Collecting and the Minimalist Mindset

Raza Crew

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• May 6, 2016

• #1

I've been thinking lately about moving to a more minimalist mindset in my life. In recent years I've let the completist mindset creep back in with all my collections (props, comics, RPG, statues, etc).

I'd love to hear from any other collectors who might have gone through this and see what they kept and why. Also would love to see pics of pared down collections/displays, etc.


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Friendly flyer

Well-Known Member

• May 6, 2016

• #2

I work in a museum, I eventually gave up and accepted I'm going to remain a maximalist all my life. The trick is to avoid becoming a hoarder. I married and moved house a couple of times, which very effectively put a spanner in my hoarding...

 

Last edited: May 8, 2016

Patattack

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• May 6, 2016

• #3

I think that in a lot of ways, presentation/display can add a sense of "minimalism" even if the actual collection is sprawling and varied. For instance, with comic books, I think this is a great way to simplify the look while keeping an extensive collection behind the scenes:

 

Sean

Sr Member

• May 6, 2016

• #4

I give stuff away to stay at a minimalist mindset. doesn't work tho. I still want more stuff...:lol

 

Sluis Van Shipyards

Legendary Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• May 6, 2016

• #5

It helps to have a minimalist budget. :lol

 

Vacformedhero

Sr Member

• May 8, 2016

• #6

It's a great question, it's why I love looking through this thread http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=125223
i find that by perusing others complete collections I can really appreciate not only individual pieces but also see the pieces I would want in my collection.
Also helps seeing many display options to help develop my displays

 

Clutch

Master Member

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• May 8, 2016

• #7

Lack of physical space keeps me in check.