Age old collecting conundrum

[2dueces]

I collect art work of one artist. I have an extension collection. I buy every one I can that comes up for auction. Sometimes I’m out bid at a price I’m willing to pay which is usually way more than I want to. My saying is if it was meant to be I’d own it. If not another collector will enjoy it and may sell it again someday.
Buy it If you can afford it and won’t have buyers remorse.

[JohnP0621]

There is also another angle that you did not mention.
What if you don't buy it and someone else does .
Than another comes up for auction and sells for much more than the one you didn't buy you would also be kicking yourself.
If it makes you happy to own this item I say go for it.
Sometimes you just need to treat yourself and not worry so much about what it will sell for down the road.

Regards
John P

[Koufax32fan]

Steve - I hope you buy it. I have "overpaid" for Koufax tickets and programs and other ephemera. A couple of times, it turned out that the seller had 2 tickets or I find another scorecard so I ended up buying the second one for cheaper to dollar cost average down. My regret at seeing another item sell for less than I paid was short-lived. I know it happened, but I can't tell you for which ticket or program. Other times, I still have not seen another (like the Koufax Motel key chain or matchbook) and am glad that I "overpaid".

After you buy it, please post a picture.

[Snapolit1]

Thanks for all the comments. Yes, I bought it. Was made easier last night when I was priced out of a much higher priced item on Goldin. Buying this one seemed like an easy call. An awesome addition to my Gehrig collection.