How many known collections have been lost

[1880nonsports]

"I've met some collectors of various items that lose track of stuff shipped to their house, or items sit in boxes unopened for months/years. Often they can't even tell you what's in the box when they rediscover it unless they open it.

I've met more than a few card collectors that open package, add to an existing stack of stuff, and "I'll sort it later" with months+ old shipments waiting to be put away somewhere.

I keep telling myself if I ever get to any of those points I need to question my own motivations behind collecting."

Is there still hope for me?