This is happening to me with various things, between my comics, DVDs and books I'm rapidly running out of room for pretty much anything and yet I could list dozens of things I still want. I'm fairly certain that I'll be found dead one day buried beneath a pile of Warren Ellis trades.
To be fair, I used to do this kind of shit. I would buy stuff I didn't even read or like because I had started the series and had to see it through for some reason. Then I moved, which drained me of all funds for comics, and that stopped me. Now I just get a few series that I actually enjoy, have more money, more room, and it's way better.
so very true it doesnt matter how much you spend, or what you buy there will always be another comic you need to finish off a run or collection its never enough. www.dailystooge.com From Ric The Real Stooge
This is where you suddenly got a little afraid, and reassured him that he just needs to do the best that he can do.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a cry for help in the only way he knows how.
ReplyDeleteI'm convinced most comic fans are horders who have channeled it into a collection. I speak from experience.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a common realization for some comic collectors. Or collectors of anything really. We've all done it at some point.
ReplyDelete..and he knows there is no going back.
ReplyDeleteIf you think you have a hoarding problem, give your comics away.
ReplyDeleteI donate my graphic novels and other books to the public library.
Getting over having things is really nice and liberating, plus you get to be pretentious to others (a real added bonus IMHO).
Epiphany?
ReplyDeleteEmbrace it, man. No problem with spending on sh*t, all you need to be aware of is your budget.
ReplyDeleteBeware the tyranny of objects...
ReplyDeleteI don't know why but that's so awesome. How did you react/what did you say?
ReplyDeleteHey 12:07 anonymous - you would know a joke if you heard one, right?
ReplyDeleteMust. Reblog. Immediately!
ReplyDeleteThis is me and books. I CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH! loves her little library*
ReplyDeleteThis is happening to me with various things, between my comics, DVDs and books I'm rapidly running out of room for pretty much anything and yet I could list dozens of things I still want. I'm fairly certain that I'll be found dead one day buried beneath a pile of Warren Ellis trades.
ReplyDeleteYou don't own your comics. Your comics own YOU. -Tyler Durden, etc etc.
ReplyDeleteTo be fair, I used to do this kind of shit. I would buy stuff I didn't even read or like because I had started the series and had to see it through for some reason. Then I moved, which drained me of all funds for comics, and that stopped me. Now I just get a few series that I actually enjoy, have more money, more room, and it's way better.
ReplyDeleteThere is no such thing as enough books/comics my attic is full of the sodding things as is the spare room and dining room....
ReplyDeleteWell, at least it's comics and not heroin or crack...
ReplyDelete@ Eric. I had an epiphany once. Bit of salt water cleared it right up.
ReplyDeleteit's a happy sad
ReplyDeleteso very true it doesnt matter how much you spend, or what you buy there will always be another comic you need to finish off a run or collection its never enough. www.dailystooge.com
ReplyDeleteFrom Ric The Real Stooge