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Patrick Imhoff's avatar

Great stuff as always David! I find that diversity is key to my collection, but after a few years back collecting, I am more focused on cards that carry more value to me, based on financial value and team/player value. To keep me focused on this newer goal (still a struggle at times) I need to be able to pass on new releases when they don't help towards my goals. To me that means less hobby boxes and more blasters to satisfy the joy of opening a product, but then more money goes toward the individual cards I want.

The other part for me is selling cards more often now. I love prospecting on a small scale ($5-$10) paper numbered cards for the most part. The goal was to see these guys grow and hit the big leagues and then sell for profit to help towards the goal above. The problem is it is hard to let go of those cards once they are in your collection. The question I usually remind myself of in that situation is "would you rather have a Cole Young /99 card or put that money you make towards Sidney Crosby card?"

The other factor in selling off some cards as mentioned is timing. Those 2025 Topps Heritage cards will sell more often for better price sooner rather than later with respect to the release date. Every other collector may be doing the same thing as you. The sports calendar also provided opportunity to sell. Kasperi Kapanen scores game winning goal in OT for the Oilers in playoffs: List what was probably a $3 YG card the next day and sell it for $8. Pay attention to what cards you own and what is happening with sports and you may have more luck selling, which will help with your ultimate collecting goals.

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MJFAMILYTIMECARDS's avatar

Great stuff here. I think new collectors should allow themselves some patience when determining what they want to collect. It took me awhile to kinda find what i like. With all of the ways to collects and tons of different sets kinda giving your time to explore whats out there is perfectly fine to do! The 60 graded case man that’s nice i may have to grab me one thats super affordable for the size

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