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Posted by Gregory S. Coad (Member # 2466) on April 01, 2011, 07:40 AM:

My apology to all members. Going through all the posts on this forum every day and seeing how much enjoyment everyone gets in this hobby has made me realize that emotionally I am too attached to my collection to give it up. I realized too that once I sold my collection there would no longer be a reason to be on this forum and I would miss that and it made me really sad.

So I hope everyone will understand and not judge me too harshly. I have gone back and forth on this many times. I look forward to actively getting back into this hobby and sharing experiences with all of you.

Posted by Jim Schrader (Member # 9) on April 01, 2011, 08:28 AM:

glad you changed your mind Gregory i am sure you will have many more years of enjoyment with them and us thanks and god bless [Smile]

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on April 01, 2011, 08:29 AM:

Gregory,

I'm thrilled you're staying with the hobby (and with us)! Your enthusiasm comes through in all your posts and I'm looking forward to reading many more!

Doug

Posted by Brad Kimball (Member # 5) on April 01, 2011, 08:39 AM:

HAZAH!! There's so much enjoyment to be derived from this simlple medium that it's always sad when someone opts out. Mind you, in no way is anyone obligated to remain a collector for the benefit of others (especially if there are financial reasons one would be forced to sell). Every day, I kick around the question of just how much could I realize for what I have. So far, I always come back to "Naaaaaaa". The day I don't say "No" to myself is the day I may make decisions about liquidating. I think the real catalyst (financial reasons aside) would be there's just no equipment to be had anymore to run my collection so what would I do with a bunch of celluloid that would be of no use - other than something nice to look at. Happy to hear you've decided to keep your goodies. BTW, even if you sold your collection....You would not have to quit the club. I'm sure there are many members who no longer own film, but enjoy the discussions. Truth be told - this will describe all of us here at some point in the future.

Posted by Pasquale DAlessio (Member # 2052) on April 01, 2011, 09:07 AM:

Greg

Great news! I'm glad you decidced to stay. It's always hard to give up something you have enjoyed for years. I recently sold a complete James Bond memorabilia collection of 40 plus years. I'm glad I still have this hobby to enjoy and the people I have met here. I am retired and this really fulfills a void. Plus how many hobbies can you enjoy again since your youthful days again? When Dave Ullom started selling his films on here recently I did buy a lot of them but felt bad about him leaving the hobby. I suggested he keep the best of his collection. Anyway "Go ahead make my day" stay with us.

Pat DAlessio

Posted by Luis Caramelo (Member # 2430) on April 01, 2011, 09:34 AM:

hi! gregory,you have made a right decison,i collected super 8
since i was 11 years old until today with 46,i,m still here the
passion for movies it,s forever,when we love certain films and
actors if we are the lucky to have them it,s wonderfull... [Smile]

Posted by Gregory S. Coad (Member # 2466) on April 01, 2011, 09:39 AM:

Thanks, everyone, you are such a supportive group. I KNOW I made the right decision.

Posted by Scott Mallory (Member # 2393) on April 01, 2011, 10:05 AM:

Gregory, I really wanted those cartoons! But, I'd rather have you on the forum, lol! Glad you're keeping your collection. Plus, my wife threatened me with bodily harm if I don't stop buying so many films. Take Care [Smile]

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on April 01, 2011, 10:36 AM:

Great to hear that you are keeping your collection. I have always looked on my life and seen that my biggest mistake was selling my original collection of super 8 way in 1990 to move into laserdisc,

( no laughing folks, please! )

To this day, there are still some optical sound super 8 features that I had back then, with perfect color mind you, that I have never been able to find again ...

Gorky Park, High Road to China and yes, you guessed it, The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams!

I had the best of digital technology for back then too! I thought that with my projection television and my widescreen laserdiscs, that I would be even better off, and while they did have much better sound, I never had all those danged pixels to deal with, with my Super 8 ...

So bravo! I'm very glad to hear that your sticking with your collection. May you have many more enjoyable nights of film viewing!

Posted by Barry Fritz (Member # 1865) on April 01, 2011, 11:09 AM:

Glad you are staying Gregory. Now order that belt and get that projector working!

Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on April 01, 2011, 11:30 AM:

Greg, good to know you decided to keep your films.

Posted by Kirkamus Anderson (Member # 2441) on April 01, 2011, 12:04 PM:

yea! I don't think anyone is bummed you're not selling! They're more happy to have another person in the community! Especially in the states!

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on April 01, 2011, 12:51 PM:

Hi Gregory,
I am delighted to read that you are staying with super 8mm. A lot of people have in the past sold off their films and film equipment, only to really regret it later. Yes, modern digital video projection in the home is wonderful, and I would not wish to be without it. But film and film collecting have unique qualities, particularly as a hobby, which digital simply cannot compete with. Film is active, digital is passive. There is nothing like loading up a reel of film on a film projector and sitting back listening to that sweet purr as the reels roll by.

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on April 01, 2011, 01:33 PM:

" Film is active ... video is passive ... "

Just love that quote, Paul!

Posted by Brad Kimball (Member # 5) on April 01, 2011, 03:24 PM:

I couldn't have said it better. Great way to explain to family and friends who think I'm nuts to invest good money in an obsolete medium. Sane reason car afficianados buy a 1972 Dodge Dart over a newer vehicle. They enjoy the hands-on repair work involved in restoration.

Posted by Bill Phelps (Member # 1431) on April 01, 2011, 05:26 PM:

That sounds great Gregory! You had mentioned that computers have taken up a lot of your time...so when you take a break and you don't have time for a full movie...just thread up one of those digests or cartoons you have and ENJOY!

Bill [Smile]

Posted by Gregory S. Coad (Member # 2466) on April 01, 2011, 06:21 PM:

Thanks, guys, for your many supportive comments. I guess I'm one of those American capitalists that have to have THINGS to make me happy. Life is a matter of making priorities, who says you can't have it all? You just can't go crazy and buy everything you want. If you really want something, you will find a way to get it.

My wife of 36 years living with me completely understands. I think she was a little sad that I decided to sell my collection but she would never say so, she just wants me to be happy. She is pleased with my final decision.

Posted by Larry Arpin (Member # 744) on April 01, 2011, 06:27 PM:

I sold my Alien scope print along time ago and have regretted since although I needed the money at the time. Doug owns it now.

Posted by John Hourigan (Member # 111) on April 01, 2011, 07:39 PM:

Great comments from everyone -- while it's hard to put into words, I consider my film collecting hobby to be an extension of me -- I can't tell you how many times I find myself humming the Our Gang theme song during the workday. . .

Posted by Kirkamus Anderson (Member # 2441) on April 01, 2011, 07:52 PM:

My Two loves are Super8 and vintage mopeds.

I finally got my hands on a 1979 Puch Magnum and she'll be around for a long time. (Almost done with the resoration.)

Now I'm buying and selling Super8 to get to my ultimate goal of a Eumig or Elmo projector that takes big reels. I also enjoy the buying and selling. It's fun to trade and see whats out there!

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