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Sean CI wonder if Bruce has ever realized that the items in his collection will long outlive him. The precious pieces of cardboard that once made him feel superior to others will at some point in the future will be held by others when Bruce is 6 ft. under (or however he spends eternity), and that he will not be remembered for the items he once owned but for the person he once was, in which case he won't be remembered well.
I've been collecting cards off and on for almost 25 years now (sorry it's not longer gang, but I'm only 33), and take great pride and joy in my collection. With any luck, I'll be collecting cards for another 50 + years. One thing I learned early on though is that we only hold the cards for a period of time before they move on to the next collector, either by choice, opportunity, or passing. Should something happen to me tomorrow, my collection will be given to my niece and nephew (or more correctly, to their parents for safe keeping for now) should they decide they want to collect. If they don't, then there will be instructions on whom to contact to have the collection liquidated, with the proceeds going to a trust for the 2 of them. Either way, I'll be happy with what happens with my collection. I doubt Bruce can say (or has even thought of) the same.