Post #287948 by luckytiki on Sat, Feb 24, 2007 3:43 PM

By no means do I want someone who actually attends the event to lose out because I want one and I take "theirs".

I understand the idea that it might be bad form to buy an "event mug" for an event you didn't attend, but I view these as artwork and usually the events churn out some of the most creative mugs (tiki oasis V is one on my favorites), so if I like a piece I'm going to do what I can to obtain it within reasonable means.

Being a graduate students limits my time and money, so I can't afford to take trips that aren't related to school or visiting friends and family; basically I can't take trips to get these mugs. I'm not asking anyone to take pity on me and I guess some would say (nobody here) if I can't afford it I shouldn't be involved in collecting, but I think that's a pretty elitist view.

The point is if someone wants to help me I will take them up on it, if everyone chooses to ignore me then that's fine too, I'll understand the reasons, and I won't complain.

I appreciate the tips and advice. Thank you for giving me some insight to some of the etiquette involved with tiki mug collecting; it's always good to know the "rules".