Yes. For a long time I thought I had to hold everything I have ever purchased and should only save up for new cards.
And then I remembered this is a trading card game.
I cannot afford to spend as much as I would like to on cards so making that sacrifice and selling cards to obtain cards I want more is worthwhile to me. As far as completely selling out? That would be tough but I would do it if the opportunity was important enough.
I’m in almost exactly the same position and age. As much as I like shiny cardboard, it’s a bigger goal to buy a house. I started selling a lot for a down payment. You’ll also have to keep in mind that your taxes will skyrocket the more you sell in a single year if you’re saving all you sell.
Nope. I started collecting late enough that I had already checked off all the financial boxes in my life, so there’s just not much incentive to sell.
Same
I mean if it was worth enough for a house, absolutely. Unfortunately it’s probably only worth enough for a 2013 Camry.
@dsteller, I sell cards if I have no attachment to them (which is few) and I have a set budget purely to buy items I BELIEVE are speculative. I use that money as my little nerd business to keep throwing back into the pot. Once I have enough, I use it to buy a card I’ve been wanting for my collection as I am someone who likes the feeling that I “earned it”.
Everyone will have a different view, so I would recommend writing your goals down before pulling the trigger. 
No.
No.
Nope but I’m trying to get everything graded so if I wanted to liquidate for another opportunity or passion, I could. Pokemon is a lot of crypto. If you aren’t ready for some crazy blip in the market, you’re gonna be sitting on everything for a few years until the next cycle. Definitely enjoy and love looking through cards and displaying them more than looking at ledgers
I have but I always think about what about when I’m 60 and I can share these with kids and grandkids and nephews. Idk I think a great collection today is a greater collection tomorrow and I want to have these for the future.
I have not. It wouldn’t fetch anything high enough to warrant parting with it, plus I have years of memories with it and I don’t see any reason to move away from that. Selling some stuff is ok, but the whole thing, nah. It does no harm sitting in my closet and while I may have periods where I’m more interested/less interested in Pokémon, I wouldn’t ever part with it.
I did sell a part of it recently.
My son could buy a house but couldn’t get a loan.
My collection took care of that.
Would I sell more, sure if there was a need for money.
My collection isn’t worth much, but I’d sell if it was life changing money. I admire the non-sellers who have collections in the 5 - 6 figures and beyond. Takes balls and proves you aren’t shallow and materialistic.
I can’t see me ever doing it. If I really needed the extra money, I’d go work more jobs or do just about anything else to get by. I’ve loved collectibles since I was a child and it’s just one of my natural interests overall and I get a lot of enjoyment out of it. It can be an expensive hobby at times for sure, but at the same time it does a lot for me so it feels worth it. Just seeing my collection tends to improve my mood since it takes me back to a better time or at least makes me think of those times. Might seem silly to some people but for me it’s one of those experiences and attachments I’ve had for a long time and I just want to continue building on it.
I’m faced with a similar predicament where selling my collection would really help with starting to look at buying a house, but so far I don’t think it’s something I can do. I had already cut items I found to be superfluous to chase collection goals and liquidated a couple big ticket items to help pay for my wedding - but I think the rest of my collection is with me for the long haul
Life is temporary cards are forever
Nah. I cant be bothered.
Everything in my collection has a story and a price. One thing I’ve learned after 25 years – you never know WHAT is gonna come through Ebay
I’d have to find someone who likes my collection as much as me. Right now those are the people I’m buying from 
