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11-05-2020, 10:04 AM | #21 |
Some guy. I'm alright.
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Michigan
Posts: 4,388
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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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11-05-2020, 11:01 AM | #22 |
Kawaii 5-0
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Posts: 12,851
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I've been thinking about this lately, as well as the need to cut down - especially in the Figuarts department since they just keep getting more and more expensive.
I won't deny I buy a lot, and the fact I review them has probably added to the habit of buying more than I probably need too (not that I need any of them, just lack of a better word). I've always had a few rules that I try to stick to wherever possible though. - No alt forms. The only times I've ever broken this is for Gaim, Belial and Zero. That said, the multiples I bought were Gaim were ones where they were obviously upgrades as opposed to just alt forms (eg Lemon Energy Baron compared to Mango Arms, if you get the idea) so thanks to that I've managed to talk myself out of wanting the new Gridon and Baron. I've preordered Evol Black Hole so I'm debating selling Blood Stalk, but that depends on how much I can get for him without the steam effects (which I definitely want to keep). - Do I really care about the character? I've never really been one for completing casts unless it's one I really care about. I ended up getting Thouser since I got the main five from Zero-One, but I'm drawing the line. Naki and Ikazuchi never left an impression on me so if they end up getting figures it's a hard pass. The only one I'm really on the fence on is Ichigata. Tamashii web exclusives (despite the price) have kinda become a blessing in that regard because I don't have to scramble to preorder them on the off chance I DO want them, I tend to wait until the last week of the preorder window before making my choice. - Is an SHF really the "best" option? This is a relatively new one that I've only just started thinking about now that I buy Black Series figures. Stuff like the SHF Armorer and Heavy Infantry Mandalorian are nice, but they certainly don't feel like they're 2x-3x the price better than the Hasbro equivalents. - Stick to figures. I have a couple of role-play toys, but generally it's always been an area I've tried to avoid. Gunning for both just feels like it's asking for trouble, especially if you want to try and get everything (or close to everything).
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11-05-2020, 11:44 AM | #23 |
Suprise Gamma Future
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
Posts: 2,852
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This might be anathema to folks around here, but I throw away all the boxes and packaging for all toys and collectibles (except for Figuarts because they are fragile otherwise!)
I do this for a couple of reason. At first it was to save valuable space, but also to curb buying and conspicuous consumerism spending. If you buy something only for it to sit inside a box for most of its life, what's the point? Are you enjoying the item itself, or just the idea of owning it; and the slight promise of reselling it- which again begs the question of how important is the thing really to you if you would just resell it. I spend a lot of time in the enthusiast PC gaming crowd and I'm always surprised to see the way people have worshiped material items. They keep and display the boxes of their CPU chips, mouse and keyboard packaging, and sometimes straight up adverts like promo posters and stickers! Companies truly have it made in today's consumerism culture with people willingly advertising their products for them. Logos have become the fashion. To bring it back around, I think its important to be able to look at your collection, and consider your relationship and attachment with it. How likely are you to sell something when the time comes? What would you take with you if you were forced to evacuate your residence? A collection should bring you joy, it should never stress you out, and it should create or reminds us of meaningful experiences rather than the material value itself.
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