T206 AKA "The Monster" Collecting Advice

[T206Collector]

I find it helps to remind myself that the Monster wants you to quit -- don't listen to it.

There is almost an expected "ease" of completion that removes the urgency to add to the set. Virtually every T206 card is available for purchase today on the BST, eBay, at auction houses, at a show, etc. And individually most do not cost that much. I think that plays into the Monster's efforts to discourage completion, i.e., "I can always click 'Buy It Now' tomorrow."

The OP's suggested plan is an excellent way to maintain focus and drive. Good luck to all the slayers out there in hobby land!

[egbeachley]

Except that the #1 reason for defeat is that collectors fail to realize it takes lots of money. At least $20K. You get halfway through the set spending $4K and then the prices start going up exponentially.

[ty_cobb]

No 1 reason for defeat is no woman will put up with it,,,lol. The set will take its toll one way or another. its not the 20K , its the cost for the divorce that'll kill ya.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by ty_cobb

No 1 reason for defeat is no woman will put up with it,,,lol. The set will take its toll one way or another. its not the 20K , its the cost for the divorce that'll kill ya.

Get a dog instead, but keep them on a high shelf - just in case...problem solved.

[KMayUSA6060]

My fiancee is very supportive of my collecting (gives me crap sometimes, but all in good fun) and has even donated to my "sickness".