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Originally Posted by mintacular
I've been thinking recently about doing the following inventory check on my collection with a simple checklist question: "Do I need this?" If the answer is not an absolute "Hell Yeah I need this!" than the possibility of parting with them is tempting---and those funds could be ploughed into "keeper" cards.
What is your opinion? Should you always be buying cards with the intention that they are in the "keeper" category? Or is it healthy to dabble back and forth and pick up cards that you like at the time but realize could be disposable/substituted for other classic cards down the road?
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Hey Patrick
Perfect question for me but I feel like a ball hog sometimes. For cards that I already have one of, I then buy cards that I think are really neat and/or will be an upgrade to what I have. If I already have one of them then I am also looking for a good deal. If I can find another of them I have purchased, and get a great offer on one I have, I might accept it. One thing I would advise, and it works for me at least, is to try to stay focused on what your goals are. Since my main focus is 1 card from each known set from 1900-1949, that is my main priority. Now, when you see my collection there are multiples of some. That is because I like them...but know I can part with one if I need or want to. Just have fun with it....I am not sure there is a need to put a description, or restrict yourself, of anything. Just have fun and do what you want to, would be my recommendation.