How far would you go for a wishlist cel?

Cordelia · Post by **Cordelia** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:21 am

It's interesting to read abt your different approaches to cel collecting. For me, selling existing cels to fund a wishlist cel can be difficult as I don't have many cels to begin with. And as I tend to be selective, these cels are pretty much meant to be kept in the collection.

I agree that ultimately one must still enjoy the hobby and not suffer (in the bad way) for it. My fear is that the amt I paid takes away the joy of owning the cel....I don't want to look at the cel and all I can think abt is how much I spent on it

Nice idea, Zombiebunny, maybe I shd just sell my bf. Problem solved.

Sensei, that certain collector is just evil. If I were you, I'd remember his bidding IDs, keep a lookout of cels he likes and give him a taste of his own medicine.

Aernath, you can come and visit my gallery any time u want

And I definitely know where to go to see cels/ sketches of dishy men. You shd really animate Ichigo doing his sit ups

Post by **sensei** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:02 pm

Cordelia wrote: Sensei, that certain collector is just evil. If I were you, I'd remember his bidding IDs, keep a lookout of cels he likes and give him a taste of his own medicine.

I suspect he's POed more people than me. I see Japanese bidders play evil games with him on YJ. The most diabolical is to nibble up to his high bid and then stop, making him eat his entire reserve. Sadly, he has more money than sense or taste, or else I'd trade him the cel in question in a second, if he had something to offer that was of equal quality.

Dunno about other people, but when I look at cels I own, I see cels, not money. I love what I have, and that's what counts. If I don't, or if I fall out of love, it's gone with no regrets.

aernath · Post by **aernath** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:13 pm

Cordelia wrote:You shd really animate Ichigo doing his sit ups

heh heh
Already did.

The top three are all gifs. Click on the thumbs, then on the picture.
http://aernath.rubberslug.com/gallery/m ... esID=25161

duotrouble · Post by **duotrouble** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:23 pm

How far would I go? All the way!

I'd do anything it takes that still allows me to sleep at night.

Of course, that doesn't mean I haven't seen some pass me by. Sometimes I'm just not quick enough.

I'm also one of those people who looks at my collection and sees beautiful artwork from my favorite animes - not money.

ReiTheJelly · Post by **ReiTheJelly** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:17 pm

I would do anything that doesn't (1) put me in debt, or (2) deplete my entire collection.

I've passed on more than one "wishlist" cel, simply for lack of funds. I've found that in the cel world, a little patience usually pays off. You'd be surprised at the turn-over in the community. If you wait long enough, the item usually turns up for sale again.

star-phoenix · Post by **star-phoenix** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:33 pm

I have actually just completed payment on my MOST EXPENSIVE item I have ever paid for. It was one of those wishlist items that I never even dreamed of wanting because I assumed it was way too impossible to find. I paid about 5 times more than I initially offered the person too, which, honestly, I do not regret for one moment. Although, I am broke and will be living off of Ramen soup until May, it was very well worth it because I really love this hobby. This item will arrive in less than 2 weeks. I cannot wait1 Eeeep!

birdie · Post by **birdie** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:40 pm

How far would I go? 52 bids. That is my all time record for slugging it out with one of my arch-rivals until he/she finally gave up.

But like sensei says, when I see my collection I don't see money. It's stuff I love and plan on keeping for a long time.

Cordelia · Post by **Cordelia** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:32 pm

Star phoenix, you've piqued my curiousity, the cel must be gorgeous!

For myself, I caved and spent too much on cels this month. I'm gona be broke for the next few months but every time I think abt the cels, I get a warm and fuzzy feeling

usamamo · Post by **usamamo** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:52 am

ZombieBunny wrote:Plain and simple I would sell my Husband

So true!

bulma_gt · Post by **bulma_gt** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:04 am

ZombieBunny wrote:Plain and simple I would sell my Husband

Now that's a good reason to get a husband

Zetsuai · Post by **Zetsuai** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:22 am

bulma_gt wrote:
ZombieBunny wrote:Plain and simple I would sell my Husband
Now that's a good reason to get a husband

*lol* ... that's exactly what I thought!!! ...

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by the way: for me every cel from Zetsuai, Cathexis and Bronze is a wishlist cel ...

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Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:22 am

How did you know that?

HotIce · Post by **HotIce** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:53 am

The only thing i've done for a wishlist so far is open up a PayPal Buyers Credit account, and slowly pay back the money.... Although my total for that cel, isn't any where NEAR what some people have paid for a cel. I have no regrets spending that much money on him, and I'd do it again in a heart beat.

kira · Post by **kira** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:09 pm

it depends on what character it is and how much i'm willing to pay.

wELCOME cONSUMER · Post by **wELCOME cONSUMER** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:22 pm

The real question is, what wouldn't I do?