What happens to our stuff?

tempo_n_groove

a5pj said:

So no one plans to haunt their collection once they're gone?! And you call yourselves fans...

No, it should always be appreciated.

elwayvedder

ISO EVH Jeff and Mike Richey joke picks for anyone selling before they move on LOL
colored PJ Angel/Cherub prototype picks as well please

cp3iverson

Raise your kids to be PJ fans.  Im doing a great job

Jbarker

the crystal ball has spoken...

The current exhibit will find a permanent home with much more space. the curator will seek out the collectors and become involved with estate planning. all unique and curious pieces of nostalgia will continue to bring others joy in the eternal halls of the PJ Museum.

its 2084, child says to mommy... "whats this exhibit with all the air fresheners..?"

Mom says:"oh sweetie, that's the TnG Sock Wing". Child responds:"Awesome!"

Poncier

cp3iverson said:

Raise your kids to be PJ fans.  Im doing a great job

"Dad, can't wait for all your Pearl Jam memorabilia to be handed down to me, and try this lasagna I made you, don't mind that smell of arsenic".

HawkeyeJam

Estate planning should be proactive.

My Dad is in year 15 of his father's stuff and there still more to go through. I reckon it will be 20 years for me to go through his stuff. Both avid Antique collectors. Awesome stuff with value. Double edged sword though. 

PJ_Soul

HawkeyeJam said:

Estate planning should be proactive.

My Dad is in year 15 of his father's stuff and there still more to go through. I reckon it will be 20 years for me to go through his stuff. Both avid Antique collectors. Awesome stuff with value. Double edged sword though. 

This is a real problem for a lot of families. I'm lucky. My mom is hyper-aware of this, and is already working on getting rid of stuff, labelling other things with their histories and who she'd like to have it, etc. Her plan is to make our lives as easy as possible when she dies. It's hard enough dealing with the grief of losing a loved one. Leaving a ton of stuff for them to deal with is often a real burden (don't mean your dad HawkeyeJam, as he was also a collector, so I assume this stuff going on to him was more of an obvious thing). I think it would be nice if more collectors kept this in mind. I figure that, unless someone specifically says they want the collection themselves, people with a ton of stuff with value should sell it all off before they pass, or at least pare it down a lot (obviously this doesn't work for sudden unexpected deaths, only for old people and those who otherwise get a lot of warning), and either spend the money or leave it to others in a will. But I know not all families or individuals are as comfortable discussing or thinking about death like this, which is why so few seem to prepare in this way.

lexicondevil

My wife is not looking forward to dealing with my massive record collection if I leave the planet first. I told her to let my buddy choose what he needs and to have him sell the rest for her. If it's a white inner sleeve I tend to write what that pressing was limited to, for easy reference. I'm sure I will cut the current collection in half sometime in the next 10-20 years. I've already had 2 Great Record Purges in my lifetime and though there are a few I wish I had kept, I generally don't miss them at all. Already got rid of the toys and comics nonsense.

HawkeyeJam

PJ_Soul said:

HawkeyeJam said:

Estate planning should be proactive.

My Dad is in year 15 of his father's stuff and there still more to go through. I reckon it will be 20 years for me to go through his stuff. Both avid Antique collectors. Awesome stuff with value. Double edged sword though. 

This is a real problem for a lot of families. I'm lucky. My mom is hyper-aware of this, and is already working on getting rid of stuff, labelling other things with their histories and who she'd like to have it, etc. Her plan to to make our lives as easy as possible when she dies. It's hard enough dealing with the grief of losing a loved one. Leaving a ton of stuff for them to deal with is often a real burden (don't mean your dad HawkeyeJam, as he was also a collector, so I assume this stuff going on to him was more of an obvious thing). I think it would be nice if more collectors kept this in mind. I figure that, unless someone specifically says they want the collection themselves, people with a ton of stuff with value should sell it all off before they pass, or at least pare it down a lot (obviously this doesn't work for sudden unexpected deaths, only to old people and those who otherwise get a lot of warning), and either spend the money or leave it to others in a will. But I know not all families or individuals are as comfortable discussing or thinking about death like this, which is why so few seem to prepare in this way.

No worries on that front. My Dad doesn't drink,smoke, or gamble. He has one vice and I'm sure as not gonna tell him no, he can't pursue it. It will be work but I'll benefit from it. I've been very vocal on telling him quality is better than quantity. He has some crazy cool stuff.

RoleModelsinBlood31

You only live once.  If your kids want to give it away, who gives a shit, they can do what they want.  Buy as much shit as you want to and do with it whatever the hell you want to.

rummy

I'm not a collector so I don't have much to add to this thread. With this said, this discussion in very entertaining/informative! Awesome stuff!

brianlux

I've been collecting, shedding, and collecting since my high school days in the mid 60's and have seen a lot of stuff come and go (including dozens of Fillmore poster and handbills that my folks tossed out while I was gone for a while, so don't trust your stuff with your parents unless you let them know it's value!).  For the last several days I worked on refining what I have and shedding things I don't really value as much. 

Over the years, I've learned to think of my books, records, posters, etc. not so much as my stuff as simply things that I am care-taking until they moves on to other hands.  That's given me the incentive to be a good custodian of these cultural artifacts. 

As far as where they go after I'm gone, my wife and I put into our will and trust specific directions for where things are to go.  I made the choice about who will get my books, records, guitars, etc. not on whom I am closest to, but on who I believe will both appreciate and care for the things they will inherit. 

So now I'm quite comfortable with enjoying these things in my time, and knowing that their next home is quite secure.

buck502000

My teenage daughter is up on the going rate for Pearl Jam posters.

wecrazybob

I think about it a lot since I don't have kids.

darwinstheory

wecrazybob said:

I think about it a lot since I don't have kids.

Please, allow me to ease your mind! Let me know if you want my address. 😁

Norman MF Skeeter III

a5pj said:

So no one plans to haunt their collection once they're gone?! And you call yourselves fans...

😂😂😂

Norman MF Skeeter III

darwinstheory said:

wecrazybob said:

I think about it a lot since I don't have kids.

Please, allow me to ease your mind! Let me know if you want my address. 😁

Hey! I called dibs in the post😉

Norman MF Skeeter III

wecrazybob said:

I think about it a lot since I don't have kids.

I am in the same boat. That is what got me thinking about all this a couple months ago. I just hope I can get my niece or nephew into music, maybe give it all to them. And, it isn’t just music, it’s toys, comics, and all that other “collectible” stuff. Possibly have a massive purge, go blow the money at the casinos in Vegas. Who knows?

tempo_n_groove

Jbarker said:

the crystal ball has spoken...

The current exhibit will find a permanent home with much more space. the curator will seek out the collectors and become involved with estate planning. all unique and curious pieces of nostalgia will continue to bring others joy in the eternal halls of the PJ Museum.

its 2084, child says to mommy... "whats this exhibit with all the air fresheners..?"

Mom says:"oh sweetie, that's the TnG Sock Wing". Child responds:"Awesome!"

I can make this happen!