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08-17-2016, 02:49 PM
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This might be the biggest understatement in the history of Net54
 Brian, I wish you luck in your new pursuits! Quote:
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Collection: https://www.flickr.com/photos/132359235@N05/sets/ For Sale: https://www.flickr.com/photos/132359...7719430982559/ Ebay listings: https://www.ebay.com/sch/harrydoyle/...p2047675.l2562 
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08-17-2016, 03:10 PM
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Thanks for all your posts--they were sincerely appreciated, and hope you return to contribute more. Personally, the only stressful part of the hobby I ever endured or endure was (1) not being able to participate the way I would have liked due to about $100,000 in annual income departing the household for several years; and (2) the fact that while I have intensely loved watching, playing and collecting baseball for more than 50 years, the wife hates it, and most often resents either time or $$ expended on my passion. Somehow, though, I persevere, and doing so brings joy despite the negative.
Best of luck to you, Larry
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08-17-2016, 03:57 PM
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Haitus / Exit
best of luck, Brian...
whether temporary or or final, I completely understand - and respect - your decision, but your knowledge/contributions will be missed by some, if not many (myself included) on this particular board. been collecting nearly 40 years, and like an old fling, I've sorta fallen out of love with some of my stuff from time to time, and recently I've been going thru a "stuff I no longer want/can live without" phase...I've made some once-upon-a-time unheard of decisions to part with some items - yet my personal love of collecting (albeit vicariously - thru some of the things I see on this board) in so many cases is still intact. IF with the love of collecting you're metaphorically *fried*, just like the "old fling" referenced above, let 'er go - make some $$$, and IF the collecting bug bites you again, dive back in at whatever level when/if you choose to. not that anybody needs - or solicits - my voice, here or otherwise, but I can relate to what you're presently going thru - my personal collecting passion has dwindled as I don't NEED anything anymore, but lingering/lurking keeps me somewhat involved here, as it's still a great diversion from all of the everyday bullsh!t I/we all deal with. best of luck to you and any others who may/may not be experiencing personal/financial/final - burnout. regards, DS
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08-17-2016, 04:03 PM
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Sell the collection and with 50% of the funds buy a boat other 50% put into an account to pay for future boat expenses. So relaxing especially if u have the other 50% to pay for future expenses. Whatever u decide best of luck.
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08-17-2016, 04:14 PM
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Good luck Brian,
Sometimes a little break is good and healthy. I take mini breaks from time to time in collecting, but they don't last longer than a couple months, sometimes for lack of spending money or not seeing much that interest me, However, then I usually have more energy and interest when I return. A break can also help give you new focus and perspective.
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Er1ck.L. ---D381 seeker http://www.flickr.com/photos/30236659@N04/sets/
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08-17-2016, 04:15 PM
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Sorry to hear this.
I've been back into collecting for 33 years, but have been pursuing Old Judges for only 21 of those years. At my age I'm pretty sure my money is going to run out long before my passion and patience will, but I can't imagine getting out of the hobby completely. Still, I feel for you. You have been around here for a long time and it won't be the same without you.
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08-17-2016, 05:58 PM
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Hybrid Mode
