Just like any other addiction, the first step to recovery is to admit you have a problem.
So, to all my fellow members.......I HAVE A PROBLEM!
Now, that I got that out of the way, I was also told that it would help to know that I'M NOT ALONE. You know, kinda like a group therapy thing.
How bout it guys, is there anyone else as bad as I am???
If not, who comes close? Just want to know how addicted I really am.
So without further due, here it is guys and gals, my 250+ holster collection :aargh4: :aargh4: :aargh4: (photos taken 2 hours ago).
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Just for the record - All holsters I've acquired through the years are bought either new or used from other members. I'll also take advantage of the "In Stock" items that a lot of holster makers offer. And lastly from ebay (my least favorite).
Except for 1, when I called Eric from HBE and got my one and only custom made holster in 3 weeks!
Thanks for listening, I feel a little better already!!!
Must admit, I'm somewhat overwhelmed.
Especially since just glancing at the high end holster names, that collection may be worth more than some folk's homes!
Well Twin, I guess your project from last year to reduce your collection to one or two holster tree's worth of the very best leather has been an utter failure, huh? :gah:
If anything it looks like the collection has grown since then.
As for dealing with your addiction, are you familiar with this old joke:
What's the difference between an alcoholic and a drunk? Drunks don't have to go to those damn meetings!
It doesn't do any good to admit you have a problem if you're not going to do anything about it, and I get the feeling you're not ready to go cold turkey just yet pal! :wink:
Yep, you remembered my holster trees from last year. At the time I had 2 trees and 2 full drawers. I WAS CONVINCED, that that was the end of my search. Man, I was wrong! I just could not stop. Since then, I've added roughly 50 more holsters!
So is my search for BEST OF THE BEST over?. Probably not, and here's why. I finally realize, my true goal was NOT finding the BOB- BEST OF BEST (my new acronym), but just a way to add to my collection. Yep, just like any collection ex. stamps, coins etc., it just keeps growing.
At the same time, there's no harm on researhing the BOB, to help others save time and money.
i wonder how many cows died for that collection. if i was a millionare i'd want to have a pistol for every one of them too. now that would be a serious addiction! oh i can only dream.........
Yes, I'm blessed with a very understanding wife. But then our new born twins (11/20/2007) is probably keeping her too busy. I'm sure someday soon, reality will hit (my wife) and then you'll probably witness the biggest CUSTOM HOLSTER SALE of all time (from private owner).
:congrats: That's actually a GREAT IDEA. But then, it will require a lot of my time and will most likely take the "FUN" out of my hobby of collecting holsters.
Regardless, I may still keep that in mind :image035:
Awesome collection. You might want to look into HA ,lol, Holsters Anonymous, simple 12 step program.....1st step is to share with your sponsor, lol, I will sponsor ya, lol. Nice collection.
Suddenly I feel much better about myself. I only THOUGHT I had a problem, but you sir.....well, I'm speechless and that's saying something.
As someone else indicated, I'm sure that the members here would be more than happy to help you with your treatment - just post a detailed list and entertain offers.
Good god man! You have a REAL problem!! I just did some quick math and if you sell 200 of them at an average of $50 you have $10,000!!! Don't know how big your firearms,ammo and safe collection is? But if it needs any help at all the $10k could help a lot! Good luck sir.:twak:
Everybody collects something. I collect chrome for my Harley, my wife collects my paycheck, and my kids collect my aggravation and frustration at times.
I love leather holsters BUT, I don't even come remotely close to that.
I can't even think of what it would be like to come close to that. :biggrin2:
Actually though you obviously are keeping them in great shape and you have Sparks ~ Alessi ~ Tucker in there so the reality is that you have a nice investment nest egg in high quality leather goods.
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