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Posted By: ramram

When I started collecting, I only purchased the items that I loved collecting. I never thought I'd part with them. Then, the "high" became shorter and shorter and I needed more money to buy the "new" items I desired. To get the "high" it required buying items rarer than the previous item and, obviously, more expensive. To do this I had to sell my older items to bring in some more "hobby" money. Luckily, if you buy smart in this hobby, it's a self perpetuating business. There are not many hobbies out there that allow you to enjoy your collecting AND make money at the same time. So don't dis the investor OR the collector. It is very possible to be both.

By the way, I'd imagine I'm not the only won who uses this argument with their spouse. Ususally quites them down quickly when they see the "green".