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What's Hidden In Your Closet?
By Richard Male
Where do you keep your collection? Do you have it proudly displayed
in your home for all your friend to see, or is it sitting in that
trunk in the back of your closet just waiting for your great
grandchildren to stumble across it years after you've died?
If you're like me and most other collectors, it's probably in the
trunk, right? Well, what better time than now to go pull that trunk
out of the closet and see what's been hidden away all this time.
Better wear something over your face, there's bound to be plenty of
dust.
Hidden Treasure
You find that old glove signed by Babe Ruth yet? Why hide something
like that when you could show it off to your friends instead of just
telling them about it? You will most likely find all sorts of things
you forgot you even owned. That old rookie card that wasn't worth a
dime 20 years ago, you know the one, might be worth a small fortune
today. You never know untill you look.
What To Do With It All
Now that you've sorted through your stuff, what do you do with it
all? It's time to decide what you have to keep and what you can sell
or give as a gift. That's right, get rid of the stuff you couldn't
care less about. After all, it's been sitting in your closet
gathering dust all these years without you giving it a second
thought. Why not make some extra cash and maybe make someone else
happy in the process?
Gift Ideas
Now where to send your unwanted stuff. First take a look to see if
there is anything that a friend or a family member would like. That
Walter Payton rookie card would be just the perfect gift to your
brother who love the Bears. Giving away to friends and family will
not only make them happy, but you will save a lot of time and money
Christmas shopping this year.
Make Extra Cash
The rest of the stuff you don't want you can sell. The first place
you'll probably go is your favorite online auction site such as
ebay.com. Don't forget to try selling some stuff in a garage sale.
After all, you might be happier parting with your collection if it's
your neighbors that take it away. This may also be a good time to
clear out the junk in your garage, but that another problem all
together.
Show It Off
Now, what to do with that Babe Ruth glove? You don't want to throw it
back in that trunk to sit out the rest of your life. What would be
the sense in keeping it then? Get a case to store it in and put it up
on a shelf for anyone to see. Maybe put a few other collectible
around it like an autographed ball or picture. Just don't hide it if
it's something that you like. Proudly display it for the world to see.
Copyright 2001-Collecting Madness
About the Author:
Richard is the owner of
Collecting Madness trading cards and collectibles. Visit
him at http://collectmadness.tripod.com
or email him at emadness2000@yahoo.com
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