Have you ever gone backwards in the hobby?

[Jcfowler6]

I had thousands of cards stolen by "friends" when I was away at college. About a tenth were recovered. Some that were not I have repurchased or traded for. A couple still are in my mind to get again but as time has passed the pain has too. Still looking to pick up the '75 brett and '53 pee wee reese i lost as well as a couple early Clemente's. The image of cards thrown around my room when I walked in still pops in my mind from time to time and that was 20 plus years ago.

I think on your end just know that you can always start again. What I have done to help is look at is as a chance To upgrade. Get better condition or something a little more rare.

Hope it works out for the best.
Jon