Thinking about calling it a day on collecting.

[Jlighter]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

You can't do the same thing forever.

You sure?

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by Jlighter

You sure?

The toploaders are supposed to be plastic, not the stuff you store in them .

[rc4157]

Brian, one of the things that is still great about the hobby is meeting people, the good people, that are involved. Someone like me, who isn't buying/selling a lot of cards kind of take things in stride, but those who are immersed in the "business" I think are more apt to burn out at some point.

With that said, I have always thought you come up with a grand variety of cards and I enjoy looking at what you have available even though you and I know my interests are a bit more narrowly focused.

Personally, I hope you stay involved at some level but ultimately it is up to you!

RC

[Brian Van Horn]

Thank you, Richard.

[judsonhamlin]

Brian - I can fully relate. I've been collecting vintage cards since the early 80's and have gone through phases of disinterest. There are many trends (like fraud and some of the auction house practices) that make me cringe or even wax nostalgic for the days of the Willow Grove shows, SCD and actual catalogs from Doubleheaders, Howards and Fritsch. I have re-charged by finding new challenges (Batter Ups, odd T206 back stamps, some post war set building) but if that doesn't reset your clock, then take a break, play golf, go hiking or some other hobby to fill the time. Then come back refreshed and see if there isn't some angle of this hobby that grabs your interest and gets you excited again.

[tbob]

I've gone through that funk a few times myself Brian but I always pull back, shift gears (maybe switch for a while to completing late 50's Topps sets) and come back to pre-war. I hope you hang in there.
As far as the investment angle, most all of my cards are worth more than I paid for them over the years, even though some sets have slipped lately, so I'm good.
Take a deep breath, put together an Ex-Mt 1959 Topps set card by card and then come back to pre-war

[JakeStahl'sGloveSHows]

Originally Posted by Jlighter

You sure?

Actually, I think you just made his point......seen pics lately?

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by Jlighter

You sure?

I knew there was something you could do forever.