My first experience at selling my cards

[vthobby]

As others have said, great story Bill. It reminds me of something that has been on my mind lately.

My friend owns a large card shop locally. He recently had a 90 year old gentleman come into his store and say "well, its about time I enjoyed myself with the money I will get from my collection"!?!?!?

Granted, this guy had a multi thousand dollar collection but my thoughts were......... why did this guy take that long to cash in? At 90 plus years old......how was he going to "enjoy" himself?

I am not sure if this story made me sad, reflective, confused.......I think a little of all 3.

The guy said that he did not have any family members that enjoyed his collection and it was time to sell.

Sad.

Now I do understand that the joy of accumulating and collecting is intrinsic. Got it. This story however started me thinking about, when is the "right" time to pull the trigger.

From recent events, it appears Leon came to this "trigger point" and has not looked back. I do not know how "young" Leon is so I'm not assuming anything but when I read Billy's story it all makes so much sense.

Start to sell when you can still enjoy the feeling it gives you to give some back to others. I love the concept but of course we all must sell in our own ways but it is nice to see different stories of liquidation and of course, we never really sell it all do we? (yeah I know that was a crazy run on sentence but I don't care! )

Leon as admitted is sneaking back in, Billy still has the bulk and is adding more to his pile but to each his own.

Good stuff.

Moral of the story.......sell it all before you are 90+ unless that floats your boat and try to have some fun and give back to the hobby while doing so!


Peace, Mike

[Rich Klein]

Leon, as he has mentioned and was noted in the Heritage Catalog, cashed in to ensure his daughter had enough money for her college educaton.

But like many of us, he is a collecting lifer so has dived back in

Rich

Now someday, if I could only get him to set up at my show so I can advertise B&L Auctions will be there

[bsatttu]

I love your attitude towards it all! Great story

[vthobby]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

Leon, as he has mentioned and was noted in the Heritage Catalog, cashed in to ensure his daughter had enough money for her college educaton.

But like many of us, he is a collecting lifer so has dived back in

Rich

Now someday, if I could only get him to set up at my show so I can advertise B&L Auctions will be there

Rich,

My point exactly. Leon sold to do better in life (by helping his daughter). her education will hopefully pay off in life rewards for the next 70 or so years. I did not know why he sold but it fits in what my point was. Thanks for pointing that out.

Peace, Mike

[Yoda]

I am sort of convinced that nobody truly sells out but only retools and prepares for the next collecting chapter. Leon, I understand.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

Rich,

My point exactly. Leon sold to do better in life (by helping his daughter). her education will hopefully pay off in life rewards for the next 70 or so years. I did not know why he sold but it fits in what my point was. Thanks for pointing that out.

Peace, Mike

The impetus for me selling my collection was my daughter's college education. It was the plan from the start. Once I sold that much of it I figured I might as well just start over. The journey is a lot of the fun. And as to the orginal subject I feel paying it forward with our younger generation(s) is the one of the best things we can do.

[billyb]

Leon,
I am sure have somewhat of an idea of what cards you will be going after. Will they be cards you did not previously own, or restocking the collection you sold?

Bill

[Leon]

Originally Posted by billyb

Leon,
I am sure have somewhat of an idea of what cards you will be going after. Will they be cards you did not previously own, or restocking the collection you sold?

Bill

Hi Bill
I have no boundaries. I have already acquired a few cards back from the original collection. The difference is I am not trying for Every type card this time. I love the hobby and will continue collecting things I enjoy. At the top of this list is part of my new collection.

http://www.luckeycards.com/personal.html


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[billyb]

Leon,
If the above is a sample of a new start, can't wait to see your collection Part II. Good Luck to you.

Bill