Leaving hobby? Why?

[rdeversole]

Re: Leaving hobby? Why?

I find the fights and jealousy between collectors for a piece of used clothing to be insipid..... While I enjoy owning my jerseys, hats, and cleats, they are merely possessions.

+1

[frikativ54]

Re: Leaving hobby? Why?

While I haven't left the hobby, if I jumped ship, my number one reason would be the competitiveness. I'm not against competition per se, but I find the fights and jealousy between collectors for a piece of used clothing to be insipid.

Compete over awards, compete over academics, compete over art. However, what's the point of getting all hung up about game used memorabilia? While I enjoy owning my jerseys, hats, and cleats, they are merely possessions.

[kellsox]

Re: Leaving hobby? Why?

Saturation of market. Especially in baseball. Teams have increased the items that they put out each of the last few years and will keep doing so.

[TBTwinsFan]

Re: Leaving hobby? Why?

I think some people just get bored with it.

It just happened to me with modern baseball cards. They just became boring.

[Shipp_96]

Re: Leaving hobby? Why?

I believe all the reasons you posted are valid, and the top two reasons probably come into play more often than not.

The ones I find disturbing are when the person claims to be leaving the hobby, makes some sales and then starts posting brand new items again .

[EurekaDave]

I have seen lots of "leaving hobby" sales these days. I would to hear thoughts about your leaving. Just curious.

1. Maybe it's too expensive?
2. Maybe too dishonest?
3. Maybe the natural ebb and flow of interest?
4. Maybe other family consideratons -- kids, debts, time...

I'm just curious.