Do you ever worry?

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Do you ever worry?

Good thread. Bottom line is we all collect because we enjoy it and it takes us away from stress. Wife is wanting me gone....gotta go.

So much for being taken away from stress!

Dave M.
Chicago area

[kakarothusain]

Re: Do you ever worry?

That is an incredible collection of bats. How much did that cost you including the case? Again, great collection, one of the neatest things I've seen.

ya i agree with you it is really a very good collection of bats and it would have took years to collect this much of bats..

[skyking26]

Re: Do you ever worry?

So much for being taken away from stress!

Dave M.
Chicago area

Yes, she had ha list of things for me to do; so I did not get to express my thoughts as I wanted!!!

Whether it is sports collectibles, a Corvette(s) like my dad had when I was a kid, Vegas trips (dad again), etc., etc.; we all use these to remove ourselves from stress and enjoy what we enjoy. Dad goes to Vegas countless times during every year. I'm 45 - never been. Have no interest in gambling away hard earned funds. He thinks my sports collecting hobby is crazy. It's all what you want.

Yes, cards took a crash. Yes, the high dollar guy's bat or jersey can take a crash later when he does not hit the projected numbers or does roids. We all know Kingman was my player as a kid. I've been fortunate to know him personally for 17 years. Been fortunate to obtain alot of game used jerseys and bats. Can I go out and sell them for what I paid? Unlikely. There are a few Kong guys out there, but I did not buy them with intention of resale. I just bought a McGwire 89 home in LeLands auction. In my mind, I overpaid courtesy of 2 forum members that pushed the price up. When I look back on the 30+ year collection, do I have buyer's remorse? Yes, if I hit the total botton I suppose. However, I don't drink or smoke. I don't gamble. I "don't" alot of things. That said........if one is buying GU for financial turn around one will likely be unhappy in the end. Buy for your enjoyment.

Tuff times. Put your money in a 22 mth CD at 3.2%. Great deal? Not really, but if you find another one out there let me know where and when.

RK