As a Collector, how do you balance confidence in your decisions with the uncertainty of rare or unique items?

Balancing Confidence and Uncertainty in Collecting Rare Items

Collecting rare or unique items is such a thrill, but it also comes with a ton of uncertainty. How do you all handle that? I’ve found myself second-guessing decisions, especially when there’s little info to go on. Do you lean more on instinct, research, or a mix of both?

I’m curious what’s your process for vetting something truly one-of-a-kind? And how do you stay confident in your choices when there’s no clear benchmark? Would love to hear how other collectors navigate this.