OT: Why do we collect?

[eisenreich8]

Re: OT: Why do we collect?

1) What do you collect?

Anything Jim Eisenreich (now starting to sell most of it off), Red Sox bats and jerseys of common players, Civil War CDV's (photos) and possessions of one particular Union infantry regiment, random die-cast NASCAR 1:24 scale cars, any design of a Red Sox organization MiLB jersey that I don't already have, other interesting MiLB jerseys, favorite handguns and various long-guns, a collection of hundreds of liquor nips that I have stashed away somewhere, other odds and ends.

2) Why do you collect?

Tangible connection to MLB and history

3) Do you display your collection?

Most of it. Not paper that is light-sensitive. Not the guns.

4) Are you collecting to complete or will you always add on to it?
Always adding on as there's no one thing I'm that passionate about that I would consider it "complete".

5) Would you buy an item just because you know other collectors would be impressed by it?

Once or twice. Not for any credit to self but I enjoy the "wow" factor of certain die-hard collector items.

6) What would make you quit collecting?

I eventually get bored quicker or slower with most everything. I've filled out hard-to-find card subsets, autograph runs, etc., filled them out totally then resold all of it off.

7) Do you collect something because it will increase in value in the future?

Again, once or twice I got lucky (especially with Civil War-related items), but due to my offbeat collecting niches I usually lose money on everything I have collected and resold. My investments in other areas pay off well enough to make up the difference.

Thanks for the survey, Joel!

[Dach0sen0ne]

Re: OT: Why do we collect?

1) What do you collect?

New York Yankees Autos, Yankees GU Bats, and Austin Jackson (former Yankees prospect)

2) Why do you collect?

I started long ago collecting baseball cards and it slowly spiraled out of control into game used.

3) Do you display your collection?

NO, its all hidden in an my underground lair.

4) Are you collecting to complete or will you always add on to it?

I always like adding new stuff, its always fun to track down the new "GEM" of your collection.

5) Would you buy an item just because you know other collectors would be impressed by it?

Nope, because what I like others may not. So, I mainly buy for my pleasure.

6) What would make you quit collecting?

If my wife found out about my "collecting budget"

7) Do you collect something because it will increase in value in the future?

No way, most of the time items don't hold value. Hot players can become cold players in a heartbeat. I'd rather take my chances in the stock market.

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[joelsabi]

Re: OT: Why do we collect?

we've had a lot of new members since this was asked. so i thought i would bump and see if other would please answer the questions. thanks in advance.

[3arod13]

Re: OT: Why do we collect?

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']1) What do you collect?
[/FONT][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Rookie and Rookie Autographed Baseball Cards; Alex Rodriguez Game Used Bats; and anything rare of Alex Rodriguez. [/FONT][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']

2) Why do you collect?
First it was sports cards as a kid. Stopped collecting in 1978 (When I joined the Navy), and later started back up around 1984, when I was stationed in Pensacola, Florida (found a baseball card shop there by accident, and got hooked again). Then came across a Juan Gonzalez game used bat, bought it, and got hooked on game used stuff.[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']3) Do you display your collection?[/FONT][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']
Yes. My bats are all displayed on the wall in bat cases; along with pictures, and various autographed items.

4) Are you collecting to complete or will you always add on to it?
Slowed down on collecting cards, but am continuously looking for that well-used, game used Alex Rodriguez items (glove is my “must have”)[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']5) Would you buy an item just because you know other collectors would be impressed by it?[/FONT][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']
No. It must be something I want[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']6) What would make you quit collecting?[/FONT][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']
Don’t think I ever will ever quit. Slowed down at times, but the itch is always there. I love the surprise of that great find.

7) Do you collect something because it will increase in value in the future?
Yes and no. Sometimes I just love an item and buy it for the item; and something’s I buy with knowing it will have a potential increase in value.[/FONT]

[coxfan]

Re: OT: Why do we collect?

This is a fun thread.

1) What do I collect? I love history and some sports, so I collect items of historic interest, in sports as well as other areas. That includes old literature as well as game-used, team-used, or stuff autographed by historically-interesting people and events. That also includes personal history; important things from my life.

2) Why do I collect? My general love of history.

3) Do I display my collection? No, I keep it protected from sunlight and pull it out only when interested.

4) Do I collect to compete? No.

5) Would I buy to impress others? No, but I like showing or discussing with friends or other collectors.

6) What would make you want to quit? Death, or systematic authenticity issues in an area.

7) Do I collect to get items that will increase in value? No, but some things (non-sports) I got in the 70's and 80's have increased a lot. So I keep a file for my heirs, so they'll know the significance and value after I'm gone. A lot of the history and significance of an item is forgotten when it changes hands, so keeping some records might help future owners.

[3arod13]

Re: OT: Why do we collect?

1) What do you collect?
Rookie and Rookie Autographed Baseball Cards; Alex Rodriguez Game Used Bats; and anything rare of Alex Rodriguez.

2) Why do you collect?
First it was sports cards as a kid. Stopped collecting in 1978 (When I joined the Navy), and later started back up around 1984, when I was stationed in Pensacola, Florida (found a baseball card shop there by accident, and got hooked again). Then came across a Juan Gonzalez game used bat, bought it, and got hooked on game used stuff.

3) Do you display your collection?
Yes. My bats are all displayed on the wall in bat cases; along with pictures, and various autographed items.

4) Are you collecting to complete or will you always add on to it? Slowed down on collecting cards, but am continuously looking for that well-used, game used Alex Rodriguez items (glove is my “must have”)

5) Would you buy an item just because you know other collectors would be impressed by it?
No. It must be something I want

6) What would make you quit collecting?
Don’t think I ever will ever quit. Slowed down at times, but the itch is always there. I love the surprise of that great find.

7) Do you collect something because it will increase in value in the future?
Yes and no. Sometimes I just love an item and buy it for the item; and something’s I buy with knowing it will have a potential increase in value

[Klattsy]

Re: OT: Why do we collect?

1) What do you collect?
Aussie Born Players Game Used items, Aussie Born players serialed numbered cards.

2) Why do you collect?
It started as cards when I was younger, then I discovered this forum and the joys of game used. My first thought was ti jump on Yankees items (as a fan) but Aussie players where more realistic in price.


3) Do you display your collection?
Yes, bats on wall, jerseys/hats/boots in closet shelving, other general memorabilia on walls. Cards in folders.

4) Are you collecting to complete or will you always add on to it? Trying to get 1 of each item (i.e 1 hat, 1 bat, 1 jersey, 1 cleat) of each player. Will probably keep collecting even after that though!


5) Would you buy an item just because you know other collectors would be impressed by it?
Generally no, but if i'm impressed by it others would be in my niche. I do like people commenting!

6) What would make you quit collecting?
We are hoping to start a family. That may cause a severe drop off. If anything drastic happened I would try and sell items, however I think the resale value on my items would be poor.

7) Do you collect something because it will increase in value in the future?
No. My wife constantly reminds me that these guys are no names and have no value. The fact that I buy them cheap means that I will have to sell them for cheap.

Cool thread.
Mark.

[joelsabi]

Re: OT: Why do we collect?

we've had a lot of new members since this was asked. so i thought i would bump and see if other would please answer the questions. thanks in advance.

lots of new members lately bump

[rogergoochman]

Re: OT: Why do we collect?

1) What do you collect?
Tigers game used and autographs, would love to add some Griffey, Thome and possibly a Giancarlo Stanton and Mccutchen.

2) Why do you collect?
I enjoy learning about the history of each piece.

3) Do you display your collection?
Dont have alot of stuff yet but its displayed in our home office.

4) Are you collecting to complete or will you always add on to it?
Will always add as of now. I havent fixed on collecting towards a goal or fixated on one player yet.

5) Would you buy an item just because you know other collectors would be impressed by it?
Not a chance. Its an expensive hobby to begin with, no way Im shelling out extra dough to show off

6) What would make you quit collecting?
Finances

7) Do you collect something because it will increase in value in the future?
No, but it would be a plus