04-11-2006, 06:42 PM
In my experience, I am in the category of having to save for them. I have been a part of this hobby for over 10 years, yet I have a very small collection as compared to others. Some of the pieces were gifts and others I got really really good deals on. I work over 40 hours a week and have all the bills that anyone else my age would have ala insurance, car note, student loans, cc bills, etc....I also have a fiance working her way through school that I have to help support, as well as my mother and father I help out.....so money is always tight with me.
My opinion on the state of the hobby is this....there is something out there for everyone and for every price range. It all depends upon what you want and what you can afford. 8 years ago, it was much, much harder to find anything that didnt cost an arm and a leg. Those people that have just gotten into this hobby in the last 5 years or so do not realize how truly lucky they are with the choices they have out there. I remember a time when there were only a very small handful of people doing independent stuff and making it available to the public. You could name every Hockey Mask maker out there on one hand and still have fingers left....just be grateful for what you do have...and not worry about what you dont have....and what others have...
Tommy
My opinion on the state of the hobby is this....there is something out there for everyone and for every price range. It all depends upon what you want and what you can afford. 8 years ago, it was much, much harder to find anything that didnt cost an arm and a leg. Those people that have just gotten into this hobby in the last 5 years or so do not realize how truly lucky they are with the choices they have out there. I remember a time when there were only a very small handful of people doing independent stuff and making it available to the public. You could name every Hockey Mask maker out there on one hand and still have fingers left....just be grateful for what you do have...and not worry about what you dont have....and what others have...
Tommy