Some of My LEGO Train Collection (12V & PF)

[Hrw-Amen]

Looking back (I am in my mid to late forties.) the period around 25-30 was certainly the hardest for me finacially. I had moved out of my parents, bought a house, car, bike. Was working all hours, could not afford anything other than bills. But as you get over that 30-35 period things definately improve, the mortgage is not such a burden, savings start to pick up etc. Thinking back I did consider selling off a load of stuff myself, but fortunately I had moved away from my parents and it was stuck for the most part in their attic miles away and I could not get at it. I am now glad as some of it I really cherish. I was lucky in a way that even when i moved away I never lost my interest in LEGO although buying new stuff was hard due to budget, but I certainly think you will regret selling at least some bits later on. If you really must try and think of the ones you will miss the most and keep those at least, even if they are not the most expensive or valuable money wise, they mean more to you so keep them at the very least.

[LEGO Guy Bri]

I'm 25, started collecting again, heavy, since 2009. I have a dream of one day rebuilding my city and adding the newer sets I have since purchased. Whether that actually happens or not, I still plan to keep collecting. If I were to sell, it would be all in (minus a few for personal display). I would feel terrible for getting rid of something that reminds me of an easier, carefree, time in my life, but I understand that when you want something more, or adult life is in the rough, you must do what you have to do. Like others have said, should you commit to selling, I'd at least hold on to some of the sets that are, or were really special to you

[andythenorth]

Ach it's only plastic, it's not people.

But sell the first 30% of it and see how you feel. That gives you a get out if you start regretting it.

[Konrad]

Guys this is exactly it for me, Its just plastic. I sold off one set before when i was 22. I thought i missed it terribly so i got a mint 7745 with cross over track, turnouts, the works. Then I ended up selling it too...I thought i would miss it terribly and....i dont. I guess at 27 now, my priorities have changed. I am tied down with all this stuff, when I want to travel, I want to see the world, I want to open up a business, etc. If in the future, once settled, I feel like buying it all back, I want to be able to financially afford it all, but to do that i need to invest time to find myself in this world right now. If the mood strikes, I want to be able to buy everything sealed in box and laugh at the cost. Its only plastic, its only money and at this point in my life I need to be free!

PS , I still have my Marklin Z trains which take zero space, those i ll hang on to for a while still but the lego, I don t even have the time to build or the space it would be better used by people who do!! After all nothing lasts forever , and as we all know, sooner or later the plastics used in lego harden become brittle and perish. Thus!!! I want this stuff to be enjoyed!!!!

Edited March 20, 2013 by Konrad