[chris vickery]

Every collector thinks he has gold. What we may see as a cash payout, many see as a pile of scrap metal.
Many family members do not see the value, know the value or even care about these old machines. For many, they might even be the thorn in the side of spouses or others who have grown jealous of our affairs with these girls.
We often hear that the purpose is to “preserve history” for younger generations. While this is a noble cause, truth be known most young people
don’t have any interest or care. They may passively think something is “neat” or “cool”, but aside from that they walk on by, face buried in a cell phone, oblivious to the world around them.
This leads us to a couple conclusions.
We can either get out when the getting’ good and hope for a decent return on investment, or, we can allow our treasures and dreams to slip through the cracks of time and end up as a Walmart toaster.
Guys, do yourselves a favour and establish an exit strategy. Educate your family, set up a trusted person to assist in liquidating your collection if you expire. Instead of being a money hungry old codger, mentor a young lad who you can inspire and light the flame of passion as you once did.
I’d sooner see my stuff go to good homes
rather that end up in a bin.
For me, I have two adult boys who don’t share
my interests. Hopefully as the grandkids grow, perhaps one of them
will.