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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2016 9:47:06 GMT -5
Back in August, after snagging my prized King Kong Bundy figure, a sense of apathy toward my collection set in. Why did I feel the compulsion to spend all this money on these plastic dolls? I posted about how I was considering selling my collection. Several chimed in that they were having the same thoughts. One individual advised me to box up my collection and just wait a few months, then see if I still felt the same.
I took that advice and enjoyed my bare shelves for about three months, selling off some basics here and there and getting ready to just take the plunge and sell my collection. As of two weeks ago, this was still my mindset. Then, something happened. Was it the promise of a Goldberg figure? Seeing those upcoming Tatanka and Harlem Heat figures? Specifically, I don't know... but suddenly I had this rush to get my collection out. I commemorated this event by picking up 123 Kid and Terry Funk off Amazon, and picking up SCSA DM and Macho King loose off eBay.
TL:DR ... I'm back. BRING ON THE FIGURES AND TAKE MY MONEY.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Nov 28, 2016 9:53:12 GMT -5
I am a little less enthusiastic as I used to be, but I am still thrilled about Harlem heat, goldust, tnf2 macho man, Dm macho man, etc
They just can't come fast enough
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Post by qdogg on Nov 28, 2016 9:57:06 GMT -5
We will need more new names in the line moving forward to keep me spending the same kind of dough I've been spending I think but I. am happy with the way the line has turned out.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2016 10:05:37 GMT -5
Sure, I feel the same, but I don't see the ever-shrinking list of must-haves as a bad thing.
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Post by UltimateCollector78 on Nov 28, 2016 10:07:48 GMT -5
Don't underestimate the power of those little plastic men
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Post by Cyan on Nov 28, 2016 12:42:04 GMT -5
Great to hear. I was feeling the same way and just backed off of getting some of the new figures I thought I wanted. I'm enjoying my collection much more now being very selective about what I get.
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Post by ftc on Nov 28, 2016 13:08:19 GMT -5
Sounds like you made a thought out decision. I love the hobby still. It's my outlet from life. Congrats on your decision.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2016 13:13:38 GMT -5
Welcome back. I sometimes think of quitting because my wallet never gets a chance to breathe, but I think  IT, at least I am not doing drugs. |
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Post by @.@ Hempsterdance @.@ on Nov 28, 2016 13:42:32 GMT -5
I've become very picky with my collection. Let's put it this way in the past few months I've picked up 2 figures. They walgreens HBK and as of yesterday the nWo sting. I've sold a few here and there but nothing really caught my eye until that Sting.
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Post by vestron89 on Nov 28, 2016 13:47:08 GMT -5
When I bought that HOF Warrior 2 years ago, I thought "That's it"....HA!!!
In too deep now baby. I figure I only go after "flashbacks", so I'll never have to drop bank on an entire wave.
I sold my G.I. Joe collection about a month ago along with some neca stuff and odds & ends. I can say with certainty I'll never sell my TMNT or WWE stuff though.
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Post by KingOfKings™ on Nov 28, 2016 15:33:36 GMT -5
Welcome back. I sometimes think of quitting because my wallet never gets a chance to breathe, but I think IT, at least I am not doing drugs. you're 13... |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2016 15:41:49 GMT -5
Welcome back. I sometimes think of quitting because my wallet never gets a chance to breathe, but I think IT, at least I am not doing drugs. you're 13... yes and a lot of 13 year olds do weed, drugs, drink alcohol, etc. Figure collecting isn't bad |
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Post by gregrules420 on Nov 28, 2016 16:48:37 GMT -5
I'm back Baby...lol
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2016 16:50:53 GMT -5
Sorry to jack the guys thread. But where you been Greg. We've missed you and that amazing collection!!! |
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Post by kingpin005 on Nov 28, 2016 19:11:27 GMT -5
They make me happy.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2016 19:21:50 GMT -5
This makes me think about how many collections are gonna be on eBay when figures aren't being made anymore and collections aren't growing . Anyways, welcome back
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Post by rustyjohnson on Nov 28, 2016 19:40:15 GMT -5
I am a little less enthusiastic as I used to be, but I am still thrilled about Harlem heat, goldust, tnf2 macho man, Dm macho man, etc They just can't come fast enough Exactly. I'm getting tired of it but the new figs look outstanding...IF I could buy them, I'd still be gung ho...as it stands...on thin ice lol  |
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Post by rustyjohnson on Nov 28, 2016 19:51:49 GMT -5
This makes me think about how many collections are gonna be on eBay when figures aren't being made anymore and collections aren't growing . Anyways, welcome back I think about this all the time. When the line stops all our 'valuable' figures are gonna be mud lol 2019's gonna be a parking lot for mattel figs on ebay. |
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Post by kgchampion on Nov 28, 2016 22:29:50 GMT -5
I always know there will be a stopping point for me. I feel compelled to get less and less of the new guys and less compelled to update my roster. When they stop making them, I'll still have my collection, but I'm sure I would have stopped long before them.
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Post by Old School Collector on Nov 28, 2016 22:53:35 GMT -5
Welcome back, dude ! Where the hell have you been ?! |
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