Or What the Hell is Wrong with Me?

In 2011 I tried to add up everything I spent dealing with comics. I lost track in late July. I decided to try again for 2012 and wish I lost track in July. I spent $9,318.98. Yes, I spent almost ten grand on comic books and related merchandise. Part of me is thinking of what I could have done with that money, a down payment on a new car, pay back my parents quicker, or even rent a larger apartment.

Next year I plan on keeping track again, this time though I will also keep track of what I sell too. If I'm lucky next year's tally will be even. Of course I am hoping to go to four different conventions in 2013 so I either have to budget better or find some really good diamonds in the rough.

Quitting collecting is not an option, I love the hobby too much. I don't want to work more either but I want to buy more comic books. I think 2013 will have me collect at a slower pace and I might just purchase a few of those books that meant something to me as a kid. A purchase list might be a good idea for a start, but then do I buy them outright in a 9.8 or do I practice my grading skills and try to send them in to get a signature series 9.8?

There might be a couple more Journals this last day of 2012, so I would like to wish everyone reading this (especially before the NyQuil kicks in) a happy, healthy; prosperous 2013

Thanks for Reading

Tnerb

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