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05-01-2009, 09:33 AM
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I have largely done this...
I've significantly reduced the quantity of cards in my collection. Although I do have some examples that are high-grade, I more appreciate rarity and special pieces [in mid grade] than having tons and tons of cards.
I never appreciated the sheer quantity of cards I had -- and with a fewer number of pieces, each of them are special to me. It is a good move, especially if you diversify enough that you don't end up setting record setting prices for whatever quality pieces you decide to acquire. 
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05-02-2009, 01:19 PM
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Personally I'm not to that point yet. Started collecting 3 yrs ago with a goal of all the cards listed in the SMR magazine (T206's). Have aprox. 85 cards with about dozen or so to go. Me I'm a hoarder and don't like to sell. So my vote would be continue your quest and leave them for your kids
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#3
05-02-2009, 04:49 PM
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I have trouble making up my mind on this issue.
Sometimes I think about selling 95% of my collection to get a few really nice cards. . . but I have never been able to do it. . . I am now mostly a PCL/Zeenut collector, and I enjoy looking at some of my lower value Zeenuts just as much as other (much more valuable) cards. In the end, collect what makes you happy, even if that seems to change once a week! Andrew
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#5
05-06-2009, 09:14 AM
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This is a tricky and complicated question. It is also very subjective, and there is no right or wrong answer. I have done this, i did it to raise funds for a single card, by selling many others, and have found that I was just as happy as before. Like many, my collecting habits and goals may change again soon (probably will). It is really all about ones personal preference.
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#6
05-06-2009, 11:02 AM
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I tend to like the look and variety of cards too much to trim it down. I also really like a few sets that I am chasing so I don't think I will ever have a small collection unless somone wants to trade me a wagner for it :-)
James G
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#7
05-06-2009, 11:33 AM
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Quality
I recently was faced with the same question and decided to pursue quality...and haven't looked back. My collection was about 100+ strong (mostly raw, some graded), but have since consolidated into a collection of about 30 graded cards of much higher quality. I kept about 10 of the original cards (and even sent some away to get graded with mixed results) that I considered my 'cornerstones.' I got rid of the rest on B/S/T and eBay. Used those funds to purchase higher value cards that I am much more proud of.
QUALITY OVER QUANTITY ANY DAY
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