Leaving the hobby

schillingfan · Jun 17, 2011

After a lot of thought, I've decided to leave the hobby once and for all. It's a combination of reasons for me, from the ridiculous expensiveness of cards these days to my lack of passion for the hobby anymore.

I just wanted to thank all of you for your help over the past year. There are some really great people on FCB that make this hobby great.

As for the collection, I'm currently working on selling everything little by little. If you're interested in anything, please let me know and we'll see what we can do.

Thanks,
Scott

zep33 · Jun 17, 2011

Unless you need money, just put it away for a while and forget about it. You'll be happy you did that in a few years if the passion comes back.

I think we all go through this in some form or another

jpup33 · Jun 17, 2011

WOW thats a killer collection to break up.... Sorry you gotta let them go.... GL

A_Pharis · Jun 17, 2011

NOOOO! STAYYYYY!!!

What is the world coming to?!?!?!?!?!?

Superfractor · Jun 17, 2011

I would also stress the sentiments of simply putting your collection out of sight, instead of selling - barring you do not need the funds. Wait a few months, or a year.

It's always unfortunate to see a huge collector go.

shayscards79 · Jun 17, 2011

You'll be back. They always come back.

Just kidding.

But that sucks to hear, the stuff does get expensive and that makes me think twice about it all. But prospecting is still too addictive for me :lol:

Good luck to you.

blanning71 · Jun 17, 2011

If I had a dollar......

sheetskout · Jun 17, 2011

shayscards79 said:
You'll be back. They always come back.
Good luck to you.

My thoughts exactly. You beat me too it. If I had a dime for everytime my boy Kevbo left and came back, well, I'd have at least .50 or so.

schillingfan · Jun 17, 2011

zep33 said:
Unless you need money, just put it away for a while and forget about it. You'll be happy you did that in a few years if the passion comes back.

I think we all go through this in some form or another

I've realized that I would rather spend my money on doing things with my family and friends and getting to experience the world more while I'm still young and able to. I stopped collecting twice before but I know it's final this time because they simply don't do anything for me now. I would much rather have my full game used jersey and hat and a few other pieces that actually matter to me.

cgilmo · Jun 17, 2011

Love on the rocks ain't no surprise
Pour me a drink,
And I'll tell you some lies
Got nothing to lose,
So you just sing the blues, all the time

ChasHawk · Jun 17, 2011

sorry to hear it Scott, but not collecting is no reason to stop posting

AMAZIN HOF COLLECTOR · Jun 17, 2011

cgilmo said:
Love on the rocks ain't no surprise
Pour me a drink,
And I'll tell you some lies
Got nothing to lose,
So you just sing the blues, all the time

Showing your age! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Schilling....I would put what you have away...When you come back it will be like a treasure chest. all the cards you forgot you had. Maybe when you do come back Schilling will be in the Hall and your collection will double in value. Everyone hits a wall and takes a break, most come back...

Good Luck to you!

sheetskout · Jun 17, 2011

cgilmo said:
Love on the rocks ain't no surprise
Pour me a drink,
And I'll tell you some lies
Got nothing to lose,
So you just sing the blues, all the time

Freaking awesome!

1st4040 · Jun 17, 2011

its one thing to quit but if you end up regretting getting rid of the toughest ones that'll really suck! I quit the hobby in 1995 and had thoughts of moving my whole collection a few times if the price was right but then said to myself that there was so many memories in those boxes that it would be hard to just let them go and kept it all sitting on top of my bureau all this time.. 2007 arrived and I got a spark to start up again when I saw a few really nice patch cards and I'm back enjoying it as much as I did when I was a teenager. Take a break sit on what you have and down the road when you've settled down you will find it again!

schillingfan · Jun 17, 2011

1st4040 said:
its one thing to quit but if you end up regretting getting rid of the toughest ones that'll really suck! I quit the hobby in 1995 and had thoughts of moving my whole collection a few times if the price was right but then said to myself that there was so many memories in those boxes that it would be hard to just let them go and kept it all sitting on top of my bureau all this time.. 2007 arrived and I got a spark to start up again when I saw a few really nice patch cards and I'm back enjoying it as much as I did when I was a teenager. Take a break sit on what you have and down the road when you've settled down you will find it again!

I've thought about that Paul but am 100% sure about my decision. I've already moved some of my toughest cards and I don't miss them at all.

domino2012 · Jun 17, 2011

schillingfan said:
I've realized that I would rather spend my money on doing things with my family and friends and getting to experience the world more while I'm still young and able to. I stopped collecting twice before but I know it's final this time because they simply don't do anything for me now. I would much rather have my full game used jersey and hat and a few other pieces that actually matter to me.

There's the key to it all.
I completely understand your decision as I've thought about that myself. Holding on to "key" items like jerseys or a few pieces that matter will keep you satisfied with both "doing things with the family" and keeping your foot in the collecting/baseball world.
It's true that as life goes on, there are other priorities that are far more important than cards. A hobby should remain a hobby which (for me) means extra money or time only and not taking over my life, finances or time.
I wish you all the best but like another member said, not collecting doesn't mean not posting. As you said, FCB has great members and just hanging around to talk can be a great way of staying connected to the collecting world with-out really collecting. I'm not sure if that makes sense...

Good luck selling everything. You're collection is awesome so I'm sure you shouldn't have that hard of a time.

schillingfan · Jun 17, 2011

domino2012 said:
schillingfan said:

I've realized that I would rather spend my money on doing things with my family and friends and getting to experience the world more while I'm still young and able to. I stopped collecting twice before but I know it's final this time because they simply don't do anything for me now. I would much rather have my full game used jersey and hat and a few other pieces that actually matter to me.

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There's the key to it all.
I completely understand your decision as I've thought about that myself. Holding on to "key" items like jerseys or a few pieces that matter will keep you satisfied with both "doing things with the family" and keeping your foot in the collecting/baseball world.
It's true that as life goes on, there are other priorities that are far more important than cards. A hobby should remain a hobby which (for me) means extra money or time only and not taking over my life, finances or time.
I wish you all the best but like another member said, not collecting doesn't mean not posting. As you said, FCB has great members and just hanging around to talk can be a great way of staying connected to the collecting world with-out really collecting. I'm not sure if that makes sense...

Good luck selling everything. You're collection is awesome so I'm sure you shouldn't have that hard of a time.

There's no easy way to put it in words but you nailed it. I found that it was becoming more than a hobby for me and I need to focus on more important things in my life right now, like my master's program.

henderson939 · Jun 17, 2011

I was going to go the route of the other guys and say stash it for awhile, but seeing your at total peace with your decision, I wish you the best.

sportscardtheory · Jun 17, 2011

Why do people always choose one or the other (collecting/not collecting) as if collecting makes everything else in life impossible. Do everything. Collect, hang out with friends, be with family, travel, go to school. Why do people equate collecting with some sort of anchor that doesn't allow you to do anything else. I do everything, which includes collecting. If you have lost interest, fine, but don't make excuses. If it meant something to you before, don't just walk away. If you CAN just walk away, it probably didn't mean all that much to you in the first place.

henderson939 · Jun 17, 2011

I disagree with you. Its human nature to grow out of things. I used to love playing with my matchbox cars in the dirt, but I dont anymore. I loved them when I was a kid, but I just dont have interest in them anymore. All they do now, is bring back good memories when I see them.

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