How Many No Longer Collect or Sold Collections?

[Orioles1954]

Just curious. How many among you no longer actively collect or have sold their collections but still enjoy lurking?

James

[quinnsryche]

I sold my card collection for money for a down payment on our new house and moving expenses (approx. 2 years ago). Have not had the funds to start up collecting again but still enjoy coming here daily to see what guys are saying about the hobby and to look at photos of other collector's newest acquisitions.

[Cardboard Junkie]

I have thinned out my collection a lot. Now I am trying to stick with graded cards and only my most favorite ones, as I anticipate a huge economic downturn soon.

[johnmh71]

Originally Posted by Cardboard Junkie

I have thinned out my collection a lot. Now I am trying to stick with graded cards and only my most favorite ones, as I anticipate a huge economic downturn soon.

What makes you say that? Not that I disagree, because I certainly don't, but I am curious how you came the conclusion that things will get worse.

[MattyC]

For those fleeing the imminent economic apocalypse, feel free to sell me your great cards forthwith

[Cardboard Junkie]

Originally Posted by johnmh71

What makes you say that? Not that I disagree, because I certainly don't, but I am curious how you came the conclusion that things will get worse.

tea leaves

[goudey1933]

I'm riding the fence as a lurker...sold my collection 3 years ago.This summer instead of prewar baseball,I started a 1954 Topps hockey set (PSA 5 or better).Its cheaper and I enjoy it...plus a completable set on a tight budget.Very few prewar sets can say that.Next spring I plan on starting a T210 series to completion..not sure which one yet.So for now I just lurk here.

[thehoodedcoder]

Originally Posted by johnmh71

What makes you say that? Not that I disagree, because I certainly don't, but I am curious how you came the conclusion that things will get worse.

if you anticipate a huge economic down turn, the last thing you want to be invested in is US currency. lol. I hope you bought silver or gold.

kevin

[Hankphenom]

If you suffer from our brand of insanity, hunting for stuff is fun, having stuff is fun, and even selling stuff can be fun. I know collectors that have churned all their lives, constantly turning over fabulous collections for new fabulous stuff. It's all good, and IMHO a healthier kind of insanity than those for whom the sky is always about to fall.

[johnmh71]

Originally Posted by thehoodedcoder

if you anticipate a huge economic down turn, the last thing you want to be invested in is US currency. lol. I hope you bought silver or gold.

kevin

I am a big fan of silver.

[drcy]

I don't collect but likely will again some day.

I had a pile of photos on a desk in a back room and when I realized I hadn't even touched it in perhaps a year I figured it was time to sell. Sold everything off. I haven't been interested in buying since, but do enjoy following auctions, reading about and such. You don't have to own a painting to enjoy art history.

[joeadcock]

Originally Posted by Cardboard Junkie

I have thinned out my collection a lot. Now I am trying to stick with graded cards and only my most favorite ones, as I anticipate a huge economic downturn soon.

Agreed. We are floating on a sea of unreality(due to our incredible debt).

[MooseDog]

I don't actively collect simply because of economic circumstances. But I enjoy the hobby and reading and collecting through others vicariously. I still pick up an occasional Oakland A's piece when I see a bargain.

I now run a struggling consignment business, but it does keep me actively involved in trading collectibles.

Now if I can just convince my geriatric dogs to quit running up vet bills...

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by Cardboard Junkie

I have thinned out my collection a lot. Now I am trying to stick with graded cards and only my most favorite ones, as I anticipate a huge economic downturn soon.

What CJ said.

I've sold off over half of my collection. Only two 206s, a few Obaks and C46s remain on the baseball side of my collection. My buying has slowed down to a crawl. My last major purchase was the 1911 Imperial Tobacco Georges Vezina card. Not much activity since then apart from picking up a few inexpensive curiosities.