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There’s been a surprising amount of hate and criticism thrown my way for buying a few rare items, living with them, and then reselling them. The part that frustrates me is how detached that reaction is from how this hobby actually works. Any good find in this space comes from time invested, endless digging, and the inherent risk involved in buying anything online. That’s the reality for everyone.
What makes the backlash even stranger is that the collectors most vocal about it built their own archives through the exact same process. They’ve spent decades grabbing undervalued pieces the moment they appeared, buying multiples, and holding onto dozens of jackets that will likely never circulate again. The long-time Japanese collectors did the same years earlier — buying early, buying often, and locking in their grails before the market exploded. This isn’t a criticism; it’s simply how the landscape was shaped.
The topic of “giving back,” “reciprocating,” or “sharing deals” gets thrown around too, and that becomes another double standard. People engage with deals however they choose — some share, some don’t, and there’s never been one way to participate. I share when I have something meaningful to add. That’s the natural rhythm of any collecting hobby.
The broader point is this: the same behaviors that have always been normal among established collectors suddenly become a moral issue when someone newer does them. Risk-taking, buying undervalued pieces, testing them out, and moving them along afterward — that’s how almost every major collection in this space was built. It’s only framed negatively when someone without decades of tenure participates in the hunt.
I’m here for the same reasons everyone else started: to find interesting pieces, learn as I go, and participate in the hobby the way collectors before me always have. Everything else is noise.
The “old guard” will react as they do. This is meant for those who quietly care about the hobby and deserve space in it.
Also everyone should eat better and do more lower body work.
What makes the backlash even stranger is that the collectors most vocal about it built their own archives through the exact same process. They’ve spent decades grabbing undervalued pieces the moment they appeared, buying multiples, and holding onto dozens of jackets that will likely never circulate again. The long-time Japanese collectors did the same years earlier — buying early, buying often, and locking in their grails before the market exploded. This isn’t a criticism; it’s simply how the landscape was shaped.
The topic of “giving back,” “reciprocating,” or “sharing deals” gets thrown around too, and that becomes another double standard. People engage with deals however they choose — some share, some don’t, and there’s never been one way to participate. I share when I have something meaningful to add. That’s the natural rhythm of any collecting hobby.
The broader point is this: the same behaviors that have always been normal among established collectors suddenly become a moral issue when someone newer does them. Risk-taking, buying undervalued pieces, testing them out, and moving them along afterward — that’s how almost every major collection in this space was built. It’s only framed negatively when someone without decades of tenure participates in the hunt.
I’m here for the same reasons everyone else started: to find interesting pieces, learn as I go, and participate in the hobby the way collectors before me always have. Everything else is noise.
The “old guard” will react as they do. This is meant for those who quietly care about the hobby and deserve space in it.
Also everyone should eat better and do more lower body work.
