Boy, did this topic have a rock star's life. A quick burst, followed by a sudden death.

Glad to see there are lots of different interpretations.

FWIW, a bit of a disclaimer, for the sake of perspective. I don't want you all to think I started this topic to get your approval to start a scalping business. The software industry is treating me just fine

I, sell to board members at cost. I always have, and would like to say I always will. Now, when I say cost, I'm talking current releases. If I decided to sell some of my G1s, I'm not going to sell it at cost. And I'd wager that 99% of you wouldn't expect me to.

Because I'm such a chronic hunter and group buy organiser, If I look at the amount of toys I have bought on behalf of board members, I'd wager that that number nearly totals the size of my own, obviously small, collection. I'm sure many Melbournite and some others in other states can vouch for me in that regard. The Melbourne Missionaries thread is a great example.

Using MV75's definition, I am also a speculator. The best example of this, is that I am buying 2 x City Commanders, one to enjoy, and one to recoup the cost of the other's enjoyment. I apply a lot of this philosophy to my collecting, although I've yet to reap the rewards. Look for my next topic on that topic

Anyway, my personal collecting styles is that while I am a completist, I try to keep all duplicate molds MISB. I also predict that one day, I will sell most of those MISB figures to pay for the loose figures that I will keep, play with, display and adore. I certainly expect to take advantage of the benefit of time, and I expect to profit off of these figures. At least that's how I rationalize it to girlfriend

Am I a scalper? I say no. Do you?