"Why does the topic of "high-end" cel 
collecting 
concern you to the extent of asking how 
people justify or calculate how they can (or do 
they think about) being able to get rid of their 
cels if they buy an expensive one or not?"

Ok, first off, I was looking for some discussion 
here.  I think this board is at its best when 
people actually discuss a topic :D

As for my interest, I'm breaking into the part of 
my collecting where I am seriously considering 
plonking down some serious cash once I have it 
(ie working full time again, soon I hope!).  So, 
I am just curious how other people feel about 
collecting expensive cels.  I have noticed that a 
lot of people buy cels, keep them for a few 
months, find something better than turn them 
around.  I am just curious if this applies to 
more expensive cels as well since I hardly see 
them pop up here. 

Secondly, for me there is always the 
consideration of whether or not I will recoup any 
value of the cels or any collectible after 
awhile.  Now, I am the first to tell anyone who 
is interested in collecting anything that you 
should *never* buy with intent to resell at cost 
or above cost.  However, it will always be in the 
back of my mind that there is a possibility that 
I may plonk down 1k now and only get $100 back.  
This makes me hesistant to get into the really 
expensive cels because interests are likely to 
change over time.  

"Also, Do you collect cels?  Are you yourself 
interested in buying high-end or expensive 
cels for your own personal collection?"

Answered above. 

"Would you buy a high-end cel? Would you 
think about it as an "investment" to be sold 
later if need be for financial purpose or 
gain?"

I wouldn't think of it as an investment per se 
because that is a good way to get your hopes 
dashed in the hobby of collecting.  I would more 
or less likely wonder whether or not I would be 
able to "get out" of an expensive cel if the need 
be whether financial pressures, or change in 
interest.  All of the cels I have bought, I have 
bought with the intent of keeping.  But over 
time, I've gained more interest in some series 
and lost interest in others.  9 times out of 10, 
I have sold the cels I have lost interest in for 
the price I paid or less than the price I paid.  
This is fine when it's a $40 cel, I can easily 
chalk up a $15 loss as "fun times" I had with 
it.  However, a $500 loss just might make me cry.