Is it just about the hunt

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Posted By: James Gallo

So I am wondering and I am sure this has been talked about in the past however it never get old.

When chasing a set is it all about the hunt? What do you do when the set is complete? I have all but finished my 1915 Cracker Jack set and I find I am having thoughts of selling it to both buy other cards and to use that money to persue some other things. While I was chasing the set I had absolutly no thoughts of selling it until my child (which doesn't exist) needed money for college.

Aside from the down market what do set collectors do when they complete the set.

Yes I still enjoy the cards and looking/reading them but after the chase do they somehow lose value or interest.

In my new chase for the Boston Store set I find it much more exciting since the cards really are hard to find. With the CJ set I feel I could put one together with ease at any point. Mine you my set is almost straight VG with some higher, so in that grade those cards are pretty available.

Thoughts... Should I sell the set and get a few cards and spend the cash on other things, or just put it away.

James G

Looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks and 1909-11 American Caramel E90-1.