Taking a trading hiatus

[palantri]

My father lost his job recently, and my parents are struggling to make ends meet. To try and help out, I have begun selling my prized cards, my near complete 1959 and 1964 topps baseball sets. As Im doing this, I realize that my interest in the hobby is waning anyways, so Im going to take a trading hiatus for a while. This isnt one of those "Im selling out" posts, just stepping back an reevaluating my interests
All pending trades have been sent, but I wont be initiating new ones for a while
Thanks
Ed

[gladdyontherise]

sorry to hear that Ed :( but its very VERY nice of you to sell some of your favorite things for your family

Dan

[palantri]

thats what family is for Dan- but I gotta say, listing my 54T jackie robinson on ebay wasnt pleasant...i think this may be what finally gets me all the way out...
Ed

[gladdyontherise]

thats what family is for Dan- but I gotta say, listing my 54T jackie robinson on ebay wasnt pleasant...i think this may be what finally gets me all the way out...
Ed

yep i her ya, i've slowed down quite a bit, i only had 40-45 completed trades last month, still alot but alot less than i usually do

[bret2]

Ed,
I wish you and your parents all the best. I can imagine it's tough parting with your favorites.

Bret

[Trucker]

Wish your parents all the best Ed, family first, always!

[palantri]

thanks guys, appreciate it!

[spuds1961]

Ed I know it must be hard to let those cards go but family is much more important than pieces of cardboard,kudos to you for helping your family in a time of need take care Steve

[angel0430]

That is a nice thing to do. Everything happens for a reason. You are loosing that card and I bet u that when you come back you can get a better one.

Best wishes for u and your family.