I'm amazed at some of the auction prices paid for modern minor-stars, those who aren't serious candidates for the Hall of Fame. I have a feeling a lot of people are going to get skinned paying multiple thousands of dollars for future junk. Anything Yankees also seems to bring far more than what I'd consider a reasonable price point relative to the rest of the sporting world.

Kind of reminds me of the rookie card craze in the 1980's where any and all rookie cards were coveted. Now turn the clock forward 20 years and what still holds value and is sought after by collectors?

I'd say collect what you personally like and want to keep/display in your home, especially if you are going to be "financially buried" in new items of players with no legit chance of enshrinement in their respective HOF. Buyer beware!