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Post by mrbiggs on May 18, 2015 2:49:19 GMT -5
I just finished moving into a new home and FINALLY got most of my figure collection moved in.
Tonight, as I was going through my WWE, Star Wars, and (most of all) 1500 plus GI Joe figures, I couldn't help but think about how much money I have spent on toys in my lifetime!
I have two stepdaughters... one starting college this year, and it hit me... I can almost guarantee that, if I had every dime I have ever spent on my toy collection, I could send not only her, but more than likely her younger sister, through college!
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Post by Bizzle on May 18, 2015 3:11:31 GMT -5
It doesn't really bother me or annoy me how much I've spent. I flip it round and think how much i'd make if I were ever to sell it because I'm certain I'd be in profit if I sold my collection.
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Post by maske2g on May 18, 2015 3:23:03 GMT -5
I'm only just starting to think about it, space is a bigger issue for me. All the dupes I have lying around, and things I don't really want.
Been meaning to sell some stuff for ages, but I lack the time and motivation.
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Post by SteveHulk on May 18, 2015 3:46:15 GMT -5
Space is a big issue for me too... there's things everywhere, lol. I love all my toys/figures/collection though... it's my main hobby and brings me a lot of pleasure. The other day my dad said I could buy a nice new car if I sold a lot of my stuff - I told him I'd rather have all the figures!  |
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Post by maske2g on May 18, 2015 4:42:06 GMT -5
Space is a big issue for me too... there's things everywhere, lol. I love all my toys/figures/collection though... it's my main hobby and brings me a lot of pleasure. The other day my dad said I could buy a nice new car if I sold a lot of my stuff - I told him I'd rather have all the figures! :D HAHA, same thing in my house. I have no interest in cars. I work in the city. I pay half of my missus' car. She can't begrudge me going to the gym, and to Spurs once a fortnight in it!! |
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2015 4:42:11 GMT -5
I often sit down look at my figure collection and think damn, how much?!? But hey, we're only here once and we can't take the money with us!
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Post by D.B.K. on May 18, 2015 4:46:01 GMT -5
I better not.....
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Post by n2jib on May 18, 2015 5:20:15 GMT -5
I wouldn't want to know..
but sometimes when i'm broke i'll think which ones i don't really want and put them up for sale.
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Post by The neferious brotha Hargrove on May 18, 2015 5:44:51 GMT -5
Sometimes I sit down and ask my self why do still buy these figures , then I realize I love to buy them
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Post by gregrules420 on May 18, 2015 7:15:24 GMT -5
that's why I got my daughter into collecting with me I have probably 250 something toys MOC all wrestling she has about 12 MOC toys all divas and about 32 Ninja Turtles MOC,..so my secret is to get her involved too and if she wants when she's older she can open her collection sell her collection do whatever she wants with her own collection but to answer your question a lot a lot of money on toys
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Post by Kyle on May 18, 2015 7:52:29 GMT -5
Yes. It's sickening. When I lived with my parents I would spend every dime of spare money I had on wrestling figures or nascar diecast. The figures have held their value quite a bit more and now that I'm married with stepkids, I'm selling everything I can make a profit on. I have $300 worth of classic figures scheduled to be picked up by my mail lady today.
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Post by Midnight on May 18, 2015 8:04:58 GMT -5
Sometimes I do think about it. I could've saved so much money, I try not to think about it often.
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Post by 👑🇵🇭⭐️ on May 18, 2015 8:59:23 GMT -5
As far as figures go, I can’t say I spent much. 2 of my figures, (Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock) I got with the kids sized Oval Intercontinental Championship Title Belt. I believe I got that set for $25, maybe $30 at the most, from Toys R Us. The 3rd and last Mattel figure I bought for my collection, I think I spent around $50, maybe $60, for the TRU Mr. McMahon exclusive. Now, whenever I go to the Pat-Cave / Fortress of Pat-titude and see these 2 display cases…  I always see a grand…a grand display / a $1,000+ worth of Championship Title Belts. This doesn’t even include my Ultra Deluxe Undisputed WWE Championship Title Belt, which is about another grand.  Point is, be happy. If you feel you spend too much, sell some of it to get some of the money back. If you have too much or don’t have enough room for new stuff, donate some of the old stuff. If you’re b!+c#!n6 just to b!+c#, then you’re probably just a b!+c#, b!+c#. |
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Post by marino13 on May 18, 2015 9:13:18 GMT -5
No cause I don't wanna hate myself.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2015 9:47:57 GMT -5
Skeletons can't keep up with their money because don't nobody make britches that size
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2015 9:51:03 GMT -5
Kind of but what else have you spent lots of money on
Restaurants, Booze or other indulgences and you have nothing to show for it except hazy memories
Dating
DVDs, video games
Yea I've spent lots on figures but it's a fun hobby. I just wonder if when Mattel quits making figures if I will keep my collection or not, most of the fun is collecting
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2015 9:52:53 GMT -5
I'd be opening Pandora's Box by answering this. Its best to not think about it and keep acquiring.
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Post by legendsguy on May 18, 2015 10:04:36 GMT -5
i dont have a crapload of funds dedicated to it, but what i have spent is/was worth it considering prices now. But i have scaled back alot, no longer buying doubles for fix ups and no longer buying newer talent. i have saved a crapload the last few months. But i have directed some of that towards my other hobby fixing up Joes. so i havent saved much..lol
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Post by The Dave on May 18, 2015 10:42:53 GMT -5
I'll give it a try. F*ck.  |
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Post by fallbrawl on May 18, 2015 10:49:36 GMT -5
I actually keep a notebook with a running tab of how much i spent on my collection over the entire year.
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