Maybe It's Just Me...

[clydepepper]

I very much appreciate all the posts. Some of the information shared will definitely assist my decisions on how to let go of this wonderful little world my collecting has produced.

I, too, believe that this is a very important subject to discuss with potential heirs 'and the like'. Thorough documentation will be something I will strive to have available to anyone who is so tasked.

Thank You...one and all,

Raymond

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[rainier2004]

I own less that 100 cards, I'm going to have all of them buried with me...problem solved.

[Exhibitman]

After I am gone they can do whatever they want with them. I won’t be able to complain.

[cubman1941]

I am in the same predicament. When I met my wife I was already big into collecting Cubs cards and they have expanded the last 20 years. She know nothing about sports all at and could care less. She thinks it is all a waste (but her doll collection is fabulous). I also collected anything baseball. When my room overflowed I sent 32 banker boxes of non-Cub stuff to auction. My room is still full but 90% is Cubs the rest Bears and non-Cubs. My son got into collecting high dollar autographs until he got married. My daughter is a Packer fan. One granddaughter is a Brewer fan, one is a Packer fan but her husband is a Viking fan. One grandson is a Red Sox fan. However, none of them collect. I traded, over the years, my non-Cub cards off and now have albums of Packers, Brewers, Vikings and Red Sox for my grandchildren and great grandchildren. I do believe, when the time comes, these will all be tossed. However, having said that, I have and still enjoy, collecting my Cubs stuff and continue to put items in the other albums as I trade. I have stipulated in my will that my stuff be sent to an auction. Some of it is good (1895-1950) and some of it is not so good (1950 up).
I believe as long as I am having fun and enjoy (but it is getting harder) collecting my Cubs I will continue to do so. When I go, as one other poster said, it makes no difference to me what happens as I won't know.

[Tennis13]

Originally Posted by cubman1941

I am in the same predicament. When I met my wife I was already big into collecting Cubs cards and they have expanded the last 20 years. She know nothing about sports all at and could care less. She thinks it is all a waste (but her doll collection is fabulous). I also collected anything baseball. When my room overflowed I sent 32 banker boxes of non-Cub stuff to auction. My room is still full but 90% is Cubs the rest Bears and non-Cubs. My son got into collecting high dollar autographs until he got married. My daughter is a Packer fan. One granddaughter is a Brewer fan, one is a Packer fan but her husband is a Viking fan. One grandson is a Red Sox fan. However, none of them collect. I traded, over the years, my non-Cub cards off and now have albums of Packers, Brewers, Vikings and Red Sox for my grandchildren and great grandchildren. I do believe, when the time comes, these will all be tossed. However, having said that, I have and still enjoy, collecting my Cubs stuff and continue to put items in the other albums as I trade. I have stipulated in my will that my stuff be sent to an auction. Some of it is good (1895-1950) and some of it is not so good (1950 up).
I believe as long as I am having fun and enjoy (but it is getting harder) collecting my Cubs I will continue to do so. When I go, as one other poster said, it makes no difference to me what happens as I won't know.

I'm only 38, so if I outlive you, give me a call just before --- I love the Cubs and have been collecting a ton of them outside of my 1933 Goudeys......

But seriously, I had this conversation with my dad yesterday, and I think it would be cool for my kids to just open the safe deposit box and see all the cool cards and know they're worth something. If they get my half of the brain and not my wife's, they'll know what to do by instincts. I trust that.

If they got my wife's side of the brain, well, look for some deeply discounted 1933 Goudey's in about 35 years.

[ejharrington]

I buy cards that I love to own and will never sell.

The way I look at it, baseball cards are the ultimate buy and hold asset in the respect there are high costs to buy, sell, and ship them.

When I'm dead, I won't care whether they turned a profit or not and whoever gets them will be very happy regardless if they want to keep them or sell them.

[jstef]

I plan to have my cards cremated with me, so no worries about grave robbers

[Leon]

Originally Posted by rainier2004

I own less that 100 cards, I'm going to have all of them buried with me...problem solved.

Where will you be buried? When I sold my first collection it was quite refreshing to have a bit of money again. I doubt I will ever go all-in like that again.

[Iwantmorecards77]

While I collected a lot in my youth - much of that was in the late 80's and 90's - the overproduced era. Still have much of those cards - though I sold off just about anything of value (aside from key rookies), which I turned into vintage. I've been collecting vintage for about 10 years now. Love it. Love the game - and its history, so the two just went hand in hand. I always thought I could collect with my kid(s) or at least pass down the collection.

However...

Sometimes things just don't work out or go exactly as planned. The "kid" ships is starting to sail and at this point in time - the money would do me much better now - and start building towards the future. I'm not one of them "I'm leaving this hobby" guys. Still love it and perhaps will get back into it at another time. I have other hobbies in mind to fill the void.

I might pick up a few minor cards this winter - but it's time to let it all go this spring. Feel a bit excited for a new beginning, actually.

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by Leon

Where will you be buried?

On the east side of Tahoma, between Indian Bar and Summerland...now if you know where that it is you'll get a prize.

[familytoad]

I know where Tahoma is.
I try to go to somewhere among that vastness a few times each summer. But I live close to Loowit , so more of my free time is spent there. And some time at Wy’east and Klickitat too.

I don’t wish anyone an early demise but will accept any cards mailed my way if any of you aren’t feeling well

[rainier2004]

Very nice Brian...

I used to live 12 miles north of Packwood...yeah, I typed that right. Then for another summer I lived a few miles north of Mystic Lake...I miss those summers and staring at Tahoma.