In a way, it's probably related to reliving the feelings of excitement and wonder I had as a boy playing D&D in its early years.
Prufrock wrote:I started collecting (ebay) in Jan 05. My first purchase was a L3 for $128.00 . Then I found this website and educated myself. Began collecting in earnest. I've spent around $2500 and have around 500 items.So my question is: How do you handle the times when your really not all that excited about collecting?Martin
dathon wrote:Just 6 boxes and you're tired of collecting? Wait until you get to 50 boxes to start pondering weariness... Seriously, I think the collecting bug comes in fits and starts. If you feel it waning then take a break from eBay for a while and see if the bug reappears. Hey albino, good to see you back here again! Your MERP collection is in good hands in safe storage. :D
afoolandhis$ wrote:Hey Martin,For me, enthusiasm for collecting comes and goes in waves. It's funny, but sometimes I'm unexpectedly struck by the feeling that this interest in gaming materials is incredibly ridiculous. That's when I hold off hunting for a while, though even in those periods I still enjoy having what I have. Then the enthusiasm gradually builds again, and I start looking for the hard-to-find items. It's not about the monetary value or investment potential for me; it's more about obtaining bits and pieces of the history of the game. In a way, it's probably related to reliving the feelings of excitement and wonder I had as a boy playing D&D in its early years.
KingOfPain wrote: Just please think about what you want before doing what one guy I know did. He spent thousands of dollars on his D&D collection which included an almost NM woodgrain, set of shrinkwrapped R and RPGA modules, 1st print Chainmail, a SW orange B3, and every printing of rulebook ever and tons of box sets and modules. He ended up selling everything with the exception of the woodgrain and the orange B3. I know he got his money back but regrets not having the collection now.
Prufrock wrote:Dathon, please tell me you did not acquire all this from Ebay. The amount of shipping you've paid would pay off my college loans.
bclarkie wrote:I hope that this is not who I think it is....
dathon wrote:Glen Burnie, Maryland