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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2019 0:50:51 GMT
I think I make that last comment a lot on his videos lol. He sort of reminds me of the " Joe Rogan" of swords if you are familiar with him. It's just that he isn't quite one of us. Doesn't quite have the experience or knowledge,etc but he has been given an enormous platform to preach his inexperienced, mostly parroted material. Agreed. I do, however, think he makes some good points. When he reviews a replica that costs a significant amount of money and he discovers failures, construction defects, and imperfections that one does not expect for that price, then he is doing us all a service. THAT I appreciate. I sometimes find his gameplay amusing too. I suppose I am just tiring of his schtick. There's just too much Swedish groaning. Is that a thing?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2019 0:52:59 GMT
I just made a significant move to counter this cynical feeling I keep experiencing: I sent a deposit to Driggers! It will take months to receive it, but I know I'll be pleased.
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Post by Jordan Williams on Aug 12, 2019 1:15:29 GMT
I think I make that last comment a lot on his videos lol. He sort of reminds me of the " Joe Rogan" of swords if you are familiar with him. It's just that he isn't quite one of us. Doesn't quite have the experience or knowledge,etc but he has been given an enormous platform to preach his inexperienced, mostly parroted material. I do... we probably have pretty similar interests all told!
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Post by stormmaster on Aug 12, 2019 1:53:54 GMT
everyone gets burnout, but if u really like something it usually passes
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Post by bebut on Aug 12, 2019 2:21:35 GMT
One difference between a collector and a hoarder is the hoarder hides his stuff from others for shame and the collector shows his stuff to other collectors and friends. Another difference is hoarders collect many low/no value items, often duplicates. A collector strives for quality and uniqueness as best his budget will allow.
Always monitor how you are filling your pit!
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Post by christain on Aug 12, 2019 2:33:36 GMT
I must be reaching the 'hoarder' state then....especially buying duplicates. I'm starting to think about buying seconds of certain pieces...the original to keep nice and pristine, a second one to modify and play around with.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Aug 12, 2019 4:19:07 GMT
Hoarder! (with grip band now, had so much fun this weekend with it I hadn't for a long time! Idleness is the beginning of all vice! (btw, I'm waiting for a vice that should be delivered next week))
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Post by christain on Aug 12, 2019 10:13:56 GMT
An easy way to hide away your hoarder tendencies: Wrap your entire house in grip band.---------
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Aug 12, 2019 10:36:22 GMT
My Wallhangers are there on the walls, you just can't see 'em!
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Post by MOK on Aug 12, 2019 12:43:49 GMT
When a collector grows weary of a thing, they sell it on and buy something else.
When a hoarder grows weary of a thing, they buy some more.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2019 12:48:42 GMT
When a collector grows weary of a thing, they sell it on and buy something else. When a hoarder grows weary of a thing, they buy some more. I think you're right. The trouble is, I sold most of my good stuff last year to deal with some bills. I don't think I have anything now that would resell.
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Post by stormmaster on Aug 12, 2019 14:32:01 GMT
I save up a couple hundred a month and that lets me get a decent piece 2 or 3 times a year, sure i lose out on tbe ability to eat out as much as before but it brings me great satisfaction buying new pieces
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Post by MOK on Aug 12, 2019 14:33:06 GMT
When a collector grows weary of a thing, they sell it on and buy something else. When a hoarder grows weary of a thing, they buy some more. I think you're right. The trouble is, I sold most of my good stuff last year to deal with some bills. I don't think I have anything now that would resell. Life's too short, man. If you don't enjoy what you have, I say don't worry about sunk costs or trading up, just trade it for whatever you can and get a cheaper but more fun toy or a bottle of good beer or donate to charity or something that you DO enjoy.
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Post by stormmaster on Aug 12, 2019 14:42:19 GMT
I think you're right. The trouble is, I sold most of my good stuff last year to deal with some bills. I don't think I have anything now that would resell. Life's too short, man. If you don't enjoy what you have, I say don't worry about sunk costs or trading up, just trade it for whatever you can and get a cheaper but more fun toy or a bottle of good beer or donate to charity or something that you DO enjoy. yeah or trade up many cheaper pieces for a high end one, thats what i did a few years back
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2019 14:44:34 GMT
Life's too short, man. If you don't enjoy what you have, I say don't worry about sunk costs or trading up, just trade it for whatever you can and get a cheaper but more fun toy or a bottle of good beer or donate to charity or something that you DO enjoy. yeah or trade up many cheaper pieces for a high end one, thats what i did a few years back I have several things I would like to unload, but I don't think anyone would pay a cent for them. So I am rather stuck with these things. They're all tucked away in a closet. Is there a charity that would pay for the shipping and just take them? LOL
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Post by stormmaster on Aug 12, 2019 14:49:01 GMT
yeah or trade up many cheaper pieces for a high end one, thats what i did a few years back I have several things I would like to unload, but I don't think anyone would pay a cent for them. So I am rather stuck with these things. They're all tucked away in a closet. Is there a charity that would pay for the shipping and just take them? LOL theres someone out there for everything
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Post by Jordan Williams on Aug 12, 2019 15:13:34 GMT
yeah or trade up many cheaper pieces for a high end one, thats what i did a few years back I have several things I would like to unload, but I don't think anyone would pay a cent for them. So I am rather stuck with these things. They're all tucked away in a closet. Is there a charity that would pay for the shipping and just take them? LOL Hullo, you've reached the J. Williams charity house for wayward swords. Throw em up in the classifieds, never know what might sell.
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Post by bebut on Aug 12, 2019 15:35:25 GMT
I think it is natural to want to upgrade ones collection by selling off those items that have not passed your personal test of time. Look thru your collection and ID the ones you "don't like" or "should not have bought" or "don't feel like showing to friends. Make a list of these and think about them for a while. You may have to discount them to sell, buy you may be surprized what a 20% discount will do in a good market.
It is not just a matter of "new" but of changing tastes and needs. If your are trapped in the "new for new's sake" you are bored and probably need to reevaluate your priorities.
As far as duplicates of quality arms, whether firearms or edged weapons, having a user and a duplicate kept mint is a great idea, especially since the mint one may very well be a good financial investment.
I, too, have a self imposed budget, so am scrutinizing "stuff they don't make anymore" rather than off the shelf items that are easy to buy. That doesn't mean I won't pick up a cheapy this year that catches my fancy like an Windlass 1880 Bowie, but I am evaluating things much more before I push the button.
Judging from what I am seeing on Ebay, a lot of Baby boomers are passing away and their prized possessions are being sold off in estate sales often for a pittance. This will probably be a trend, not to mention the upcoming recession which should include some soft pricing used and new. Happy hunting!
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Post by stormmaster on Aug 12, 2019 15:40:06 GMT
Prices for swords have actually been going up for me lol over the years
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Post by paulmuaddib on Aug 12, 2019 17:17:51 GMT
I have several things I would like to unload, but I don't think anyone would pay a cent for them. So I am rather stuck with these things. They're all tucked away in a closet. Is there a charity that would pay for the shipping and just take them? LOL Hullo, you've reached the J. Williams charity house for wayward swords. Throw em up in the classifieds, never know what might sell. Exactly. Some of us can only afford budget stuff so list it and see what happens. And like I said right after your original post I think it is part of getting older. We become more cynical and less excites you. I’ve noticed it also goes in waves for me. Some times I get down, cynical and even a little depressed then I’ll get more up. Just the natural cycle of living life. I’ve noticed most of the responses have said buy something for relief if only temporary. I agree, as I said in another thread we do live in a consumer society. Anyway go ahead and list some stuff or set up an eBay auction site and see what people are willing to pay there. If you have any tac waks I’d be interested, pm me. Good luck and remember “this to shall pass”.
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