How to avoid being someone else's "nice find"?

[Rrrlyons]

Hey John I remember driving you down to Lynnwood to pacific trading cards back when they were just a card shop before you could drive. Now that I’m old how about the next time you go to Renton you can drive me?
Rick

[mrmopar]

I have great memories of Cramer's shop, but I think they are built up in my mind more now then when I would actually get to visit. We lived on Bainbridge Island, then Poulsbo at the time and only went to the Seattle side of the water close enough to stop when we'd visit my sister in Mountlake Terrace. I would have to beg my parents to stop by Pacific Trading Cards, when they were in that Perrinville location. I probably only actually made it there a handful of times over the years, but it was a big deal each time I made it. I got to meet Bob Feller there once and was on their mailing list for a few years and really enjoyed those old catalogs when they arrived.

Originally Posted by Rrrlyons

Hey John I remember driving you down to Lynnwood to pacific trading cards back when they were just a card shop before you could drive. Now that I’m old how about the next time you go to Renton you can drive me?
Rick

[Harliduck]

Originally Posted by mrmopar

I have great memories of Cramer's shop, but I think they are built up in my mind more now then when I would actually get to visit. We lived on Bainbridge Island, then Poulsbo at the time and only went to the Seattle side of the water close enough to stop when we'd visit my sister in Mountlake Terrace. I would have to beg my parents to stop by Pacific Trading Cards, when they were in that Perrinville location. I probably only actually made it there a handful of times over the years, but it was a big deal each time I made it. I got to meet Bob Feller there once and was on their mailing list for a few years and really enjoyed those old catalogs when they arrived.

Yes Rick!!! I would love to go down there with you! I do owe you some trips... We should get together soon and do some trading...just like the old days.

I was recently down in Perrinville and those memories came flashing back. I used to save my coins and and any money I could and have them look up commons I picked out of the Becket (early 80's) and drive the counter people nuts...all I really wanted was cards from early years. I too met Bob Feller there and got a few things signed...and he hit on my mom, it was a pretty weird day and memory...I bet we were there the same day. Small world!

[mrmopar]

I think it was a one day, one off signing, so we likely were there same day. Would be weird of we were there at the same time too. I have a picture from the event, not that anyone would remember, but how funny would it be to see yourself in the photo too. There is another kid in the background.

Originally Posted by Harliduck

Yes Rick!!! I would love to go down there with you! I do owe you some trips... We should get together soon and do some trading...just like the old days.

I was recently down in Perrinville and those memories came flashing back. I used to save my coins and and any money I could and have them look up commons I picked out of the Becket (early 80's) and drive the counter people nuts...all I really wanted was cards from early years. I too met Bob Feller there and got a few things signed...and he hit on my mom, it was a pretty weird day and memory...I bet we were there the same day. Small world!

[Nunzio11]

My father passed away unexpectedly in October at the age of 80. He was a type A personality, electrical engineer so very organized to say the least. All the financial records were extremely organized. Accounts, statements, passwords, etc all kept in a safe place just in case. He sat my brother and I down one weekend and went though everything line by line, just in case. The finances were simple to deal with and my mom is in very good shape.
What he didn’t account for is a large box of silver coins he’s been collecting for over 40 years. He never spoke about them in detail. We would talk vaguely about them and I never really asked the questions I should have when I had the chance. Don’t underestimate the significance of your collection to your loved ones. We can say toss it or the financial side of it doesn’t matter but it does. Your collection is a part of who you are and your loved ones will look at it as so. They may not say so now or even joke about it but once gone they will look for a connection. Make it as easy for them as possible. Through this I’m now tasked with learning about the coin hobby and coins back to the 1800s but also trying to figure out the significance each one may of had to my dad. It takes time but also keeps a connection to him alive.

[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by Nunzio11

My father passed away unexpectedly in October at the age of 80. He was a type A personality, electrical engineer so very organized to say the least. All the financial records were extremely organized. Accounts, statements, passwords, etc all kept in a safe place just in case. He sat my brother and I down one weekend and went though everything line by line, just in case. The finances were simple to deal with and my mom is in very good shape.

What he didn’t account for is a large box of silver coins he’s been collecting for over 40 years. He never spoke about them in detail. We would talk vaguely about them and I never really asked the questions I should have when I had the chance. Don’t underestimate the significance of your collection to your loved ones. We can say toss it or the financial side of it doesn’t matter but it does. Your collection is a part of who you are and your loved ones will look at it as so. They may not say so now or even joke about it but once gone they will look for a connection. Make it as easy for them as possible. Through this I’m now tasked with learning about the coin hobby and coins back to the 1800s but also trying to figure out the significance each one may of had to my dad. It takes time but also keeps a connection to him alive.

This post really resonated with me. I have occasionally kicked around the idea of just selling everything. I may soon sell parts of my collection, but I have decided to keep my 71 - 76 sets to pass on to my kids. These are the sets that defined my childhood and I want my kids to have that connection. Inside each binder I have included a document that I typed up with important info about the specific set. More importantly, I also included information about why the set was so special to me as a kid. I want to make these sets a sort of “time capsule” of my childhood.


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[Harliduck]

Holy cow Curt...thats not me in the background, but that is exactly how I remember Mr. Feller. I think my parents took pictures as well, I will get over there and find them to post. We certainly were there the same day. I remember I was at the tail end of the event and he was getting cranky. Ripping on current players, hitting on my mom...I loved it...haha.

Thanks for digging out that picture!