13 Jul 16
Share with everybody. What is it? What is your
favorite theme within such collectible? Why are
you passionate about it? When and how did you
start?
I collect syringes. Of course, the best ones are
the old school metal ones which were, basically,
reusable. If they come with their case they're
more valuable but I also have modern, disposable
ones. All kinds. From the modern ones the
valuable ones are from non major manufacturers,
preferably Eastern European or Asian, almost
boutique makers. Veterinarian ones offer much
more variety.
13 Jul 16
Originally posted by SeitseI collect memories and relationships. Some of them will go with me into eternity.
Share with everybody. What is it? What is your
favorite theme within such collectible? Why are
you passionate about it? When and how did you
start?
I collect syringes. Of course, the best ones are
the old school metal ones which were, basically,
reusable. If they come with their case they're
more valuable but I also have modern, disposable
ones. A ...[text shortened]... Eastern European or Asian, almost
boutique makers. Veterinarian ones offer much
more variety.
14 Jul 16
Originally posted by josephwI was honestly expecting something meaningful and interesting, rather
I collect memories and relationships. Some of them will go with me into eternity.
than masturbatory, hipster-like, self-aggrandizing douchebaggery.
Stamps? Cigarette packs? Come on. You cannot be that boring. Can you?
14 Jul 16
Originally posted by SeitseWell, if you think materialistic achievement will cure you of your boredom then go for it. Collecting syringes has got to top the list of the most tedious, meaningless and anal things one can do. It's no surprise no one is interested.
I was honestly expecting something meaningful and interesting, rather
than masturbatory, hipster-like, self-aggrandizing douchebaggery.
Stamps? Cigarette packs? Come on. You cannot be that boring. Can you?
You can't top family and friends. I raised six children and I didn't waste my time on myself. Or my money. I invested all in my family. Had some losses, but mostly it paid big dividends, and it is anything but boring.
You can keep your trinkets, bobbles and the lint in your pocket if you want. I hope they keep you good company.
Of course, there may be circumstances beyond your control that causes you to find pleasure in pondering your "collectibles", and I don't want to appear insensitive to that, so I apologize for any perceived offense in advance.
14 Jul 16
Originally posted by josephwHi! 🙂
Well, if you think materialistic achievement will cure you of your boredom then go for it. Collecting syringes has got to top the list of the most tedious, meaningless and anal things one can do. It's no surprise no one is interested.
You can't top family and friends. I raised six children and I didn't waste my time on myself. Or my money. I invested all ...[text shortened]... I don't want to appear insensitive to that, so I apologize for any perceived offense in advance.
Wow. So. Much. Rage.
14 Jul 16
I currently collect chess books (when I can afford them, and only for online correspondence chess where you can use computers - Lechenicher Schachserver and ICCF). I used to collect science magazines, when I was a kid I collected comics - a phase of Batman comics, a phase of Spiderman comics, just call me nerdy...
14 Jul 16
Originally posted by ptoblerCool! What's your most beloved piece?
I currently collect chess books (when I can afford them, and only for online correspondence chess where you can use computers - Lechenicher Schachserver and ICCF). I used to collect science magazines, when I was a kid I collected comics - a phase of Batman comics, a phase of Spiderman comics, just call me nerdy...
14 Jul 16
Originally posted by ptoblerSo nice for you. Have you ever thought of going after autographed
There's "Practical Endgame Play - beyond the basics" by Glenn Flear, and "Fundamental Chess Endings" by Mueller and Lamprecht - probably those two
chess-related books? How did you get started, by the way?
14 Jul 16
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Originally posted by SeitseI haven't really thought about going after autographed books - but a couple of years ago (20/4/2014) Garry Kasparov visited the Doeberl Cup (an annual chess competition we have in Canberra) and he signed a book of mine - "Garry Kasparov's Greatest Chess Games Volume 2". (He signed one book for everyone there - and there was a huge line of chess afficionados, of course!) I got started in chess (and collecting chess books) when my son was in kindergarten and was interested in joining the chess club at his school (that was 11 years ago...)
So nice for you. Have you ever thought of going after autographed
chess-related books? How did you get started, by the way?