dsmith Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 This is so stupid, but I can't get myself to sell some of the stuff I have hanging around. An example is History Odyssey. I have all of level 2, but it just will not work with ds. I love it though, and I really wish it would have been a good fit for him. I can't get myself to sell it. I need the money to buy other stuff, like a much needed microscope, IEW, and a few other things. Someone give me a kick!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I still have a Prima Latina set that I doubt we'll ever use. It's possible, though, so I don't want to get rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I am sentimental, so I have difficulty selling or giving away curriculum that we have used and are finished with. It makes me sad. I have told myself that I will keep the FLL1/2 combo book, though. :) After this year, I will need to sell our first Sonlight Core. I might need to go to a support group to deal with this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I will probably hang onto Five in a Row indefinitely. So many happy memories from the time we spent together with those books and activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I do too. My problem is that some of the stuff I know I'll probably want to use with Han Solo, but since we move so much (and have a weight limit on our move), I think, do I really want to carry this stuff around for 8-10 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I'm like this too! I've finally worked myself up into a cleaning/purging frenzy and have gotten rid of some stuff. There is likely some books that'll I'll hold onto forever, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Yes, part of the reason is that I know that I won't get much money for it, so the bother of selling is off-putting. If I knew someone that would really value it, I would just give it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I have this problem now because I've sold stuff that didn't work for my older group and now there have been a few things I wished I still had on my shelf because I just know it would be perfect for some of my youngers. It's completely embarrassing and annoying to repurchase something I've already purchased and sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 No. Never. HA. I have a box of stuff to sell... only, it has been sitting there for more than a couple of years - and I just pulled some of it out to use next year. HA, see, I did *need* it! And then there is the stuff I can't find because I stashed a bunch of stuff post divorce... because, I was apparently "done" homeschooling. Like History Odyssey 1 (Level 1). I need that... and I have no idea where back there it is. So i'm going to do something else from my stash - and when I find HO move to that.... But, it is sure letting me dive back into HS cheaper.... which is good because my budget is like $0 and my ex isn't helping at all. Technically I *should* get rid of the PreK, K, 1st material.... since my youngest is in 2nd grade. But.... but....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Yes, part of the reason is that I know that I won't get much money for it, so the bother of selling is off-putting. If I knew someone that would really value it, I would just give it away. Some of my stuff I know I just won't use I think i'm just going to donate to Book Samaritan. I need the money, but I'd rather bless someone that needs some help..... Now to just get thru the stuff and sort it out to ship them some stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I'm finished homeschooling and still have quite a bit here..... but dd19 says to hang on to some to reference when she is in college. And I really enjoyed some of those books.... And want to keep others for the kids when they have kids..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nscribe Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 When the zombies strike I will have plenty to light the torches and fires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I am on the forums because I am supposed to be cleaning out the deadwood from my bookshelves. Sigh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Well, my oldest 2 have informed me that I will be HSing their kids LOL, so I guess i have a reason to hang on to what works. But I do the same thing, I have tons of resources from my days as a kg teacher, some are usefull and some really are geared more for classrooms so I should get rid of it. But I spent so much on it and I doubt I can get much for it, but I do need more $$$ for the HS fund. Hmmm maybe I need to go through and get it out of here....sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryRose Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I am sentimental, so I have difficulty selling or giving away curriculum that we have used and are finished with. It makes me sad. I have told myself that I will keep the FLL1/2 combo book, though. :) After this year, I will need to sell our first Sonlight Core. I might need to go to a support group to deal with this... I can SO relate to this! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Yes, I have mucho trouble. I was able to pass some stuff to a good friend--but I almost told her to just borrow it, not keep it. I think I am waiting for grandchildren or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 The buy/sale threads keep me from selling. I wouldn't get much for the potential headache. I have all these SM std edition textbooks, just sitting in a basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I can't get rid of things. I also always feel like I need to use everything I have even if it means I have 3 or 4 different worksheets doing the same exact thing for a science topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I've been homeschooling for 18 years, and I haven't sold ANY of my curriculum. Mainly because I'm lazy. And just looking at those buy/sell boards gives me a headache. I'm also fortunate enough to not need the money to buy new curriculum, so in my basement it sits. Some of it I'm emotionally attached to, and some just needs to go. Sigh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I refuse to sell CW Homer because I have dared myself to finish the darn thing at some point. You could be like me and say it will help your addled brain stay crisp by using all the curriculum you save. You know when you're 75, sit down to fill out a phonics book or really figure out that algebra book. Or when the zombie apocalypse does happen your home could become the new fortress of learning. Physics with Zombies, "here son, you can learn about the law of falling bodies as I drop this rock from the roof onto the zombie's head." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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