Trash or Treasure?

daveb

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I have nearly all the Billiards Digest magazines from about 1983 to the present. There are a few missing. IMO that magazine represents the greatest collective accumulation of pool knowlege in existance. More than any book published. I'm trying to decide whether to trash them them or not. They've just piled up over the years and I don't want to turn into a hoarder. Yet, I hate to throw out all that knowlege. What do think? To the curb?
 
Scan them for your digital archive. Then you can dispose of the originals or put them on ebay.
 
I have nearly all the Billiards Digest magazines from about 1983 to the present. There are a few missing. IMO that magazine represents the greatest collective accumulation of pool knowlege in existance. More than any book published. I'm trying to decide whether to trash them them or not. They've just piled up over the years and I don't want to turn into a hoarder. Yet, I hate to throw out all that knowlege. What do think? To the curb?

Before you go to the curb, bring some to the pool room. Bring a few every week.
 
I have nearly all the Billiards Digest magazines from about 1983 to the present. There are a few missing. IMO that magazine represents the greatest collective accumulation of pool knowlege in existance. More than any book published. I'm trying to decide whether to trash them them or not. They've just piled up over the years and I don't want to TURN into a hoarder. Yet, I hate to throw out all that knowlege. What do think? To the curb?

Turn into a hoarder?? lol. Kidding. I like the idea of scanning what you deem important (instruction wise, etc.); then maybe some sort of a trade in the wanted/for sale section here. I'm sure someone would like to hang on to them. :cool:
 
I have nearly all the Billiards Digest magazines from about 1983 to the present. There are a few missing. IMO that magazine represents the greatest collective accumulation of pool knowlege in existance. More than any book published. I'm trying to decide whether to trash them them or not. They've just piled up over the years and I don't want to turn into a hoarder. Yet, I hate to throw out all that knowlege. What do think? To the curb?

There's a market for them on e-bay. Just put them in a few lots, like 1980's, 1990's, and 2000's - then sell them on e-bay. They're probably fetch 50 cents to $1 each. Then advertise the auctions in the for sale section here.

I am merciless in dumping unwanted stuff, but I don't toss pool mags.

Chris
 
There's a market for them on e-bay. Just put them in a few lots, like 1980's, 1990's, and 2000's - then sell them on e-bay. They're probably fetch 50 cents to $1 each. Then advertise the auctions in the for sale section here.

I am merciless in dumping unwanted stuff, but I don't toss pool mags.

Chris

this is great advice no doubt, but ill tell you why i could not force myself to do this.... i will never give ebay any more of my money again, ever. i dont care. good for them, great job, they just wont get any more of mine. if it wont sell on craigslist it sits in my closet is my philosophy.
 
I hadn't thought of scanning the parts I'd like to save (instructional). Good idea. Thanks.
 
What area are you in ? There are collectors for everything.
The only problem is shipping of something that heavy , I'll see if I can find a collector near you if you want.
 
I too had Billiards Digest from mid 1983 until present. They do take up a lot of room, but I sometimes wish I hadn't sold them! Also as book collector mentioned they are very heavy. I sold mine here on this very site and paid over $100 in shipping because I didn't want to send them Media mail. If you are interested in selling there are a few issues I would like to have again. Let us know.
 
I have nearly all the Billiards Digest magazines from about 1983 to the present. There are a few missing. IMO that magazine represents the greatest collective accumulation of pool knowlege in existance. More than any book published. I'm trying to decide whether to trash them them or not. They've just piled up over the years and I don't want to turn into a hoarder. Yet, I hate to throw out all that knowlege. What do think? To the curb?

Dave,
Are you kidding with us? :D
Check your PM's.......
 
i'm in the same boat, mine are maybe 1990 to present. the last couple of years i have given away at the pool room, but no one ever mentioned enjoying them, etc. so i never offered any more. i hate to throw them away, but the old bat is insisting i get rid of some stuff around here.
 
i'm in the same boat, mine are maybe 1990 to present. the last couple of years i have given away at the pool room, but no one ever mentioned enjoying them, etc. so i never offered any more. i hate to throw them away, but the old bat is insisting i get rid of some stuff around here.

Check your rep comments.:smile:
 
What area are you in ? There are collectors for everything.
The only problem is shipping of something that heavy , I'll see if I can find a collector near you if you want.

I'm in north central Illinois outside of Chicago. Thanks.
 
I have nearly all the Billiards Digest magazines from about 1983 to the present. There are a few missing. IMO that magazine represents the greatest collective accumulation of pool knowlege in existance. More than any book published. I'm trying to decide whether to trash them them or not. They've just piled up over the years and I don't want to turn into a hoarder. Yet, I hate to throw out all that knowlege. What do think? To the curb?

I will gladly pay you for them. I have some BD mags, but I don't have the complete collection. Even if I have duplicates, I would not mind. I have sticky notes all on the ones I have now.

Please PM me and let me know what you would like to receive for them. If you find out how much shipping is, I will pay for that, too. I'm in D.C.
 
I have nearly all the Billiards Digest magazines from about 1983 to the present. There are a few missing. IMO that magazine represents the greatest collective accumulation of pool knowlege in existance. More than any book published. I'm trying to decide whether to trash them them or not. They've just piled up over the years and I don't want to turn into a hoarder. Yet, I hate to throw out all that knowlege. What do think? To the curb?

LOL, clever way to get around the "Wanted for/Sale' section.

Looks like they will be sucked up by the AZ market before the end of the day.

Chris
 
I would try to memorize every issue before you get rid of them.
Forget the scan, too time consuming.
 
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