Newbie here needs intervention

[srleadjb]

I think I have a problem. I just became a member here last week. It took me all of one day to buy a BLNR from the classified section! I’ve been into watches a very long time but this is by far the nicest piece I’ve owned. I’m loving this watch so much that I’m literally obsessing over wanting to acquire more. Somehow having this one on my wrist changed everything.

So my question is for those of you that have already been down this road, how do you control yourself from selling everything you own to buy more watches?!?

[Emoney11]

simple answer is if you want to stop at just one watch stay far away from this forum. Everyone is an enabler

[tbonesteak]

Originally Posted by Emoney11

simple answer is if you want to stop at just one watch stay far away from this forum. Everyone is an enabler

This, hate to say it bc this forum is a great resource with great members, but the more you post, the more your addicition takes hold.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by Emoney11

simple answer is if you want to stop at just one watch stay far away from this forum. Everyone is an enabler

This is the correct answer. No joke. The enabling is from multiple angles. The most basic form is encouragement to buy more watches, which happens often. Then there is the comparison angle: the watch you think is the greatest in the world is "just another Rolex" to a lot of members here with advanced collections, which could lead you to thinking you might want something more. Additionally, there is the "put-down" angle, where certain people actually don't like your watch model. Repeated exposure to the criticism could lead you to become discontent with your watch and wonder if something else might be better. There are countless tales here of people who flip a watch, regret it, and buy it again, sometimes repeating this process multiple times. Really, if you step back and think about it from an objective perspective, there is a lot of reckless consumerism engaged in by the members here, and they're all encouraging each other.

This is a great forum in a number of ways, but I will say I actually enjoyed my 116610LN a lot more - and craved other watches a lot less - when I wasn't hanging out here.

[tbonesteak]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

This is the correct answer. No joke. The enabling is from multiple angles. The most basic form is encouragement to buy more watches, which happens often. Then there is the comparison angle: the watch you think is the greatest in the world is "just another Rolex" to a lot of members here with advanced collections. Additionally, there is the "put-down" angle, where certain people actually don't like your watch model. Repeated exposure to the criticism could lead you to become discontent with your watch and wonder if something else might be better.

This is a great forum in a number of ways, but I will say I actually enjoyed my 116610LN a lot more - and craved other watches a lot less - when I wasn't hanging out here.

IDK about the bold, tbh - I like what I like, regardless of how others feel.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by tbonesteak

IDK about the bold, tbh - I like what I like, regardless of how others feel.

I do too, but I'd be lying if I said constant exposure to negativity hasn't made some kind of an impact. As much as I love my SubC, I sometimes have to make a conscious effort to remind myself of that after reading countless comments about how "everyone has one," or how disproportionate the case design is.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

This is the correct answer. No joke. The enabling is from multiple angles. The most basic form is encouragement to buy more watches, which happens often. Then there is the comparison angle: the watch you think is the greatest in the world is "just another Rolex" to a lot of members here with advanced collections, which could lead you to thinking you might want something more. Additionally, there is the "put-down" angle, where certain people actually don't like your watch model. Repeated exposure to the criticism could lead you to become discontent with your watch and wonder if something else might be better. There are countless tales here of people who flip a watch, regret it, and buy it again, sometimes repeating this process multiple times. Really, if you step back and think about it from an objective perspective, there is a lot of reckless consumerism engaged in by the members here, and they're all encouraging each other.

This is a great forum in a number of ways, but I will say I actually enjoyed my 116610LN a lot more - and craved other watches a lot less - when I wasn't hanging out here.

Wrong, i still have my 5524

Seriously though, i dont care when people dont like my watch, i like polarizing watches. I just dont like rudeness about it.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

Seriously though, i dont care when people dont like my watch, i like polarizing watches. I just dont like rudeness about it.

Maybe I'm just a hothouse flower. I believe there is a fair amount of pack mentality here, though, even if not everyone is susceptible to it. I see evidence of it all over the place.

[Jim Smyth]

Originally Posted by Emoney11

simple answer is if you want to stop at just one watch stay far away from this forum. Everyone is an enabler

What he said....................dont go down the dark path Luke.

[scarabei]

Originally Posted by Emoney11

simple answer is if you want to stop at just one watch stay far away from this forum. Everyone is an enabler

So true.


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[indexmatch]

oh no! get out now while you can!

[BigBlue1]

Originally Posted by indexmatch

oh no! get out now while you can!

[Naples09]

Yep. Delete your account immediately!

[joli160]

I know the problem

[Reddy_Kilowatt]

Delete account.

If you're just gunning for moderation, just decide how soon you can buy another watch and what that watch is. Write both the target and the date down. Use that time to research it, identify market pricing, credible sellers, etc. And then make sure you still want that watch when the date comes around. Sometimes the lust will pass.

[Easy E]

You're doomed, buddy. Run away, right now, unplug your internet, break your wrist so you have to wear a cast for 6 months, become a recluse, don't shave any more, and stop eating real food.... maybe then you will be ok.

Other than that, welcome to the club. Come on in the water is fine. If I may, you really should check out a LVc Hulk. It will compliment your BLNR very nicely. I should know, that's what this forum did to me. I swore over and over, I'm done....done...I have enough watches to last a lifetime. 3 weeks of active TRF and I now have a Hulk. Its great.

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[jrs146]

Originally Posted by srleadjb

how do you control yourself from selling everything you own to buy more watches?!?

You Don't

[sensui]

If you have 1 watch and you think you need intervention already.....IMO you're off to a great start.....recognizing the problem. I will say the best way to stop buying watches is to enjoy the collection (wear your watches and have fun with them/make memories with loved ones) and stop looking at classified sections here. Let the desire just to buy something pass and come back to buying the next watch you really want.

[tbonesteak]

Originally Posted by sensui

if you have 1 watch and you think you need intervention already.....imo you're off to a great start.....recognizing the problem. I will say the best way to stop buying watches is to enjoy the collection (wear your watches and have fun with them/make memories with loved ones) and stop looking at classified sections here. Let the desire just to buy something pass and come back to buying the next watch you really want.

Don't listen to this!!

BUY BUY BUY!!!!!

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by tbonesteak

don't listen to this!!

BUY BUY BUY!!!!!

[Wcdhtwn]

Originally Posted by tbonesteak

BUY BUY BUY!!!!!

I agree 100%!! Don’t be a quitter!



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[Spoonage]

The best way to know if you have a problem is to buy a second one. If it still persists then you have to buy a third to ensure there is not an issue.

If after the third purchase and you still want more, then the correct answer will always be watch collection = N + 1

[adawil2002]

Originally Posted by srleadjb

So my question is for those of you that have already been down this road, how do you control yourself from selling everything you own to buy more watches?!?

Priorities...
Can't live in, eat or drive a watch.

[strettyend]

This forum is slowly leaving my bank account in tatters...

[datejustrms]

Originally Posted by strettyend

This forum is slowly leaving my bank account in tatters...

Classic!!

[PLNYC]

Walk away and never come back lol. This forum is full of enablers!

[jimcameron]

I live in a cardboard box under a highway overpass, but I've got some great watches. I'm okay with that.

[tbonesteak]

Originally Posted by jimcameron

I live in a cardboard box under a highway overpass, but I've got some great watches. I'm okay with that.

Well, I live



BUT I'VE GOT A DAYTONA C & A SUB!

[Tangier11]

Originally Posted by tbonesteak

Well, I live



BUT I'VE GOT A DAYTONA C & A SUB!

[Jim Smyth]

Originally Posted by jimcameron

I live in a cardboard box under a highway overpass, but I've got some great watches. I'm okay with that.

Priceless................