Existentialistic question

[Rick]

I find my specific interests tend to limit my acquisitions .

[David]

Originally Posted by Rick

I find my specific interests tend to limit my acquisitions .

Oh well, if we are going to approach this seriously then....what he said!
Truth be told there are tons of keris (and for the most part that is what i collect, with the occasional mandau or Moro kris on the side) out there, but i have no need to own them all.
So my collecting is already specific and made even more specific by my specific likes and dislikes (and of course my pocketbook ).
I have most of my collection in view (in the "museum room") for the enjoyment of myself and others and what is stored away always comes out on a regular basis for maintenance if nothing else.

[VANDOO]

Originally Posted by Rick

I find my specific interests tend to limit my acquisitions .

I TRY TO PRACTICE RICK'S METHOD BUT UNFORTUNATELY MY INTRESTS KNOW NO LIMIT AND JUMP ABOUT LIKE A MAD FLEA

I ALSO COLLECT LIKE LEE AND SELDOM LET ANYTHING ESCAPE FROM THE COLLECTION BUT HAVE MADE A FEW EXCEPTIONS OVER THE YEARS LETTING ITEMS GO TO COLLECTERS WHO SPECIALIZED IN CERTIAN FIELDS.

THE THINGS THAT SAVE ME FROM BEING BURIED IN A PILE OF WEAPONS IS LACKAMOOLAH =(LIMITED MONEY) AND OTHER COLLECTORS WHO OUTBID ME THUS SAVING ME FROM MYSELF. BLESS YOURE LITTLE HEARTS

[Lew]

Unfortunately I collect from several different areas but as of late have become very selective. Money or the lack there of does play a major role. Having to pay for college is a big consideration when high end items come up for sale. I also have reached the point where my collection has stabilized and of course there is the do I have any more room for more stuff argument.

[mross]

I find disposable income to be the biggest and best limiter on my collection. Of course the wife and kids can kinda get in the way also. Baby needs a new pair of shoes!