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Originally Posted by Econteachert205
I just reset my expectations of what my collection would be and changed to a specific focus that would take more time than money. Much happier.
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Not bad reasoning, Dennis; not bad at all. Collecting pleasure rules. Another alternative, if you're concerned with appreciation over time is to think outside the box, paying attention to rarity, significance and condition, and employing your best analysis to stay at or in front of the cutting edge, as I did with my Gehrig (and have been doing with a number of other acquisitions over the years). Takes time and study, however--condition is the only relatively easy part of that equation. You'll win some and probably lose some (although the general trend for vintage values is up), but its a heck of a lot cheaper than being on the trailing edge, which can be very, very expensive!
Best wishes,
Larry