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Does having the means make collecting less enjoyable?

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I find you can drive yourself crazy with lust or take a step back and enjoy what you have. I have items that I rarely handle and then when I do I realize just how many things I do have.
We are very blessed to fuss over such trivial things
 
Dsloan
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Easy fix: make less money or start trying to collect unobtainable items like Tiffany dial nautiluses!

But seriously, as others have noted, you may have to find ways to delay gratification and make the hunt harder. When stuff is too easy it can get boring.
 
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STANDY STANDY
I got the exact feeling buying knives, coming from watches it was a lot easier to just buy a expensive knife as $$ permitted it.

Needed a hunt type thrill. Soooo

I am now starting at making my own knives. More learning how, and slowly building up to it. Handles first…..

I put this handle on a Spyderco blank
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And have done a few more…..
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More fun than buying

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Micarta even after wood
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playing with handle materials.
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Stuff trying to make a watch though 😗 😁

I really like the idea of a spiderco blade on custom wood handle. That looks really nice.

What I really want to know is...Where did you get that leather strap on your speedy? Whats your instagram? Gotta check out those knifes
 
STANDY
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Alwaysontime12 Alwaysontime12
I really like the idea of a spiderco blade on custom wood handle. That looks really nice.

What I really want to know is...Where did you get that leather strap on your speedy? Whats your instagram? Gotta check out those knifes

@sharptiming plenty of knives made lately...
Can make anything, any colour or material you want 😉

And the strap is a SNPR strap. Swear by Joe's straps
 
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My problem is that even if I find a good deal on something, I still have a hard time justifying the cost right now. I mean I can easily swing buying a -67 Speedmaster if I were to find one at a flea market for $2K, but I wouldn't be able (allowed?) to keep it. It would definitely be about turning it around, which is absolutely not what I would want to do.

But if you give yourself an unobtanium goal, it makes the hunt more interesting. IE I will only buy all stainless steel vintage dive watches for less than $75. Have I gotten lucky? Yes. Does this happen frequently? No.

Why would you not be allowed to keep your 67 Speedmaster ?! Something rather strange if it is your hobby.
 
Leviathan
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No. You’ll just set the bar higher and higher.

There is no limit to watch collecting. You’ll just be eyeing much more expensive watches.

The thirst is insatiable.
 
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PATRICK JP PATRICK JP
Why would you not be allowed to keep your 67 Speedmaster ?! Something rather strange if it is your hobby.

I have kids and other financial priorities. The point I was trying to make is that sometimes something is an absolute bargain, but it doesn't mean you can afford it. If someone offered me a Ferrari 458 for $75K that would be a stupendous bargain. Doesn't mean I would buy it though...
 
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Leviathan Leviathan
No. You’ll just set the bar higher and higher.

There is no limit to watch collecting. You’ll just be eyeing much more expensive watches.

The thirst is insatiable.

The thirst may be insatiable, but one can set a personal pace and reasonable limits.
As my Moma used to say. "You don't miss what you never have".
 
skipjack
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Leviathan Leviathan
No. You’ll just set the bar higher and higher.

There is no limit to watch collecting. You’ll just be eyeing much more expensive watches.

The thirst is insatiable.

The price rise of some watches into the stratosphere has done a lot to sate my personal thirst !
 
Davidt
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Does having the means make collecting less enjoyable?

I’d say no. For most non blue chip vintage pieces, funding isn’t the only limiting factor, it’s finding them in good, original condition. Especially if one eschews dealers.

As others have said, the chase is an enjoyable if not more so than actual ownership for me and it’s no fun buying from a dealer. Trawling through eBay, classifieds, auction catalogues etc to locate a good barn find is where the fun is and I’d do this regardless of my bank balance.
 
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I’d say no. For most non blue chip vintage pieces, funding isn’t the only limiting factor, it’s finding them in good, original condition. Especially if one eschews dealers.

Or, there’s no limit to what “having the means” actually entails. Mission-flown Speedmasters, vintage “double sealed” Pateks, etc., can quickly bumped into one’s “means.”

That’s the thing about the Hedonic Treadmill: no matter how much money one has, there’s always more expensive things to buy.
 
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