Kasper.ca
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Post by Kasper.ca on Jul 14, 2019 10:18:20 GMT -5
Have you guys ever just felt the urge to quit collecting and sell everything?
I'm not sure why, but the joy of my collection seems to have diminished the past few weeks.
I have a HUGE vintage collection and used to LOVE LOVE getting new figures, staring at my stuff, rearranging things, etc....
Every piece gave me joy and the thrill of getting something new was a rush.
I don't WANT to sell my stuff for various reasons and I don't NEED to sell it for the money, it just seems like I should because I don't seem to care anymore.
Anyone else feel that way sometimes? How do you move on from it? Did you actually sell and regret?
** Please note, I am NOT selling and do not want any inquiries into my stuff and if I want to sell to you. This is for discussion on the topic
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Jul 14, 2019 10:44:15 GMT -5
Yeah I got like that a couple years ago. I started dating my gf and didn’t really want to collect anymore. I stuck to just flashbacks and at first packed away all my elites and basics. Decided to sell because the money would be better than the figures sitting. Well after selling all my figures I had like 300$ and now if I sold them I’d prob have way way more. I’d tell you to just box your stuff up put it in an attic or basement and if you get the urge again bring them out. If you still feel the same a while down the road, start to sell some.
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Post by bad guy™ on Jul 14, 2019 10:57:32 GMT -5
Sort of but not really if that makes sense. I stopped collecting WWE figs when the rights went to Mattel. Nothing against the Mattel figs, just I got into RA figs and now that they were done, I was done. But I've kept the MOC ones MOC, and the loose ones stored away. No intention on selling them. I plan to either give them to my kid if I ever have one (because they better ing like wrestling or I'm Stunning them) or if I'm ever lucky enough to become a godparents since I have no way to be an uncle, if my godkid enjoys wrestling...again, they better. But I collect Funkos now so it's not like I ever stopped collecting for too long, just changed what I collected. Everyone has to have a hobby. It's what makes us human. It's just that a lot of the hobbies we share here on WF hurt the pocketbook. XD
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Post by JC Motors on Jul 14, 2019 15:31:36 GMT -5
I'm trying to liquidate 95% of my collection. I only collect select flashbacks and all of the Women's Division figures.
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Post by mrassbillygunn on Jul 14, 2019 18:54:55 GMT -5
Im very close to selling mine, and I never thought Id say that being a hardcore collector, its about 90% complete. Just getting too expensive as a UK collector and while I can afford it, we all have our limits that we deem appropriate.
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Post by rKoNomad316 on Jul 14, 2019 19:11:26 GMT -5
I quit collecting DVDs, Jordan shoes & Neca Terminator/Arnold figures years ago. Collecting wrestling figures isn’t something I’m quitting any time soon.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Jul 14, 2019 19:12:55 GMT -5
Someday I will. They don’t make much for me anymore,..the only thing I know coming that I’ll even buy is slim Jim macho man. So I hope they reveal something I’ll buy at sdcc. And If it’s not.. ing,.... Billy, superstar ing Graham.., then they are GODDAM imbeciles!?! ...but if there’s a flashback Jeff Jarrett elite then I’ll be happy too
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Post by PJ on Jul 15, 2019 15:10:56 GMT -5
There’s not as much excitement for it right now mainly because there aren’t many figures being made that I want so I do feel like I am buying less because of it. But even when I have lost interest in continuing certain lines I have never once thought of selling off my collection because for the most part (minus modern wrestlers I do like) my collections represent memories of my father and childhood. So I would never consider selling them. Because when I look at my wrestling shelves I remember times with my father. Every wrestler on there that wrestled pre-1990 there’s a memory when I look at it. And when I look at my Batman/Superhero figures or Star Wars figures I remember playing megos or SW in my yard by myself and with my friends. They are great memories so why would I want to let those go?
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Post by LaParka on Jul 15, 2019 15:23:01 GMT -5
My passion for being a super die hard collector diminished months ago. I'm still getting certain figures, but I'm selling most of my collection off on stuff I don't care about or look at any more. It's not worth keeping for me if I have no interest, so far on the stuff that I've sold on ebay I haven't had any sellers remorse, plus the money is really good and exceeded what I thought I would be getting.
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Post by HHH316 on Jul 15, 2019 21:29:43 GMT -5
I stopped collecting back in 2006. The combination of being in college with limited money and space is why. I never had the urge to sell my collection so it has stayed in storage.
Fast forward to now, over the last few months I started collecting Retros since they are cheaper and I'm loving the nostalgia with them.
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Post by LA Times on Jul 15, 2019 21:43:09 GMT -5
My toy collecting has waned in the last year, but I am not interested in selling my collection, just figures taking up space in my house that I dont want anymore. I am liquidating DVDs though.
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Post by Newsted on Jul 15, 2019 22:04:58 GMT -5
I'll be selling off my WWE collection soon enough. Mostly got stuff from E1 to E28'ish. Last figure I ever bought was the Razor Ramon DM figure. They are literally just sitting in my closet taking up space. Could probably do more fun things for that money.
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Post by marklud on Jul 15, 2019 22:42:59 GMT -5
I'm really having a hard time at the moment because I truly despise the current main roster WWE product. I love professional wrestling maybe more than ever (and get my fix from the promotions I love) but I feel like I'm at a bit of a crossroads because I still love the figures but, like, do I ever need a Bobby Lashley? Or any of the new guys, really, when I can't tolerate the product at all?
Part of me thinks I get this way leading up to SDCC every year and I'm hopeful that it will reignite the collecting flame. But I do think I'm cutting back almost completely on the current product.
I recently sold a bunch of stuff that I didn't care too much about (some random MOC elites) because I just was taking up too much room in my house. Honestly I feel great about that and it helped boost the wallet. I'd never sell my Hasbros or Mattel legends/flashback figs, but honestly if you want to sell some things you don't think you'll miss it can take a bit of the pressure of collecting off your shoulders.
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Post by Darkhawk on Jul 15, 2019 23:26:24 GMT -5
I stopped collecting wrestling figures years ago, because I don't have the same love for Mattel as I did with Jakks. And I'm not a huge fan of the current product today as I was back then. I mainly collect Marvel Legends and seeing the movies, reading the comics and seeing new reveals is what keeps my going.
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Post by garbagemon on Jul 16, 2019 1:53:03 GMT -5
It's tough, because it comes right down to your reason for collecting. Having a great collection eventually loses its thrill if you don't have anybody to share your enthusiasm with. You can have stuff that you love, but stuff won't ever love you back. It sounds like your thrill is building a collection, even more than having one. A lot of folks on this board express their love for the thrill of the hunt. If you haven't got anything to hunt, the fire kind of goes out. It's always more exciting going after what you don't have, but once you get it...
I've felt like getting rid of figures at one time or another, due to lost interest, or a crappy home life at the time, or a general depressed state. Moods change. It's best to wait and sleep on it, see if you feel differently a week or two down the line. I haven't sold anything yet, but I'm lucky, my daughter likes to drag out her wrestler collection and invite my guys and gals from my collection to play.
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Post by K5 on Jul 16, 2019 8:26:23 GMT -5
I didn’t learn it about myself until I moved out for college, but I am naturally a minimalist in terms of possessions.
I’m really into music and could afford to line my walls with guitars. instead I just have my one standard US telecaster, one Fender Deville amp, just the utilitarian basics for getting it done.
I used to collect comic books endlessly, still have 1000s in my brother’s attic. but it was really just about absorbing the art. actually owning the comic did nothing for me.
so I stopped collecting everything that I did. the digital age helps with that, no need for 1000 CDs any more.
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Post by bad guy™ on Jul 16, 2019 15:20:30 GMT -5
Not sure I could ever quit collecting manga. Too addicted to the stories.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Jul 18, 2019 1:39:10 GMT -5
I have. Sold off 2/3 of my collection. Still have about 50 left and I might be selling more.
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Post by Old School Collector on Jul 20, 2019 21:09:59 GMT -5
I almost sold my collection of over 600+ MOC figures ... so glad that I didn’t.
If you’re seriously on the fence about selling, then my advice to you is to just simply sit back for a while and if you dont really buy anything anymore or the itch doesn’t come back, then you have your answer.
I’m a majority Flashback collector, so the past year wasn’t the greatest ever for us, especially with distribution, but there were so many from my wants list that were shown at SDCC to renew my enjoyment in the hobby again !
Maybe this will happen for you too, so just take a break and if after that time goes by and you still aren’t feeling it, then by all means get that money 👊🏻😎.
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Post by Back to the Codyverse on Jul 20, 2019 22:38:09 GMT -5
I didn’t quit collecting but I gave up 99% on WWE. I’ve bought maybe 8 figures over the last 3 years
Marvel legends on the other hand....
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