biggest sacrifice??

[frikativ54]

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I have the same sentiment. My wife know its brings me enjoyment as much as it does for her when she shops. Never understood having more than 2 pairs of shoes.

LOL! My Mom has a closet full of shoes; I never understood this either. I have a pair of Nike Shox and that's it. Why do so many women like to shop? Personally, I hate going to the mall, unless they've got a team shop.

[Rob L]

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in 2005 i sold some of my collection to save money for our adoption in russia. best thing i ever did, now i have a little girl to pitch to in the back yard....at 4 she has more power than duane kuiper the rule i made when starting to sell things was...if it was 1 of a kind i kept it...if i could get it back at a later date i sold it. i ended up selling a 1956 topps set, also i was 2 pins short of a complete 1956 topps pins set. i love those sets. in another year i will start to rebuild them, currently re-building other stuff sold. no regrets...i started collecting when i was 5-6 years old back in 1976. the fact i accumulated all my collection allowed me the ability to sell it at the right time for a great cause. my wife puts up with my collecting, doesn't understand it but she knows it brings me enjoyment.

take care
john

John, No sacrifice there. That's awesome.

[joelsabi]

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John, No sacrifice there. That's awesome.

I had difficulty locating the sacrifice too.

[skyking26]

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in 2005 i sold some of my collection to save money for our adoption in russia. best thing i ever did, now i have a little girl to pitch to in the back yard....at 4 she has more power than duane kuiper the rule i made when starting to sell things was...if it was 1 of a kind i kept it...if i could get it back at a later date i sold it. i ended up selling a 1956 topps set, also i was 2 pins short of a complete 1956 topps pins set. i love those sets. in another year i will start to rebuild them, currently re-building other stuff sold. no regrets...i started collecting when i was 5-6 years old back in 1976. the fact i accumulated all my collection allowed me the ability to sell it at the right time for a great cause. my wife puts up with my collecting, doesn't understand it but she knows it brings me enjoyment.

take care
john

What a beautiful little girl. A win-win situation all the way around!

[skyking26]

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RK

You certainly have perspective in life. Collecting is not everything. There is more things in life that are important like having a family, friends, seeing you kids grow up, etc.

I also thinks its important to share with your significant other your passion for collecting before you get married too.

Good luck on the negotiation for display space.



JS

Thanks Joe. My kids are 7 and 11 now. The eldest, a son, has shown interest in the collection. I've grazed the subject that there are a number of things I'd like both kids to keep and hand down after I kick off. Hopefully they will listen.

[geoff]

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This is also why just recently instead of Buying Items I also have been trying to make some Trades.I am always willing to pull a trade to add to my Collection.

Thanks
Geoff

[skyking26]

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Trades are near impossible to do. Especially when you are talking GU stuff. I've tried to trade with different people as well as have been offered a trade for different pieces - but I find it is difficult for everybody to agree on the value of their item...

[Fnazxc0114]

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i really havent sacreficed much when it comes to collecting. my wife of four years gives me a hard time about it sometimes in a joking manner. the only rule she has given me for the moment is no more bats until i get a bat rack made for the game room. the funny thing is is i have a whole garage full of tools and power equipment and no earthly idea on how to use them. in the last month i have found something else to take up my time and money and that is a local homeless shelter. i live in a pretty affluent area and was surprised to find one in my town. so more money has been going to them as opposed to buying bats/jerseys. my wife and i were able to provide school clothes for the first day of school for over 30 kids this year. this is something we plan on making into a tradition. i still plan on spending money on my g/u addiction but it doesnt give me the same excitement as helping other people.

[markize]

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i really havent sacreficed much when it comes to collecting. my wife of four years gives me a hard time about it sometimes in a joking manner. the only rule she has given me for the moment is no more bats until i get a bat rack made for the game room. the funny thing is is i have a whole garage full of tools and power equipment and no earthly idea on how to use them. in the last month i have found something else to take up my time and money and that is a local homeless shelter. i live in a pretty affluent area and was surprised to find one in my town. so more money has been going to them as opposed to buying bats/jerseys. my wife and i were able to provide school clothes for the first day of school for over 30 kids this year. this is something we plan on making into a tradition. i still plan on spending money on my g/u addiction but it doesnt give me the same excitement as helping other people.

wow! from a psychology standpoint, it looks like you have reached self-autualization status. very cool! having spent some time working at a local food bank myself, it gives you a new respect for how others live. with regards to your "problem" with having tools, but not knowing how to use them.........get some scrap wood, etc and practice.....especially if the wife is giving you the green light! you would be suprised that pluging them in can be the toughest part, but as a carpenter it's something i enjoy.

mark

[Fnazxc0114]

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my awakening came after reading a book called same kind of different as me. you should check it out its a great story. i will probably wait till it cools down here in texas to get in the garage and fire up the tools. i saw a kid cut off the tip of his finger in 8th grade shop. since then i have been leary of the blade. in 05 i asked for this stuff for christmas and got a lot more than i bargained for.

[Nathan]

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in 2005 i sold some of my collection to save money for our adoption in russia. best thing i ever did, now i have a little girl to pitch to in the back yard....at 4 she has more power than duane kuiper

Does she have any home run balls yet? I'm having a hell of a time matching my collecting goal (the one in my signature).

[MRMusial]

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in 2005 i sold some of my collection to save money for our adoption in russia. best thing i ever did, now i have a little girl to pitch to in the back yard....at 4 she has more power than duane kuiper

Same here and I've gotta agree, John, best thing we ever did too ... twice. We adopted from Belarus in 2003 and from Russia in 2006. I'm broke, but happy... My 5 year-old is more of a line drive hitter who hits for average but with some pop. Maybe it was her new surname, who knows? The 3 year-old is more akin to Max Patkin.

I've had to scale back collecting so I need to be more selective now and always love a deal. If the wallet were only as big as the eyes....

Mike

[jonincleve]

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nathan, sorry no kuiper home run baseballs...i heard they marked his home run baseball with a '*' he was juicing with too much orange juice that day

mike very cool, we have thought about another child but currently have a handfull. send me an email if you get a chance jonincleve@sbcglobal.net

take care
john

https://www.jfkcollectibles.net

[Rob L]

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Mike and John,

Kudos to both of you. Like I said earlier, I don't see the sacrifice. Both of your kids are adorable.

Take care.