Resisting the Urge to Sell

[CardsFan999]

You have a nice card or autograph already slabbed by a TPG so it's easy to sell on eBAY.

You really should keep this card for your PC, but you see other cards that
you want and having graded cards is almost as good as cash.

How do you resist that temptation, so that six months later you're not
saying "damn I shouldn't have sold it"?

So far the only remedy that I've found is to keep cards in my safety deposit box. Not a very practical everyday solution.

What do you do to counteract the urge for a new favorite toy without decimating your existing collection?

[ullmandds]

make more money...don't sell...accumulate!

[jp1216]

Whenever I have to need or urge to sell a particular card - I usually do it. Certain cards in my collection are 'untouchable' - no matter the value. If I consider parting with a card - it usually means I don't really 'want' it. Make sense? But sometimes - if something amazing becomes available - it may be worth it to shrink my 'untouchable' lot....

[Sean1125]

It is up to you whether you want to keep the item or get the others, but if you are able to get a decent or significant profit I think you should put it into other items as long as you think they will maintain their value at a minimum.

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by jp1216

Whenever I have to need or urge to sell a particular card - I usually do it. Certain cards in my collection are 'untouchable' - no matter the value. If I consider parting with a card - it usually means I don't really 'want' it. Make sense? But sometimes - if something amazing becomes available - it may be worth it to shrink my 'untouchable' lot....

I feel the same way Jon does. I have an "untouchable" list, but sometimes there are cards that supercede that list and that may mean I have to sell one or two of those cards to step up one level. But in the end, it's up to you what you feel comfortable with selling. Most of my cards are easily attainable down the line, but have a feeling I would spend my cash on other wants, rather than going buying back cards I sold...so I usually keep them because they mean a lot to me.

But yeah...if you can get more cash, do so! And then tell me how you did it

[atx840]

Originally Posted by jp1216

Whenever I have to need or urge to sell a particular card - I usually do it. Certain cards in my collection are 'untouchable' - no matter the value.

+1

[bigwinnerx]

I still consider myself in accumulation stage. Looking for good buys, etc. Some on the BST have been well funded in this regard.

I've tried to branch a bit, look at different sets, but, invariably, if I do sell, those are the first cards to go. (Virginia T210s easiest example)

And upgrades do get the move out the door, too.

[Exhibitman]

It's just stuff; everything in my collection is for sale, at the right price. Of course, if the item is really rare and I really like it a lot, the asking price will give the buyer a nosebleed. I've rarely sold an item at my asking price and been sorry later; I've nearly always regretted selling things for less. As for the OP question, don't resist it. The fact that you are considering it probably means the items really aren't all that important to you.

[ullmandds]

I'm with Adam...at this point in my life...I'm 43...have been collecting things all of my life...everything is for sale for the right place...very few "things" in life are irreplaceable!!!

[CardsFan999]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

The fact that you are considering it probably means the items really aren't all that important to you.

I suppose what you're saying is true to a certain extent. None of the items I've sold off to acquire others are particularly hard to come by and they can all be re-acquired.

Cash flow has been the major issue. I recently started using Paypal's "Bill Me Later" feature. It's really nothing more than a line of credit, but it's hooked into Paypal and my limit is intentionally low. Perhaps it will help me resist my temptation to sell off items to raise quick cash for buying others.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by jp1216

Whenever I have to need or urge to sell a particular card - I usually do it. Certain cards in my collection are 'untouchable' - no matter the value. If I consider parting with a card - it usually means I don't really 'want' it. Make sense? But sometimes - if something amazing becomes available - it may be worth it to shrink my 'untouchable' lot....

Same here. The only problem is that there are items that should have been on that list, but I didn't realize it until I had sold them