Can people really be addicted to pins?

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lucadoodlette	Can people really be addicted to pins?	Lead	[-]
Dizpins Ohana Member Posts: 26 (05/10/08 07:06 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Addiction: the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma. I've heard people say more than a few times that they feel addicted or obsessed with pins. Is this actually possible? I know there are gambling addicts, but is anyone a true pin addict? Has anyone heard of anyone going into extreme debt or having family troubles like other types of addicts do? Just curious. "Unda da see, unda da see, darlin' ees betta, down where ees wetta, take eet from mee" Michelle
Jabberwocky		#1	[-]
Dizpins Ohana Member Posts: 2216 (05/10/08 07:13 PM) Cheshirefied Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Anything can be taken to unhealthy extremes. And collecting hobbies tend to attract the obsessive/compulsive who may tip over into actual addictive/destructive tendencies. So yeah, I think it's possible. 'Twas brillig! Jabberwocky I'm occasionally a grin without a cat, but rarely a cat without a grin! Complete Wonderland Wants List Trades List
pauly		#2	[-]
Dizpins Ohana Member Posts: 607 (05/10/08 07:21 PM) Dizpins Ohana Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	oh yes it's possible! pauly!
bonitatime		#3	[-]
Dizpins Ohana Member Posts: 1642 (05/10/08 07:37 PM) Dizpins Ohana Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I am not answering this on the grounds I might just incriminate myself. Well ok. It can be seriously addictive. Nikki, Spain My Wants My Trades
lucadoodlette		#4	[-]
Dizpins Ohana Member Posts: 27 (05/10/08 07:46 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Can someone tell me some stories? How does it become so addicting? I know I'm eager to see what's being released next, but that's pretty much it. I sometimes wonder if that's why people just end up selling their entire collection out of nowhere for really cheap. "Unda da see, unda da see, darlin' ees betta, down where ees wetta, take eet from mee" Michelle
Eeyore Collector		#5	[-]
Dizpins Ohana Member Posts: 1503 (05/10/08 08:09 PM) For the Honour of Grayskull!! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Yes it can be, anything you do can become an obsession if you don't know your limits and stick to it. Thats why when I came back to this hobby at the end of last year, I set out my goals and limits so that I will not get carried away. The one thing I forgot to set was a dollar limit I set a numerical limit of 200 pins and that helps me keep collecting in perspective. I've already obtained my 2 HG pins so thats something I don't have to worry about. I was thinking that as I was approaching 200 pins and still had no luck obtaining my 2 HG pins then in a span of 3 weeks, I was able to obtain both so everything else is just gravy at this point. I'm still under my limit but setting goals and sticking to them can help curb the addiction so that it doesn't get out of control. Kelvin PinPics ID: buyingstuff MOST WANTED PINS (Not HG pins but would be nice to have!) 1. PinPics#50297: WDW Featured Artist Sorcerer Mickey Jumbo 2. PinPics#28970: Disney Auctions Elisabete Gomes Sorcerer Mickey
disneyboysmousehouse	Addicted to pins?	#6	[-]
Dizpins Ohana Member Posts: 1125 (05/10/08 08:22 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Addicted to pins? Nonsense! Has anyone seen my cardboard sign? Ah, there it is... WILL WORK FOR PINS!
pauly		#7	[-]
Dizpins Ohana Member Posts: 608 (05/10/08 08:26 PM) Dizpins Ohana Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	disneyboysmousehouse wrote: Addicted to pins? Nonsense! Has anyone seen my cardboard sign? Ah, there it is... WILL WORK FOR PINS! wow true true fan!! pauly!
pauly		#8	[-]
Dizpins Ohana Member Posts: 609 (05/10/08 08:28 PM) Dizpins Ohana Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	lucadoodlette wrote: Can someone tell me some stories? How does it become so addicting? I know I'm eager to see what's being released next, but that's pretty much it. I sometimes wonder if that's why people just end up selling their entire collection out of nowhere for really cheap. here is another reason why it's a fun hobby and we escape from the everyday reality from doing this ah sweet collecting! pauly!
BigTom756		#9	[-]
Dizpins Ohana Member Posts: 10 (05/10/08 08:33 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I'm in the process of changing the way I collect. For too long, I just grabbed pins that I liked or thought would look good displayed somewhere. But there's simply too many pins to keep purchasing. I've tried to narrow my scope drastically and only collect pins within a theme (i.e. Nightmare B4 Christmas, Pirates) with few exceptions. From that point, I try to collect sets of 5-6 pins within that theme (Pirate coins, NBC tombstones). So far its been working and I've cut down on my purchase costs. I've only recently discovered online pin trading and I really prefer it to ebay due to the fact that money doesn't play into the acquisition of new pins. With that said, I've only completed 2 online trades, and I don't often get responses back. I guess I'm still trying to figure exactly what kind of pins other people want. It's all part of the hobby! So long answer short, I think setting limits or sticking to themes is a great way to fend off addiction. All things in moderation! My Wants My Trades
ShellKervel		#10	[-]
Dizpins Ohana Member Posts: 1244 (05/11/08 12:02 AM) Mom of Twins with Pins! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I have a pin problem. Being a person who suffers from OCD and then intorducing pins into my life was not a good plan. We went nuts about 6 yrs ago on pins and stopped abruptly when planning for the twins. My hubby is just as obessed with pins as I am which makes it even scarier and harder to control. We have had to set boundries for our buying and trading. This is a true for of addiction for us but it is a good one! My Frames My Wants My Trades

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