Ever have your desire or resolve tested?
 

Posted By: <b>Jason L</b><p>in this wonderful hobby, have you ever had your desire for an item tested?<br />and been surprised at how you handled it or what your response was?<br /><br />Here's an example of what I'm talking about:<br />A couple months back, a very scarce example of one of my cousin's cards came up for auction on Ebay. I mean, really scarce. This is one of those cards that I thought I would easily pay several hundred dollars for if I had to - just to ensure I won it.<br />But a funny thing happened on the way to the auction. I couldn't be bothered for more than $260. And I HAPPILY let it go!!! I mean, I was shocked at myself. turns out I guess I didn't want it that badly. I still don't know why.<br /><br />Anyone else have something similar happen to them? or the opposite? perhaps out of nowhere, you just HAD to have something you hadn't ever been looking for?<br /><br />

Ever have your desire or resolve tested?
 

Posted By: <b>Rawn Hill</b><p>With the relative small size of my budget, I have let many cards go by. Surprisingly, in a short time another example has appeared and much more affordable.<br /><br />Rawn

Ever have your desire or resolve tested?
 

Posted By: <b>Dave</b><p>I question why I decided to go after the Monster after I swore it off 3 years ago (and sold off the 100 I already had) <br /><br />Now I lament the fact that I sold the other t206 cards every time I purchase one I had previously...and I kinda miss some of the rarer cards I dumped to get back into t206.<br /><br />So to sum up. I'm psychotic. Every day my resolve is tested. Especially in this economic time and with a newborn.<br /><br />But the good thing is that they are plentiful... and the set something I can enjoy going for in good and bad times economically, and can go after at my own pace... with collecting rare cards it's a lot trickier because when you see one you have to pony up the cash to get it right there and the chances are you won't see one again for a long time.<br /><br />...and for those who don't enjoy cards it's something (The Monster) they tend to appreciate a little more than rarity. The notion of getting 500+ cards that form a set from 1909-11 is something that can blow non-collector's minds.<br /><br />At least that's what I think today.<br />

Ever have your desire or resolve tested?
 

Posted By: <b>boxingcardman</b><p>I am forever trying to decide whether to pull the trigger. If there is something I really, really want, I go for it as best as I can. No regrets if I do that.<br><br>Sic Gorgiamus Allos Subjectatos Nunc

Ever have your desire or resolve tested?
 

Posted By: <b>Anthony S.</b><p>Every time I walk past a donut shop. Pavlov's Anthony.

Ever have your desire or resolve tested?
 

Posted By: <b>Doug</b><p>I have a few times, but when it comes to draining the bank account for a baseball card I don't have much choice other than to let it go, but to quote a line from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade "You lost today kid, but that doesn't mean you've got to like it."