I'm an Actuary so I think I deal with mortality everyday, that includes my own. Age and health are always a factor but we probably all have loved ones who we have lost way to soon.
My wife is 10 years older than me so I think she will pass on before me but I've also had a heart attack (10 years ago) and am diabetic. But I feel great and enjoy my card collection every day. Besides watching what I eat and exercise, my only real limitation is not to pick up stuff over 25 pounds (Our late Pug was 27 pounds and needed to be carried up the stairs and I made an exception for her!).
For both my card and toy car collections, I have people my wife, step-children etc. can contact. Most of my baseball cards are in complete sets in binders which I hope makes it easier to deal with. Most of my "rare" cards are graded but there is a whole bunch of oddball stuff that may be overlooked.
I guess it is something I should organize better. Maybe when I retire.
Mike
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