[clydepepper]

Nobody else in my family has any interest in Baseball, much less Baseball Card Collecting. It is a lonely road on which I find myself. If there wasn't so much evidence to the contrary, I would swear I'm adopted.

In an attempt to look ahead, I've come to realize that it will be up to these non-fans who I hold so dear to sell or otherwise get rid of my collection when I'm gone.

This might be the reason I have, perhaps subconsciously, 'stayed within the lines' and amassed those cards I believe will be the easiest to sell.

By taking this route, I have not joined the many T-206 back collectors, card variation aficionados, and those willing to accept cards of lesser condition just to complete a run or set.

I still enjoy when I do find cards I want and meet my afore-mentioned requirements, but the chase for those remaining few is becoming more expensive and I have fewer hobby goals.

This is all my own doing or course, and I guess the only reason I'm posting this is to see if anyone at all understands my predicament.