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-The problem, of course, being: What do you do when the collection is complete? (I ran into that problem once - I collected stamps fairly seriously during my ch

by lb1lf 5y ago

-The problem, of course, being: What do you do when the collection is complete? (I ran into that problem once - I collected stamps fairly seriously during my childhood and youth, spurred on by my father who was and is really into it. However, I narrowed my collection to two themes - Norway and scout-themed stamps and letters from all over the world. Once the Norway collection was complete to the current date, it was a massive 'meh' moment - just obtaining new stamps as they were issued wasn't much of a challenge, so the Norway albums were put on the shelf, and interest in stamp collecting withered quickly. Oh well. It was great fun while it lasted. :)

compiler-guy 5y ago
Not every hobby needs to be a lifelong hobby. The things you learn and the enjoyment you get while it is current can be worth it alone.
dehrmann 5y ago
The process of collecting was probably most of the fun, anyway. That said, I could see how the internet ruined it because 99% of what you're looking for can be in your hands in a week for the right price.
- lb1lf 5y ago
  -I've met collectors (of records, in that case) who had what I consider an admirable attitude towards the perils of instant eBay gratification - seeing as the chase in most cases was better than the catch, they'd imposed a 'no Internet' rule - albums were only bought in physical record stores, at record fairs, garage sales &c - but, as it was put - 'Unless I can chat a bit with the seller, then put the money in his hand, there's no deal.' I'd imagine it makes the hobby equal measures more rewarding and frustrating. (I've since tried to adopt this approach myself as far as practically possible - seeing as for me (YMMV), the social aspect of discussing music and artists with other enthusiasts is a major part of the appeal, helping me discover new music on ways no auction site can.

by lb1lf 5y ago

compiler-guy 5y ago

Not every hobby needs to be a lifelong hobby. The things you learn and the enjoyment you get while it is current can be worth it alone.

dehrmann 5y ago

The process of collecting was probably most of the fun, anyway. That said, I could see how the internet ruined it because 99% of what you're looking for can be in your hands in a week for the right price.

lb1lf 5y ago
-I've met collectors (of records, in that case) who had what I consider an admirable attitude towards the perils of instant eBay gratification - seeing as the chase in most cases was better than the catch, they'd imposed a 'no Internet' rule - albums were only bought in physical record stores, at record fairs, garage sales &c - but, as it was put - 'Unless I can chat a bit with the seller, then put the money in his hand, there's no deal.' I'd imagine it makes the hobby equal measures more rewarding and frustrating. (I've since tried to adopt this approach myself as far as practically possible - seeing as for me (YMMV), the social aspect of discussing music and artists with other enthusiasts is a major part of the appeal, helping me discover new music on ways no auction site can.