Not O/T - Does Marriage Counseling Work?

[Jacklitsch]

Originally Posted by bigtrain

Been married 29 years and I have spent lots of money on my collection over the years. A lot of items have doubled or tripled in value, very few are worth less than I paid. I don't think it would matter to my wife if I didn't make a nickel on my collection. She has never complained or questioned my judgment on financing my collection. Not because I am always right, not because I never make a mistake, not because I am the primary "breadwinner". She supports my hobby because it makes me happy and that makes me easier to live with. I have never seen my collection as an investment. I invest in stocks, mutual funds and real estate. Being a successful investor may make me happy but owning shares of Apple or Cisco or whatever will never give me the joy of owning a Babe Ruth autograph or a T206 Drum back. To me, treating my collection as an investment would take some of the joy out of it. I would worry too much about losing value. I prefer to spend what I can afford but never spend more than I can afford to lose.

Perfect!!

[ChiefBenderForever]

I just say this is my entertainment, do you want me to spend money on cards or strippers ? Cards will always win out !

[DanP]

I hope the Bruces don't read this thread! He's going to think he's right living on his own.

It sounds like you need an Enron style accountant to cook the books for you.

Good Luck!

Dan

[dstudeba]

If it is an investment, when are you planning to sell them?

When we need something I will often sell cards to fund the purchase. My wife doesn't worry how much I spend since she knows it is relatively liquid. I doesn't sound like this is true for you, so I find it hard to characterize it as an investment. I agree with your wife.

[glchen]

This is a pain, which you may not want to do, but I have a similar problem convincing my wife. Therefore, I told her that I'm looking to start a small business with the emphasis on "small." I'm already working on paperwork to get a seller's permit. I basically told my wife that the plan is to lose some money this year as I build up my collection, but eventually be able to start turning over some of the cards for break even or small profit. I told her to not expect a lot, but just break even or small profit, so the hobby isn't costing a lot, but is building up over time.