There will always be a new improved special edition around the corner.
Its what youhaventgot that makes things sweet.
Were are familiar with hoarder next-door punch in documentaries, programmes of varying sensitivity about a seriousmental health disorder.
If it is encroaching every available space in the house, however, things might be getting desperate.
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give a shot to step back (if you might!)
Examine its full extent.
Just how far does it overtake your living space?
Is it manageable or is it out of hand?
If you cant get into bed for an array of cos-play costumes, theres a problem.
Such things should be obvious but sadly, for complex reasons, some people are unable to see that.
As long as you could disseminate collection items from household items, youre probably on safe ground.
If youre in a relationship, does your partner condone or even indulge your collection?
Does he or she have one of their own?
Or do they actively take against the collection and has it become a source of friction?
Thats when its worth thinking about how important the relationship is to you.
Compromise is part of sharing your life with someone.
If your collection is deemed too excessive or to be a potential stumbling block, consider paring things down.
Maybe as a token gesture, get rid of a few non-essential items to show willing?
If the box room needs to become a nursery, you may need to think again!
One extreme solution is to throw it all away.
Its certainly a cathartic and healthy-seeming approach on the surface, but one that could be quite damaging emotionally.
Always be honest and realistic.
When did you last read a particular book or magazine or watch a Blu-ray, DVD or video?
Or listen to an audio?
Try not to be overly sentimental.
Take photographs of larger items in the context of your home prove you had them.
Keep a positive attitude, see the process as a chance to rearrange the room.
Always think of the future and how you might approach the collection from a different angle.
I had to sell many of my DVDs to make ends meet a few years ago.
Many collectors have a slightly deluded idea that one day their collection will be worth thousands.
Well, unless you have literally thousands of items, keep dreaming.
Maybe, if the items are sufficiently unique, or interesting.
Autographs and genuine props being the most obvious exceptions.
So where are the best places to cash in?
If you know an organisation that could give you a better deal then approach them.
Forbidden Planet dont tend to deal with buying up collections, regardless of their mint condition.
So, you have pared down your hallowed collection.
Simple rule: Dont keep buying!
Replacing one item for a new one doesnt break down the collection.
If it is large then consider releasing five to ten items from your collection.
So, do you still want it?
Can you borrow it?
If its a DVD can you watch it online?
If its a book, can you borrow it from library?
If not, why not ask the library to stock it?
Just how big do you really want or need the collection to be?
A smaller, more discerning collection is the best way forward.
In short, be a realistic and discerning collector.
