Leaving the hobby

[thepuffingbilly]

Originally Posted by AdamMcDermott88

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!

Well said, thanks pal. Peace and health to you and yours!

Originally Posted by Grza

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

I bet there are lots like us. I'm just thankful I've decided to exit at a time I can profit (somewhat) from my cards as opposed to getting ass raped.

[Joshtastic]

Originally Posted by thepuffingbilly

Well said, thanks pal. Peace and health to you and yours!



I bet there are lots like us. I'm just thankful I've decided to exit at a time I can profit (somewhat) from my cards as opposed to getting ass raped.

If activity relating to the last two words in the post above is taking place in this hobby then I might have to consider taking a break myself....lol

[CARDDAMON]

I've quit before.....
See you again real soon!

[89transam]

I'll be alone each and every night
While you're away, don't forget to write


Bye-bye, so long, farewell
Bye-bye, so long


See you in September
See you when the summer's through
Here we are (bye, baby, goodbye)
Saying goodbye at the station (bye, baby, goodbye)
Summer vacation (bye, baby bye, baby)
Is taking you away (bye, baby, goodbye)


Have a good time but remember
There is danger in the summer moon above
Will I see you in September
Or lose you to a summer love
(counting the days 'til I'll be with you)
(counting the hours and the minutes, too)


Bye, baby, goodbye
Bye, baby, goodbye
Bye, baby, goodbye (bye-bye, so long, farewell)
Bye, baby, goodbye (bye-bye, so long)


Have a good time but remember
There is danger in the summer moon above
Will I see you in September
Or lose you to a summer love
(I'll be alone each and every night)
(While you're away, don't forget to write)


See you (bye-bye, so long, farewell)
In September (bye-bye, so long, farewell)
I'm hopin' I'll
See you (bye-bye, so long, farewell)
In September (bye-bye, so long, farewell)
Well, maybe I'll
See you (bye-bye, so long, farewell)
In September (bye-bye, so long, farewell)

[89transam]

Originally Posted by thepuffingbilly

I bet there are lots like us. I'm just thankful I've decided to exit at a time I can profit (somewhat) from my cards as opposed to getting ass raped.

Originally Posted by Joshtastic

If activity relating to the last two words in the post above is taking place in this hobby then I might have to consider taking a break myself....lol

why do I suddenly feel as if I am in the wrong side of this hobby?
it sounds like there is a whole world of card collecting that I am missing out on

[03supto]

Originally Posted by AdamMcDermott88

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!

that's an oxy moron bro....hahaha...can't be both