It's time to move on.

[Econteachert205]

I just reset my expectations of what my collection would be and changed to a specific focus that would take more time than money. Much happier.

[tschock]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

I just reset my expectations of what my collection would be and changed to a specific focus that would take more time than money. Much happier.

This, plus...

You need to determine WHERE you get your joy from in your collecting goals. Is it in the owning of the cards? Upgrading to the best example of a card? The pleasure you get in looking at them? The beauty you see in artwork? The hunt itself? If you can define WHAT exactly gives you the pleasure, then you might find the best avenue to pursue that. (if this makes any sense)

[mattjc1983]

Originally Posted by tschock

This, plus...



You need to determine WHERE you get your joy from in your collecting goals. Is it in the owning of the cards? Upgrading to the best example of a card? The pleasure you get in looking at them? The beauty you see in artwork? The hunt itself? If you can define WHAT exactly gives you the pleasure, then you might find the best avenue to pursue that. (if this makes any sense)

This is a very wise post. For me personally, it's as much the hunt as anything, for the right card at the right price. I never get too upset when I miss out because that just means it wasn't the right one.


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[Orioles1954]

I've sold off my collection over the past few years. I have nothing left. I was always told I would regret it. I know I'm supposed to feel regret but I don't at all.

[orly57]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

I've sold off my collection over the past few years. I have nothing left. I was always told I would regret it. I know I'm supposed to feel regret but I don't at all.

And yet you linger on a website dedicated to card collecting.

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by orly57

And yet you linger on a website dedicated to card collecting.

I work full-time in the hobby.....so yeah.

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

I work full-time in the hobby.....so yeah.

I would argue that you remain more invested than many with card ownership. Hard to miss it if you are steeped in it.

[ksabet]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

I work full-time in the hobby.....so yeah.

LOL, I also enjoy when people end up with a foot in their mouth!

[BCD]

But nicer examples have limited availability and the old school collectors hold them which also aids in retaining the high value! It seems 75% of dealer churnings are from broken sets of the 1915's purchased intact or low grade only 1914's. These rotate around a group of known set builders and registry participants Save up and wait for some of the 1914's in better grades to emerg and join the club of those who just hide them away in their safes waiting to complete at least a run of hall of famers if not their sets. I still enjoy pulling them out and viewing them with my son's from time to time. I gave up putting a set together but purchase a hall of fame PSA 7 from time to time! Patience helps!

[mark evans]

If you enjoy the act of collecting, and like to learn about and appreciate new things, there is a lot of stuff to pursue besides baseball cards. I've got pretty much all the cards I want (that I can afford) so I've recently gotten into 'gentleman's folders' (pocket knives). Run a search on eBay -- pretty neat.

[bbcard1]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

I just reset my expectations of what my collection would be and changed to a specific focus that would take more time than money. Much happier.

Funny, I kind of have done the opposite. I move around my collection to the things I find to be the best buy at the time. One of the things that helps me do this is that I have a great appreciation for every era of the game.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

I just reset my expectations of what my collection would be and changed to a specific focus that would take more time than money. Much happier.

Not bad reasoning, Dennis; not bad at all. Collecting pleasure rules. Another alternative, if you're concerned with appreciation over time is to think outside the box, paying attention to rarity, significance and condition, and employing your best analysis to stay at or in front of the cutting edge, as I did with my Gehrig (and have been doing with a number of other acquisitions over the years). Takes time and study, however--condition is the only relatively easy part of that equation. You'll win some and probably lose some (although the general trend for vintage values is up), but its a heck of a lot cheaper than being on the trailing edge, which can be very, very expensive!

Best wishes,

Larry