How Many No Longer Collect or Sold Collections?

[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.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by billyb

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

Probably as happy as the rest of our wives.

[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.

[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.