I grew up "collecting" during the mid-late 80s surge in popularity that in hindsight has proven to be mostly scam artistry.

That being said, I'm about to liquidate what's worth 'something' and bonfire the rest. It's absolutely not an investment or anything of significant value.

Ditto any sports memorabilia. It's a waste of money unless it's something with true sentimental attachment (something with an actual personal tie like a gift from the player that isn't your run of the mill autograph, or a ball personally caught at a particular event, etc...)

Netflix has a great special on cards. The industry has truly fleeced the public to sell more cards since the 80s. It really puts it all into perspective. Even if you have your cards professionally graded (for yet another fee) you aren't likely to get but pennies on the dollar and no one wants to sell a collection piece by piece unless you have an exorbitant amount of free time and patience on your hands.

https://decider.com/2019/07/25/jack-of-a...cumentary/

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