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When this hobby becomes work or simply habit, what do you do?
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06-17-2008, 05:03 PM
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When this hobby becomes work or simply habit, what do you do?
I've collected cards since I was 4 years old(I'm 24 now). Through the years, I've collected many different things. I finally became settled on collecting Bettis and some other things. I really love the chase of getting cards I "need", but recently I find myself not feeling the same passion for the hobby that I once had. I really used to enjoy doing anything with cards, but sometimes now, it just seems like the only thing keeping me in is the force of habit. Sometimes, I just feel like an addict, looking for a trade or a buy just to get a "fix". I may sound crazy, but that's just how it feels.
I once sold quite a few cards because I felt this way only to regret it deeply. If I sell them this time, I am just going to get out of the hobby all together, which I'm not sure that is really what I want. Question is, if you get in these funks of collecting, what do you do to liven up your hobby and keep it enjoyable? -Rob |
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06-17-2008, 05:12 PM
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When this hobby becomes work or simply habit, what do you do?
I watch box breaks or just look at my favorite cards.
Zimm |
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06-17-2008, 05:13 PM
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When this hobby becomes work or simply habit, what do you do?
I take a break...re-organize my collection...try and figure out a new small goal. Typically I only get burned out when I feel overwhelmed by the things I'm trying to do...so small goals that give that sense of satisfaction always works.
Another trick is to sell off some small stuff and buy a larger piece for your PC |
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06-17-2008, 05:16 PM
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When this hobby becomes work or simply habit, what do you do?
Well when you're collecting Bettis and Woodley it will probably be a slow year. We will see very few if any new cards issued from either of those guys. Maybe you should pick a rookie from this years crop to collect?
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06-17-2008, 05:16 PM
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When this hobby becomes work or simply habit, what do you do?
hedgequant (Leaf Limited Collector) Wrote:I take a break...re-organize my collection...try and figure out a new small goal. Typically I only get burned out when I feel overwhelmed by the things I'm trying to do...so small goals that give that sense of satisfaction always works. It is probably easy for you, just look at your sick limited collection!  Zimm |
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06-17-2008, 05:16 PM
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When this hobby becomes work or simply habit, what do you do?
tsnlokiz Wrote:hedgequant (Leaf Limited Collector) Wrote:I take a break...re-organize my collection...try and figure out a new small goal. Typically I only get burned out when I feel overwhelmed by the things I'm trying to do...so small goals that give that sense of satisfaction always works. |
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06-17-2008, 05:17 PM
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When this hobby becomes work or simply habit, what do you do?
tsnlokiz Wrote:hedgequant (Leaf Limited Collector) Wrote:I take a break...re-organize my collection...try and figure out a new small goal. Typically I only get burned out when I feel overwhelmed by the things I'm trying to do...so small goals that give that sense of satisfaction always works. yes but sometimes i have wasted a ton of money to get that fix at the local store, buying some stupid bowman sterling or something...those recepits are a constant reminder that a "fix" is a bad idea 
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06-17-2008, 05:19 PM
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When this hobby becomes work or simply habit, what do you do?
hedgequant (Leaf Limited Collector) Wrote:I take a break...re-organize my collection...try and figure out a new small goal. Typically I only get burned out when I feel overwhelmed by the things I'm trying to do...so small goals that give that sense of satisfaction always works. Agreed 100% |
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06-17-2008, 05:25 PM
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When this hobby becomes work or simply habit, what do you do?
Maybe just step away for a while, don't sell this time, then return when the collecting bug bites again. Making collecting a habit will ruin it in time, and as others have suggested do things with the collection you have so far. Goodluck and as the NFL season approaches it might help.
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06-17-2008, 05:46 PM
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When this hobby becomes work or simply habit, what do you do?
I usually just start going through the boxes and sell off all the cards I really don't need/want in my collection. Use the funds to pick up some really nice singles that I should have just spent the $$ on in the first place!
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