Post #335052 by Psycho Tiki D on Wed, Sep 26, 2007 3:20 PM

On 2007-09-26 14:37, Tiki Bill wrote:
I must appologise PTD, as I was in on the white celing thing, but it was just playfull ribbing, not being snobish. Didn't mean to add fuel to the fire.

Tiki Bill.

Whoa Bill, nothing but love here and no apology needed! I am not calling anyone out at all. The "white ceiling incident" as I am now referring to it was just an example of my buddy Kevin's (some of you local TCers know him) question regarding what he says is snobbery in what seems like an area of collecting that should be far from any kind of aloofness.

He seemed more humored by the fact that we take this so seriously and I can see his point.

Is there a "defined" tiki protocol? He was buying this stuff long, long before anyone was really paying attention to or cared about it. I used to give him so much crap about wasting his money on tiki and Polynesian stuff and now it has come back to me to answer him. He got stuff like this packed away in his storage unit and garage and is genuine enough to give it to people who really show enthusiasm and passion about owning and displaying tiki (one of many areas of collecting he has done).

I, in turn have done the same. I would rather give stuff to someone who will genuinely appreciate it than sell it and make a profit and some of you know that first-hand. Does that mean I don't sell stuff? No, but you get the point.

Kevin knows I am in for the long haul and this isn't a flash in the pan for me because everything I have collected in the past I have devoted myself to and kept an interest in. It really just boils down to being happy with what you have and sharing information with those who show some interest.

Sharing is caring. :)

Psycho Tiki D (I know I am and no worries bro)!

[ Edited by: Psycho Tiki D 2007-09-26 17:44 ]