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<blockquote data-quote="scourger" data-source="post: 6066790" data-attributes="member: 12328"><p>Noble Knight Games is my current mail & trade shop: <a href="http://www.nobleknight.com/" target="_blank">http://www.nobleknight.com/</a></p><p>They're great. I've tried my FLGSs, used book stores & eBay, too. It's just easier to ship it for credit and get other new or used stuff I can read, play & enjoy. </p><p></p><p>For me, the fun is in getting & using game books & products. I don't really enjoy just owning most of it. For past editions, once I was finished playing one, I kept my PHBs but got rid of the rest. Occasionally, I wish I had some of it; but then I remember that I enjoyed it fully and that I am finished with it. Even if the enjoyment was just reading it, I had the entertainment value of it. I have repurchased a few things, but it's a small price to pay. </p><p></p><p>I have a defined area for my RPG books, too; and that helps keep the size of the collection controlled. Also, not buying every new thing that catches my eye keeps it small. I really think about whether I really will play it or run it before buying it. If not, I still might get it just to read, but the process is deliberate. </p><p></p><p>I agree that minis are evergreen. But they can get out of hand too. These days I try to wait until I need new ones for an imminent game before I buy them rather than stocking up on cool minis for all those games I would love to run or play just in case I need them later. And I haven't painted in years so I get prepainted ones for the heroes and use others for the foes. </p><p></p><p>For the OP, it sounds like you're really lamenting all the fun you're not having that those books represent. I know exactly how that feels because I have the same thoughts. But, it's OK to let go of the ones that you really don't see happening. It's also OK to decide to keep some that you value for other reasons--even just nostalgia--if you have the space and it's not a hoarding issue (looks well organized though). </p><p></p><p>Remember, our possessions are to serve us, not vice versa. If it's not serving you by making you happy, then get rid of it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scourger, post: 6066790, member: 12328"] Noble Knight Games is my current mail & trade shop: [url]http://www.nobleknight.com/[/url] They're great. I've tried my FLGSs, used book stores & eBay, too. It's just easier to ship it for credit and get other new or used stuff I can read, play & enjoy. For me, the fun is in getting & using game books & products. I don't really enjoy just owning most of it. For past editions, once I was finished playing one, I kept my PHBs but got rid of the rest. Occasionally, I wish I had some of it; but then I remember that I enjoyed it fully and that I am finished with it. Even if the enjoyment was just reading it, I had the entertainment value of it. I have repurchased a few things, but it's a small price to pay. I have a defined area for my RPG books, too; and that helps keep the size of the collection controlled. Also, not buying every new thing that catches my eye keeps it small. I really think about whether I really will play it or run it before buying it. If not, I still might get it just to read, but the process is deliberate. I agree that minis are evergreen. But they can get out of hand too. These days I try to wait until I need new ones for an imminent game before I buy them rather than stocking up on cool minis for all those games I would love to run or play just in case I need them later. And I haven't painted in years so I get prepainted ones for the heroes and use others for the foes. For the OP, it sounds like you're really lamenting all the fun you're not having that those books represent. I know exactly how that feels because I have the same thoughts. But, it's OK to let go of the ones that you really don't see happening. It's also OK to decide to keep some that you value for other reasons--even just nostalgia--if you have the space and it's not a hoarding issue (looks well organized though). Remember, our possessions are to serve us, not vice versa. If it's not serving you by making you happy, then get rid of it. [/QUOTE]
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