How could i have missed this thread for so long! See what happens when i don't visit the Silevr forum? I'm a Spider-head, though i've recently decided that i'm going to focus solely on ASM, and let the fringe titles and etc fall into the background (at least for now). Being a 19 year old university student, i've got plenty of time and i'm not rushing anything with my collecting. I'm always happy to get a beater/filler opy, and then upgrade that same issue several times to get it to a respectable "keeper" quality grade.
My current goal is for ASM 1-current (current being whenever i decide to stop). I am just on my way out and don't have time to scan much now, but i'm well on my way to that goal, without rushing anything and without (unneccessarily) overspending. I'm a very patient collector. Although i'm no grade nazi, i like the idea of everything being VF and up, and proportionately lower for the higher-priced issues. To give you an idea of what i still need, here's my want list. Sure, my collection is currently boasting some pretty crappy fillers here and there, but it will all (hopefully!) eventually be 8.0 and up.
I'm currently trying to fill in all the holes above #100 before i delve too seriously below that line. Being a pretty cheap collector and being patient pay off. Since i have no urgency to complete my run, i find issues that i like at a price that i like, and if i have the money, i buy them. If not, i pass. Don't mistake me for a "casual collector", because i am not by any means. I'm just very patient, and careful with my money.
Incidentally, this thread ROCKS! Keep it up and keep the scans and pictures (especially love those ASM group shots) coming, gents!