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Post by Daggit on Sept 30, 2013 23:37:53 GMT -5
I have collected Mattel WWE figures since March and already own over 150+ figures. I love the hobby as I find it relaxing and fun, but have you ever felt like you were spending too much money on your figures? I have gotten mostly good deals on the bay, and I am definitely not broke in any sense. I was just wondering if any of you ever have any sort of buyers remorse about your hobby.
Thanks for your opinions.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2013 23:45:27 GMT -5
Of course I've had buyers remorse! But then I take a look at what I have and I'm like "this sh*t is TOTALLY worth it" and I go buy more  |
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Post by Daggit on Sept 30, 2013 23:47:29 GMT -5
Some figures like Elite 22 Rock, Elite 23 Taker, Elite 16 Nash, and Defining Moments Cena really make me proud to be a collector.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2013 23:55:54 GMT -5
Mine would be E23 Rock, Nash, my Elimination chamber, entrance stage, backstage player, triple H big book, the new e24 I just got, Batista, and all the others. The only remorse I typically get are wrestlers I don't even know their move sets, or when I want a fresh updated version of a figure I already have or some legends I have but don't know what to do with...
Any figures I end up with doubles will end up in the trade board or eBay lol my goal is to have one of everyone made, not every variation of everyone and I'm damn near close! I also look at my sons face when we are playing and having matches together and any expenses go right out the window
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Post by Daggit on Oct 1, 2013 0:05:16 GMT -5
That has to be awesome to play with your son. I am only 21 but someday I would love to play matches with my son. Your story has made my purchases feel worthwhile. Now that I am caught up and only have to buy the newer elite sets off ringside and basics and battlepacks from retail I shouldn't spend much money anymore. I cannot wait for my big book HHH to come in the mail!
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Post by ckhybrid on Oct 1, 2013 0:06:38 GMT -5
I don't regret my WWE figures, but there are plenty of other things I've started collecting over the last 3 years that I do regret, I went way too far with my Marvel Universe and Marvel Legends collections... def regret some of those lol but not my WWE mattel stuff
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Oct 1, 2013 0:12:16 GMT -5
My wallet does every day lol.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2013 0:20:52 GMT -5
That has to be awesome to play with your son. I am only 21 but someday I would love to play matches with my son. Your story has made my purchases feel worthwhile. Now that I am caught up and only have to buy the newer elite sets off ringside and basics and battlepacks from retail I shouldn't spend much money anymore. I cannot wait for my big book HHH to come in the mail! Same here. I'm missing literally 4-5 figures from previous sets (excluding all the flashbacks, don't care for most of the really old ones) and I'm good to go! Already received all the E24 I wanted today, have the shield pre-ordered for E25, then need to get the RSC Brock. Have the BOPPV 2013 elite set on the way along with E23 Antonio Cesaro. Just waiting til E23 hits my area, and then find the select few I need online, and I'm set til E25 hits retail then E26 Pre-order. I love the retail chase but lately my stores have been crapping out on me |
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Post by Last Trent Barreta Fan on Oct 1, 2013 0:21:10 GMT -5
When I'm on eBay I think to myself "am I really gonna spend $40 on a toy?" And then I do. It's weird. But it's only money, I'll make more.
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Post by slappy on Oct 1, 2013 0:23:13 GMT -5
Every waking moment.
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Post by Daggit on Oct 1, 2013 0:30:25 GMT -5
It is true that you will make money. Maybe I should share pictures of my new receiving's on here so I can enjoy my purchases further with you all.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2013 0:37:35 GMT -5
It is true that you will make money. Maybe I should share pictures of my new receiving's on here so I can enjoy my purchases further with you all. Do it up! It's always nice to see people's collections, new and long time collectors alike |
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Post by HHH316 on Oct 1, 2013 0:47:02 GMT -5
I don't ever regret my hobby, but when I stopped, they were pumping out so many figures, the price just kept adding up. It got to a point financially where it just wasn't worth it. But I don't regret it one bit. My collection was involved in some of my favorite childhood memories.
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Post by Bartman on Oct 1, 2013 1:01:47 GMT -5
I never visit this board, but I saw the topic on the main page. I haven't collected in quite some time (Probably 6 years or so), but I don't ever regret collecting in the past. It was my hobby at one point in time and I absolutely loved it. Me stopping had more to do with me losing interest in pro wrestling. Not to say it didn't get expensive at times as well. Keep in mind that I stopped during the Jakks RA days. I don't even know how I would've afforded Mattel figures, lol.
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Post by raVen™ on Oct 1, 2013 1:22:29 GMT -5
I have collected Mattel WWE figures since March and already own over 150+ figures. I love the hobby as I find it relaxing and fun, but have you ever felt like you were spending too much money on your figures? I have gotten mostly good deals on the bay, and I am definitely not broke in any sense. I was just wondering if any of you ever have any sort of buyers remorse about your hobby. Thanks for your opinions. Nope, it makes me happy. I only feel bad if I buy something I know I didn't need, like a wade barret. |
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Post by spookytuesday on Oct 1, 2013 2:12:47 GMT -5
Not really. I try not to go over board and pace my self pretty good, buying only the figures I really want. I've been collecting Mattel's since shortly after they came out and only have 43 in my collection... but 43 really awesome figures that I love.
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Post by DudeAbides on Oct 1, 2013 3:09:53 GMT -5
There are those times when i actually think of how much ive spent on figures and i ask myself why am i doing this.... but then all those times when i just sit there staring and admiring my collection, i know thats why.
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Post by Flair Forever on Oct 1, 2013 3:23:11 GMT -5
Sometimes I regret the amount of time I've wasted driving around to stores and only finding they haven't stocked anything new.
But I love my collection - no regrets about having it.
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Post by The Dave on Oct 1, 2013 3:34:50 GMT -5
Well I consider my #1 hobby to be masturbating, so definitely not!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2013 5:09:36 GMT -5
Not at all.
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