ArmoredFoe
Kill or be Killed
Hell yeah man, you dont need a social life because when you walk into that room full of collection its all worth it my friends.
How do you guys afford this hobby
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Sup3rman
Super Freak
a whole hell of a lot of overtime
^^^^ ditto for me! lol..too much overtime at times! but when the $$ rolls in, it's nice!
Cheungkinmen
Super Freak
Business manager by day, mercenary by night.
mike14
Freaked Out
Let my kid go hungry.....
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Mongoleone
Guest
Sold my kid.
jkno
Stormtrooper
In all seriousness, this is a relatively expensive hobby. I sill can't believe that there are people here who spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars on a regular monthly basis on plastic figures and synthetic stone statues.
The fact is for many people it is an addiction—and as with any addiction it can be all-consuming and damaging.
I'm fortunate and unfortunate that I'm married and my wifey keeps me on a very short leash when it comes to hoarding these expensive collectibles. Admittedly, if I were single it would be a much different story; I would be afforded a lot more space—physically and figuratively—and I would be spending a lot of money on this stuff. So, I understand the obsession. But saving for kids' college educations and saving for retirement for my wife and me leave me few options for toys even though I make six figures... just barely. So, I have to be extremely selective and my purchases are few and far between.
The fact is for many people it is an addiction—and as with any addiction it can be all-consuming and damaging.
I'm fortunate and unfortunate that I'm married and my wifey keeps me on a very short leash when it comes to hoarding these expensive collectibles. Admittedly, if I were single it would be a much different story; I would be afforded a lot more space—physically and figuratively—and I would be spending a lot of money on this stuff. So, I understand the obsession. But saving for kids' college educations and saving for retirement for my wife and me leave me few options for toys even though I make six figures... just barely. So, I have to be extremely selective and my purchases are few and far between.
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For the first time in 8 years im starting to feel it and have cancelled many orders, ive passed on many pre orders (mostly due to price hikes), and ive basically stopped getting PF's unless its a MUST HAVE. Now just focusing on Hot toys. times are tough. 
EVILFACE
Super Freak
There isn't much being made that I want.
musketball
Freaked Out
"How do you guys afford this hobby?" You don't, you just go in dept.
Same here luckily!
After Iron Man MKII this week and Batman 89 in a couple of weeks i only have 1 PF (Dutch) and Luke DX and Angel Statue left to get and thats me done till end of the year when Mark 1 2.0 comes.
Ah crap forgot about Joker 89, he must be lurking around the corner soon too...
Have a low-pay full time job, and I work weekends. Can't afford it. But I'm hanging in there.
I have some expensive hobbies as well. I also invest much money on camera-equipment and computers. Sigh!
I have some expensive hobbies as well. I also invest much money on camera-equipment and computers. Sigh!
thamesvalidude
Super Freak
Rich wife!
Rich wife!
Where to find? Do they come with changable head and flexpay?
darthman
Super Freak
My wife keeps me under wraps. Predators and aliens are a strict no-no. I'm strictly limited on display space too, so I can only have a max of 5 PF statues.
That means that I generally don't spend the dosh, but have to move existing things on if I fancy something new.
I am a certifiable nightmare for impulse purchases though. Generally I open them, look at them, then sell them due to the space constraints.. Dipstick that I am
That means that I generally don't spend the dosh, but have to move existing things on if I fancy something new.
I am a certifiable nightmare for impulse purchases though. Generally I open them, look at them, then sell them due to the space constraints.. Dipstick that I am
Eamon
Super Freak
I have made a requisite that no money leaves my bank account for hot toys. Only Paypal money used.
Between selling other cheaper figures and some small character commissions, I manage to get th figures I want. I am not sure he much longer I can keep going though.
Between selling other cheaper figures and some small character commissions, I manage to get th figures I want. I am not sure he much longer I can keep going though.
I've actually considered making a savings account for this gig. I mean, in the end, it's a lot of money action. Might as well try and include it in my budget.
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