Where would you spend your money if you weren't collecting figures and statues?

[xb24]

Imagine if you weren't interested in collecting or if these figures and statues didn't exist. Where would your money be?

 

[Solidus]

Collecting isn't really a huge priority of mine, and now days, I only buy things when I have an idea of where and how I'd like to display them. That said, I'm pretty much out of 1/6 figure collecting. Focusing on larger scales and statues has given me a chance to prioritize just the important pieces versus completing entire lines.

But, I think if funds could be better allocated elsewhere - like paying off debts and student loans, then it's probably best to put those things in order first before buying expensive novelty items.

 

[Mike86]

I’d probably either save more or maybe buy more movies. Buying movies was my hobby previously. I still do but not as frequently.

 

[LiamNeesons112]

Probably video games or sports betting. Maybe even something like collecting steel books.

 

[MGS_OldBoy57]

Car parts

 

[ebor]

Comic books…expensive comic books

 

[user 15061]

More travelling.

 

[Skyroes]

I’m more geared towards experiences over material these days so I usually budget for at least two nice vacations a year. Other than that, extra money typically goes to paying down the mortgage as quickly as possible. I have about 159K to go and hope to be free in 5 years or less.

 

[potato]

cars. another worse money pit.

i been always buying toys, but at one point i had the option of getting into cars thanks to initial d and best motoring but decided buying toys would be better instead of collecting real cars, had to vent the money somewhere.

but then again a gtr could have easily yielded a 100k return. would have been easier to offload too.

 

[potato]

More travelling.

what type of travelling. together woth travel agencies, or just drive to some other cities or countryside?

i absolutely hate following tour groups but is the easiest and safer option, but the schedule is so packed that i usually cant remember where i've been to when going between few countries within 2 weeks spending lots of time on the travel bus. nice part is everything is paid and arranged.

nowadays i prefer a longer stay in some quiet city but safety getting bad worldwide and the safest countries are usually expensive.

 

[potato]

Probably video games or sports betting. Maybe even something like collecting steel books.

how bout wishing wells?

 

[potato]

I’d probably either save more or maybe buy more movies. Buying movies was my hobby previously. I still do but not as frequently.

if they cost $5. every few years they release a better version, before a new format arrives. now it is all about digital purchases as movie file size getting bigger.

i would still love those giant LDs because they were so nicely designed to get people to buy them when they were new and overpriced. especially the japanese LDs. too bad i have no space for novelties like this even the dvd are taking up space.

 

[Remembermyname]

Only things I need, which I where I am slowly going. It is easier to acquire stuff than it is to give it away. I heard a quote from a guy who does house clearances. "The dead do not worry about stuff they dId not buy" Life experiences, having a beer watching life and enjoying the little things.

 

[Remembermyname]

I’m more geared towards experiences over material these days so I usually budget for at least two nice vacations a year. Other than that, extra money typically goes to paying down the mortgage as quickly as possible. I have about 159K to go and hope to be free in 5 years or less.

Much luck to you my friend.

 

[Skyroes]

Much luck to you my friend.

Thank you sir.

 

[devilof76]

I started buying basses, amps, and effects pedals when I stopped buying figures, statues, art, comics, and movies. Done with that now too (unless I manage to find a dark blue Rickenbacker 4003, or a 70’s B.C. Rich Bich 8 string).

Now I’m gravitating towards weapons. There’s a nice .357 revolver at the store near me, and Hanwei forge makes a gorgeous naginata.

That said, an occasional comic hardcover (Marvel Masterworks is still good for a few Uncanny X-Men volumes) or bluray is a given, and if Hot Toys ever makes a Bespin Han Solo or Boushh Leia, I’m in.

 

[karamazov80]

Mutual funds. I'm sure collecting is a better investment, though, assuming that Hot Toys never re-releases updated/improved updates of older figures.

In truth, I don't spend much on toys anymore, so I'm a kind of control here. I primarily spend money on activities for the kids and mysterious Amazon packages purchased by the spouse.

 

[Pork Chop Express]

Over the last two years I've been getting back into the knife "hobby". They're all tools that I use. Ranging from 100-1000(almost), folders or fixed.

Always $ on car parts for the Plymouth until I'm done...

Next year it's all about traveling, with the remaining item on my SSC po list shrinking until I hit zero.

 

[BACON!]

I also collect vinyl records. But I have spent much more on toys than on records, even though I have been collecting records for 40 years. The most I have ever spent on a record was $300, and that was for a box set.

Stereo gear, on the other hand, is another story. I am considering spending 10k in 2024, and in the las 2 years, I have spent 20k on my stereo

 

[MGS_OldBoy57]

Those work tuff buck knives are awesome. I have a handful of movie knives and a couple kabars.