I am so NOT a pack rat I'm a chucker totally, and I keep zip for sentimental reason, I can understand you need to get rid of stuff but really you do need the oboe keep it it's been good to you, as for the rest start pitching. My husband is a pack rat but when I remind him that whatever it is he's parting with will do someone else good and not just sit around and rot or get outdated or whatever then its easier. Good luck, and put that oboe (whatever that is) back on the shelf where it belongs!