How Many No Longer Collect or Sold Collections?

[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.

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[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.

[Theo_450]

In about 2 weeks, I will have sold it all off, except for some shiny stuff that I am not sure why I am keeping. A few mid 80's complete sets that are virtually worthless. I guess that's why I am keeping them.

I am lurking now, and will probably continue to do so. I enjoy the knowledge and nostalgia. Funny thing about it is, I played little league, I was pretty decent, but I am not really even a baseball fan. I went to a Braves game last year. It was fun to see the crowd, and drink some beers, but the game was, well boring. I can't remember the last time I watched a game on TV. Of course, I haven't had TV for three years.

[bbcard1]

Originally Posted by goudey1933

.Next spring I plan on starting a T210 series to completion..not sure which one yet.So for now I just lurk here.

I would offer that collecting a team set is a nice option. Inexpensive, allows focus, can always choose another if you finish one you like...unless you choose New Orleans.

i did a Roanoke because it's where I live.

[billyb]

Stopped collecting because of the vast variety of cards coming out in the early 90s. Finally, gave all my card collection to my son. Modern cards anyways.
But started helping a cousin with Ruth photo collection and doing the research, fell in love with photos, and the vintage cards are drawing my attention.
I am getting that old feeling again, and already have purchased my first piece of memorbilia last week off this site. Just a 23 year pause.

Boy,.......is my wife happy.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by billyb

Boy,.......is my wife happy.

Probably as happy as the rest of our wives.

[JasonL]

Originally Posted by Leon

Probably as happy as the rest of our wives.

to help the family out of a financial strait, they can remain "happy"

[gawaintheknight]

My wife is happy I spend money on cards instead of down at the bar or over at the casino..... :-)

[Leon]

Originally Posted by JasonL

to help the family out of a financial strait, they can remain "happy"

I too have sold a few things to help financially. My wife is actually happy with what I do. However, she has 0 interest in it except that I am happy doing it and I am not doing things that squander our money (well, sort of). She is supportive and I don't think she would want me to sell my collection. That being said my daughter goes to college in a few years, and unless I win the lottery, I can see me selling some cards to help with it. I have told her that is partly what the cards are for, and I truly feel that way.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by billyb

Boy,.......is my wife happy.

You may have discovered a secret formula.

All men should start collecting cards, whether they want to or not, wait until their wife is angry, then stop.

[ullmandds]

Thinned my collection by 50% or so...still some more thinning to do...narrowed my focus dramatically...couldn't imagine ever stopping collecting totally! But then again there is no wife...probably never will be!!!!

[joeadcock]

May sound crazy but I have at times thought of selling off everything and starting new, not because of need. Never gotten to point of doing it.

Idea came to me when I got kind of over some of my workaholism last 2 years and went on vacation for 3 weeks during the summer. Didn't affect me much to take 3 weeks off for the year.

Then I thought why not trash some of my old thoughts of not changing anything. Like getting rid of collection. But only to start new.


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Anyone on forum ever simply sold off everything or given away, to simply restart with new cards?