How Many No Longer Collect or Sold Collections?

[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.

[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.

[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.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by johnmh71

I am a big fan of silver.

You and the Hunt brothers.

[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.