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Good to hear back from you Shep! After you've gotten rid of your books and have seen what you've done with the funds, how do you feel? From your post, it looks like you feel pretty darned good, and that means that you did the right thing. So, congratulations and good for you. I went through the same sort of faze. Why am I collecting? How often am I looking and reading my books? Could I put that capital to better use? I decided I could and ended up selling most of my more valuable books. How did I feel after I did it? Well, I certainly had mixed emotions, but ultimately I know I did the right thing, so I was happy. I can tell you that after I packed up all of those books and sent them to Heritage, I felt free. Kind of a weird way to explain it, but the books that meant so much to me, and cumulatively, had a pretty high value, were no longer there for me to worry about. There was a great weight lifted off of my shoulders. Actually, this is where my story now ties into Mick's. I didn't have any change of heart until I visited Mick and his family, and actually got to see the beauty of them after they had left my possession. Oh, I was floored. Perhaps I didn't show it too much, but not only did I see an absolutely astonishing collection of books, but the passion that I used to feel, rushed back and smacked me in the face, yelling "What the $%#^ did you do??". I felt torn inside. Until I actually left Mick's place did I come back down to my happy land of unicorns, rainbows and lollipops. ...and I do love your place, too, Mick.

Well, I haven't really been following the last bunch of auctions, so I'll rely on you guys to know what's what. There's nothing wrong with buying something and trying to sell it for more, it just doesn't always work that way. When you're paying very high prices to begin with, it makes it that much more difficult. Most importantly, though, I was glad to read that he was okay.

Man, my heart sunk when I read that first sentence, Richard.

You've got it all right, m'man. (thumbs u Great story, Matt, and great books, too.

Ohhh My God!!!

Sorry, I somehow skipped past this beauty of a picture/story. Thanks for posting it, Matt. Even though you're on post #83, I hope you continue to contribute here. Remember, #84 is a scarce Rock book and #85 is the first Ice Cream Soldier.

I've got a little sale coming up in the Gold/Silver/Bronze section. Check in for some nice war books. (thumbs u Andy

I'm going to be putting together another war sale today. Probably morning/afternoon. There will be some very nice and affordable books. Mostly Silver/Bronze Age lovelies. Check the Gold/Silver/Bronze section frequently. Thanks all! Andy

What a great poster!! (thumbs u

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Agreed! Great score.

Dunno, but aiiiiieeeee love it!

Loved this one, wish I didn't get interrupted at work when the auction was going on.

very sad, indeed. The greatest among greats.

They're all good, but very expensive in 7.0 and up.

He's probably just busy. (thumbs u

Is this online somewhere, or is it a post? It's in this year's Overstreet, in the market reports. There was also one last year, and the inaugural War Report was in the year before last. (thumbs u

Andy you are the man. As Mick said, it's all Wild Bill Kelso (Matt Ballesteros). We just added our Worship Matt.

After reading Brian's post, and I thought it was posted today, I came to the conclusion that he was going to announce joining the CBCA. 5-6 years ago? oops, I'm wrong.

Does anybody else think that Mick hung that Glanzman art up in his house?

Fixed. (thumbs u