Collecting is such a personal thing. In my way of thinking there is no one, definition, to the word. In my way of thinking there are 3 areas of the act. First there is just the regular 'enthusiast' that likes a certain type of toy and purchases what is easily available because its fun. Then there is next area which I place myself in...the person that is not a full blown 'collector' but has a 'collection' of a certain type or line of toy. Then there is the serious collector who actively seeks out and purchases all including the vintage no longer in print items to complete a collection.
Most of us start in the first area and if the interests remain will eventually move up. What type of collector do you want to be? Of course this would also depend on how much time you can spend researching and the amount of cash you can devote. What makes you happy? Personally, I am only after items that bring me joy so I am not a collector because I don't like it all. Be-warned...collecting can be like a drug to some...and find it very hard to quit once started. Can be so rewarding but also can consume ones waking moments.
Coming here is your first step as this is where a lot of us got our start in this amassing hobby. There is so much knowledge and experience here and members always willing to help either in the Forums or in Private Messaging. If it weren't for the help of BPT's I would not have anywhere near the number of items I have acquired over the years. Blessing or curse....hmmm
Most of us start in the first area and if the interests remain will eventually move up. What type of collector do you want to be? Of course this would also depend on how much time you can spend researching and the amount of cash you can devote. What makes you happy? Personally, I am only after items that bring me joy so I am not a collector because I don't like it all. Be-warned...collecting can be like a drug to some...and find it very hard to quit once started. Can be so rewarding but also can consume ones waking moments.
Coming here is your first step as this is where a lot of us got our start in this amassing hobby. There is so much knowledge and experience here and members always willing to help either in the Forums or in Private Messaging. If it weren't for the help of BPT's I would not have anywhere near the number of items I have acquired over the years. Blessing or curse....hmmm
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