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Why do we keep buying models, when we know we'll never get to all of them!

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Posted by tigerman on Thursday, November 3, 2016 6:52 PM

Because it's so satisfying sniping someone on an eBay item. Lol I never use those paid snipers that I've heard of. No fun in that. Going back to the question, I've acquired most of kits from eBay and other sites, because they are more affordable. I do realize my tastes are too fickle and I but too much on impulse. I thought that I wanted all the newer updated kits, but see myself gravitating towards Tamiyas newer kits due to simplicity and fewer parts. I can't finish these over-engineered kits with interiors and the such.

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Posted by patrick206 on Thursday, November 3, 2016 5:33 PM

Figured I'd build them at an increased rate after retirement, which was correct. Failed to realize back then, that after retirement the sand in the hourglass would have already been flowing for six decades. Long ago reached the realization that I won't have the time to finish even the majority. 

But neighbor kids and friends grandkids love getting some as presents for B-days and Christmas, so still it was a good investment for me. Pure enjoyment when they bring one by to show me their work, I find as much pleasure seeing it finished, as they get for having built it.

Patrick

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Posted by Raulduke on Thursday, November 3, 2016 4:00 PM
This has been asked on this forum before. I wish I could remember who to credit this to. We buy books in the hope that we are buying the time to read them. Mike
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Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, November 3, 2016 3:46 PM

Because like a squirrel storing up nuts for the winter, I want something to build after I retire and don't have any money to buy new kits.

I have enough to last probably 3 years if I don't buy anything else. I better get shopping.

 

Plus like Bish said, to have a good selection for my next build.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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Posted by Tojo72 on Thursday, November 3, 2016 3:28 PM

I couldn't say why you or anyone else does it,because I myself don't have that issue.

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Posted by the Baron on Thursday, November 3, 2016 3:14 PM

See also this related thread:

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/general_discussion/f/9/t/6188.aspx

The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen.

 

 

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Thursday, November 3, 2016 3:07 PM

All of the above, plus its nice to have a good selection to chose from for your next build.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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Posted by fermis on Thursday, November 3, 2016 2:25 PM

stikpusher

WhistlingBecause we have more money than time... 

 

The truth has been spoken here today!

Many reasons. 

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  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, November 3, 2016 2:01 PM

WhistlingBecause we have more money than time... 

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

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Posted by Eagle90 on Thursday, November 3, 2016 1:46 PM

LOL!  I ask myself the same question evertime I leave a model show with 20-40 kits...or UPS backs up to my house and unloads 16 medium and large boxes (I was privy to an enormous estate sale in Ohio)..don't ask.  :)

But I think I can go with your explanation.  Yeah, that sounds good!  ;)

Eagle90

 

 

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  • From: Poland
Posted by Pawel on Thursday, November 3, 2016 1:42 PM

Hello!

That, plus the thought: If I don't get it now, it's going to be hard to get and ridiculously expensive later!

Good luck with your modelling projects and have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

www.vietnam.net.pl

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Why do we keep buying models, when we know we'll never get to all of them!
Posted by lcb248 on Thursday, November 3, 2016 1:39 PM

After thinking about this for a while, I've finally decided that it's because I enjoy the "potential" and anticipation that opening a new box gives me. What about everyone else?

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