I think I'm done collecting.

[316what]

Why is alcohol not on that list?

Because he's 21 and it's legal to drink. Now if he was 22, then drinking would be up there. There's just that phase when you go from sneaky underage drinking to 21st birthday and the rush diminishes. Then as you get close to 22, you don't need the rush, just the booze AND THE ********.

 

[EVILFACE]

Mo money mo problems.

Weak.

Me with $11k in Benjamins

 

[BadMoon]

Weak.

Me with $11k in Benjamins

It appears that you (like myself) require more double down sandwich's.

 

[Morbach]

I have also toned down alot. I only do TDK and T2 now and pretty soon (maybe 4 or 5 figures) I'll be done that. I'll probably end up doing like 1-5 figures a year from here on out.

 

[Shropt]

It appears that you (like myself) require more double down sandwich's.

$11k is like 1,833 Double Downs! Now that's a party!

 

[Bamboota]

For a Puerto Rican, thats like $1,000,000.00

Nah, cause it would seem like a lot to you, it would still only be a couple hundred bucks to the rest of us.

And plus your birth certificate would be no good.

Weak.

Me with $11k in Benjamins

I guess u got more "clients" than I do.

 

[BadMoon]

$11k is like 1,833 Double Downs! Now that's a party!

And about 976,989 calories. That would cure the skinny wrist syndrome in a heartbeat. That is if your heart is stilll beating after eating all of that.

 

[Maglor]

Buying a car is going to have the same result except you're stuck making payments. Seriously, just cut back to 1,2, or maybe 3 items a year. I did this a few years ago and it helps with everything. When I first got into collecting I thought I had to get everything and constantly had to work extra shifts to pay for them. Perhaps just limit your collecting to just one line or just 12" or PF figures.

This expresses my thoughts exactly.

Really it's just a matter of saving for the things you know is coming and if you think it might be a bad idea to buy something then you probably shouldn't.

That too.

I went though that... You'll comeback to the hobby, just spend sometime getting your life setup and then get back into... I'm only collecting MOTU classics at the moment at Uni, studying... So my budget is non-existant. Missed the P1 Predator & Dutch, HT Terminator 2 figures

But if the day comes that I still really want them and can afford it... I get them then! Collectibles come and stay, and new ones come out every other day... So take a break and if your still interested, comeback!

Sorry to hear about the OCD and Depression TF. Find more lasting ways to treat those issues instead of 'self medicating' with toys (or anything else). When that's sorted, you will be more balanced with this hobby.

 

[agen_kolar]

In order for me to keep collecting and have space, I had to throw out all the original boxes. I just couldnt keep them, even though I managed to break some down to make room for others. One day I'll have more room, but right now I just don't. Most of my collectibles are in big plastic boxes, except for about ten 1:6 scale Star Wars figures. Anyway, more power to ya - get that car. It will surely do you more good than your collectibles.

 

[ChrisCJ99]

What do you mean sound like? I am.

Well played sir....

But I hear ya man. At 21 you probably should be focusing on higher priorities, unless you're already have an established career and are in a comfortable/stable financial situation.

(Yet I have no room to talk.... I was buying PF's left and right just about 4-5 years ago )

 

[Mr. Fusion]

I'm only 21 and I have spent so much money on figures. I don't know how people budget their money, all of mine seems to go to the bills I have to pay and the rest goes to figures. I really want a car now, a 2009 Challenger and with the car payments and all I don't think there's going to be much room for collecting. I have a very addicting personality, I tend to buy things on a whim without thinking about the money. I make custom figures all the time too. I just ordered two head sculpts within the past 3 days. I know it's possible to pay bills and have money for living and still collect, almost everyone on here does it but I'm not like everyone. So as of today I'm done buying full figures and I'm going to keep my custom making to a minimum, like 2 or 3 customs a year. I'm not sure why I'm posting this, maybe seeing on typed will help.

While reading this, all I could think was, "Did I post this?" I can relate to all of that, man. I'm 22 and about to finally go back to college. I need a new(er) car; have an '89 Honda Civic DX POS. I have no clue what I'm going to get. I'm definitely going to cut back on collecting as well.

 

[The Ringer]

sooo...If you want to beat collectible depreciation, buy less. You appreciate them more that way
AWESOME!

............................................

 

[SnakeDoctor]

I'm only 21 and I have spent so much money on figures. I don't know how people budget their money, all of mine seems to go to the bills I have to pay and the rest goes to figures. I really want a car now, a 2009 Challenger and with the car payments and all I don't think there's going to be much room for collecting. I have a very addicting personality, I tend to buy things on a whim without thinking about the money. I make custom figures all the time too. I just ordered two head sculpts within the past 3 days. I know it's possible to pay bills and have money for living and still collect, almost everyone on here does it but I'm not like everyone. So as of today I'm done buying full figures and I'm going to keep my custom making to a minimum, like 2 or 3 customs a year. I'm not sure why I'm posting this, maybe seeing on typed will help.

Man ... I hate to break it to you, but if you can't afford to pay bills, you shouldn't buy a new car.

Actually ... if you have less than a mid-six-figure net worth, you should always be driving used cars. And, you should save up and buy in cash. I bought a used Jeep Grand Cherokee in 2002 for $14K. After 5 years of payments and tax, title, etc ... ended up paying about $27K for it. It ain't worth it.

If you finance a $25K car today ... in five years time it'll have cost you $35K, and be worth about $5K (if that). In the meantime, you'll owe more than the car is worth. That's 30-grand that you'll never see again. You'd be better off driving a beater and shoving the "car payment" into a savings account (to upgrade your car, and have a safety net). Buy a $1K car, save up and trade it with cash for a $3K car, save up and trade it with cash for a $5K car ... and save the rest. In 5 years time you'll still be driving a car worth $5K, but you'll have quite a big savings account.

Rich people didn't get rich by spending every nickel they make. Buy used, buy cash, put the monthly car payment in a savings account or IRA for the rest of your life and you'll retire a millionaire. I'd rather be rich with a crappy car than broke and flashy.

Buy "The Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey. He knows his stuff. Completely remade my finances ... which is how I can support my wife, my kids, my expenses, my debts (which we are in the process of paying off), and my hobbies ... with money to spare.

SnakeDoc

 

[Mesa]

But that's too responsible. Buy what you can not afford, put it on credit, take out a second and third mortgage, go deep into debt, then declare bankruptcy and ask the government for a bailout. That's the American way.

 

[gibby]

But that's too responsible. Buy what you can not afford, put it on credit, take out a second and third mortgage, go deep into debt, then declare bankruptcy and ask the government for a bailout. That's the American way.

 

[SnakeDoctor]

But that's too responsible. Buy what you can not afford, put it on credit, take out a second and third mortgage, go deep into debt, then declare bankruptcy and ask the government for a bailout. That's the American way.

When normal = broke ... be weird.

In my experience ... the flashier the car, the more broke the driver. I'd rather drive a paid-off $5,000 car than drive a 60-month $500/mo. car payment. Rich people invest in things that GO UP in value ... cars plummet.

SnakeDoc

 

[Balsquat]

This made allot of sense to me up to the part where your last piece of advice is to buy something else. Still, i will check out that book.

Man ... I hate to break it to you, but if you can't afford to pay bills, you shouldn't buy a new car.

Actually ... if you have less than a mid-six-figure net worth, you should always be driving used cars. And, you should save up and buy in cash. I bought a used Jeep Grand Cherokee in 2002 for $14K. After 5 years of payments and tax, title, etc ... ended up paying about $27K for it. It ain't worth it.

If you finance a $25K car today ... in five years time it'll have cost you $35K, and be worth about $5K (if that). In the meantime, you'll owe more than the car is worth. That's 30-grand that you'll never see again. You'd be better off driving a beater and shoving the "car payment" into a savings account (to upgrade your car, and have a safety net). Buy a $1K car, save up and trade it with cash for a $3K car, save up and trade it with cash for a $5K car ... and save the rest. In 5 years time you'll still be driving a car worth $5K, but you'll have quite a big savings account.

Rich people didn't get rich by spending every nickel they make. Buy used, buy cash, put the monthly car payment in a savings account or IRA for the rest of your life and you'll retire a millionaire. I'd rather be rich with a crappy car than broke and flashy.

Buy "The Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey. He knows his stuff. Completely remade my finances ... which is how I can support my wife, my kids, my expenses, my debts (which we are in the process of paying off), and my hobbies ... with money to spare.

SnakeDoc

 

[hairlesswookiee]

But that's too responsible. Buy what you can not afford, put it on credit, take out a second and third mortgage, go deep into debt, then declare bankruptcy and ask the government for a bailout. That's the American way.

Lol.....

I'm with everyone else that agrees that you should try to buy something used. My last two cars have been brand new. I'm really good at haggling prices and what not, and I always weigh the pros and cons of buying something new (or even a used car). My latest car I purchased brand new, I even had to wait 6 weeks for it to arrive since it was brand spanking new, but I saved my money during my undergrad and promised myself something nice when I graduated....so I went and paid for it. Now, if you can get lucky and buy a new car without paying $400 or so a month go for it. Nothing wrong with getting something nice to drive, but I don't recommend "keeping up with the Jones'" and getting something new every other year like most people do.

 

[BuffyGirl]

I wont be selling any of my statues. Don't think I could ever part with them. My 6" figures, there are some I can do without but others I still can't let go of. My 12" I also don't see me ever parting with. So, I dunno. I am not ready for that yet. But, you definitely have to do what you must.

 

[DinoLast]

I gave up collecting, but then I found Sideshow Freaks

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