A Question For Collector's

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<!--QuoteBegin-Chainsaw+Mar 20 2007, 05:26 PM<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Chainsaw @ Mar 20 2007, 05:26 PM)</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--QuoteEBeginI don't know what you consider high end pieces but I can give my two cents and opinion. I see 3 main reasons for this... simple really.First... to raise money for other high end pieces.Secondly... some people have their priorities straight. If bills come up and and funds are low, they sell to pay for the important things... life happens  <img src=\"http://forums.NIGHTOWLpro.com/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> .Lastly... I think some people buy for show and because they have the money. It's cool to join a potentially expensive hobby when you have loads of cash to throw around. I think some will buy to show it off, collect all the usual kudos, then tire of the piece when the pats on the back stop. Time to sell and start again. I think there are a few around here  <img src=\"http://forums.NIGHTOWLpro.com/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/woot.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":woot:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"woot.gif\" /><div align=\"right\"><a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=210863\"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEndI would tend to agree with Pusly for the most part - and part of what Chainsaw says.first if someone was just buying to show off then sell the piece you need a potential buyer for the expensive piece and you most likely take a pretty steep loss as this high end stuff can be pretty expensive. Then you have to worry about packing it up, collecting the funds and letting paypal take their share. If that is someones idea of a fun hobby I think that they are probably a sadomasicist. If someone had that kind of money to throw around why sell anything - just put it in the next room and buy some more really expensive stuff and show that off too - much more impressive to never have to sell anything and just keep buying. I think all the people who are in that last boat do not partake in this board.Being fairlyy new to this hobby the only thing I can say is tastes change sometimes. I started off with some pieces I thought were really cool, started making connections and buying higher end stuff. The money does not keep flowing so something has to go so you sell the things that you can live without. There also is a space issue like Pugsly said. Unless you can afford a collection room it usually has to go somewhere with limited space. when room is tight either something goes or you cannot get that next piece you covet.Finally - Sometimes the piece you paid for and expected is not up to what you want as well. In that case you are best to cut your losses and move on rather than staring at it day after day getting madder and madder - that is not healthy. Just ask Crystal Lake Killer on that one - I saw one in person this weekend and he was none to pleasedMy take is Space issuesMoney issues when life get's in the way ( which it does for almost everyone)Expectations - the piece is just living up to what you expected - but the good news is someone elses idea of it may be that it is outstanding - that is why this forum is a good place to trade your pieces and develop friends.for the rich people who want to show off there new things - i think they are busier showing off their trophy wives or their new Mercedes.Just my two centsI think Pugs nailed it best