Best hobby advice you've received.

[egri]

Originally Posted by Mark17

You have fun by building complete sets; you make money by breaking complete sets.

I don't have any experience with the breaking sets part, but the first half is definitely true. I sometimes wonder what I'll do when I complete my project. Probably pick another set to drive myself up the wall with.

[chalupacollects]

I've heard at times: There's an ass IN every seat...

[Wanaselja]

Buy the card not the grade.
Be patient.
Don’t be afraid to pay up for a nice card.
Collect what you love.

All were received on this forum.

[Arazi4442]

I’m with Adam and Eddie, first rule, second rule and third rule - collect what you enjoy.

Unless you’re flipping as a way to pay the bills, don’t get too hung up on the money. (Oh no, my cards have only gone up x% while others have gone up 5x%) Everything will have its ebbs and flows. Lastly, if there’s something you’d really enjoy but it’s a couple bucks more than you thought, get it. Very, very few purchases I regret but many more I wish I’d pulled the trigger on.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Let's put it this way. If anyone ever finds a 1981 Topps George Brett card with the right two letters written in black crayon on the back I will pay almost anything to get it back.

Personal meaning is everything. Collect what means something to you.

[hcv123]

1) Buy the card not the holder

2) You'll regret the cards you didn't buy WAY more than the ones you "paid too much for" at the time.

[buymycards]

A coin dealer friend of my always told me that "you make your money when you buy".

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Quality doesn’t cost, it pays.

[JollyElm]

Leave the gun...take the cards.

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by buymycards

A coin dealer friend of my always told me that "you make your money when you buy".

Alan Rosen told me the exact same thing in 1981