Are swords an addiction?

wnydel Member Posts: 313	Are swords an addiction? Mar 18, 2011 15:35:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wnydel on Mar 18, 2011 15:35:58 GMT I am serious. I bought a few, then a few more, now have plans for additional ones. I'm at a point where my wish list just keeps growing and there is no end in sight. Is it that way for everyone here?

chuckinohio Senior Forumite Posts: 3,376	Are swords an addiction? Mar 18, 2011 15:52:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by chuckinohio on Mar 18, 2011 15:52:06 GMT The first rule of Sword Club Admitting that you are a steel junky.

Larry Jordan Member Posts: 816	Are swords an addiction? Mar 18, 2011 15:52:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Larry Jordan on Mar 18, 2011 15:52:58 GMT I can quit any time I want.
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Are swords an addiction? Mar 18, 2011 15:58:18 GMT

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Post by ecovolo on Mar 18, 2011 15:58:18 GMT

wnydel wrote
I am serious. I bought a few, then a few more, now have plans for additional ones. I'm at a point where my wish list just keeps growing and there is no end in sight.

Is it that way for everyone here?

Well, if we eventually find you broke and homeless, lying in an alley with a sword stuck halfway up your nose, begging for loose change to buy another piece of steel? Yeah, there might be a problem :mrgreen: .

Just remember to keep your priorities straight: Bills, food, gas $, work/school, family and friends-- those come first. Swords are nice, but keep them within your budget and you'll be okay.

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Are swords an addiction? Mar 18, 2011 16:07:41 GMT

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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Mar 18, 2011 16:07:41 GMT

They can be a minor addiction. ive found the same true of almost any hobby. with me its guns and swords. ill go on a frenzy finding 3 or 4 swords i want. then ill decide nah i dont need em. then ill see some guns i want...but in the end i only buy what i can afford. and it takes me so long to save up for something i want i have months to think about if i really want it. The key is to not buy on impulse. if you see a piece of steel you feel like you MUST have. give it a month and think about it. more often than not youl change your mind. After alot of thought i can only think of 2 things i feel i MUST have after long hard thinking. Th first is a full custom fableblade. the other is a .45 colt Single action army with Hand Of God Grips.

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Are swords an addiction? Mar 18, 2011 17:13:13 GMT

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Saito has stated my feeling well- I concur and there's no need to rehash what's been so wel put.

Sidenote though,
....that's why the classifieds here wreaks havoc on my reason- Must have that- but gotta wait to se if I really do- but what if someone else gets it first?
I actually prefer to see an item sell right away so the torture can end quickly.

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Sébastien Senior Forumite Retired Moderator Posts: 2,967	Are swords an addiction? Mar 18, 2011 18:20:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Sébastien on Mar 18, 2011 18:20:13 GMT I can quit anytime I want ... but I don't want to, ever
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Are swords an addiction? Mar 18, 2011 21:53:35 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2011 21:53:35 GMT

Of course swords aren't an addiction. Like everyone else on this forum, I can quit anytime I want. I have complete and utter control over my sword collecting. I would never do anything irrational or compulsive over swords. By the way, what swords do you have and what's your address?

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Are swords an addiction? Mar 18, 2011 23:41:45 GMT

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Post by Greg on Mar 18, 2011 23:41:45 GMT

Eh, if someone told me that I could keep all the swords I had but I couldn't buy any more, I'd be fine with that. Then again, I have 10+ swords (which is pittance compared to others around here) so I've already bought the types that I like and any further purchases will be exploratory or just buying better examples.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Are swords an addiction? Mar 18, 2011 23:52:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2011 23:52:16 GMT I think I am going from BRD: black-rifle-disease to SsTD-siny-steel-disease.

Hiroshi Ex Store Owner Posts: 785	Are swords an addiction? Mar 19, 2011 0:28:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Hiroshi on Mar 19, 2011 0:28:08 GMT you know what helps an addiction? Being a dealer.... hahahahahaa :twisted: I get to play with sooooooo many pretty swords. And I dont have to pay for any of them :twisted:

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Are swords an addiction? Mar 19, 2011 0:44:45 GMT

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Post by Sneakypete on Mar 19, 2011 0:44:45 GMT

Hiroshi, you monster, you're an enabler! Shame on you!

I kid, I kid.

Something that helps me control the urge; I've made a rule for myself that my own little collection will never exceed 10 swords at one time. If I see one that I just HAVE to get my hands on, I have to sell off another one to make room. So far so good!

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Are swords an addiction? Mar 19, 2011 0:54:24 GMT

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Post by wnydel on Mar 19, 2011 0:54:24 GMT

Not a bad strategy Sneakypete.

My problem is that I need to slow way down soon. Got a good tax return this year and bought 6 swords in a months time. Now I hope to get one next week and might get one more in the next month. After that I have to slow down. On a good note, my wife has been very understanding, even though she couldn't care less for them.

Lonely Wolf Forge Manufacturers and Vendors Posts: 6,438	Are swords an addiction? Mar 19, 2011 1:45:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Mar 19, 2011 1:45:13 GMT sheesh! you bought more swords at once than i own....i have 4 in total....lol
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Hiroshi Ex Store Owner Posts: 785	Are swords an addiction? Mar 19, 2011 4:09:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Hiroshi on Mar 19, 2011 4:09:37 GMT hehehe I've got 19 at the moment! Not including bokken & shinai 100_0526s.jpg[/attachment]

chrisperoni Member Senior Forumite Posts: 6,284	Are swords an addiction? Mar 19, 2011 5:26:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by chrisperoni on Mar 19, 2011 5:26:31 GMT Hiroshi wrote hehehe I've got 19 at the moment! Not including bokken & shinai 100_0526s.jpg [/attachment][/quote] Tease!
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Dave Kelly Senior Forumite Posts: 3,628	Are swords an addiction? Mar 19, 2011 5:31:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Dave Kelly on Mar 19, 2011 5:31:38 GMT Ah.... Ah..... No comment.
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Maynar Member Posts: 1,357	Are swords an addiction? Mar 19, 2011 5:43:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Maynar on Mar 19, 2011 5:43:57 GMT Hello, my name's Maynar and I'm a sword addict. chorusHI, Maynar How the hell did I end up here?? :shock:
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