If you had a pile of 928 articles and stuff from over the years, would you keep, or?
#1
Three Wheelin'
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If you had a pile of 928 articles and stuff from over the years, would you keep, or?
On a windy and cold afternoon, I began going through what should probably be our guest bedroom. Since I like cars more than guests, the room has become over the years, repository for car stuff. I have a bunch of magazines (like crates and crates), most of when I dreamt of owning various automobiles.
But now that I have the vehicles, do I need the articles, or does it add value, for example, at the time of eventual sale, to have all that "stuff" to perhaps go with the car?
I probably have a 10" tall stack of 928 related magazines, for example, some old models, and other stuff. A bunch of it is from early cars, which frankly, I don't have much interest in. This isn't an ad or offer to sell, but am interested in thoughts if having the "automobiiia" etc., for your 928 raises the value, or just clutters the sale or otherwise worthless.
But now that I have the vehicles, do I need the articles, or does it add value, for example, at the time of eventual sale, to have all that "stuff" to perhaps go with the car?
I probably have a 10" tall stack of 928 related magazines, for example, some old models, and other stuff. A bunch of it is from early cars, which frankly, I don't have much interest in. This isn't an ad or offer to sell, but am interested in thoughts if having the "automobiiia" etc., for your 928 raises the value, or just clutters the sale or otherwise worthless.
#3
Drifting
Chris - I thought it was cool that you had all the articles about the cars. I assume you are not going to toss the issues in which your cars are featured!!!! Factory twin turbo Vette comes to mind.
#7
Race Car
If I was buying a car that came with that kind of literature it would definitely be a plus for me. But I wouldn't pay a premium for it. Looks like it doesn't take up a lot of space and since it sounds like you are not at risk of opening up a B&B just hold on to them and pass it along to the next guy or gal.
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Hmm...
I think I'd at least 'scan' it, if it didn't require very much time or effort....
I think I'd at least 'scan' it, if it didn't require very much time or effort....
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I also save magazines and other stuff with 928 (and Mustang) content. I think it does add value, especially if you have a fairly original car, you can look at the pictures for reference. I am keeping these things, but I suppose some day my kids will just toss it all. My vote is save it, but maybe thin out the non relevant stuff.
#10
Three Wheelin'
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Perhaps I am just not feeling like much of an archivist anymore. Not sure though, as I might have regrets...
#11
Three Wheelin'
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When it comes to the volume of magazines though, it's probably 10-12 large boxes worth. And this of course, was after I tossed the Hemmings, which I previously had back to 1990.
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I'd keep it. Still have my Car and Driver issues on the 90GT and 93GTS (comparison with the BMW 850i IIRC)
#14
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Bruh.
#15
Three Wheelin'
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It's the 10-12 large boxes, a few clear storage tubs, the banner, posters, car models (most still in boxes, and some in qtys. of 4 or 5 of the same one), bags of car event shirts, and on, and on... It's stuff dating back to the early 1980s, and in some rare instances, 1970s stuff.
When I didn't have the vehicles, I collected "stuff" and now that I have them, I play with those, and don't really refer back... It's quite a problem I suppose,
When I didn't have the vehicles, I collected "stuff" and now that I have them, I play with those, and don't really refer back... It's quite a problem I suppose,