The Lowly Collection - Page 20

LowlyAssassin · #**191** 03-25-2014, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by v1sav1s

Well, I forget to mention something yesterday.

You said to us once that its not always necessary to have to buy something and hold it in our hands. That it's totally fine to just be content with admiring pictures. Like most people, these thoughts did cross my mind. But my own greed always got the better of me, I let myself be tempted. There were times I spent more money than I should, good money that could've done more good for my family and myself. After reading your post, I'm more galvanized than ever before. I guess your words were so eloquent to me because you're a fellow Assassin. It's sad that it took so long for me to finally find this resolve. So yeah, I'm no longer buying anything unless it's truly special. Thanks for the wake up call, Lily.

Upon reading this, I was a little saddened at the thought of losing you as a fellow ac collector, but I also know that you won't have made the decision lightly, I believe it is true that we don't need things for the sake of having them, nor should we continue buying things because sales and marketing slap the word limited or collectors on it, I am truelly happy that you and your family will benefit from the improved monetary wealth and as a result the improved lifestyle that comes as a result of not spending every last penny, cent or dime on what are only worldly possessions and profit liners for international companies
I don't really know what to say, I am happy for you but also saddened that my words would seemingly make someone take such drastic action
I would love one final 'this is all I have' updateupdate
and good luck with what ever you heart chooses to pursue next in life, this collecting chapter may close but I hope you still have the time to enjoy or appreciate
With more love then I thought I could give to a valuable friend
From Lily

v1sav1s · #**192** 03-25-2014, 04:40 PM

Hey now, I'm just cutting back by a lot. I'll continue to collect AC (and other stuff) but only the super duper stuff that mean something to me personally. So one chapter closes and another begins right?! :p

Sorta like an epilogue.

You did help me in more ways than you could imagine. My mind is more at ease cause I'm not focused on collecting as much as I used to be. The amount of hours I spent on ebay was humiliating and I'm glad it has been minimized exponentially.

P.s. My family weren't/aren't in any financial troubles, otherwise I wouldn't have started collecting in the first place. But the extra coin can now go to benefitting more people and not just myself.

LowlyAssassin · #**193** 03-25-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by v1sav1s

Hey now, I'm just cutting back by a lot. I'll continue to collect AC (and other stuff) but only the super duper stuff that mean something to me personally. So one chapter closes and another begins right?! :p

Sorta like an epilogue.

You did help me in more ways than you could imagine. My mind is more at ease cause I'm not focused on collecting as much as I used to be. The amount of hours I spent on ebay was humiliating and I'm glad it has been minimized exponentially.

P.s. My family weren't/aren't in any financial troubles, otherwise I wouldn't have started collecting in the first place. But the extra coin can now go to benefitting more people and not just myself.

Yes that's right, as one door closes another 3 open,
Thanks for clarifying; I didn't think you was in any financial difficulties but I think you probably understood my really badly written message
And I know how many hours you spent on eBay
I used to spend more then 6 hours a day just searching for ac stuff and spent an hour and a half going through only one category on eBay last Sunday (there was another 4 categories to look through)
And you better still keep some of your AC as I'm still jealous of your collection (you all probably think that's stupid but this guy has stuff I absolutely have no idea where it came from)
So super

v1sav1s · #**194** 03-25-2014, 06:28 PM

Yeah it was getting to the point where I was obsessing more about memorabilia and less about having fun with the games I laud. Heck I haven't started on AC4bf yet!

I found my stuff on ebay; I was just there at the right time. Unless you're wondering about the actual origin of certain items?

LowlyAssassin · #**195** 03-25-2014, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by v1sav1s

Yeah it was getting to the point where I was obsessing more about memorabilia and less about having fun with the games I laud. Heck I haven't started on AC4bf yet!

I found my stuff on ebay; I was just there at the right time. Unless you're wondering about the actual origin of certain items?

Some of the things I don't know country or retailer of origin or the retail /promo /press /dev /VIP exclusive back story to it

v1sav1s · #**196** 03-25-2014, 11:37 PM

If you're really interested to know where they originate, then ask away. Hopefully I have the answers you seek.

LowlyAssassin · #**197** 03-25-2014, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by v1sav1s

If you're really interested to know where they originate, then ask away. Hopefully I have the answers you seek.

OK
I'll start when I have some spare time
But first
I'm on a world wide hunt for some card board cut outs and standees
I did find them once but now I can't remember where from