Thrifting for Tiki in the urban jungle - Collecting Tiki

CU Carl Ulrich Member Montreal Joined: Mar 04, 2010 Posts: 21	CU Carl Ulrich Posted posted on Fri, Mar 5, 2010 12:28 PM On 2010-03-05 11:57, JOHN-O wrote: Here's a question from a curious non-collector. Is it acceptable Tiki behavior to purchase Tiki objects (mugs, Tikis, shields, etc) out of a non-retail setting? I thought that removing these treasures out of their native environment precludes others from enjoying them. Just asking. :) That's definetely a valid point. In my defence, the restaurant in question doesn't even serve tropical drinks anymore- the place is now bring your own wine. I ultimately think these objects now find themselves in a loving home, where they'll serve as centerpieces to a growing collection, as opposed to being unused, and hidden away in a corner behind the counter of a Chinese restaurant. Then again, maybe I'm just being selfish....

On 2010-03-05 11:57, JOHN-O wrote:
Here's a question from a curious non-collector.

Is it acceptable Tiki behavior to purchase Tiki objects (mugs, Tikis, shields, etc) out of a non-retail setting? I thought that removing these treasures out of their native environment precludes others from enjoying them.

Just asking. :)

That's definetely a valid point. In my defence, the restaurant in question doesn't even serve tropical drinks anymore- the place is now bring your own wine. I ultimately think these objects now find themselves in a loving home, where they'll serve as centerpieces to a growing collection, as opposed to being unused, and hidden away in a corner behind the counter of a Chinese restaurant.
Then again, maybe I'm just being selfish....

Post #515334 by Carl Ulrich on Fri, Mar 5, 2010 12:28 PM