[Tarquinius]

At the VERY least....apply this to children.

We as collectors, have at least some sort of income set aside dedicated to our hobby.

Children have nothing,and if they do it is allowance which varies from parent to parent. Parenting style also factors in on how much toys they buy them.

The pure fact of the matter is though.....my collection is greater then any kids in my area and probably would take mostof them together to equal what I have.

The fact that we are able to pursue this hobby so vehemently and they aren't is do to position

We are in the position to have the money, to drive to buy and to store all of these beautiful plastic wonders.

This hobby is incredibly rewarding and fullfilling, but it is one of excess and one that can only be done when one has the position to do so.

When you lose that position, as Andy said above, due to job loss, terminal disease etc etc...this hobby is inconsequential