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Tokusatsu, merchandising and rampant consumerism (yipee!)
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11-05-2020, 10:04 AM
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DreamSword
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I guess this would be the best topic to put this in. For anyone who might need it, here's my personal tips to try and keep yourself from going overboard.
1.
Needs come before Wants
Kinda obvious, but merchandise should really be something that's low on your priority list. Food, water, bills, shelter, things of that nature should always come before considering if you have the spare cash for merch. And most definitely don't go putting yourself in debt over a simple toy, DVD, or whatever.
2.
Think about what the item represents
Assuming you aren't incredibly rich, try to limit yourself to only buying merchandise that represents your absolutely favorite characters or franchises. If the character, series, what have you, isn't one of your most cherished things, skip it. Going "all in" is a quick way to run out of money and space, and you definitely wanna avoid that.
3.
Consider the amount of space you actually have
Even if your residence has alot of open space to start, once you start collecting, that space is gonna fill up quick. Try to plan where you're going to put or store something ahead of time before making a purchase. And if your reaction to not having any spare room is "Oh well I can just make room" then be sure to make the space first. Do not go buying something before you actually have the proper place to put it.
4.
It's okay to cancel pre-orders
This is especially true if you aren't being charged upfront. Don't feel you're locked in and that you HAVE to buy the item in question if you put in a pre-order. If you're having second thoughts about the price, your given space, or realize that the item in question really isn't that important to you, then go ahead and cancel your order. If things change, you can always either pre-order again later, or just get the item after it's actually been released. Again, these are wants, not needs. You will survive without it.
Feel free to share any of your tips to limit spending too!
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