Hockey Bob Posted August 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 hours ago, mdwsta4 said: I'd love to get the collection down to a dozen which I think is a pretty reasonable number Are you calling me unreasoable? I wish I had your common sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 A dozen seems totally unreasonable to most of us. I couldn't get my collection down to "only" a dozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYIJM29 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 On 3/21/2012 at 11:51 AM, NYIJM29 said: As a 19 year old, I seriously hope I have some time to decide. But I plan on keeping everything with me for as long as possible and will keep them in the family. Fool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsguy Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I sorta remember this thread. I joined in late 2012 but I was lurking since about late 2010/early 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AParrotLooksAt40 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) I'm just gonna bury the 4 jerseys I currently have and stop collecting now. Edited August 21, 2018 by AParrotLooksAt40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 30 minutes ago, AParrotLooksAt40 said: I'm just gonna bury the 4 jerseys I currently have and stop collecting now. Four jerseys? You mean you bought 4 this week, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AParrotLooksAt40 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 22 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: Four jerseys? You mean you bought 4 this week, right? Right, and by "have" I meant I'm selling them and I'll ship them as soon as they arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 50 minutes ago, AParrotLooksAt40 said: Right, and by "have" I meant I'm selling them and I'll ship them as soon as they arrive. That's the way to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant! Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Money for nothing and chicks for free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 12 minutes ago, Brilliant! said: Money for nothing and chicks for free? Sounds good to me, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AParrotLooksAt40 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 16 minutes ago, Brilliant! said: Money for nothing and chicks for free? This is Nikki Sixx and I approve this message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsh139 Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 (edited) That ain’t working... 3 hours ago, mfitz804 said: That's the way to do it! 59 minutes ago, Brilliant! said: Money for nothing and chicks for free? ? Edited August 22, 2018 by jsh139 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdwsta4 Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 7 hours ago, Hockey Bob said: Are you calling me unreasoable? I wish I had your common sense Ha! Hardly. Although I couldn't imagine having 200 jerseys, let alone 500. I think I'm somewhere around 50-75 and that's after unloading quite a bit. 7 hours ago, mfitz804 said: A dozen seems totally unreasonable to most of us. I couldn't get my collection down to "only" a dozen. I mean, I agree! But still, at some point I'd like to trim it down. Maybe two dozen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AParrotLooksAt40 Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 28 minutes ago, mdwsta4 said: Ha! Hardly. Although I couldn't imagine having 200 jerseys, let alone 500. I think I'm somewhere around 50-75 and that's after unloading quite a bit. I mean, I agree! But still, at some point I'd like to trim it down. Maybe two dozen Of those 50-75, how many would you wear and how often? offseason? Non game days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 The max I ever had was 50, and that was a sh!tload of jerseys. I didn’t have enough closet space for my regular clothes! I can’t even imagine 100, 200 or 500. I’m probably down to like 25-30 now. I haven’t counted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr_Puck Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 I’ve stopped worrying about the number of jerseys in my collection. If I see something I want, I’ll buy it and wear it. Only one piece in my collection— the ONE and only grail I have— doesn’t get worn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdwsta4 Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, AParrotLooksAt40 said: Of those 50-75, how many would you wear and how often? offseason? Non game days? Another reason why I could probably slim down my collection. In Chicago I could obviously wear Hawks jerseys a lot. In LA, I could only wear my Hawks jerseys to a 4 regular season games (2 Kings, 2 Ducks) then playoff games or the bar. Had 2 Kings jerseys I’d wear to Kings games and wouldnt wear a jersey at all to Ducks games (almost bought a few over the years). The Hawks only visit DC once a year and the next nearest team is 3 hours so I see them play even less in person. Have 1 Caps jersey for their games. Rarely wear jerseys in home even when watching games. Never wear jerseys out unless it’s for a game never wear jerseys in the offseason So to answer your question, I’d say nowadays I probably rotate between 4 jerseys; Caps ‘15 WC because I live in DC now, my Hawks ‘15/‘17 WC mashup I created because it’s one of a kind and I love it, TBTC Hawks because I’ve owned it for over 25 years, and a 2.0 Black alt because it’s a classic style. Edited August 22, 2018 by mdwsta4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJM4 Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 11 hours ago, Hockey Bob said: Are you calling me unreasoable? I wish I had your common sense To each their own, I think it would be incredible to spend a weekend going through what you've got. I've only got 43 and it takes no time to breeze through them, but with yours you could spend a good day or so uncovering some gems. I was up to 160-175, but sold and got down to 35. And wouldn't you know in the past 3-4 months I've got the itch to buy I guess 8 more. My plan is pretty well laid out of what I want to collect, and it should land me at 55-60. That number is always subject to change if or when I find reasons to add more. All authentic, no gamers, I guess a lot of the fun in the hobby for me is the whole process of acquiring the blank and having it customized. I enjoy that extra step of customizing you don't get with the gamers. I have a nephew who is starting into collecting, so he'd be the natural choice to take over my collection or sell it off if need be. I've got a document drawn up with all the jersey specifics and values so whoever is selling wouldn't be left in the dark. Assuming I'm here for the long haul, I'll probably end up selling most of them off once I'm less interested in collecting, but there are a handful I'll keep no matter what and likely pass down in the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Bob Posted August 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 My whole purpose of starting the thread was just for fun, I know it's crazy how many I have but I guess I'm of the mindset of quantity over quality for most of my stuff. I figure when I retire and the big block CCM's dry up I will be the new Jersey Baron of old stock! Glad to hear of the new collectors starting up and I hope to one day sell everyone their "grail" at a reasonable markup That said, I would like to open my small unkempt townhouse to 10 people to come in and help photo log my current collection as it has gotten out of hand. Participants must pass a background check, be ok with cats (no allergies) and be willing to submit to a pat down upon departure, (I like to be thorough if ya know what I mean) Cheap beer and pizza will be provided Applications will be reviewed by my cats Ed and Gary, please be patient as it's hard for them to type without opposable thumbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Hockey Bob said: That said, I would like to open my small unkempt townhouse to 10 people to come in and help photo log my current collection as it has gotten out of hand. Participants must pass a background check, be ok with cats (no allergies) and be willing to submit to a pat down upon departure, (I like to be thorough if ya know what I mean) Cheap beer and pizza will be provided Applications will be reviewed by my cats Ed and Gary, please be patient as it's hard for them to type without opposable thumbs Beer, pizza, cool cats and a free groping, who wouldn't apply?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Bob Posted August 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Oh, and I have swift diciplinary enforcers at the ready if hanybody gets handsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AParrotLooksAt40 Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Reminds me of a thread on a musician forum where someone asked when a guitar collection stops being a collection and becomes an illness. When you have to ask for help..? lol No offense to you guys with large collections. I still buy CDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 53 minutes ago, AParrotLooksAt40 said: No offense to you guys with large collections. I still buy CDs. We were on a plane last week and my 11 year old still has a portable DVD player we bring on trips. The flight attendant looked at it and said "Oh! I remember those!". We decided when it goes we will not be replacing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AParrotLooksAt40 Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: We were on a plane last week and my 11 year old still has a portable DVD player we bring on trips. The flight attendant looked at it and said "Oh! I remember those!". We decided when it goes we will not be replacing it. my wife took some coworkers to lunch and one said "is that...is that..!?" when he saw my 96ct CD case in the back seat. however, our other car has my iPod Classic hooked up via USB, so that's only 8 years out of date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiggoalie Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 3 hours ago, AParrotLooksAt40 said: my wife took some coworkers to lunch and one said "is that...is that..!?" when he saw my 96ct CD case in the back seat. however, our other car has my iPod Classic hooked up via USB, so that's only 8 years out of date. I still love occasionally taking cds out of the library so I can look at the album artwork and read the lyrics, but the only ones I still bother to purchase are Rush, Iron Maiden, and Dream Theater cds. Sidenote on another technology LOL, my mother called me last week and asked my to hook their VCR up for them. I never laughed at her so hard in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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