One and all, Being old (like reaching the 80s) makes me well aware of what my family will be stuck with when my remains are shoved in the firebox of the Flying Scotsman! It becomes somewhat of an obsession and sometimes I feel I should dispose of much of it now instead of expanding my collection of "toys"--- which continues as I mismature! That's typical for us oldsters!
I started to list all my trains and other toys on the computer but my wife does not use it. So accordingly I have listed almost everything in a legal size note book, listing date of aquisition, price, current value and liquid selling price. I have a friend in the L.S hobby who will help dispose of the trains and a son who can handle my collection of 54mm metal military figures. Other stuff can melt with me in the firebox. Incidentally, there is an advantage in listing one's collection in a note book as it gives the opportunity to visually inspect each "toy" as you list it! More fun!--Right? No huntin' and peckin' either. Geoff. >
