Robot Man Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 51 minutes ago, porcupine48 said: It was my way of voicing the profound despair that haunts the human condition,the aimless anxiety of the weight of my choices in a life that seems meaningless without what once brought me joy,and my inability to drown out those sorrows any longer in a nihilistic fashion sang about in the song. I guess I do care that I don't care as much anymore. Basically it was a carp post,but thanks for getting me talking about my feelings. No offense Jimmers, but no wonder you are depressed. Dang, that music wants to make me slit my wrists. Ever thought of switching it up a bit? I prefer music that makes me feel good, that I don't have to think so much about. Let it go bro! Larryw7 and porcupine48 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 i seem to be losing interest also ... a lot of it has to do with the fact that there has not been anything listed on eBay in the last year or so that i was interested in purchasing and the few i bid on went for way higher than i expected , also i check Comic Link still daily and they have not had anything good in their exchange this whole year The Lions Den and FoggyNelson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ComicConnoisseur Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 9:52 PM, Ken Aldred said: I haven’t bought an original copy of a comic book since December 2015. I’m not really willing to involve myself with the current speculator frenzy and the effect it’s had on prices. I don’t miss the predatory aspect of the hobby at all. I’ve found I’ve enjoyed reading comics more than I have in years by focusing on the digital format instead. Much less effort, stress, and cost. That's how I feel now. I buy at least one digital trade paperback a week. They are just such a good bang for the buck, plus I just read them for the stories now and don't have to worry about variant covers or grade. Every week there is a big sale of Digital Comics on Amazon and Comixology. So yeah it is much more fun for me to just read. 1950's war comics, F For Fake and Ken Aldred 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Larryw7 Posted September 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2018 I'm addicted to collecting comics. I may have a month long lull once a year, but I just want to get more comics. I sell comics to buy other comics. It's a sickness. But I love it. lizards2, 1950's war comics, porcupine48 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kav Posted September 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2018 I love reading silver age comics. There's nothing like it. Early bronze age too. Comics will never be like that again. NP_Gresham, Larryw7, lizards2 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumantorch Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I'm still buying. There's always something cool that catches my eye. Just picked up the third eye Silver Surfer poster from ebay. Dang it's pretty. kav, lizards2 and Larryw7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 It happens. Life gets in the way of hobbies. I am not even irritated I am missing nycc this year. Have gone every year except the first when it was freezing. Ken Aldred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 12 hours ago, ComicConnoisseur said: That's how I feel now. I buy at least one digital trade paperback a week. They are just such a good bang for the buck, plus I just read them for the stories now and don't have to worry about variant covers or grade. Every week there is a big sale of Digital Comics on Amazon and Comixology. So yeah it is much more fun for me to just read. When I got my iPad, it REALLY turned me into a comic reader again. 99 cent sales, freebies, 50% off trades, so many awesome options, and reading on the iPad is such a joy. I think I'll always be a comic reader, I just don't need to own so many of the darn things. ComicConnoisseur and Ken Aldred 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 15 hours ago, porcupine48 said: BUTM,just saying comics haven't been bringing much joy and the apathy is growing. They've always been a source of happiness,now even music just is sort of I'll get over it. I get it, especially with the music. Part of it may just be that I'm "getting old", but honestly, the music just isn't as good, right? It's not just me, right? Please? The only music I buy much anymore are soundtracks on vinyl, but that really ties into my movie collecting more than music collecting. Just love those multi-colored vinyl releases. But even that seems like a chore at times. porcupine48 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 50 minutes ago, F For Fake said: I get it, especially with the music. Part of it may just be that I'm "getting old", but honestly, the music just isn't as good, right? It's not just me, right? Please? The only music I buy much anymore are soundtracks on vinyl, but that really ties into my movie collecting more than music collecting. Just love those multi-colored vinyl releases. But even that seems like a chore at times. I just recently turned 63, retired and moved in with my Son and Daughter In Law to help with expenses and be with my Grandchildren. I moved out of an apartment I resided in for 32 years, 80% of my material possessions got tossed in the dumpster during the move. It seems, at least for me, the older I get the less I care about or need material possessions, basically all that came with me other than Cloths and Toiletries was my Desk, Computer, TV, Xbox, Comic Books and Collectibles. I think back about things I used to "obsess" about like Bowling, Bracket Racing, Video Games (NCAA Football, Major League Baseball), Model Trains, Comic Books and think to myself..."Really???". I still play MLB 2K7 after the Grandkids go to bed and I still enjoy talking about comics but they are not obsessions like they used to be. It seems to be a natural occurrence to lose interest in material things as you age. F For Fake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, thehumantorch said: I'm still buying. There's always something cool that catches my eye. Just picked up the third eye Silver Surfer poster from ebay. Dang it's pretty. Post a photo of it with you licking it! Edited September 26, 2018 by lizards2 the poster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 9:15 PM, lizards2 said: I still collect way too much. Quantity and quality. I just stumbled upon this on eBay after looking up something completely different. Great illustration, never seen it before. lizards2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmeta Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 11 hours ago, kav said: I love reading silver age comics. There's nothing like it. Early bronze age too. Comics will never be like that again. YEAH! Conan #24!!! GREAT BOOK! thehumantorch and kav 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumantorch Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, lizards2 said: Post a photo of it with you licking it! Edited September 26, 2018 by thehumantorch lizards2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, the blob said: It happens. Life gets in the way of hobbies. I am not even irritated I am missing nycc this year. Have gone every year except the first when it was freezing. OK, now I'm kind of wishing I could go to NYCC for a day this year and be more selective than usual. But having gone for free for like the last 11 or so years I can't bring myself to pay for a badge. Edited September 26, 2018 by the blob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Cool Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 On 9/25/2018 at 1:55 PM, JTD said: My lull is with common comics...only buy keys that are slabbed now...I would love to get it down to a couple of short boxes of slabs and be done with it...anyone in DFW want to buy a collection of around 7 longboxes?...1/3 of which are bronze and copper UXM, ASM, keys included, and assorted silver...I’m not going to ship them...have thought about MCS, as it is local, seems like a hassle with this many... Is DFW a term? Dallas / Fort Worth is probably what it means but never heard DFW used before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, the blob said: OK, now I'm kind of wishing I could go to NYCC for a day this year and be more selective than usual. But having gone for free for like the last 11 or so years I can't bring myself to pay for a badge. Merely walk in briskly with an irritated look on your face-works every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 5 hours ago, F For Fake said: I get it, especially with the music. Part of it may just be that I'm "getting old", but honestly, the music just isn't as good, right? It's not just me, right? Please? The only music I buy much anymore are soundtracks on vinyl, but that really ties into my movie collecting more than music collecting. Just love those multi-colored vinyl releases. But even that seems like a chore at times. It's funny, my 13 year old is borderline obsessed with 80s music, which I suspect isn't the "good old days" music you are thinking of. porcupine48 and F For Fake 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Just now, kav said: Merely walk in briskly with an irritated look on your face-works every time. You haven't solved the me getting in for free part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
