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11-09-2007, 10:11 PM | #11 |
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If this is work,somebody better start cutting out my checks.I haven't seen a dime.
I think its fun,i don't shop online.The only thing i have ever got online was when hasbro had their 75% off sale.I enjoy going to the store to find it.For that reason,i don't have most of wave 2 or 3.It just makes it that much better when i do find it. |
11-09-2007, 10:21 PM | #12 |
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A little of both. Making contacts with former Hasbro employees has certainly enkindled my passion for my collection. Mostly what I've gained from speaking with them is tons of knowledge about the line, what it was like to work on it/create for it. Ultimately, not many physical items have come into my possession via this route. But the info and just talking with some cool people is the best part. I kind of hold these guys up on a pedestal, as they were responsible for crafting a toyline that helped encouraged my imagination and inspired hours of joy.
I wouldn't expect to develop strong-bond friendships with these people, as our relationship is more "fan" / "artist". But I'm lucky to have discovered a nice friendship with some. Have I ever been turned away, because they feel they or their items/etc are a target? Yes! But it's only a couple times. Some guys just don't care to talk to you, or think your trying to sheister them, etc. That's okay with me. But there's never been a dispute. I've just apologize to have bothered them and wish them well. Usually they'll do the same. And of course other people are part of "my" hobby. Much like we're all part of many different communities in our lives. Friends, Church, school, town, etc. But since collecting is very much an individual pursuit, the degree of involvement of the overall community into my individual collecting is minimal. Much like one would live his/her own life, within a community of other people doing the same with their's. Again, a little of both. I'm after both known items...but with location of most known items unknown. So it's a matter of "digging" for them. Asking people over and over for info on them, calling around, etc. And also items that are undiscovered as well. I love these types of items! There are many items that I "think" MIGHT be "out there" or "somewhere", but don't know if they are uncovered yet. Both are types of items I'm after. No, definitely work and effort. But also enjoyable. -Peter |
11-09-2007, 10:27 PM | #13 |
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Collecting is what you want it to be for yourself. If you want to put a lot of time, effort and energy into it, then you have every right to call that "work".
If you don't want to do that and want to keep it a casual hobby then it's understandable that you don't see it as work. Being that everyone collects on a different level and views the hobby differently, there can only ever be "shades of grey" on a topic like this and everyone is going to have a different answer - whether you agree with it or not. |
11-09-2007, 10:32 PM | #14 |
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Again, a little of both. I'm after both known items...but with location of most known items unknown. So it's a matter of "digging" for them. Asking people over and over for info on them, calling around, etc. And also items that are undiscovered as well. I love these types of items! There are many items that I "think" MIGHT be "out there" or "somewhere", but don't know if they are uncovered yet. Both are types of items I'm after.
No, definitely work and effort. But also enjoyable. -Peter Again, thanks. -PJ Last edited by Obiwanjacoby; 11-09-2007 at 10:41 PM.. |
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11-09-2007, 10:34 PM | #15 |
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Being that everyone collects on a different level and views the hobby differently, there can only ever be "shades of grey" on a topic like this and everyone is going to have a different answer - whether you agree with it or not.
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11-09-2007, 10:35 PM | #16 |
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If there are shades of grey to the issue, then do the "casual" and "serious" labels really matter then?
I can agree and understand when it turns into a profession, but then it wouldn't be a hobby anymore, would it? -PJ |
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11-09-2007, 10:43 PM | #17 |
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Well, I would consider those labels easy to explain:
Casual - "Eh, if I see it, I'll buy it. If not, no big deal." Serious - "Eh, if I don't see it, I'll drive around in a 50 mile radius until I find it". IMO, serious is anyone who's willing to spend more time and money than they should on this hobby. That encompasses like 99.5% of us, lol
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11-09-2007, 10:59 PM | #18 |
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Okay, so then terms like "casual", "serious", and even "levels" of collecting can be taken as purely subjective terms?
Because if the level of "work" is subjective and only measured by each individual's choice, then every contribution to the hobby is indeed equal, correct? BTW, everyone is free to answer as they choose and no one is being forced into anything. I'm only throwing the idea out for sake of discussion. All of my statements thus far have been neutral and civil. -PJ |
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11-09-2007, 11:21 PM | #19 |
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If there are shades of grey to the issue, then do the "casual" and "serious" labels really matter then?
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I can agree and understand when it turns into a profession, but then it wouldn't be a hobby anymore, would it?
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Because if the level of "work" is subjective and only measured by each individual's choice, then every contribution to the hobby is indeed equal, correct?
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11-09-2007, 11:33 PM | #20 |
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Okay, so then terms like "casual", "serious", and even "levels" of collecting can be taken as purely subjective terms?
Because if the level of "work" is subjective and only measured by each individual's choice, then every contribution to the hobby is indeed equal, correct? -PJ Every single pasttime and certainly collecting pasttimes, have those easily identifiable as "serious" and "casual" participants. And they are labels that are fitting. Contributions would not be equal, of course. Much like the batboy's contribution would never be considered as "equal" as the General Managers or home-run-hitting batter. Levels of contribution are ultimately something looked at and assessed by the entirety of the whole collecting body. A individual's assessment ultimately fall into "opinion". And of course we all know the old adage about what opinions are like...and everyone having one. The farther any modern-day mindset (whether a community or individual) stays away from the whole "From each according to his ability, to each according to his need" thinking...the better. Marxism/communism ain't cool. -Peter |
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