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What else do you Collect?, by Sliding on the Walls on Jun 8, 2011 15:41:53 GMT 1, Before I got into buying art prints, I was a DJ and used to buy techno/trance and generally all things 'acid' & 'boom-she boom-she' sounding. I'd discover a record label, let's say for example 'Routemaster records' and would make it my mission to collect every single one of the releases (with some reaching very high prices).
It was an expensive hobby.
Then I got into buying art prints, with my first purchase being Happy Choppers by Banksy - an artist I had come across from spending my uni years in Bristol. I bought the unsigned print for ยฃ70 or thereabouts on ebay, and at the time I felt a little bit sick that I had spent so much money on a piece of paper. Living in Bristol exposed me to other artists like Mr Jago, Will Barras, China Mike and thus sprouted my art collection.
It was/is an expensive hobby.
I, like most of us I'd imagine, got to a point where I'd filled all my frames with pictures and had to buy a portfolio. So in would go more prints which now only see the light of day when I add another one to the set. In fact it's so full now I will need to buy more sleeves if I continue to buy any prints.
Instead of buying prints I've saved up my pennies and begun to buy originals, spending the kind of money that the me of 10 years ago would have thought was absolutely rediculous. I'm not talking mega bucks, but ยฃ1,000 is a lot of money to me - just shy of a months wage.
It is an expensive hobby!
Why do we do this? Why buy prints that we know are not going to make the wall unles we buy bigger houses - which we'll never be able to afford because we spend so much money on our collections?
Do you collect anything other than art? Before you collected art did you have a collection that now is sitting on a shelf, and not being added to? Are we habitual collectors? Is there something in our fibres that means we have to focus on collecting something regardless of what it is?
I mean, I get no interest whatsoever from looking at trains but I bet I get the same feeling a trainspotter gets when the latest *insert artist name here* is announced. So maybe we're not that different?
Before I got into buying art prints, I was a DJ and used to buy techno/trance and generally all things 'acid' & 'boom-she boom-she' sounding. I'd discover a record label, let's say for example 'Routemaster records' and would make it my mission to collect every single one of the releases (with some reaching very high prices).
It was an expensive hobby.
Then I got into buying art prints, with my first purchase being Happy Choppers by Banksy - an artist I had come across from spending my uni years in Bristol. I bought the unsigned print for ยฃ70 or thereabouts on ebay, and at the time I felt a little bit sick that I had spent so much money on a piece of paper. Living in Bristol exposed me to other artists like Mr Jago, Will Barras, China Mike and thus sprouted my art collection.
It was/is an expensive hobby.
I, like most of us I'd imagine, got to a point where I'd filled all my frames with pictures and had to buy a portfolio. So in would go more prints which now only see the light of day when I add another one to the set. In fact it's so full now I will need to buy more sleeves if I continue to buy any prints.
Instead of buying prints I've saved up my pennies and begun to buy originals, spending the kind of money that the me of 10 years ago would have thought was absolutely rediculous. I'm not talking mega bucks, but ยฃ1,000 is a lot of money to me - just shy of a months wage.
It is an expensive hobby!
Why do we do this? Why buy prints that we know are not going to make the wall unles we buy bigger houses - which we'll never be able to afford because we spend so much money on our collections?
Do you collect anything other than art? Before you collected art did you have a collection that now is sitting on a shelf, and not being added to? Are we habitual collectors? Is there something in our fibres that means we have to focus on collecting something regardless of what it is?
I mean, I get no interest whatsoever from looking at trains but I bet I get the same feeling a trainspotter gets when the latest *insert artist name here* is announced. So maybe we're not that different?
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jamesreeve5
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What else do you Collect?, by jamesreeve5 on Jun 8, 2011 15:51:10 GMT 1, I collected comic books and trading cards back in the early 90s. I can remember the excitement of going to the comic book store with my weekly $20 - $40 I'd get from mowing neighbors' lawns.
I collected comic books and trading cards back in the early 90s. I can remember the excitement of going to the comic book store with my weekly $20 - $40 I'd get from mowing neighbors' lawns.
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Shoot Again
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What else do you Collect?, by Shoot Again on Jun 8, 2011 15:52:12 GMT 1, Before I got into buying art prints, I was a DJ and used to buy techno/trance and generally all things 'acid' & 'boom-she boom-she' sounding. I'd discover a record label, let's say for example 'Routemaster records' and would make it my mission to collect every single one of the releases (with some reaching very high prices). It was an expensive hobby. Then I got into buying art prints, with my first purchase being Happy Choppers by Banksy - an artist I had come across from spending my uni years in Bristol. I bought the unsigned print for ยฃ70 or thereabouts on ebay, and at the time I felt a little bit sick that I had spent so much money on a piece of paper. Living in Bristol exposed me to other artists like Mr Jago, Will Barras, China Mike and thus sprouted my art collection. It was/is an expensive hobby. I, like most of us I'd imagine, got to a point where I'd filled all my frames with pictures and had to buy a portfolio. So in would go more prints which now only see the light of day when I add another one to the set. In fact it's so full now I will need to buy more sleeves if I continue to buy any prints. Instead of buying prints I've saved up my pennies and begun to buy originals, spending the kind of money that the me of 10 years ago would have thought was absolutely rediculous. I'm not talking mega bucks, but ยฃ1,000 is a lot of money to me - just shy of a months wage. It is an expensive hobby! Why do we do this? Why buy prints that we know are not going to make the wall unles we buy bigger houses - which we'll never be able to afford because we spend so much money on our collections? Do you collect anything other than art? Before you collected art did you have a collection that now is sitting on a shelf, and not being added to? Are we habitual collectors? Is there something in our fibres that means we have to focus on collecting something regardless of what it is? I mean, I get no interest whatsoever from looking at trains but I bet I get the same feeling a trainspotter gets when the latest *insert artist name here* is announced. So maybe we're not that different?
So what interesting pieces do you have for sale ? ;-)
Before I got into buying art prints, I was a DJ and used to buy techno/trance and generally all things 'acid' & 'boom-she boom-she' sounding. I'd discover a record label, let's say for example 'Routemaster records' and would make it my mission to collect every single one of the releases (with some reaching very high prices). It was an expensive hobby. Then I got into buying art prints, with my first purchase being Happy Choppers by Banksy - an artist I had come across from spending my uni years in Bristol. I bought the unsigned print for ยฃ70 or thereabouts on ebay, and at the time I felt a little bit sick that I had spent so much money on a piece of paper. Living in Bristol exposed me to other artists like Mr Jago, Will Barras, China Mike and thus sprouted my art collection. It was/is an expensive hobby. I, like most of us I'd imagine, got to a point where I'd filled all my frames with pictures and had to buy a portfolio. So in would go more prints which now only see the light of day when I add another one to the set. In fact it's so full now I will need to buy more sleeves if I continue to buy any prints. Instead of buying prints I've saved up my pennies and begun to buy originals, spending the kind of money that the me of 10 years ago would have thought was absolutely rediculous. I'm not talking mega bucks, but ยฃ1,000 is a lot of money to me - just shy of a months wage. It is an expensive hobby! Why do we do this? Why buy prints that we know are not going to make the wall unles we buy bigger houses - which we'll never be able to afford because we spend so much money on our collections? Do you collect anything other than art? Before you collected art did you have a collection that now is sitting on a shelf, and not being added to? Are we habitual collectors? Is there something in our fibres that means we have to focus on collecting something regardless of what it is? I mean, I get no interest whatsoever from looking at trains but I bet I get the same feeling a trainspotter gets when the latest *insert artist name here* is announced. So maybe we're not that different? So what interesting pieces do you have for sale ? ;-) |
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Harveyn
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What else do you Collect?, by Harveyn on Jun 8, 2011 15:55:54 GMT 1, Do you collect anything other than art? Before you collected art did you have a collection that now is sitting on a shelf, and not being added to? Are we habitual collectors? Is there something in our fibres that means we have to focus on collecting something regardless of what it is?
First it was lights, then chairs and now art. Have not progressed to wife's yet but if I keep up this shockingly selfish behavior than that one may be enforced upon me.... ;D
Do you collect anything other than art? Before you collected art did you have a collection that now is sitting on a shelf, and not being added to? Are we habitual collectors? Is there something in our fibres that means we have to focus on collecting something regardless of what it is? First it was lights, then chairs and now art. Have not progressed to wife's yet but if I keep up this shockingly selfish behavior than that one may be enforced upon me.... ;D |
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What else do you Collect?, by Sliding on the Walls on Jun 8, 2011 16:04:09 GMT 1, Lights! that's another one for me too!
Lights! that's another one for me too!
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howlinjack
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What else do you Collect?, by howlinjack on Jun 8, 2011 16:07:56 GMT 1, rubbers (erasers) as a kid. still have them....old cigarette lighters....chairs....lights....furniture....apple computers....trainers.......watches.....tools.....art......fuck me....i seem to have a bit of a problem.....i just cant own one of anything.....
rubbers (erasers) as a kid. still have them....old cigarette lighters....chairs....lights....furniture....apple computers....trainers.......watches.....tools.....art......fuck me....i seem to have a bit of a problem.....i just cant own one of anything.....
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achtungbono
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What else do you Collect?, by achtungbono on Jun 8, 2011 16:25:29 GMT 1, matchworn Football shirts ( 130+) - one team only!
Russian Propaganda art....
I am trying to rationalise down my football shirts, as they take up 2 cupoards & just "sit" there & never move
matchworn Football shirts ( 130+) - one team only!
Russian Propaganda art....
I am trying to rationalise down my football shirts, as they take up 2 cupoards & just "sit" there & never move
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Shoeless
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What else do you Collect?, by Shoeless on Jun 8, 2011 16:30:04 GMT 1, nope. Im solid. No habitual behavior here.
......now sell me that Choppers for ยฃ100!
nope. Im solid. No habitual behavior here.
......now sell me that Choppers for ยฃ100!
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eyectopus
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What else do you Collect?, by eyectopus on Jun 8, 2011 16:36:33 GMT 1, Trainers, McFarlane Toys and Collecting Tattoo related items. Have stuff like an Original Sailor Jerry handdrawn flash sheet and stencils and tons of other bits and pieces.
Trainers, McFarlane Toys and Collecting Tattoo related items. Have stuff like an Original Sailor Jerry handdrawn flash sheet and stencils and tons of other bits and pieces.
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What else do you Collect?, by wizzy on Jun 8, 2011 16:43:09 GMT 1, Original Sailor?.
Original Sailor?.
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tobaum
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What else do you Collect?, by tobaum on Jun 8, 2011 16:46:11 GMT 1, My gosh... I can't remember me not collecting anything... It starts in the childhood: stamps, snowballs, keychains, pins, Mangas, Mc Farlane Toys, Dunny's, art and furnitures.
I'm a freak! 
Edit: and of course, I always have to have the whole collection of weapons, items, etc in videogames (proud memory: I had all the sets in Diablo!!)
My gosh... I can't remember me not collecting anything... It starts in the childhood: stamps, snowballs, keychains, pins, Mangas, Mc Farlane Toys, Dunny's, art and furnitures. I'm a freak! Edit: and of course, I always have to have the whole collection of weapons, items, etc in videogames (proud memory: I had all the sets in Diablo!!) |
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What else do you Collect?, by Yervi on Jun 8, 2011 17:34:29 GMT 1, i started as kid in the early 90's with comic books and trading cards, that slowly progressed into an attraction to toys (mcfarlane, neca, etc.) then eventually into art (vinyl, prints, etc.), i think my next vice after i have filled my walls will be furniture
i started as kid in the early 90's with comic books and trading cards, that slowly progressed into an attraction to toys (mcfarlane, neca, etc.) then eventually into art (vinyl, prints, etc.), i think my next vice after i have filled my walls will be furniture
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ricobenfico
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What else do you Collect?, by ricobenfico on Jun 8, 2011 17:47:05 GMT 1, Have not progressed to wife's yet but if I keep up this shockingly selfish behavior than that one may be enforced upon me.... ;D
Ha Ha, Steady! I'm sure a few folk on here are in the same position ;D
matchworn Football shirts ( 130+) - one team only! Russian Propaganda art.... I am trying to rationalise down my football shirts, as they take up 2 cupoards & just "sit" there & never move
Match Worn?!? That must be one honkin' cupboard AB?!? ;D
Have not progressed to wife's yet but if I keep up this shockingly selfish behavior than that one may be enforced upon me.... ;D Ha Ha, Steady! I'm sure a few folk on here are in the same position ;D matchworn Football shirts ( 130+) - one team only! Russian Propaganda art.... I am trying to rationalise down my football shirts, as they take up 2 cupoards & just "sit" there & never move Match Worn?!? That must be one honkin' cupboard AB?!? ;D |
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What else do you Collect?, by fielder on Jun 8, 2011 18:30:36 GMT 1, I ran out of wall space quite a while ago and now I collect art toys which is just as addictive, if not more so. There are some incredible toys out there that I think would appeal to people on here. For example, here's some figures I have by artists Chris Ryniak, Kathie Olivas and Doktor A:-
I ran out of wall space quite a while ago and now I collect art toys which is just as addictive, if not more so. There are some incredible toys out there that I think would appeal to people on here. For example, here's some figures I have by artists Chris Ryniak, Kathie Olivas and Doktor A:- |
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illu
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What else do you Collect?, by illu on Jun 8, 2011 18:49:24 GMT 1, records, records, recooooooooooooords
records, records, recooooooooooooords
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What else do you Collect?, by manty on Jun 8, 2011 19:45:36 GMT 1, I can see lights being a good one ;D
I'd like some nice lights, mine are crappy and cheap
I quite like this one, but not sure where to source
I can see lights being a good one ;D I'd like some nice lights, mine are crappy and cheap I quite like this one, but not sure where to source |
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What else do you Collect?, by xmyart on Jun 8, 2011 20:27:22 GMT 1, Manty thats brilliant.
My previous include watches magic the gathering cards and records to the point of outright insanity. been selling my records for the last 5 years at least and still have 4000 left to go!!!
Manty thats brilliant.
My previous include watches magic the gathering cards and records to the point of outright insanity. been selling my records for the last 5 years at least and still have 4000 left to go!!!
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What else do you Collect?, by xmyart on Jun 8, 2011 20:34:25 GMT 1, slidingonthewalls
Routemaster 23 double pack was my fave :-)
slidingonthewalls
Routemaster 23 double pack was my fave :-)
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Pattycakes
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What else do you Collect?, by maadbeats on Jun 8, 2011 20:41:07 GMT 1, I can see lights being a good one ;D I'd like some nice lights, mine are crappy and cheap I quite like this one, but not sure where to source
love wallacavage chandeliers. been pondering one for 3 years now. jonathan levine can sort you out or direct.
I can see lights being a good one ;D I'd like some nice lights, mine are crappy and cheap I quite like this one, but not sure where to source love wallacavage chandeliers. been pondering one for 3 years now. jonathan levine can sort you out or direct. |
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What else do you Collect?, by Sliding on the Walls on Jun 8, 2011 21:12:09 GMT 1, slidingonthewalls Routemaster 23 double pack was my fave :-)
;D ;D Nobody Move Or 23 Nuns Get It ;D ;D
slidingonthewalls Routemaster 23 double pack was my fave :-) ;D ;D Nobody Move Or 23 Nuns Get It ;D ;D |
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What else do you Collect?, by des77 on Jun 8, 2011 21:19:50 GMT 1, I can see lights being a good one ;D I'd like some nice lights, mine are crappy and cheap I quite like this one, but not sure where to source
love the plain white version of this
I can see lights being a good one ;D I'd like some nice lights, mine are crappy and cheap I quite like this one, but not sure where to source love the plain white version of this |
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What else do you Collect?, by xmyart on Jun 8, 2011 21:20:17 GMT 1, yep im fairly sure thats one thats stayed in my collection and avoided the selling spree!! have to love the acid tech
yep im fairly sure thats one thats stayed in my collection and avoided the selling spree!! have to love the acid tech
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stradled
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What else do you Collect?, by stradled on Jun 8, 2011 21:34:38 GMT 1, What sort of price are those lighs? That is seriously cool.
What sort of price are those lighs? That is seriously cool.
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What else do you Collect?, by Coach on Jun 8, 2011 22:47:26 GMT 1, Glad I am not the only one with a problem.
Unusual I know, but my other passion is medieval illuminated manuscripts. Nothing printed. Most of mine range in date from 1250 to 1500. Not religious at all, but just find them beautiful, and get a thrill from realising that they were being read so many hundreds of years ago, and putting it into historical conext eg time of joan of arc, before Shakespear etc....
A couple of examples - these are very small and on vellum.
Look great with a Banksy!
Glad I am not the only one with a problem. Unusual I know, but my other passion is medieval illuminated manuscripts. Nothing printed. Most of mine range in date from 1250 to 1500. Not religious at all, but just find them beautiful, and get a thrill from realising that they were being read so many hundreds of years ago, and putting it into historical conext eg time of joan of arc, before Shakespear etc.... A couple of examples - these are very small and on vellum. Look great with a Banksy! |
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What else do you Collect?, by wizzy on Jun 8, 2011 22:50:17 GMT 1, Look great with a spray stencil on there Coach  (dont you dare btw)
Also, that chandelier is absolutely horrendous, imo is it supposed to be tacky?, reminds me of something from Blackpool front imo. just saying.
Look great with a spray stencil on there Coach (dont you dare btw) Also, that chandelier is absolutely horrendous, imo is it supposed to be tacky?, reminds me of something from Blackpool front imo. just saying. |
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MGK1
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What else do you Collect?, by MGK1 on Jun 8, 2011 22:52:02 GMT 1, My gosh... I can't remember me not collecting anything... It starts in the childhood: stamps, snowballs, keychains, pins, Mangas, Mc Farlane Toys, Dunny's, art and furnitures. I'm a freak!
good effort collecting snowballs, did you keep them in the freezer?
art is the first thing i have ever collected but i can't stop thinking about it, i would'nt be surprised if i suffered withdrawal symptoms if i stopped thinking about it for too long
My gosh... I can't remember me not collecting anything... It starts in the childhood: stamps, snowballs, keychains, pins, Mangas, Mc Farlane Toys, Dunny's, art and furnitures. I'm a freak! good effort collecting snowballs, did you keep them in the freezer? art is the first thing i have ever collected but i can't stop thinking about it, i would'nt be surprised if i suffered withdrawal symptoms if i stopped thinking about it for too long |
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What else do you Collect?, by xmyart on Jun 8, 2011 22:52:06 GMT 1, WOW man that is amazing. i would love one of those.
Also reminded me i had a phase of old books. Think 1677 is my oldest. those just smashed that and i have to say im impressed to the core!!
WOW man that is amazing. i would love one of those.
Also reminded me i had a phase of old books. Think 1677 is my oldest. those just smashed that and i have to say im impressed to the core!!
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What else do you Collect?, by Coach on Jun 8, 2011 23:00:16 GMT 1, Look great with a spray stencil on there Coach (dont you dare btw) Also, that chandelier is absolutely horrendous, imo is it supposed to be tacky?, reminds me of something from Blackpool front imo. just saying.
Just made my spit my wine out Wiz. I like the chandelier. And you've posted some pics of some right 70's looking chairs before!
Look great with a spray stencil on there Coach (dont you dare btw) Also, that chandelier is absolutely horrendous, imo is it supposed to be tacky?, reminds me of something from Blackpool front imo. just saying. Just made my spit my wine out Wiz. I like the chandelier. And you've posted some pics of some right 70's looking chairs before! |
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What else do you Collect?, by twist65 on Jun 8, 2011 23:01:07 GMT 1, looks like we're all as bad as each other!
started with roy of the rovers, then Panini '85 stickers onwards, to skate stickers and then records.
Still need to get rid of the boxes of vinyl, and have one box of roy of the rovers I can't part with.
Can't wait for the nipper to be old enough for trading cards etc!
looks like we're all as bad as each other!
started with roy of the rovers, then Panini '85 stickers onwards, to skate stickers and then records.
Still need to get rid of the boxes of vinyl, and have one box of roy of the rovers I can't part with.
Can't wait for the nipper to be old enough for trading cards etc!
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(dont you dare btw)
