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IndyCat · 08-11-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyAngel77

I see nothing wrong with this though. The op didn't say he was looking to scalp the sh!t outta them on eBay but maybe someday hope they were worth something. Just like TONS of people did in the 80's and still do now. How do you think people are able to buy mint on card 80's Joes, Star Wars, etc? Hmm.

imo....buying something just to store in a box and sell in 5-10 years from now does not equal a collector, rather a reseller.

his intent is to re-sell them when the price is right. granted the future is unkown...but a collector collects to keep. Life happens and collectors are forced to sell. But resale is not a collectors ambition.

08-11-2011, 02:28 PM	#5
IndyCat Thunderian Commoner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 490	Quote: Originally Posted by JohnnyAngel77 I see nothing wrong with this though. The op didn't say he was looking to scalp the sh!t outta them on eBay but maybe someday hope they were worth something. Just like TONS of people did in the 80's and still do now. How do you think people are able to buy mint on card 80's Joes, Star Wars, etc? Hmm. imo....buying something just to store in a box and sell in 5-10 years from now does not equal a collector, rather a reseller. his intent is to re-sell them when the price is right. granted the future is unkown...but a collector collects to keep. Life happens and collectors are forced to sell. But resale is not a collectors ambition. Last edited by IndyCat; 08-11-2011 at 02:30 PM..