Your entire collection is gone....now what?

[freakhappy]

Man, that would be pretty sad if that happened to any of us

I know how much my collection means to me and I'm sure most of the people here feel the same. But if something unfortunate happened like a fire or theft, I think I would start from the top down meaning I would buy a few cards that otherwise I probably wouldn't be able to afford unless I sold off most of my collection. I would go after a nice '51 and '52 Mantle, a few Ruths in ex-ish condition. I would go after other stuff as well, but I'd have to think about what exactly I would want.

I would definitely continue to collect because I love the hobby too much not to.


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[bbcard1]

I would replace my 500 Tommy Gregg rookies...

[rainier2004]

I'd start a 1914 CJ set...

[mrvster]

most of my good cards are 1 of 1's.........irreplaceable


I'd buy a wagner

[KCRfan1]

I have to admit, I am very surprised that " to hell with the hobby " has the most votes thus far. Are you so unhappy with the hobby that you would not collect again? Ever? What has happened to make you feel the way you voted?

[conor912]

Originally Posted by KCRfan1

I have to admit, I am very surprised that " to hell with the hobby " has the most votes thus far. Are you so unhappy with the hobby that you would not collect again? Ever? What has happened to make you feel the way you voted?

I suppose once you get to certain point with your age and/or collection, the thought of rebuilding it or even generating enough interest to start from scratch seems pretty daunting.

I agree, though, that it exposes an interesting underlying sentiment.

[mrvster]

to T206....I can't get it out of me veins

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by conor912

I suppose once you get to certain point with your age and/or collection, the thought of rebuilding it or even generating enough interest to start from scratch seems pretty daunting.

+1 That was why I voted that option. Some of my stuff could be replaced but most could not nor would it be "my" stuff anymore. It's not just about replacing items on the monetary level but the emotional level no insurance policy can replace that IMO.

John

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by KCRfan1

I have to admit, I am very surprised that " to hell with the hobby " has the most votes thus far. Are you so unhappy with the hobby that you would not collect again? Ever? What has happened to make you feel the way you voted?

My collection consists mainly of items that are one of a kind or so scarce that I've only seen them once or twice in a decade. I have the collecting gene so I'm sure I would collect something, but it's doubtful I could ever assemble the same collection lost to a fire. And I think it would be painful for me to try and start over.

If I were strictly a card collector and putting T206 or Cracker Jack sets together my vote would have been different.

[joeadcock]

Dan

Interesting. Not asking for details. Do you mind saying how many items that would run?

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

My collection consists mainly of items that are one of a kind or so scarce that I've only seen them once or twice in a decade. I have the collecting gene so I'm sure I would collect something, but it's doubtful I could ever assemble the same collection lost to a fire. And I think it would be painful for me to try and start over.

If I were strictly a card collector and putting T206 or Cracker Jack sets together my vote would have been different.

My sentiments exactly. I would certainly collect again but there is no way to replace what I would have lost and I would not even try. I don't even know where I'd begin.