Buythatcard Calling It Quits After 21 Years

[Buythatcard]

After selling sport cards for 21 years on eBay, I have decided to finally call it quits.

I will not be listing any new cards. I still have almost 300 cards sitting out in my eBay store. Once I sell off everything, I will say goodbye to eBay. I think the process will still take me atleast 3 months.

I have listed cards everyday for 21 years. I do not believe that I have missed one day.

Business started off as a fun way to make some extra cash. I worked on it a few hours each day after working my full time job. Once I retired from my full time job 5 years ago, I spent atleast 8 hours a day on eBay.

I have met many friends through the business. Have become close with several of my customers even though I never met many of them. I have had a great time chatting on the Net54 boards. Met many people at the shows that I once attended. I have also come across some of the biggest jerks doing business on eBay.

I am planning on moving to Las Vegas to be closer to my daughter. So, I want to focus my time on searching for a new home and getting ready for the big move.

I am selling off all of my supplies at discounted prices. Check my thread in the Memorabilia group. Not sure whether I was able to list the items in this group.

It's been a great run and I am going to go through severe withdrawal symptoms.

[Leon]

Good luck in your new chapter, Howard. We'll be here if you want to come back and reminisce...
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[oldjudge]

Good luck Howard! I wish you the best in your new life in Las Vegas and remember, don’t split tens.

[Buythatcard]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Good luck Howard! I wish you the best in your new life in Las Vegas and remember, don’t split tens.

I don't even know how to play cards. I think I will be taking up some new hobbies.

[Al C.risafulli]

Howard:

You're one of the good guys. Best of luck to you, and congrats.

-Al

[marzoumanian]

You're making the right move, no pun intended!
Life is short. Take the time to smell the roses. Yes, those are cliches, I know. But the time you will spend with your daughter will mean a LOT to her, not the money you made. Peace and enjoy.

[JollyElm]

Are you 'only' a seller, or are you a collector as well? If so, will your 'calling it quits' make it easier/less stressful now to pick up stuff you want, because the driving force of re-selling cards for a profit won't be (nearly as much of) a factor anymore?

Oh, good luck to you!!

[Buythatcard]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Are you 'only' a seller, or are you a collector as well? If so, will your 'calling it quits' make it easier/less stressful now to pick up stuff you want, because the driving force of re-selling cards for a profit won't be (nearly as much of) a factor anymore?

Oh, good luck to you!!

Actually started out as a collector. I collected cards and autographs back in the 60's when I was a kid. Stopped collecting after 1969 when I discovered girls were more fun.

Picked up the hobby again in 2003 and started buying cards off eBay. I then discovered that I can make money selling my collection. That's when I started Buythatcard. I sold off every card and autograph that I ever owned.

Many times I wanted to start collecting again but it was very difficult to be a seller and collector at the same time. I chose to be a Seller.

Now that I will be calling it quits soon, I have no intention of collecting again. But that remains to be seen.

[Casey2296]

Godspeed, life is incredibly short.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Howard, best of luck. There was a time years ago, when I was a good customer and bought tons of T206's from you. I'm sure there are many similar collectors who will lament your loss on Ebay!