Buttercup NYC
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October 2020
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A Question For The Forum, by Buttercup NYC on Jun 2, 2021 22:16:56 GMT 1, I'm having a bit of a quandary, and my question to the forum is this:
As a novice collector, I'm having trouble curating my collection. Either I love many things I see, and buy it, or have FOMO and buy it to add to my collection anyway. How do you balance the BUY with the self-control of not buying everything you see? Even if a print is at a good price and you LIKE it, will you buy it if you don't love it? I really like a wide variety of styles, artists, and images, so it's been a difficult journey to hone my specific taste. I should mention I really try to only buy what I do really like, and I don't flip.
For example, with the Haring print on the other thread. IMO it's a fine print, I probably wouldnt hang it right now, but at a great price and a limited quantity, it seemed like a no-brainer. Even though the price is very affordable, I struggled with "why am I buying this if I don't love it and I have so many other prints in the queue to get framed?" and now I have FOMO because it's sold out. How do you reconcile which to buy and which to pass? Even if it's just to keep tucked away, no one can buy everything!
I'm running out of money LOLLLZ..
I'm having a bit of a quandary, and my question to the forum is this:
As a novice collector, I'm having trouble curating my collection. Either I love many things I see, and buy it, or have FOMO and buy it to add to my collection anyway. How do you balance the BUY with the self-control of not buying everything you see? Even if a print is at a good price and you LIKE it, will you buy it if you don't love it? I really like a wide variety of styles, artists, and images, so it's been a difficult journey to hone my specific taste. I should mention I really try to only buy what I do really like, and I don't flip.
For example, with the Haring print on the other thread. IMO it's a fine print, I probably wouldnt hang it right now, but at a great price and a limited quantity, it seemed like a no-brainer. Even though the price is very affordable, I struggled with "why am I buying this if I don't love it and I have so many other prints in the queue to get framed?" and now I have FOMO because it's sold out. How do you reconcile which to buy and which to pass? Even if it's just to keep tucked away, no one can buy everything!
I'm running out of money LOLLLZ..
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Buttercup NYC
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October 2020
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A Question For The Forum, by Buttercup NYC on Jun 2, 2021 22:24:31 GMT 1, Involve your life partner in your decisions. My wife brutal and sarcastic honesty has saved me a good bit of money.
Involve your life partner in your decisions. My wife brutal and sarcastic honesty has saved me a good bit of money. I appreciate this. However my life partner is currently a potted plant. |
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dunkers
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November 2019
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A Question For The Forum, by dunkers on Jun 2, 2021 22:33:51 GMT 1, You sound like me.
Iโve got to the point where the walls at home are full so this year I implemented a one in one out policy. I could only buy if it will go on the wall then I have to sell what itโs replacing....
Didnโt work though, I just started buying sculptures instead!
You sound like me.
Iโve got to the point where the walls at home are full so this year I implemented a one in one out policy. I could only buy if it will go on the wall then I have to sell what itโs replacing....
Didnโt work though, I just started buying sculptures instead!
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artzzzy
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January 2021
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A Question For The Forum, by artzzzy on Jun 2, 2021 22:36:10 GMT 1, My advise to you is take 3/6 months without buying!
Follow different artists and galleries on instagram, get to know your own personal taste in art better, discover new artista, not just the hyped ones everybody wants to buy.
Acquiring art should never be about the perfect deal or the a great price.
It should mainly be about what you personally love and feel that you really want to have.
If you buy every print out there offered at a bargain price youโll end up with a huge but cheap collection that you donโt even like.
My advise to you is take 3/6 months without buying!
Follow different artists and galleries on instagram, get to know your own personal taste in art better, discover new artista, not just the hyped ones everybody wants to buy.
Acquiring art should never be about the perfect deal or the a great price.
It should mainly be about what you personally love and feel that you really want to have.
If you buy every print out there offered at a bargain price youโll end up with a huge but cheap collection that you donโt even like.
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Riotcops
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June 2018
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A Question For The Forum, by Riotcops on Jun 2, 2021 22:37:47 GMT 1, I think the FOMO naturally fades away. I had similar concerns early on when collecting, buying every release and then wondering why? It gets to a point where you buy 10 items for $1000 and would rather have bought 1 item for $10k that you value more. I now easily pass on many releases I would have been fiending over a couple years ago. I'm much more selective and patient now. It's a personal journey. But addicts must want to change 
I think the FOMO naturally fades away. I had similar concerns early on when collecting, buying every release and then wondering why? It gets to a point where you buy 10 items for $1000 and would rather have bought 1 item for $10k that you value more. I now easily pass on many releases I would have been fiending over a couple years ago. I'm much more selective and patient now. It's a personal journey. But addicts must want to change |
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bradk
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July 2017
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A Question For The Forum, by bradk on Jun 2, 2021 23:20:28 GMT 1, This is what works for me, as financial constraints etc are personal... ps Iโve had vodka or 9 If you love art, the process, the narrative etc, you canโt really go wrong. Build relationships Figure out what art styles you like, and what you donโt. Buy originals at the beginning of artists careers, degree shows etc Only buy what you can afford, donโt use credit Donโt get caught up in forum hype, soon as the hype is there youโve missed the boat (IMO) and youโre buying for the wrong reasons You canโt buy everything Your tastes will change If you only want to make money, donโt buy art, buy sneakers, NFT, Bitcoin, shares etc Donโt message drunk on public forums Thereโs probably loads more ๐ Buy what you like is so important
This is what works for me, as financial constraints etc are personal... ps Iโve had vodka or 9 If you love art, the process, the narrative etc, you canโt really go wrong. Build relationships Figure out what art styles you like, and what you donโt. Buy originals at the beginning of artists careers, degree shows etc Only buy what you can afford, donโt use credit Donโt get caught up in forum hype, soon as the hype is there youโve missed the boat (IMO) and youโre buying for the wrong reasons You canโt buy everything Your tastes will change If you only want to make money, donโt buy art, buy sneakers, NFT, Bitcoin, shares etc Donโt message drunk on public forums Thereโs probably loads more ๐ Buy what you like is so important *clap* *clap* *clap* |
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