pappymojo Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Just wanted to introduce myself. I live in Boston, happily married father to twin boys, and just started collecting minimates in 2012. My boys were born last year and I love them. They were born in November and I really struggled with what to buy them as Christmas presents when they were one month old. Ended up buying them 2011 Proof Silver Eagles, figuring they were collectable and should retain some of their value. Since then started reading comic books again (haven't read them in forever, but kept abreast of developing storylines, mostly through reviews on aintitcoolnews). Bought some comics this year and notices Minimates in the store. Didn't buy any for a while though. Finally broke down when the Avengers sets came out at the Disney store. Since then have picked up the Thor four pack (on sale for $7.99), some best of sets (Iron Man/Thing) and (Wolverine, Sabertooth), some Marvel vs Capcom sets (Spiderman, Hulk, TaskMaster, Deadpool) and some of the most recent wave (Spidersense Spiderman/Punisher) and (Daredevil/Kingpin) and a couple of randoms that were on sale (black and white Frankenstein/Dracula) and (Gaby Jones/Hydra Flame Thrower). I don't think I'll ever order anything online. I like to buy it in person. Plan on separating the toys into two boxes to present to them on their 8th birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Welcome! That is a great idea to create a collection to present to them when they're old enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Hiya Pappy! Welcome aboard. With Silver Eagles, you really can't go wrong. The earn a premium because they are proofs (on minted in SF,CA) and being pure silver, they will increase in worth even without a low run on the date. I am a life member of the American Numismatic Association, so you could say I have a little experience with coins. Happy collecting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aapje Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Welcome, dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappymojo Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 of course, now I worry that I'm passing on my neurotic collecting habits on to my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacksun1520 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 It's always nice to see another resident of MA on the boards Welcome to the family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Welcome to the 'verse and your new addiction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tones Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 welcome aboard pappymojo, gotta agree w/ blacksun1520...it's great to see another member from MA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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