Looking for some card advice

[wolf441]

Originally Posted by Bryan Long

Thanks for all of the advice everyone. I can't see me taking out a loan to buy cards. I think I will see what I can barter with for the time being. But I doubt I will see this one come to me again. If I manage to grab it I will show everyone, don't worry.

Hi Bryan,
Not sure what you do for a living, but if you work for a company and have a 401K, you can usually take out a fairly short term loan (3-5 years) at a low interest rate (you are basically borrowing your own money) and the payments are deducted right out of your paychecks. Plus, you always have the option of paying it off early if you choose. Obviously, it's never ideal to borrow to pay for a card, but if it's a once in a lifetime purchase, something to consider.

Good luck,

Steve

[Leon]

Back in around 2000 I sold 300 shares of Microsoft that were at $71ea. and put in another 5k and bought a card I couldn't really afford.. I ended up selling it 7-8 yrs later for over 10x what I paid for it. I can't say I have ever taken a 3rd party loan out for a card but if I thought it was something that was good for me (and my family) I would consider it....again, I have never done it.

[Section103]

I like this thread a lot. It gives me validation.

I don't know if I could sell off cards out of my true core collection. Ive sold cards I never thought I would sell and cards I definitely didn't want to sell (too many times). Its probably the right decision to sell off to make that truly rare acquisition, but I would have a very, very hard time doing it.