Leaving the hobby

thepuffingbilly · 02-18-2014, 03:44 PM

I've come to the realization that no matter how many cards I obtain, I'm never satisfied. It's a total money pit. Don't get me wrong, it's fun, but there's never an end and I realized my money can be used for better things.

I thought it would be tough, but it actually feels quite liberating to sell off my collection. Beautiful cards, but I found the fun was in the hunt. Once I held the cards, the interest quickly faded.

Good luck to everyone!

GO HAWKS!

Cubsbball25 · 02-18-2014, 03:45 PM

Good-bye...

mrmojorisin71 · 02-18-2014, 03:45 PM

We'll sell me your russell wilson chromes

pejc300 · 02-18-2014, 03:46 PM

Is all your stuff on ebay or the B/S/T?

asujbl · 02-18-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thepuffingbilly

I've come to the realization that no matter how many cards I obtain, I'm never satisfied. It's a total money pit. Don't get me wrong, it's fun, but there's never an end and I realized my money can be used for better things.

I thought it would be tough, but it actually feels quite liberating to sell off my collection. Beautiful cards, but I found the fun was in the hunt. Once I held the cards, the interest quickly faded.

Good luck to everyone!

GO HAWKS!

Most things are a total money pit.

thepuffingbilly · 02-18-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pejc300

Is all your stuff on ebay or the B/S/T?

Yes. maylortatthews is my eBay name.

MI Rob · 02-18-2014, 03:50 PM

Yeah I realized that awhile ago and sold off my collection.

jcduncan · 02-18-2014, 03:52 PM

Don't worry...we all come back

starfox · 02-18-2014, 03:58 PM

Yes, you are right! The fun is in the hunt. I am on a card timeout, but I am never retiring from the hobby. If I made twice the money, I would go harder. I don't, so I have to come back to my senses. Well, 51 or so autos in less than two years is not bad in my mind.

addicted36 · 02-18-2014, 03:59 PM

Later................

TarjetasBéisbol · 02-18-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jcduncan

Don't worry...we all come back

...and regret selling our collections. Why not just take a break?

sevenwings · 02-18-2014, 04:05 PM

Keep the ones you luv and sell the rest !

Grza · 02-18-2014, 04:05 PM

Amen bro, Im with ya.

jcduncan · 02-18-2014, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TarjetasBéisbol

...and regret selling our collections. Why not just take a break?

Amen. Just take a break. Sell a couple if you need the money now. But don't sell them all!

Hawksmack · 02-18-2014, 04:14 PM

Hey what are you selling. Pm me.

panther252 · 02-18-2014, 04:26 PM

I noticed you're from BC. It's always good to see another, I'm from Abby. Don't do something you might regret. Take a break and see how it goes. If you feel you're ready with no regrets then unload it all. In the meantime you can piece of smaller stuff you know you won't want, but give some time for the bigger things.

Clarka3 · 02-18-2014, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by panther252

I noticed you're from BC. It's always good to see another, I'm from Abby. Don't do something you might regret. Take a break and see how it goes. If you feel you're ready with no regrets then unload it all. In the meantime you can piece of smaller stuff you know you won't want, but give some time for the bigger things.

yes.

but, OP, if you have any Lukes that I need, i'll take them for the low, low price of free to liberate you from the shackles of this money pit

iBLeeDBaTTLeReD · 02-18-2014, 04:35 PM

Another one bites the dust!

ILOVEBEER · 02-18-2014, 04:40 PM

Living inColorado, i see the prices people spend on skiing and snowboarding. Several hundred just for a season pass. You need new equipment, then you need cash for gas to the resorts, cash for food and lodging etc. I dont feel so bad when I buy a few cards on Ebay or may be some boxes here and there.

Yeah, if you are spending more than you can afford, you might have a problem. What Ive noticed is guys need EVERY card or buy every box that gets releases.

monkeymcgee · 02-18-2014, 04:42 PM

Actually, I did this a couple years ago and haven't regretted it. Finding and getting cards was much more fun for me than holding onto them. I guess it's a question of do you get your fix from the hunting/buying or the hoarding

With the expense and tax implications of constant flipping, it became a giant money pit for me as well.

Good luck, OP.

thepuffingbilly · 02-18-2014, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TarjetasBéisbol

...and regret selling our collections. Why not just take a break?

I'm about to have my first kid so there's no way I can keep dropping hundreds on cards. For me it's feast or famine.. If I was single I'd probably keep doing it but no point now. If I can't scoop sick cards, no point in continuing. I'm not into base cards.

Having sold most of my stuff already I feel great. Probably buy a wilson framed and auto'd jersey and call it a day.

AdamMcDermott88 · 02-18-2014, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by thepuffingbilly

I'm about to have my first kid so there's no way I can keep dropping hundreds on cards. For me it's feast or famine.. If I was single I'd probably keep doing it but no point now. If I can't scoop sick cards, no point in continuing. I'm not into base cards.

Having sold most of my stuff already I feel great. Probably buy a wilson framed and auto'd jersey and call it a day.

Cards can be an addiction. Cards cost a lot of money. If you aren't the kind of person that can do it in moderation then you definitely need to step away.

I have an addictive personality. I've been addicted to sports cards, women, and MMORPGS. If you are "feast or famine" as you say, then it is probably best that you leave it all behind.

When you finally decide to leave the addiction behind it is so freeing!

I'm back into to cards now, but I've learned to only dabble. I spent about $600 on cards this year as opposed to $10,000 last year.

I have a lot of people holding me accountable now too. So, if I slip up I will have a check there. The truth is that I love cards, but I can't always make good decisions with my money because of my lack of self-discipline.

If that's you, then you should definitely take an extended break. You'll enjoy the freedom. Maybe you never come back. Maybe you do come back. Whatever you do, be well!

Grza · 02-18-2014, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by thepuffingbilly

I'm about to have my first kid so there's no way I can keep dropping hundreds on cards. For me it's feast or famine.. If I was single I'd probably keep doing it but no point now. If I can't scoop sick cards, no point in continuing. I'm not into base cards.

Having sold most of my stuff already I feel great. Probably buy a wilson framed and auto'd jersey and call it a day.

Our feelings/outlook is so close its scary. Again - amen bro.

MI Rob · 02-18-2014, 05:31 PM

You are always welcome to come troll. It can be a good time around here.

CARDFR33K · 02-18-2014, 05:31 PM

I hear ya man. 2014 will be a break for me. After having my son in 2012 and redoing a budget I was able to stay buying cards. My daughter will be here next month so I plan on 2014 being another lets say team rebuilding year lol

02-18-2014, 03:44 PM	#1
thepuffingbilly Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 516	Leaving the hobby I've come to the realization that no matter how many cards I obtain, I'm never satisfied. It's a total money pit. Don't get me wrong, it's fun, but there's never an end and I realized my money can be used for better things. I thought it would be tough, but it actually feels quite liberating to sell off my collection. Beautiful cards, but I found the fun was in the hunt. Once I held the cards, the interest quickly faded. Good luck to everyone! GO HAWKS!

02-18-2014, 04:05 PM	#12
sevenwings Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 84	Buy low, Sell high and you don't need to loose interest Keep the ones you luv and sell the rest !

02-18-2014, 04:26 PM	#16
panther252 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,903	I noticed you're from BC. It's always good to see another, I'm from Abby. Don't do something you might regret. Take a break and see how it goes. If you feel you're ready with no regrets then unload it all. In the meantime you can piece of smaller stuff you know you won't want, but give some time for the bigger things. __________________ I accumulate pieces of cardboard that happen to feature Luke Kuechly on them...

02-18-2014, 04:35 PM	#18
iBLeeDBaTTLeReD Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 6,707	Another one bites the dust! __________________ TEXANS PC FOR SALE. PM ME FOR DETAILS. LOWBALLERS AND FLIPPERS STAY AWAY, THIS IS NOT A FIRESALE

02-18-2014, 04:42 PM	#20
monkeymcgee Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: VA Posts: 10,974	Actually, I did this a couple years ago and haven't regretted it. Finding and getting cards was much more fun for me than holding onto them. I guess it's a question of do you get your fix from the hunting/buying or the hoarding With the expense and tax implications of constant flipping, it became a giant money pit for me as well. Good luck, OP. Last edited by monkeymcgee; 02-18-2014 at 04:47 PM.

02-18-2014, 03:45 PM	#2
Cubsbball25 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC Posts: 4,091	Good-bye...

02-18-2014, 03:45 PM	#3
mrmojorisin71 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 5,456	We'll sell me your russell wilson chromes

02-18-2014, 03:46 PM	#4
pejc300 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 10,692	Is all your stuff on ebay or the B/S/T?

02-18-2014, 03:50 PM	#7
MI Rob Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 8,250	Yeah I realized that awhile ago and sold off my collection.

02-18-2014, 03:52 PM	#8
jcduncan Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 2,038	Don't worry...we all come back

02-18-2014, 03:58 PM	#9
starfox Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 4,522 I don't have one at the moment, but plan to. I don't have one of these either, but we shall see.	Yes, you are right! The fun is in the hunt. I am on a card timeout, but I am never retiring from the hobby. If I made twice the money, I would go harder. I don't, so I have to come back to my senses. Well, 51 or so autos in less than two years is not bad in my mind.

02-18-2014, 03:59 PM	#10
addicted36 Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 15,815	Later................

02-18-2014, 04:05 PM	#13
Grza Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 4,604 grza63mnr	Amen bro, Im with ya.

02-18-2014, 04:14 PM	#15
Hawksmack Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Russell Wilson Country Posts: 4,765	Hey what are you selling. Pm me.

02-18-2014, 04:40 PM	#19
ILOVEBEER Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 4,981	Living inColorado, i see the prices people spend on skiing and snowboarding. Several hundred just for a season pass. You need new equipment, then you need cash for gas to the resorts, cash for food and lodging etc. I dont feel so bad when I buy a few cards on Ebay or may be some boxes here and there. Yeah, if you are spending more than you can afford, you might have a problem. What Ive noticed is guys need EVERY card or buy every box that gets releases.

02-18-2014, 05:31 PM	#24
MI Rob Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 8,250	You are always welcome to come troll. It can be a good time around here.

02-18-2014, 05:31 PM	#25
CARDFR33K Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Misawa AFB, JAPAN Posts: 1,612	I hear ya man. 2014 will be a break for me. After having my son in 2012 and redoing a budget I was able to stay buying cards. My daughter will be here next month so I plan on 2014 being another lets say team rebuilding year lol __________________ I COLLECT FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL CARDS, SILVER/COPPER/GOLD, GAMEBOYS, OLD NINTENDO STUFF, VIDEO GAMES AND SYSTEMS.