I don’t want to sell, but I am lucky that I purchased cheap cards years ago that I had little attachment to… because they were cheap, so they are the first ones to be sold.
Not really. There is an ebb and flow to my collection. I’ll let things go if I lose interest, or if feel like I could live without them. Sell to either fund other cards that mean more, fit better with collection goals, or just to have extra cash.
There are definitely some things in my ‘forever collection’ that I don’t think I’ll ever part with. It helps to look through that stuff when parting with the ‘extra’. Helps put things in perspective. I don’t want boxes and boxes of stuff that’s kinda cool, but doesn’t mean that much, cluttering my house (like graded modern). I strive to live minimally and remove clutter and keep what means the most.
There will always more things you can buy, enjoy, and later sell for more than you bought it for, which is part of the fun.
In a perfect world I would never sell. Unfortunately, you have to be realistic and take opportunities when they come. It’s a balancing act.
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Like an Alcoholic at Open Bar.
I was going to say no but realized I’ve only sold 1 card out of my entire collection and got scammed while trading an ANA folder… to be fair I’m glad I didn’t sell, prices have skyrocketed to ludicrous prices.
Sell $5k worth buy $10k worth.
Just keep buying and you will be buried under a pile of so many cards you won’t have time to miss anything. Early on it was tougher but then I wised up and bought duplicates of everything where possible (it is possible almost everywhere). Selling off duplicates and “upgrading” from PSA 10’s to 9’s has always been easy for me too so I do that a lot.
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Yep, I recently had some bad sales on PWCC’s last block, a set of three lower pop psa 10 ultra rares that had previously gone for $3k and above as a set and I only got around $2k for them lol. It was hard to feel bad for myself though because I was able to use the funds to get a bunch of great ungraded mint sets which should net me around $8-10k conservatively
Basically : Sell those cards that you don’t need. If you put in some effort then you’ll get them back, and more likely than not you’ll get upgrades to them… or you’ll get cards that you weren’t able to get in the past
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Not at all. If its duplicates or cards I just don’t need/want, bye felicia.
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My collection is super small, but REALLY tied to memories and emotions (like most collections).
I wonder if the SIZE of the collection helps AT ALL? I know Scott said he still needs to motivate himself, but maybe it’s a factor?
For me, I can only really sell if I’m directly using that money to fund something I want more. If it’s “just for $$$,” I’d rather work overtime at my job. I like using my hobby to fund my hobby, because that helps alleviate some guilt (that each $ I spend on cardboard could go to feeding a starving child). The logic doesn’t line up, but somehow I sleep better at night.
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Check out my Reddit page and you’ll see that I’ve got doubles galore of some cards… I’ve been hoarding for a while and only recently said that I should start selling them off to get my bigger needs, like finishing my shiny collection. I’ve got so many cards that just sit in a box that I don’t have a binder spot for. I like the cards and want to do more with them, that’s why I bought them, but I have to force myself to let them go. It is quite tough sometimes, but many of them are pretty easy to let go of.
Only REALLY tough ones are things like 2002 McDonalds promos that I feel haven’t hit peak intensity yet. I want to keep them, but know they’re easy sales and will help me immensely right now. I do have doubles, but it’s still almost impossible for me to agree to their sale.
Basically, I’ve started the process of hoarding recovery haha! I’m learning that making money back feels very nice and allows me to do much more.
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I find it really hard to sell. All of my cards have a history and a story behind them. I keep a note of when and where they came from and it’s cool to see cards from all over the world and the people I’ve met and friends I’ve made. Probably a mistake because now I don’t want to part with any even if they are doubles or triples haha. As some people on here know last year-ish I completed my psa 10 shadowless set, but I still can’t bring myself to sell my psa 3 shadowless zard. It’s rough looking but it’s one I graded myself after getting it as part of a trade with someone years and years ago. Everything has a story and a place in my collection
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The negative emotion I’ve experienced with feeling pressure to sell has motivated me to get my shit together.
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If I have an extra I don’t have a problem with selling cards. There are a few cards I regret selling that I’ll likely never get back now that the market is what it is.
I struggle with knowing the value of cards and thinking to myself “Hell, I’D never pay that for this card.” Yet here I am not selling it for that amount, so is there much difference than spending the money on it?
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I totally agree. I have no idea your age but can guess. I started collecting back in 2000 for my children and soon fell in love with the cards from both English & Japanese. I was 40 and had capital and the resource, knowledge to look for cards beyond the local shops. The nostalgia for me is probably different for a young child back in 2000 opening up booster packs and trading with their mates in the school playground and local clubs. It was also a bit embarrassing that a grownup was into collecting these cards that were considered toys. (Last laugh is on them 
) I just loved the artwork and the drive to collect which I think is a primeval desire that comes from “Hunter Collector” instinct that we as modern western humans no longer require for our survival. Coming back into the hobby from a long break I’m just thrilled with learning & discovering all about so many different set’s and promo cards plus the desire to finish some of my vintage & promo sets depending on my budget. Which doesn’t go far these days, LOL. In another 20 years time you will look back on these days with a different nostalgic feel completely different from your younger days. You will probably also be thinking about what you will do with your collection. Pass it onto a friend/family, sell it, give it away to a charity. Or keep it and line the inside of your coffin with your pride & joys.
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It’s hard to let some cards go. It’s even harder to have seller’s remorse.