Wow we are very close in age. I am 42 and collected too in the 80's. I look at my situation this way. I am attached to my comics but don't see the value doubling anytime soon. SFOR on the other hand, I see growing majorly and if I want to I probably could buy back my collection 10 fold on eBay easily. I could upgrade the 8.5 CGC Marvel Spotlight 5 that I sold. And all the rest of my Ironfist and Deadpool comics. It's a financial decision all the way. I'd like too retire also, SOON! SFOR BABY!