He's collected ever since he was a boy. He has action fiqures in their original packages, comic books, jewlry, pogs, and he draws. How much or where can I find out how much this stuff is worth? I want him to sell the stuff so we can get out of debt. he has his junk just cluttered at his dads house!! He's married with kids, don't you think he should give it up?? Please help!
2006-11-21 21:17:51 · 9 answers · asked by vetsmom_rgv 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
These are things that mean a lot to him...maybe he would agree to keeping a few and selling the rest. Some times collections get out of control, and the "stuff" controls u instead of u controlling it. E-Bay is a good place to start...also area toy collectors. But his is only IF he agrees
2006-11-21 21:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
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As for the last question:
"Don't you think he should give it up?"
I do not think that it is immature to collect things. He thinks of each collection as an investment. He put a lot of himself in collecting these items and maybe he is even attached to them. He took time researching the various items and somehow determining that holding onto them will eventually lead to an increase in value.
One suggestion: If he draws and he truly enjoys drawing, he probably can create some artwork and include it with the various pieces of the collections to make them more enticing and valuable to the buyer. Someone who really enjoys a collectable object (eg. action figures and comic books), might enjoy the collection even more with a drawing that relates to that object. It also gives your husband enjoyable use of his art.
He really should understand that it is a good choice to sell the objects in exchange for starting to get out of debt and clutter, but in order for him to detach from the objects, he really should be allowed to make that decision himself and not forced into it.
2006-11-21 21:26:53 · answer #2 · answered by Taggard 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personally, and contrary to popular belief, I don't feel he should have to "give it up". You say he has collected things since he was a boy, has he ever stated that his intention was to make money off his collections? If yes, then by all means sit down with him and ask him about it. Explain how you feel about looking into what the monetary value of his collection would be and if it would be beneficial to getting yourselves out of debt.
All you can do is suggest it. Leave it up to him to decide.
Meanwhile you should look into other ways of lowering your debts. Are you working and contributing to the total income of the household? Maybe there is something you too can contribute.
And... until you bail yourselves out do not create more debt, make do with what you have.
2006-11-22 02:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by Cymbaline 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the answer to your dilema,is in the question itself.He is obviously "thinking" ,and to him,"thinking ahead".The items he is collecting,are only worth money,"if" he can find someone who is willing to buy them.Introduce him to e-bay,and "join" him, as you look through items like the ones he has,so he can see what kind of prices they are bringing.Make a point to make sure he "sees" the higher end prices,and which items they are.Make copies of the pages,so you have them for reference.Also make a point to make sure he sees the items that keep" reappearing".(e.g.say he collects stat wars stuff,and R2D2 is listed 10 times,from 10 different sellers, on the first ,of forty pages of items,and the highest starting bid is .99,and there are no bids,with 3 mins. left to bid.)This should tell him,"hey,there are tons of them out there,and nobody needs them to add to their collection,so in order to get anything for it,he would have to put another with it,that is worth more money,or add several with it of the same value,just to get rid of it..Between the two of you,you can help him decide which ones to part with,that are taking up space,and are not going to appreciate in value,and this space could be used for something else.This will help him to get rid of some,of the common ones he now has in his possession.This will be an incentive to go the opposite direction for a while too.(as he will see things,that he "wants",(here's where you convince him,that if he gets rid of this,this,and this....he may make enough to "get this".)Thereby aquiring something of a larger value....then,watch the prices of that item,and if the prices go up,put it up for sale,to aquire another item of higher value...etc.His thoughts,may be in the right place,and the intentions may be well and good,but point out ,that the prices of these items,just do not keep climbing from year to year.Because what is "hot" this month,may go down the tubes within a week,or a month from now,so unless he is forming a collection,that he plans on passing down to his children,or grandchildren,they won't be worth much,as far as monetary value,but only sentimental,and then...his children,or grandchildren,may not be interested in them at all ( let's face it...if it's not computerized..they don't want it).If it's a case where he just enjoys it,then let him know that you're interested in it also,but that you think you can make some money out of his "hobby",and get together with him,and see what you can come up with. Good luck
2006-11-23 16:43:15 · answer #4 · answered by rhajha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he should be ready to sell some of this "stuff" however, getting the man to do this is difficult, and in some cases impossible. They simply do not think it should bother anyone that they have this accumulation of "stuff" . Storage fees could be an incentive, and his parents could try that, what they get to be is called "pack rats" and think it is perfectly fine to keep this accumulated stuff in the house of basement, even if it is a fire hazard. Keep trying even if he answers: "everyone does this" Selling it on eBay should be an incentive. You should get plenty answers on this, it is a common occurance.
2006-11-22 01:25:03 · answer #5 · answered by pooterilgatto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of debt are you in? Is it a life and death kind of debt or is it a normal monthly loan which has no problem in repaying in due time? If the debt is over the head and he is still collecting the stuff then it's his fault but if you want him to part with his precious but you considered them junk so as to get out of "debt" then..I say NO.
2006-11-21 21:35:46 · answer #6 · answered by Soldier1972 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
show him how much it would go for on Ebay - tell him that you are in debt and it would really help.
these things go for alot if you get the listing right!!!
2006-11-21 21:20:36 · answer #7 · answered by schmushe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
tell him about EBAYand how much money he can make by selling them
2006-11-21 23:10:55 · answer #8 · answered by Ashanie w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Offer him kinky sex to his liking for any item that he agrees on your terms to get rid of or sell. :o) He is a man.
2006-11-21 21:22:11 · answer #9 · answered by jay_p 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋