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13/10/2012 2:45 pm
Been pondering this question...........................Is our
attention span that short that we can't enjoy our past purchases and only have a new issue to comment on? Many if not most of us have many cars in our collections. I for one like to look at what I DO have and marvel at the technology that went into making them, how close they resemble a 1:1 and what memories some of them bring back from our youth. I'm sure that is why most of us got into collecting die-cast in the first place. Why can't we concentrate on those aspects of our hobby until this drought eases?
13/10/2012 3:16 pm
EXCELLENT comment!
This may be the most realistic and intelligent comment I've seen posted here in a while. I own 250+ die-cast. I surely can comment and talk about models for the next two years and models I OWN not models I want to buy! I'm going to bring back my "model of the day" post. I did this several years ago but one thing lead to another and I no longer posted it. I think I'll start next week. Every couple of days I'll post a picture of a die-cast thats in my collection starting with the oldest one working my way to the newest (meaning chronogical order from 1907-2000s).
13/10/2012 3:27 pm
Well stated Tom.... And like Phil, I have 250+ 1:24's and was posting pics of them....
Also from oldest to latest by year, but it got to the point that my posts were getting over-whelmed with 1:1 and extras and comments about them(my pics) dwindled to nothing. So I ceased the effort..... Maybe I will bring them back......... if I can remember where I left off.... LOL
13/10/2012 3:50 pm
+1, Tom..
..I agree. I took my '10 TFM Cad 30 out tonight and really enjoyed it..as I always do. Wood, brass, pinstripes. What can be bad, no one did these like TFM. I miss them.
I think the issue with collecting, though, isn't just 'Using', it's 'Having', so there's this sense for some of 'Missing' when they cannot have more. I just hope we don't lower our 1:24 expectations or standards. I for one, as Tony P once famously said, "Want it all".
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13/10/2012 4:23 pm
I like that idea!
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13/10/2012 4:24 pm
LOL......Start from the beginning
13/10/2012 4:25 pm
Attending my niece's weding in New Hampsha..and will continue posting from my collection in a day or two. I love looking at other's cars and how they are photographed. It also gives me insight about adding cars to my collection. I wish more folks would take the time and post.
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13/10/2012 4:26 pm
Very true.....Want it all. Ask my wife about that! LOL
13/10/2012 4:32 pm
Great ideas guys. I'll jump in too.
13/10/2012 4:48 pm
IS it the original black one? I own and LOVE that model
Such a little charmer 
13/10/2012 4:57 pm
Ditto - PIC........
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13/10/2012 6:44 pm
This is an excellent idea, Tom!
14/10/2012 4:20 am
Yes, let's trust that the future will work itself out, and meantime enjoy what we have.
14/10/2012 4:23 am
Good thoughts Tom. If I wasn't so lazy....
I'd enjoy showcasing a favorite "golden oldie" once in a while, with a few pics and random thoughts about what appeals to me, and what drove me to acquire a model. I certainly enjoy it when others do so, and we have some wonderful photogs on this site. Maybe I'll get inspired this Fall/Winter and try a couple. I've sold a lot of my 1/24, but still have plenty of goodies in the display cases, as well as 1/18 & 1/43.
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