How to avoid being someone else's "nice find"?

[r0ck8ott0m]

That was really funny about the fire starter lol or even as TP for the bathroom .... But in any shape or form this is a hobby but at the same time an investment. I would hope if I were to die that my hard work and fun hobby would be handed to someone who cares or sold for a good price for my family. Not to be thrown away.

[tschock]

I have a couple of spreadsheets that provide some guidance. I don't keep them completely up to date, but it will give them an idea that the 1987 Topps doesn't fall in the same category as the tobacco cards.

I'm slowly trying to pare down my actual collection so that they won't be left with a pile of 'stuff' to deal with. But I want them to be aware that there might be some 'value' with what is left and to what extent. What they DO with that is up to them. But I'm at least trying to impart some knowledge.

If I go before my better half, she'll be able to clue them in as to what is junk or not. Ideally if you have someone you want to leave it to, I would advise getting it to them BEFORE you die, assuming you can plan for that.

[irv]

My Father, who is currently 77, has given me most of his collection items and those that he hasn't, he has told me where they are.

I have shown my wife my collection, have shown her cards on here and A/H's to help give her an idea on my cards value.

I have also, periodically, when I have his attention, shown my son cards on here and A/H's as well as my collection.

Like my Father did for me, I also plan on giving my collection to my son when I get older or sell them if I have to to help pay for his education.

My son is smart with his money and showing him my cards, I have no worries he will just give them away or sell them for nothing.

I guess adding them to my Will wouldn't be a bad idea however just to ensure my son does get them.

[ALR-bishop]

" I hope that that when I die people say of me ' boy, that guy sure owed me a lot of money ' ".... Jack Handey

I never spend anything on cards my family will need. They can sell it, burn it with me , or give it away

[mrmopar]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

They can sell it, burn it with me , or give it away

Can I talk you into a note, instructing that your Puffy Sticker sheet (w/ Garvey) and 80 Topps Garvey Coin be sent my way? No sense in burning or giving them away, right?!!

[DBesse27]

Originally Posted by mrmopar

Can I talk you into a note, instructing that your Puffy Sticker sheet (w/ Garvey) and 80 Topps Garvey Coin be sent my way? No sense in burning or giving them away, right?!!

Al, I've got dibs on that dead lizard you and Don found last winter.

[Bcwcardz]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

" I hope that that when I die people say of me ' boy, that guy sure owed me a lot of money ' ".... Jack Handey

I never spend anything on cards my family will need. They can sell it, burn it with me , or give it away

Ditto

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[bswhiten]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

I never spend anything on cards my family will need. They can sell it, burn it with me , or give it away

Please don't burn the 82 Blackless set lol

[bobsbbcards]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

They can sell it, burn it with me , or give it away

I'll bring the marshmallows.

[ALR-bishop]

Bring some chocolate too, they like smores

[Exhibitman]

I hope to collect until I die, so there will likely be cards around at that point for my wife or daughter to deal with. They know who to call. That said, I do plan to whittle down the mass over the next several years. I haven't decided how to do it yet, other than opting to get rid of commons and sets in favor of specific cards I like from them, and doing a type card collection rather than sets.

[kailes2872]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

" I hope that that when I die people say of me ' boy, that guy sure owed me a lot of money ' ".... Jack Handey

I never spend anything on cards my family will need. They can sell it, burn it with me , or give it away

Al,
I have told my kids that they are not allowed to sell my cards. If they do, they have to give the money to charity. So, if you need someone to leave them to... I can promise you they will be in good hands!

[pawpawdiv9]

I like the idea of doing a time capsule thing myself. Throw the 51 & 52 Mick in it and bury it really deep. Maybe in 50-100yrs it may be found and whammo!! Big Story and gets reported here on Net54. (LOL!!!)

[ajquigs]

There are no collectors in my family, so I advise them to submit to PWCC everything I have that's graded, in a case in my display, or a complete set. Pack 'em up, ship 'em (insured), and you'll get a nice bit of cash.

Of course, they could keep anything they happen to want, and the rest would get circulated back out to the collecting community.