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MINDVVIPE wrote:Interesting. Good idea about the inheritance part, and I only just looked up the AFA and realized I should have had a bunch of figures apraised properly before selling them off to create funds for Crossfire Bruticus, haha.

Thanks. I just wish I had the benefit to do this sooner, as there are so many Transformers that I have missed out on. But despite that, I am going to go all-out and include the UV protection option if it does not alter the look of the casing.

And with my collection, as it stands, I can only see 2-3 of the 10 I currently own taking time to have its value pay off the price to grade it.

MINDVVIPE wrote:Perhaps I seemed kind of unsympathetic to those who just end up with too many that they run out of room. I can see myself getting that point without even knowing, given the steadily increasing 3rd party scene.

I can understand. I have seen photos of rooms where the owner has their collection set up in a very nice manner. I have seen other photos where I seriously wonder why they have their collection so poorly organized.

And with me - My goal is to have a room where I can display my entire Transformers collection. Either in a small "Wall of Fame" manner or blended with books and other items. Not sure yet, as I said I will stop buying once there are no more characters that I want to own.

MINDVVIPE wrote:Its great looking back at some figures and reliving the great feeling of happening upon them. I just recently found RID Vehicon in Doha airport (near Dubai). Of all the places to find my most sought after RID figure, during a tormenting 48 hours worth of travelling around the world, I just kept it together, knowing when I get home I could enjoy it in peace

I have a similar feeling with #4. It is a "Welcome to Transformers 2010" Predaking. Long story short - I first spotted him in Koriyama, but could not get myself to buy him despite the fact that my inner child was screaming "BUY IT!!!" in that manner.

My second attempt had me get him through TFsource. He was $170 (mint box), and sold out sometime after I ordered mine. I also worried that I could not have my order go through because I originally received my "the request was declined" phone message. It was not the case, and was one of the first pieces I received in 2012.

Then again, this year, I missed out on obtaining the original 2008 Henkei! Henkei! Transformers C-05 Hot Rodimus (MOSC) for a very good price in Akihabara.

MINDVVIPE wrote:Sorry for the tangical story, but yea, each figure does have a story behind them to me, and thats a great thing, even if it isn't that big a deal to those who inherit them later.

I am hoping to not have that be the case for me. Because I want to use it as a means for them to find what they like and want to collect. And maybe have them connect this collection with their own. But we will have to wait and see... Even though I am wondering how big my collection will become by then.

MINDVVIPE wrote:I have never understood the point of collecting so many TFs that you couldn't display them. Buying them just to stash in a box is definitely way closer to hoarding at that point. I have all my tfs out on display, almost maxing out my room until I move into a bigger place. Why do some of you guys buy figures just to stash in boxes? (okay, if you buy doubles or triples, with the sole purpose of some to be a sort of museum piece, I gotcha. But otherwise, why?)

I have nothing on display. Just current toys that are accessible to me in tubs that I need for galleries (such as DOTM, Classics, Movie, and TFP toys). While I understand where you're coming from, it's really no different than someone who has a lot of money in the bank or a vacation home that they own somewhere else that they only visit a few times a year. For someone like me who owns about 4,000+ Transformers toys which I've accumulated over the past 30 years, the galleries on this site are my display. I probably get a similar satisfaction from completing galleries that you guys get when you see your figures on display and see your collection growing.

Episode is over and there is no responses from the haters and trolls who assumed things about this. Huh.

And with his part of the episode... I have no idea what to say. One side has me feel for him when he sold his prize piece. But on the other side, he placed himself in that predicament. Especially since he is trying to run a business, not use money that is not his for his collection.

I was only able to catch the first 15 mins or so before having to turn my attention to something more pressing.

Two questions: When will this re-air? And what and where is this friggin' toy district in LA that the Toy Hell guy was talking about!? I wanna go there.

It Is Him wrote:I was only able to catch the first 15 mins or so before having to turn my attention to something more pressing.

Two questions: When will this re-air? And what and where is this friggin' toy district in LA that the Toy Hell guy was talking about!? I wanna go there.

Same here. All the times I've been to L.A. and I could've been conducting a little business as well. http://www.downtownlawalks.com/?f=toy_district

Seibertron wrote:

It Is Him wrote:I was only able to catch the first 15 mins or so before having to turn my attention to something more pressing.

Two questions: When will this re-air? And what and where is this friggin' toy district in LA that the Toy Hell guy was talking about!? I wanna go there.

Same here. All the times I've been to L.A. and I could've been conducting a little business as well. http://www.downtownlawalks.com/?f=toy_district

Amazing.

Btw, there's a Hulu channel for Collection Intervention. Last night's episode isn't up yet, but I'm sure it will be soon.

KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:Episode is over and there is no responses from the haters and trolls who assumed things about this. Huh.

And with his part of the episode... I have no idea what to say. One side has me feel for him when he sold his prize piece. But on the other side, he placed himself in that predicament. Especially since he is trying to run a business, not use money that is not his for his collection.

I fell asleep about 1/2 way through the episode last night. Did not like the approach about the guy with the comic books. He should ditch his fiancee. She's going to be on a witch hunt to get rid of those comics their whole marriage. Solution to the guy's problem is that he needs to get a storage unit for $50 to $100 a month. Problem solved ... everyone's happy.

As for the Toy Hell guy, the #1 rule of business is you've got to make money. If it's not making money where you can pay your bills and reinvest into your business, then you're doing something wrong. He's too old to be having financial support from his parents. They're a big part of the problem by enabling his behavior.

And now I see why he's having difficulty with his business ... http://toyhell.com/fiftyoffsale.htm. He needs to spend some time and resources bringing his website up to modern website standards. It looks like it's from the 1990s. Plus you can't just give away large amounts of money to lure people in. That's not how you run a business, especially knowing that he's in financial problems.

Seibertron wrote:I fell asleep about 1/2 way through the episode last night. Did not like the approach about the guy with the comic books. He should ditch his fiancee. She's going to be on a witch hunt to get rid of those comics their whole marriage. Solution to the guy's problem is that he needs to get a storage unit for $50 to $100 a month. Problem solved ... everyone's happy.

Actually... He not only got to meet his favorite comic writer, but had gotten advice on why it is good to reduce his collection. Before getting a nice item from him. That, and he traded in around 2,000 comics that had no real monetary value for a very nice, signed Silver Age comic. Near Mint+ condition, I am presuming. And one that is the first full appearance of a fan-favorite character.

Not saying who, as you need to watch it.

Seibertron wrote:As for the Toy Hell guy, the #1 rule of business is you've got to make money. If it's not making money where you can pay your bills and reinvest into your business, then you're doing something wrong. He's too old to be having financial support from his parents. They're a big part of the problem by enabling his behavior.

Tell me about it. And what sucked, for me, is the fact that he had boxes full of (possibly MISB) Generation 1 pieces. And while I am sure he said that he has complete sets, one of those boxes looked like it contains a Operation Combination set. Which despressed me because I can barely find a MISB "Encore" Convoy (much less one worthy of submitting to AFA).

Seibertron wrote:And now I see why he's having difficulty with his business ... http://toyhell.com/fiftyoffsale.htm. He needs to spend some time and resources bringing his website up to modern website standards. It looks like it's from the 1990s. Plus you can't just give away large amounts of money to lure people in. That's not how you run a business, especially knowing that he's in financial problems.

Yup. He has pieces that he has yet to sell in his house, which is stockpiled with bootleg toys, anime-related toys, and his own personal collection that I want. Plus, you have to go to his archaic "order" page just to find a way to contact him.

And yup, he does have that Convoy I want. But I need to get the other piece I am thinking of getting first. Especially since I have made it be known that my collection will be all AFA'd in the end.

There have been times I thought who would be worthy of inheriting my collection when I pass away. Recently I came across someone who is. He's a talented model hobbyist who recently opened a shop that caters to a wide range of anime/toy culture enthusiasts. He plans on hosting community based activities like cosplay, anime group meetings, gunpla building, modeling classes, and more. You can even sell your collection in his shop for a fee.

In the name of self-preservation I haven't told him I think he's worthy of my collection when my spark burns out.

I may sell some of my collection through him if I tire of it, which is not uncommon for me. I have zero tolerance for toys once their joints become loose and I can't fix them. Trash! Not as cool to me as before? Trash! Hmm ebay? Nope. Trash! Don't have nor know any kids. Trash! Out of sight, out of mind.

Point is I may have a lot in my collection (in my hobby room), but I don't keep everything, and I'm not one of those whose addiction gets out of hand: no space, no self-control, and no money.

dedcat wrote:It's obvious this woman knows nothing of collecting beyond what her producers tell her in between jump cuts. Fake and forced drama by a faux self righteous talking head... should be ratings gold. I'm going to read a book now.

i agree. It's apparent this hostess is not well informed.