Keeper or Flipper?

Ever notice the guy at your cousin’s wedding, endlessly scrolling through his Blackberry during the service?

by Jim Schrager

Are you a collector or flipper? I find it makes all the difference to your enjoyment of the hobby to understand who you are and what you are doing. To see how you rate, take this little test. Don’t worry about the outcome, as both collectors and flippers can live happily ever after.

Check your responses: True or False.

1. I tend to own my vintage Porsches a long time. True False

2. I tend to like times when prices go up quickly. True False

3. I find it great fun to work on my Porsches or have them upgraded by professional shops. True False

4. I tend to make a decision on buying a Porsche based mostly on what I will be able to sell it for. True False

5. I like to drive my Porsches and do it as much as possible. True False

6. I have quoted recent sale prices in my ads when I have a Porsche...