Otakus like what E-N-J described are exactly the 
ppl we all want to sell our collections to, ppl 
willing and capable of shelling out big bucks. 
And what is wrong with selling a entire 
collection that took years to amass if the owner 
wishes to do so? =P

But seriously though, imo yes it seems there ARE 
those who are too serious when it comes to 
collecting. Yes, it is possible to get addicted 
to any hobby. But neglecting or delibrately 
sacrificing a necessity such as food, rent, 
health care is imo just plain asinine.

I don't know if it has anything to do with age, 
but I do wonder if there is a correlation between 
cel collectors quiting and attempting to sell off 
the majority of their cels b/c their financial 
priorities change as they grow older and possible 
raise a family. In situations like that, I can 
understand how cel collecting as a whole can be 
regarded as a waste of money. Personally, I don't 
consider ppl who do quit as flakes or are anyless 
serious collectors than those who spend 1k a 
month on cels. 

Afterall we all have different financial 
backgrounds/priorities and we really shouldn't be 
condemned or condemning based on our decision to 
quit and leave the hobby entirely, if we were so 
inclined.

Just my 2 rmb.