If times are too rough on you...?

[zeta]

Would you consider selling your collection?

...should I do it?:confused:

[Zildjian]

In a heartbeat..... plastic, that is all they are.

[Tenbrouck]

In a heartbeat..... plastic, that is all they are.

Well said.

Even if you are set on selling everything, consider keeping your most prized or top 5 most prized possessions.

[InnerRayg]

Well, you can keep them if you want, but I'm telling you it's hard as hell to digest that plastic when you get hungry.


Trust me.

[feeltheflood]

When it comes down to paying the bills, if you have to, just do it. You can always replace things down the line when things settle down a bit.

[Mattman2]

Ofcourse I'd sell them all off, I cant eat plastic.... well and not die or have a horrible case of plastic craps.

If you cant make ends meet, you gotta do what you gotta do.

[MissAnne2u]

I'd sell everything in a minute ........ EXCEPT my American McGee Alice in Wonderland figures. I have the full set of 17 including the 18" Cheshire Cat, all Mint

[Holeman]

I'd sell openers and extras, but as far as my comics, movie posters, MOC collection and vintage stuff, hell ****ing no. I wouldn't sell my guns either.

This is what proper financial planning is. You consider things that MIGHT happen 5 years from now and plan accordingly. Save money! Save! You need something to fall back on.

Now, if things got really desperate, like if I had completely tapped out on EVERYTHING, then yeah, gotta eat, you know? But, I don't think I would ever get that far gone.

[RUMADMAN]

do it.. your health, a place to sleep and food are way more important than plastic figures..

[Cardinal]

I'd sell openers and extras, but as far as my comics, movie posters, MOC collection and vintage stuff, hell ****ing no. I wouldn't sell my guns either.

This is what proper financial planning is. You consider things that MIGHT happen 5 years from now and plan accordingly. Save money! Save! You need something to fall back on.

Now, if things got really desperate, like if I had completely tapped out on EVERYTHING, then yeah, gotta eat, you know? But, I don't think I would ever get that far gone.

You can't always plan for everything. I mean, I save like 70% of my paycheck since I don't go out much or just waste money generally and I'm basically all tapped out cause a string of unfortunate events just kept happening right after another.

[Islander]

dont hesitate to sell your collection if it will help you solve your financial burden. someone I know did it a couple of times already. He loved his collection, I bought some of him myself. He just decided on what is best, in my opinion he did the right thing.

[Holeman]

You can't always plan for everything. I mean, I save like 70% of my paycheck since I don't go out much or just waste money generally and I'm basically all tapped out cause a string of unfortunate events just kept happening right after another.

What were they, if you don't mind me asking?

[frinspar]

What were they, if you don't mind me asking?
Dude, chill. You just can't bury a hooker cheap and expect the cops not to ask questions. Much less five of them...

[Quikman]

there will always be unplanned events. but if you save a little here and there then you should be ok.

Then of course what I have seen it is ppl with cars, houses that takes the biggest hits with unplanned events. I own neither as my life is now and wont for a couple of years .

[Cardinal]

What were they, if you don't mind me asking?

Family getting sick and out of work. Having to take care of everyone.
Things breaking down or wearing down due to age... roof, plumbing, titles, car, to smaller stuff like appliances and TVs.
Being laid off

[WhO Iz THiZ Iz]

sure why not

[TsunamiZ]

u sucks to have to sell but u gotta do what u gotta do

[Holeman]

Family getting sick and out of work. Having to take care of everyone.
Things breaking down or wearing down due to age... roof, plumbing, titles, car, to smaller stuff like appliances and TVs.
Being laid off

****, that sucks.

I just replaced my roof and all, I mean every ****ing bit of the plumbing in my home. I had to take out a ****ing loan to do it that I'll be paying off for a long time.

I've never really had the car issue, except one time in college, I didn't have a car for two weeks because I didn't have the right stuff to pull my engine. I constantly maintain my vehicles. Learning how to do all that myself is probably the smartest thing I've ever done. That and finding a girl to marry that actually says things like, "I think the ignition coils on my piece of **** car are going out, where's the diagnostic reader? I need to check."

Thankfully no one is sick and I didn't get laid off.........yet.

All I'm saying is, you need a safety net. I'm not trying to make you feel bad or make it seem like you're irresponsible or anything.

[Spawnomite]

I'd sell my blood and extra organs before I sell my collection. :D

[Mack]

Would you consider selling your collection?

Unfortunately I'm doing it right now :o

[Jutty]

couldn't see me selling anything,,,how much does kidneys go for now?:D

[CustomCreator]

I sold 90% of my stuff in the past year or so, keeping just Muppets, some of my custom stuff, and a few select pieces.......

They are just plastic in the long run, no matter how much emotion you attach to them

[Karnis]

I'd sell Spawnomites' blood & extra organs before I'd sell my collection. ;)

[spectre_I]

never take suicide off the table.

[Spawnomite]

I'd sell Spawnomites' blood & extra organs before I'd sell my collection. ;)Get your own body parts. :D

[bigdaddymcqueen]

i've done it 3 times!!! and yes would do it again if need be!

[scottbuckets]

Hmmm whats more important... the bills... or some action figures.... easy choice. But seriously, sell. Keep a couple here n there... but get rid of the rest NOW! DO IT!

[The_Arbiter]

I could never part with my stuff.

[bigassbuzz]

mine are mostly still in package for this EXACT reason...
Sell them suckers and get your issues worked out.

re-acquiring them will be a return to what you love about the hobby. It's all in the hunt after all.

[Naughty Messiah]

Sell em. Just don't expect to get much for them because a lot of people are in the same boat. Things are never worth what you think they are...

[WeAre138]

Why do you need an opinion on this? Its your stuff. You decide. If you cant pay bills or eat then its a no brainer.

[zeta]

Why do you need an opinion on this? Its your stuff. You decide. If you cant pay bills or eat then its a no brainer.

I just needed a second opinion, this is the first time it happens to me.

I don't own too much stuff besides my figure collection I only have a crappy computer lots of books, movies, a dvd player and an old tv (no hd yet folks) I'm not poor or anything like that it's just that this year has started with a rush of "bad luck" for some reason, first my cell phone was stolen, then my girlfriend left me (for some mothereffer) and I got fired, and now I have to move to a new place.

...And the strangest thing is that all this happened on the 1st ...weird luck huh :confused:

[TheRiddler]

Would you consider selling your collection?

...should I do it?:confused:

I did a few years back when we had to move and hadn't yet sold out house. We were paying rent AND a mortgage - and it was tight. I sold off a huge portion of my collection, and it was the best thing I ever did.

Not only for the obvious reason of being able to pay your bills, but it also broke the hold on me as a collector. Now I only buy what I really want (instead of being a completionist) - and I'm much happier than I ever was before.

[Avatar_of_Chaos]

truthfully, selling my figures wouldn't really net me enough to warrant the hassle of selling my figures.

[Gary Stevens]

I had 10 of the 12 “No Helmet” NFL figures from series 1&2 that I sold awhile back.
Got $900+ for all 10. And now I don’t even remember what we needed the money for.
So I kinda regret it. :(
But on the plus side, when my wife saw what I could get selling my figures she backed off a little on criticizing my hobby. Now she encourages it. :)

[toms123]

I went through this last year. My suggestion is do your research first and see what you are going to be able to get for it. Unfortunately your favorite figures are usualy the most valauble in a collection. I sold some of the smaller stuff in lots. I planned it well enough that I was able to cover my expenses and still keep some of my more valuable stuff like my Hot Toys, Props, etc... I reduced my collection by 50% but after I did it and my bills were paid I felt a lot better. I decided that family was more important. While I wasn't dead broke, I didn't want to drain my savings to try and make ends meet. Remember, you don't take any of this stuff to your grave. I rather have a home to live in than stare at my collection under bridge.
I'm sorry to hear about your bad luck. It happens and sometimes you'll feel alone. Eventualy things will turn around. Talking about will help you and these type boards are usually a good place to get some help or even sell to fellow mebers who might be looking for something you have;).
Wish you the best.

Tom

[boondock_saint80]

I'd sell my blood and extra organs before I sell my collection. :D

Word!!!!
Ive sold my collection before, and I'll never do it again, hell im in a financial tif right now, but I refuse to sell off certain things that make me happy.

I just work extra hard to make extra money on the side, doing odd jobs, selling off extra and or unwanted pieces to my collection, but theres just no way I'll get rid of the whole thing ever again, afterall, I just started collecting again, a little over a year ago, and Im quite proud of what I have gathered.

[spectre_I]

Never take armed robbery off the table.

[rxsheepxr]

I wouldn't sell my collection because they're all "used" and nothing's MoC. I'd sell my comic book collection, though. I actually really want to, and I'd love to do it in one shot. Any takers?

[Filthyrich]

Probably not, id be willing to sell a few pieces that may have a strong aftermarket value but with the way things are selling lately I would hold onto my stuff to avoid any potential loss

[moviemaniacks]

I'd sell, but there are many other things I could do first that would result in more money. If I ever got to the position where I'd need to sell my open collection at $5 a figure (or maybe less) for food or shelter, I'd be in a lot of trouble.