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Originally Posted by Balticfox
While I like to keep my treasures on display, typically I don't show off my collections to house guests. First of all I'm reluctant to advertise the treasure trove in my house. Moreover unless a house guest also has the collecting gene, the conversations would tend to go something like this:
GUEST - So how much is all of this stuff worth?
BALTICFOX - What does it matter? It's not for sale. And it's never been about the money for me anyway.
GUEST - But what are you going to do with this stuff when you die?
BALTICFOX - Nothing. I'll be dead. I won't be doing much of anything then.
GUEST - I mean have you ever thought of selling your collections now to buy something you can enjoy?
BALTICFOX - That's actually why I have these items. I enjoy having them! They bring me satisfaction and delight.
Oh, and by the way, what would you propose that I do with the money I get for my collectibles? Spend it on beer, wine and pot like you do leaving nothing other than a few more dead brain cells?
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Are you somehow listening to conversations I have at my place? Seriously, I read this and laughed as it's so familiar.
Typically a conversation with friends who are indeed sports fans, but not collectors. Sigh, it seems it's always around the value, not the rarity or appearance.