Is it really? I have never thought of it that way and I think approaching a hobby as a competition is very wrong (much like being a completist!)
Yes, I agree, approaching any hobby as a competition is unhealthy.
If I get a poster - great, fantastic! If not, then shame, but not the end of the world - I'll live!
Personally, I don't try to buy up every poster that I consider rare so that I stop others from getting their hands on them like some people in this hobby do.
I just don't understand that.
Sorry if I have read wrong, but I don't think being a completest is a negative thing at all.
A museum is essentially a completest institution and many collectors who consider themselves this type are pretty much creating their own private museum, which is superb in my opinion.
Look at T for instance - he has a collection that is simply staggering.
His collection is a great reference tool for collectors.
And look at Paul too - my God, I have never known any collector to have what he has!
If only you had a website for your collection, Paul!!!!!!
Cheers,
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