When is it time to let go?

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  • cardsfan2222
    Pro
    • Apr 2009
    • 872

    #16
    Re: When is it time to let go?

    I have a really hard time throwing things away. I think I still have a box of trophies from when I was a kid up in the attack. I'd say keep it if you have the space. It's nice to revisit those memories once in awhile.

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    • Chrisksaint
      $$$
      • Apr 2010
      • 19127

      #17
      Re: When is it time to let go?

      I only really keep the really sentimental things if I have the space.

      I have one or two of my favorite toys still around at my parents place, keep my yearbooks, my old 4th and 5th grade class t-shirt,etc
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      • The 24th Letter
        ERA
        • Oct 2007
        • 39373

        #18
        Re: When is it time to let go?

        Is there a name for people who can't let stuff go?

        Whatever it is, I have it 10x.....it's to the point if I'm playing a RPG that has a item limit, it bothers me to let go of my stuff...

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        • av7
          Hall Of Fame
          • Dec 2007
          • 11408

          #19
          Re: When is it time to let go?

          I let go when I moved and the movers lost the 2 boxes of my stuff. So now I'm left with just 4 trophies and 2 yearbooks
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          • Chaos81
            Hall Of Fame
            • Mar 2004
            • 17150

            #20
            Re: When is it time to let go?

            I let go when I moved and told my parents to get rid of anything.

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            • snepp
              We'll waste him too.
              • Apr 2003
              • 10007

              #21
              Re: When is it time to let go?

              Originally posted by The 24th Letter
              Is there a name for people who can't let stuff go?

              Hoarders?</i>
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              • TheMatrix31
                RF
                • Jul 2002
                • 52931

                #22
                Re: When is it time to let go?

                Keep it if there's room. Hell, make room. Give it to a child or family you KNOW if need be.

                You can't throw away your childhood. For someone like me who basically lives in the past so often, those things are invaluable.

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                • Chrisksaint
                  $$$
                  • Apr 2010
                  • 19127

                  #23
                  Re: When is it time to let go?

                  It's good to remember the past especially the good times imo. I've known my 3 best buds here at FSU since I moved to FL in 3rd grade and we constantly reminisce(sp?) now.
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                  • superjames1992
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Jun 2007
                    • 31382

                    #24
                    Re: When is it time to let go?

                    I would say keep those and pass them on to your children (if you can). There's no point in disposing of them if you don't have to.
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                    • RockinDaMike
                      All Star
                      • Feb 2003
                      • 9092

                      #25
                      Re: When is it time to let go?

                      For me, I donate every single toy, video game system, computer and clothing that I don't use. When you see a kid who doesn't have much light up because they got a new toy to play with is much better memory for me than the memories I had with the toys.

                      Something my family always has done because my parents grew up poor in the Philippines and when they started doing well here in the states we always give back and help the poor.

                      Even if you think no one is going to play with your old toys, there some poor family in the world that will treat it like gold. So if you can, donate at your local charity or something, just don't throw it out.
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                      • buckeye02
                        MVP
                        • Jul 2009
                        • 4152

                        #26
                        Re: When is it time to let go?

                        Ive kept just about everything. I used to be really into Ninja Turtles when i was younger. I probably had every single action figure ever made. Still have most of them in a box in my storage space.

                        Still have all my sports cards and gear, trophies from football, baseball, basketball, and bowling. All gaming systems and games.

                        Like people have said. If you have room keep it.
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                        • JohnnytheSkin
                          All Star
                          • Jul 2003
                          • 5914

                          #27
                          Re: When is it time to let go?

                          Originally posted by superjames1992
                          I would say keep those and pass them on to your children (if you can). There's no point in disposing of them if you don't have to.
                          I don't understand this. Why saddle your child with a bunch of crap that is meaningless to him or her? If said child then dumps it at the local Goodwill, are you going to be upset or was it truly their choice ?
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                          • Fresh Tendrils
                            Strike Hard and Fade Away
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 36131

                            #28
                            Re: When is it time to let go?

                            Originally posted by JohnnytheSkin
                            I don't understand this. Why saddle your child with a bunch of crap that is meaningless to him or her? If said child then dumps it at the local Goodwill, are you going to be upset or was it truly their choice ?
                            Maybe it won't be meaningless to them. Some people like nostalgia and consider different things sentimental. The past couple of years my grandparents have been letting each of the grandchildren take a different thing home at Christmas. I see it as another way to be connected and to remember.



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                            • nemesis04
                              RIP Ty My Buddy
                              • Feb 2004
                              • 13530

                              #29
                              Re: When is it time to let go?

                              It has been interesting reading how everyone views and handles a situation like this. I have decided I am going to do a little of everything. Some stuff I am going to dump like the puzzles, models and trophies. My dad wanted the trains for some reason. The action figures I am giving to my nephew and he can decide if he wants them or get rid of them. I am going to figure out a package price for the intellevision and games to sell. For me, I am keeping the car my dad and I built, the baseball cards and the damn Evil Knievel my dog chewed the foot on. Can't seem to let that one go, lol! Thanks guys!
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                              • slickdtc
                                Grayscale
                                • Aug 2004
                                • 17125

                                #30
                                Re: When is it time to let go?

                                The train doesn't surprise me. My Dad is retiring in a few months, and one of the things on his list to do in retirement is set up his trains. I think that generation (now in their 40's and 50's), trains were a big part of their upbringing.

                                I remember back in the day, he'd set them up around Christmas. One of my brothers got a set of his own and made a great winter scene. My other brother built stations and whatnot out of Lego pieces.

                                Awww, nostalgia.
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