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Re: Is it possible to have too much LEGO?
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Wed, 23 Feb 2000 19:10:54 GMT
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Here's what I do, not as a law, but as a rule of thumb.
I decide what it is I really want before hand. I avoid impulsive shopping
unless I see a clearance that's really cool. My next lego set is the River
Expedition from the Adventure series. I know this sounds silly, but I've gone
to all the stores looking at the prices while I peruse the other stuff. I
monitor ebay and find out all I can about it on Lugnet. Frankly, I've used
all kinds of time and gas money just looking around, but that's part of the
joy for me.
I know why I want that one. It comes with a boat that could be later
turned into a pirate ship. I've never had a big ole ship. I have a crow's
nest and some masts and flags from times past, but I'd like to make my own
pirate ship. It also comes with a native that can join my King Kahuka figure
as an Islander. I've renamed King Kahuka to King Watakuku. The new islander
will be renamed Locohaha, a sort of witchdoctor. I already have Gail Storm
who's become Bridget Bartholomew the missionary. Watakuku is my only islander
and I'd like to have a good islander tribe for when I create Lava Lagoon, a
story I've created for "my kids."
I've made a decision not to buy the set until March unless I find a really
really really good deal. Waiting is good for the soul. My pastor told me
once that the danger in a marriage starts when you take each other for
granted. I think that works in alot of things. Remember how you looked so
forward to Christmas, and how much fun it is to open that gift you always
wanted. I'm creating a Christmas moment for me.
I know certain people couldn't handle this, but I'm a hopeless romantic.
I'm waiting for the girl I'm going to marry for my first kiss. That kind of
stuff. Have a great day!
Markus
Because you're only young once, but you can be immature forever!
In lugnet.general, Brian Sauls writes:
>
> > I dare you to NOT buy every set you want. I dare you to put a
> > ridiculously low monthly budget toward your Lego hobby and see how it • effects
> > the next time you buy a set.
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> It then becomes a painfully difficult decision: Do I spend the money now,
> or save it until I have enough to buy a larger set? If I spend it, do I buy
> bricks? Try for completion in a theme? Buy multiple sets for parts? Buy
> sets upon speculation? Buy the newest set? Buy the oldest set available?
> Buy at *this* store, or look around for better bargains? Do I buy it *now*
> while it's here, or wait until it goes on sale? Do I buy on the sale, or
> should I wait for the clearance and hope it's still here?
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> If I save it, do I buy a new, large set? Do I wait for clearance sales to
> stock up on parts/speculation sets? Do I order online using coupons? Buy
> an exclusive/rare set from S@H? Waut until I have a couple of hunnert'
> dollars to bid on the set from my childhood that I *still* dream about?
>
> Oh yes, I know exactly how it effects the decsion-making process.
>
> Brian (bbq) Sauls
> (but that's okay, because when the kids turn 18....)
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