Has your hobby made a liar out of you?

[Lejuan]

I often lie about the number of them also...example:


Lame house guest, "Hey Chase, how much did you pay for this big devil head?"

Chase, "You mean Darkness from Legend (idiot), it was $5000. Theres only 4 in the world. Pretty cool huh."

Lame house guest, "...................."

Speaking of exclusivity, an ex-student of mine sometimes hangs out at Peter Jackson's house in New Zealand. You can imagine the quantity and quality of stuff he's got in his backyard, 1:1 Bag End, orcs etc.

Next time I see I'll ask him to ask Mr Jackson if he ever lies to his wife about the cost of his toys.

 

[viezure]

[...]
Chris

Good thing you've said your name, CHRIS FROM TORONTO, CANADA.

 

[klocket]

I just consider myself bad with math...like for instance: My Batman costume cost me $500 and somewhere along the line i just forget to add the other $1000 when i tell people...just bad with math, see?

I am horrible.

What's worse is when you show people the HT T-800 and ask them "how much do you think it was?", and they reply with "Maybe $50?"

M.

 

[the angry orc]

I often lie about the number of them also...example:


Lame house guest, "Hey Chase, how much did you pay for this big devil head?"

Chase, "You mean Darkness from Legend (idiot), it was $5000. Theres only 4 in the world. Pretty cool huh."

Lame house guest, "...................."

that made me spit coffee on my desk.

 

[CanolliCrusader]

ha, this is a great thread, I constantly lie to family/ friends about how much I spend...

annoying aunt " so you must spend a fortune on these toys of yours..."

me " nah, im a apart of an exclusive club, i get them for pennies on the dollar..."

this line works for me...

 

[a-dev]

Thank you for bringing some sanity to this thread.

When I first read that I thought it said 'satanity'! Which I find hilarious because of your boardname and the boardname of the guy you were quoting.

 

[SnakeDoctor]

I've never lied to my wife about the cost of anything. In a marriage, "financial infidelity" can be nearly as damaging as the other kind. Money fights are not a good thing. Got to switch from "mine" to "ours" -- she doesn't get $150 haircuts without telling me, and I don't buy $150 toys without telling her.

I also wouldn't lie to someone that was paying my way ... i.e. my parents when I was in high school/ college. Seems generally dishonorable to take money for basic needs and then hide large expenditures.

As for anyone else, I don't have any problem answering cost-questions (most people ask because they'd like to try to find one) ... but, in the event I did care, I'd rather just not answer than lie about it.

SnakeDoc

 

[siquisiri]

I also collect WWI memorabilia. So in camparrison to that, 1/6 expenses arent that bad. lmao..

 

[Mad Old Lu]

I don't lie about what things cost. If I have the money, then it's mine to spend. As long as it doesn't interfere with my other bills then I don't see a problem with it. I'll get an eye roll from my wife but what bothers her most is seeing all the figures out on display in my office. She complains that they look tacky, and I agree to a point. Objectively speaking, they are not what a "mature adult" should be decorating a room with. But I love 'em so I don't care.

The issue I have a problem with is the fact that you're letting your mother pay for your child's school, and you're buying TOYS with money you should be putting towards your own child's education! I personally could not live with myself if I did that. Heck, I wouldn't feel as bad if I lied about how much things cost since I see that more like making myself not feel embarrassed about the high prices I'm paying--it's more to avoid ridicule or criticism. But if I had my own mother paying for my child's necessities while I was spending money on a hobby, I wouldn't be able to look at myself in a mirror.

Sorry if that came across as harsh.

 

[SnakeDoctor]

The issue I have a problem with is the fact that you're letting your mother pay for your child's school, and you're buying TOYS with money you should be putting towards your own child's education! I personally could not live with myself if I did that. Heck, I wouldn't feel as bad if I lied about how much things cost since I see that more like making myself not feel embarrassed about the high prices I'm paying--it's more to avoid ridicule or criticism. But if I had my own mother paying for my child's necessities while I was spending money on a hobby, I wouldn't be able to look at myself in a mirror.

Damn straight.

Take care of your kids first. Then, save some up ... I guarantee your kids will need more. Then ... when you get some extra money, buy something for your mom to thank her for bailing you out.

Put your toy habit on hold until you can field your other, far more important, responsibilities.

SnakeDoc

 

[Mongoleone]

There's really no reason to lie. I tell the truth and have no regrets.
My friends think I'm an idiot. Parents think I'm a dork.
And my sister thinks I'm an addict and wants me to watch Confessions Of A Shopaholic.

 

[Shanester]

It is my money and I earn it so I spend it as I like as long as all the bills are covered. My wife knows a lot about my purchases and likes to see what new stuff I get.

 

[Remy]

Same. Never lie about it. Its my hobby, my business. You cant get into this hobby worrying what other people would think about it. My close friends do tease me about it, of course to them, this is basically a...what they refer to as overglorified action figures. To me, its art. Much like tattoos, some people love it, some would never get one.

Fortunately for me, I dont give a rats ass what other people think, its my money.

 

[Gates70]

Haven't been to this thread since a few pages back. Holy crap do you guys ever lie to your moms !!!

 

[Shanester]

Haven't been to this thread since a few pages back. Holy crap do you guys ever lie to your moms !!!

No way! My dear Mom even contributes to my collecting.

 

[Maglor]

Same. Never lie about it. Its my hobby, my business. You cant get into this hobby worrying what other people would think about it. My close friends do tease me about it, of course to them, this is basically a...what they refer to as overglorified action figures. To me, its art. Much like tattoos, some people love it, some would never get one.

 

[zidane]

Me and my gf live together so "none of your business" isn't going to work in my favor. I've definitely lied about the costs at one point or another but she knows the range that these things command at this point. More often than not I'll sneak another figure in and when she finally notices it I'll use the "great deal on ebay" line.

 

[a-dev]

Me and my gf live together so "none of your business" isn't going to work in my favor. I've definitely lied about the costs at one point or another but she knows the range that these things command at this point. More often than not I'll sneak another figure in and when she finally notices it I'll use the "great deal on ebay" line.

I've tried the "What! I've had that one for years!" line with her but she always seem to know its a lie, her powers of observation when it comes to my toys surprises me at times.

 

[Mr. Green]

Damn, this thread explodes. Didn't know there's so much liars. I only lie when I get bored, poke fun(sarcasm), and/or when the results causes no real damage. Not much of a hard-core liars as some of you people here. Funny thing is my mother lie to me a numbers of times...in subtle ways. Strange how I understand the darkside by embracing it in a small safe/distance way...so I do some white lies. Life isn't black n white. People put up illusion all the time. My brother exaggerates his grand life style, and in ways he got the $$$, but he's a crook as bad as any ex con or politicians.

 

[Mr. Green]

Good thing my honest work are bring in the $$$. Slowly, I am building my empire!!!!