First, you anger is completely misplaced and you 
misunderstand what I wrote. I am speaking from my 
own experiences and about the people I've known. 
I never wrote that this or that applies to all 
collectors. Or that if you do or have done, or 
are currently doing this or that, then you are 
such-and-such. I am not judging others, but 
clearly you are. These are my experiences, not 
yours. Just b/c you haven’t experienced the same 
things, doesn’t invalidate my experiences and 
vice versa. While I don’t think what you are 
saying is correct to state for the general cel 
community, I do know where you are coming from. 
But you should realize, I never claim to 
represent or speak on the behalf anyone other 
than myself, these are my reasons for leaving and 
like them or not, they are still valid reasons. 
Not everyone will agree with you on whether or 
not there are more responsible collectors or 
whatever. Likewise, not everyone will agree with 
you posturing about what is or is not depressing 
when it comes to being unable to obtain cels from 
series dealers tend to corner. You might not find 
it frustrating, kudos for you, but not everyone 
will necessarily respond in the same fashion. To 
some, cels are merely forms of temporary 
entertainment, other view it as art, other 
collectibles, and others can and do view it 
simply as merchandise. You might not like people 
who regard cels or collect them in ways that 
don’t ascribe to your views, but they still 
doesn’t invalidate these differing perspectives. 
Furthermore, why does it even matter to you, if 
other people collect, or generally view this 
hobby as something other than how you view it? 
Once again, not everyone will agree with you on 
what are the “wrong” reasons for being in this 
hobby, anymore so, than agreeing on what are good 
ways to collect. 
Drac, it appears you are taking what I've written 
as insults to you (especially) and to any 
collector who does not share my thoughts or 
experiences. That is sad. I never ask anyone to 
agree, nor do I seek others approval on how I 
regard the way I view and managed cels; I am 
simply sharing my thoughts on the subject. Why 
you continue to take personal offense to my 
comments and observations on this matter, is 
truly and utterly beyond me. It is interesting to 
note however, that you seem to be the –only- user 
who is insulted and irate enough to continue 
using ad hominems. I do disagree with you but I 
am doing so, without being disagreeable.