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Originally Posted by ALR-bishop
I collect sets and like having easy access to them, so keep them in sheets in binders in my office. If I collected graded cards or viewed my cards as an important investment, I would likely do something different. But it remains a hobby for me and I enjoy having the ability to go through any set at any time with no muss or fuss.
My wife does have instructions on who to see about liquidating my collection if need be. But I have made sure I do not spend any money on my collection that my family would need when I check out. Whatever the cards would bring would be gravy so to speak. I think that is important to insure it remains a hobby for me.
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This is exactly my approach. I do have a few graded cards that I haven't popped as well, and as someone mentioned above, I will buy a lesser quality double for the binder as I hate holes. I do have one reprint in my collection where my 55 Clemente rookie sits as I didn't want to buy a cheaper raw card.
Like Al, I recently laid out instructions to my wife about what to do with my cards just in case. She would have zero clue. Again, like Al my cards are for hobby and totally gravy, but I do understand they have a pretty substantial worth that I want protected.