The shameless Shelf Queen thread

pfrsantos · **Reply #90 on:** May 21, 2018, 02:13:25 PM

Quote from: dks on May 21, 2018, 12:21:31 PM

General comment, not directed at anyone specific, just to be clear -

It is possible to utilise something by just looking at it and enjoying it visually, as well as as an investement. Many do not get that, which is why I avoid posting in this type of threads. Some people just have a lot of toys, can not and do not want to use them all and are happy with that.

I do not think many tools will lose value, if not used, so I do not consider having an e.g. LE Victorinox or most GECs wasting money - You may lose some money if you buy at the wrong time, like when the coloured alox bubble burst a couple of years ago, with Victorinox releasing more colours, making e.g. the copper pioneer less rare, but then you may buy a bottle of whisky, or beer, drink it and then rerally waste your money. I do it because I like it, not as an investement.

Using a tool is the easiest way to make it lose money, unless you are really famous. Yet people try to encourage other to use their LE tools, encouraging them to lose money. If you want to see it used buy it with your own money and use/abuse it.
I doubt anybody selling any of the collections we saw here will lose money or is suffering and starving to maintain that collection. Some people collect used stamps, cars, sea shells, husbands, wives, etc.

General Comment!

And pretty much, yeah, I agree.

FolderBeholder · **Reply #91 on:** May 21, 2018, 02:17:15 PM

Quote from: Chako on May 21, 2018, 02:01:31 PM

3. I am a generalist by nature...hence why I have a little of everything. This is good as I don't like to stress about getting everything of a particular series or focused collection.

Your rule #3 hit home as I read it. I like a little of everything too, but the part that got me was the stress part. Lately I was trying to complete a mini collection of MiniChamps and it has stressed me out.
I am missing the MiniChamp XL and it kind of made me

a point where I don't like to be. I think I'll chill and get back to only buying what I like or enjoying what I have.

CeHo · **Reply #92 on:** May 21, 2018, 03:11:42 PM

Quote from: FolderBeholder on May 21, 2018, 02:17:15 PM

Quote from: Chako on May 21, 2018, 02:01:31 PM
3. I am a generalist by nature...hence why I have a little of everything. This is good as I don't like to stress about getting everything of a particular series or focused collection.
Your rule #3 hit home as I read it. I like a little of everything too, but the part that got me was the stress part. Lately I was trying to complete a mini collection of MiniChamps and it has stressed me out.
I am missing the MiniChamp XL and it kind of made me a point where I don't like to be. I think I'll chill and get back to only buying what I like or enjoying what I have.

I’m a generalist too...

Aloha · **Reply #93 on:** May 21, 2018, 03:24:39 PM

I think shelf queens are great. I certainly like to see others collections as I'm sure many of us do. I thing its also pretty cool when someone uses a tool that most others would consider collectable. I bought a Kershaw A100 that I will not use. I have a couple SAKs that I also wont be using. Nothing collectable but old enough for me that I want to preserve.

CeHo · **Reply #94 on:** May 21, 2018, 03:29:14 PM

CeHo · **Reply #95 on:** May 21, 2018, 03:41:52 PM

CeHo · **Reply #96 on:** May 21, 2018, 03:48:17 PM

CeHo · **Reply #97 on:** May 21, 2018, 03:50:50 PM

CeHo · **Reply #98 on:** May 21, 2018, 03:59:24 PM

CeHo · **Reply #99 on:** May 21, 2018, 04:06:22 PM

CeHo · **Reply #100 on:** May 21, 2018, 04:08:29 PM

... I hope you like this part of my collection

Marc_in_NS · **Reply #101 on:** May 21, 2018, 04:11:24 PM

Quote from: Chako on May 21, 2018, 02:01:31 PM

Agreed, I collect because it gives me great pleasure. I also take photos for the same reason. I also care not if others think differently, or find that I am wasting my money, or that tools are made to be used, etc...

I have a few personal rules I go by:

1. I never sell/trade.
2. I try to not get duplicates unless I plan on having one for a user.
3. I am a generalist by nature...hence why I have a little of everything. This is good as I don't like to stress about getting everything of a particular series or focused collection.
4. I will only buy until I have no more room...as in no more room to expand into, or as funds permit.
5. Collections are made to be seen and not hoarded in secrecy. Thus combining my love of photography with my love of collecting on this forum doubles my enjoyment.
6. Collecting is made to be enjoyable. If I ever started to feel bad about it, I would stop in a heartbeat and go into or do something else.
7. I collect as a hobby and not as an investment.

Well said Chako, I have the same rules; except perhaps the generalist part. Due to the cost I tend to set a very narrow range of interest. For me also, it’s pure enjoyment.

Barry Rowland · **Reply #102 on:** May 21, 2018, 04:15:13 PM

And in all honesty, our hobby is fairly inexpensive and fun!

FolderBeholder · **Reply #103 on:** May 21, 2018, 04:16:03 PM

Quote from: CeHo on May 21, 2018, 04:08:29 PM

... I hope you like this part of my collection

I do

CeHo · **Reply #104 on:** May 21, 2018, 04:17:22 PM

Marc_in_NS · **Reply #105 on:** May 21, 2018, 04:24:28 PM

Very nice collection CeHo, you do love the rare ones

Marc_in_NS · **Reply #106 on:** May 21, 2018, 04:26:43 PM

I love displaying my few knives, the look on my grand-kids face when they see them, sit on my lap and ask a thousand questions about each and everyone! All worth while.

CeHo · **Reply #107 on:** May 21, 2018, 04:28:00 PM

Quote from: Marc_in_NS on May 21, 2018, 04:24:28 PM

Very nice collection CeHo

Thanks Marc

Mechanickal · **Reply #108 on:** May 21, 2018, 04:57:52 PM

I'd only ask you one question

"Can I have one?"

CeHo · **Reply #109 on:** May 21, 2018, 05:05:08 PM

Nick4 · **Reply #110 on:** May 22, 2018, 12:41:10 PM

Thank you Sirs for sharing your perfect Shelf Queens!

I have a few Shelf Queens also (to say nothing about limited Damascus edition).

- Aviation Series (Patrouille Suisse, PC-7 Team, Super Puma Display Team, Hornet solo Display Team)

- Ein Stück Schweiz

- Edisona Metal Edition