Vicknor
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- May 5, 2016
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Strange on for first post, but here we go.
First of all, I'm extremely lucky to live next door to K&C's shop here in HK and so get to stare through the window every-day and inspect everything first hand before I buy.
Anyway, I'm a collector for a number of reasons (my missus says I display autistic traits!!);
* I'm of a certain age whereby as a kid, you had a box, suitcase or someother oversized container that was filled to the brim with soldiers (plastic, lead, other) that would be ceremonially tipped out given a minute's free time.
* I've a strong historical interest in WW1-2 because of family involvement and collecting enhances that.
* Apparently it's a boy thing (wife's words not mine)
Anyway - the older I get, the more I start planning for retirement and although toy soldiers / collectables will never form a great % of my retirement plans, it would be madness not to count them in in case a need ever arises, especially when considering the sums spent.
So, after Googling all sorts and finding only out-dated somewhat irrelevant content regarding TS collections, thought I'd ask you lot.
What has you experience been with K&C with regards to value retention (at inflation), depreciation or even appreciation (above inflation).
Whatever the answers, my collection will continue to grow and I only collect K&C as I need to see/feel before I buy and JJD seem to not have a store in the city.
On a side note, and much to the chargin of her, I'll be making a light box this weekend after seeing some of the stunning pictures on here. Feel somewhat embarrassed but haven't looked forward to a weekend this much for ages.
Thatnks for any input and want to say I've really enjoyed reading people's thoughts in here
First of all, I'm extremely lucky to live next door to K&C's shop here in HK and so get to stare through the window every-day and inspect everything first hand before I buy.
Anyway, I'm a collector for a number of reasons (my missus says I display autistic traits!!);
* I'm of a certain age whereby as a kid, you had a box, suitcase or someother oversized container that was filled to the brim with soldiers (plastic, lead, other) that would be ceremonially tipped out given a minute's free time.
* I've a strong historical interest in WW1-2 because of family involvement and collecting enhances that.
* Apparently it's a boy thing (wife's words not mine)
Anyway - the older I get, the more I start planning for retirement and although toy soldiers / collectables will never form a great % of my retirement plans, it would be madness not to count them in in case a need ever arises, especially when considering the sums spent.
So, after Googling all sorts and finding only out-dated somewhat irrelevant content regarding TS collections, thought I'd ask you lot.
What has you experience been with K&C with regards to value retention (at inflation), depreciation or even appreciation (above inflation).
Whatever the answers, my collection will continue to grow and I only collect K&C as I need to see/feel before I buy and JJD seem to not have a store in the city.
On a side note, and much to the chargin of her, I'll be making a light box this weekend after seeing some of the stunning pictures on here. Feel somewhat embarrassed but haven't looked forward to a weekend this much for ages.
Thatnks for any input and want to say I've really enjoyed reading people's thoughts in here