21 Jun
2000
21 Jun
'00
1:53 p.m.
I'm interested in hearing how others on this list
afford to
maintain and expand their collections. Especially people like
John R. Keys. 8-D Basically I take money out of my budgest
and buy something when it strikes me. Lately, Ive actually
turned down some of the more popular computer models because
I either have one or more, or space is at a premium. I also
pay monthly for small off-site storage to hold some machines
as I'm reaching over 150 computers+accessories now. Is it
feasible to start a non-profit org to help pay for some of
the costs one incurs while enjoying this hobby or how would
one solicit donations? I am reluctant to become too
commercial or plaster my domain with ads.
Ok... what you said... (in other words, ditto...) plus:
I rob Peter to buy Paul...
I sell family heirlooms (not yet, but it could happen)
I sell items from the collection that mean less now
than when I acquired them.
I look for one-off consulting jobs that involve little
or no work and put a small stipend in my pocket.
I know when the yearly bonus is coming, and make certain
I make the grade.
I eat TV dinners instead of grazing at China Buffet; I
avoid the temptation to order a pizza to be delivered;
I stop buying grocieries onesy-twosy at the Dreary Mart
and haul my ass down to Sam's and get a reasonable price.
When I'm really desparate to acquire something, I even
go back to making iced tea instead buying soft drinks;
I can get a fifth of V.O.B. for the price of a pint of
Maker's Mark, so I do that.
I skip repairs to the Audi; on this one, the law of
diminishing returns will kick in soon.
Probably other ways I can't think of right now...
-dq