbles. That’s an impressive endeavor, but it can get expensive very quickly, particularly if you’re not very patient (I fall into that category).
Collect stuff that catches your eye and don’t let other folks tell you what you need to collect. As a final piece of advice, be very cautious anytime you purchase or trade for a bobblehead and ensure the seller knows how to properly ship bobbles, with or without original box.
In my experience, a cheap bobblehead often comes packed poorly and often broken. That said, many of the bobbles in my collection were broken at some point, but hey… that’s why I’m DoctorBobble.
KW: Sounds like some sound advice. Thanks for your time again!
Final Notes
The Atlanta Braves have 5 Bobblehead promotions this season… one of these has passed; the next one comes up this week!
https://twitter.com/FOXSportsBraves/status/1085935922863108096
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