It's time to move on.

[mechanicalman]

My comment is not directed at the OP - I wish him well - but I am curious as to the purpose of these types of posts. Since I've joined, I've seen at least three declarations of "leaving the hobby," some more dramatic than others, and then lo and behold most of those dudes are sharing pick-ups in the next month. I don't get it.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

My comment is not directed at the OP - I wish him well - but I am curious as to the purpose of these types of posts. Since I've joined, I've seen at least three declarations of "leaving the hobby," some more dramatic than others, and then lo and behold most of those dudes are sharing pick-ups in the next month. I don't get it.

I share this observation.

[Snapolit1]

I can imagine you are going through something in your life that calls the whole collecting thing into question in a big way. Health scare, financial crunch, just malaise or a sense of boredom. And after you unload a few items it starts to lift a little, and you think all of a sudden I can do this is a little more laid back fashion. I could see myself in that spot at some point.

[Jewish-collector]

I agree with Taylor. You have to determine WHICH aspects of the hobby make you happy. There are some aspects that don't cost much money, you spend more time than actual money, ie corresponding with older players, researching the cards, researching the old stadiums, reading books about the early players, etc,...

[botn]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

My comment is not directed at the OP - I wish him well - but I am curious as to the purpose of these types of posts. Since I've joined, I've seen at least three declarations of "leaving the hobby," some more dramatic than others, and then lo and behold most of those dudes are sharing pick-ups in the next month. I don't get it.

Sign of the times...I think our culture is very comfortable (maybe overly comfortable) with airing things out publicly. Not my way of doing things but we have certainly seen our fair share of posts like this.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

My comment is not directed at the OP - I wish him well - but I am curious as to the purpose of these types of posts. Since I've joined, I've seen at least three declarations of "leaving the hobby," some more dramatic than others, and then lo and behold most of those dudes are sharing pick-ups in the next month. I don't get it.

I agree, we hear this alot (not directed at the OP). I also keep in mind that if this general person wants a price no one will pay and not sending their collection to an AH they arent really getting out of the hobby either

its like a guy saying he cant sell his house and complains to everyone but its been on the market for 9 months because the price is too high.