Earlier it was Juan Gonzalez. Now Livan Hernandez...

[brian26]

I gotta call a BS Alert on the two of you. Collectors by their very nature put value on things, otherwise we'd collect memories in our heads and tell the stories on the forum. This is the funniest thing I've read in weeks. Nerds are so funny when they try to be aloof and uncaring.

Great post. Agree 100%.

 

[scotty216brs]

Looks like he went broke while still playing: http://www.johnwrose.com/blog/2012/04/bank-tracks-livan-hernandez-with-wage-garnishment-orders.shtml

Considering his salary was seized, it doesn't stretch the imagination much to assume that this is a forced sale of his memorabilia.

That makes more sense.

 

[TwinGnats]

Based on this reply, you place value on things, mostly sentimental. So you agree with my point. Thanks?

I was not going to reply on this but rather let others see the error of your assumption(s), however I have a free minute and far be it for me to neglect someone in need of education. I think we all can agree that by your assertion that "collectors by their very nature put values on things" is a clear indication that you consider value a integral part of your, and by extension, anyone's collection. This here is where you made your critical error in judgment, not only by assuming that is true but also assuming it holds true (by and large) for everyone else, when in fact it is most certainly not true for many, including myself.

I collect because it makes me happy, it keeps me active in a community of people I enjoy. I put absolutely zero consideration of the value of any given card nor my collection. The only value it holds for me personally is that it keeps me involved with a community in that I enjoy. If others want to place a value then so be it, but the true value of my collection is as you say "...memories in our heads and tell the stories on the forum".

I would sell every last card in a heartbeat if I could give a sizable amount to a good charity, and in fact I have done so many times in the past. And never once did it diminish the memories, stories, or involvement in what I like to do with regards to my hobby. I hope someday you learn to appreciate the hobby the way it was meant to be appreciated and realize that value is not important at all, nor are any given physical card, in comparison to the hobby culture, good people, and yes... memories.

 

[TwinGnats]

You neglect to address that a person who doesn't put sentimental value on things wouldn't be a collector period. Unless you are only in the hobby for the money, nothing more. If that's the case you're right and I apologize and I will never again question your cool aloofness.

And know-it-alls are so funny when they try to be instigatory and prophetic. Why would I lie about it? While I PC Anthony Rendon, if he saw a huge spike in value, I'd be selling.

edited to add: In fact, I used to PC Hunter Pence. He got traded to the Phillies and his prices sky-rocketed. Long story short........ I don't collect Hunter Pence anymore. Took my $1500ish investment in him, nearly doubled it, and reinvested the money into other cards/interests.