Thinking about calling it a day on collecting.

[ValKehl]

Hi Brian,
Ever since I joined Net 54 several years ago, I have thoroughly enjoyed your frequent and enthusiastic participation on Net 54. Just today, I marveled at the many very tough Schapiras, W503s, V89s, etc. that you showed in the Roaring 1920's thread. To me, you are obviously a collector who loves scarce cards regardless of condition, as do I. And, I suspect that collecting has been too much a part of your life for too long a time for you to be able to walk away from the hobby and not regret doing so a year from now. So, I fully concur with the other members who suggest that you take a break from collecting and, unless there is a financial need, not part with your cards, especially the scarce ones (except, perhaps, for your WaJo and Sam Rice cards that I covet ), until you are absolutely sure collecting is outta your system.
Best, whatever you decide,
Val

[Tomman1961]

Some of you may have seen my post of what do I do as I am in financial difficulties. I took most advice. I graded some cards and sold them off. It took a big burden off the family. 5 years ago I had stage 3 cancer, and I thought-what the hell am I doing with this stuff?(cards). I am cured of cancer, but that thought still is in my head. But I still have the collecting bug. I am now very interested-and highly enjoy- a different piece of BB memorabilia.
Please-this is not a classified ad to sell my stuff. I know where to go. It is a comment only, about loosing interest in one collecting avenue, but picking up another. If I sell off my entire cards collection that does not mean much any more, I can use the cash, and I can also have some $ to continue to purchase BB memorabilia. For example-I am not into cards anymore, but I might love pre-WW2 equipment. No, that's not my passion-Just an example.