Sellers Remorse??

[Dewey2007]

I am interested to find out if anyone else has experienced regret in selling some memorabilia? A few months ago I sold my game used MLB bat collection and for about a month after I felt really uneasy about having done it. I don't know if it was because I felt like I could have gotten more money if I had shopped them around more but I think it was more that I felt like I had sold a piece of my childhood since I collected these items between the ages of 10-13 years of age. In the collection was a nice 1981 George Brett bat which was the first bat I had ever gotten and looking back that was the one I wished I had kept.

I'd be interested to hear some other thoughts on the subject.

[bigtruck260]

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Happens all the time -

I wears off when a new box is laying on my front porch.

Dave

[scottanservitz]

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It has happened to me twice, an early 80's Eric Dickerson SMU gamer and a complete nm to nm/mt 1965 Topps baseball set, complete. Took over 2 years to complete. Never get over those two.

Scott

[bigjimsguitars]

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Bought a GU Twins v Devil Rays Line up card and paid for it, but never got the item...the seller said he sent it, however I doubt he actually did as he was too gracious with refund....

What bummed me out was it wasn't for me, but for my brother who lives in Tampa Bay and was to be a gift....

[nyjetsfan14]

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One way to combat sellers remorse is sell/trade with somebody you know and/or like and that truly loves collecting what you do. That way when you miss a piece you at least know it found a good home.

[EurekaDave]

Seller's Remorse

Name one thing you have sold that you would like to have back. It's a painful question and we all have something in mind. Be honest. Maybe the buyer will have a change of heart. I regret selling a Rajai Davis Giants jersey with All-Star patch. His career flourished after I sold it.


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[gingi79]

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Mt first gamer. Valeri Bure Florida Panthers red from 03/04 with a skate cut on the shoulder.

[dcgreg25]

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1992 Kenny Lofton home jersey... I sold it in a moment of weakenss before I started my Lofton collection and have never been able to track it back down.

[murfsteve25]

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1992 Kenny Lofton home jersey... I sold it in a moment of weakenss before I started my Lofton collection and have never been able to track it back down.

Ouch! That would be a nice jersey to have. Hopefully your able to track it down and get it back.

[skyking26]

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My first GU jersey purchase was 1988; a Dave Kingman '75 Home Mets NNOB. I sold it in 2008 taking heat from wife upon my involvement buying much of Dave's collection and funds were used to secure Dave's '73 Giants Home. My thought at the time is that I have a 82 Home and 77 Road, and know where a 76 exists and thought the owner would sell.

Well, doubtful the owner will ever remember where he even has it, and I have a feeling Hell will freeze over sooner than a sale. I regret selling it, no question...

[Kid4hof03]

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Hmmm, tough question, I have a few that I would love to have back but I think the #1 item would be Gary Carter's bat used to hit his 250th home run. I would love to have it back but do take a lot of comfort in knowing it is in the collection of one of the best guys around.

Abe

[shoremen44]

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There's a bunch for me... If I had to pick one it would be one of Pujols' 2006 Louisville Slugger World Series bats...

It wasn't used and I needed money at the time, but have always regreted that one

[markfd]

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Ryan Howard 2004 Phillies game used cleats, sure they were only used in September but they were his first major league cleats.

[jetersbatboy]

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Its got to be zeenuts(new owner) photo matched Shane Victirno home jersey!! I worked long and hard to photo match it. An can't rember any GU item I was more happy with. Which I sold to buy my Mattingly jersey, that I am now selling. Wait is that buyers or sellers remorse???? either way that is a peice I'd like to have back. But it did go to good home, so I'm happy about that!!

[BIGSTIG]

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Last summer I was looking to raise some funds to move out on my own again, after losing my job and being forced back with my folks. well I decided to sell off some items to fund this. I regret alot of what I sold, but I figured they are all material items, and my sanity was more important

This January I made myself this list, as now I am back on my feet, and looking to rebuild here was my top 10 list...


10 - Aramis glove that was disgusting from 2005 (all star glove)
9 - 73 Kessinger Road
8 - 87 Dave Martinez Home (I will have this soon, hopefully by April)
7 - Dawson Glove
6 - 88 Sandberg Home
5 - Mark Grace cleats (These are now back home)
4 - 91 Road Walton (This is now back home)
3 - 87 Road Jody Davis
2 - 88 Dawson Home
1 - Shawon Dunston 1995 Road Jersey (This is now back home)

So I guess now the answer to the question is my 88 Dawson home jersey.

I know where it is, though unless he finds an upgrade I dont see it coming home anytime soon. Oh well such is life...maybe that means I will find the 90 Road dawson with all star patch that I REALLY want??