Post #334810 by VampiressRN on Tue, Sep 25, 2007 11:35 AM

Great post PTD...you BIG SNOB!!! jkg :)

I do not consider anyone that collects vintage items snobbish. I admire those folks for their knowledge and critical eye in recognizing the rare, the truly collectable and vintage items. I think collecting is a very personal thing....it is your choice as to what turns you on. I have collected various arrays of items in my lifetime and some of my collections I got tired of and passed on (my Barbies as child...cause I didn't know any better...damnit).

I am new to collecting tiki, but I am mostly attracted to the new, shiny, kitschy stuff and help to support artists of the here and now. I fully expect some folks will not appreciate my collection, but it is something I enjoy and afterall...diverisity makes the world go round...some day my stuff will be vintage (when I am dead). :D

I very much appreciate and learn from others about how their collections include "purist" vintage items and I love seeing that and hearing about it, but do not consider it snobbish.

Please feel free to pass on to me...any unvintage items you have. I don't want your collection to be ruined by an errant mug made yesterday...really let me help you with your collection. :lol:

I love to look at all the rare and vintage mugs on Ooga Mooga...they are amazing. Your not becoming a snob...you are becoming a connoisseur!!!