Is it really hoarding....

[Golddollar]

THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS FOR MORE 'MODERN' TIMES. Everything is constantly changing as everyone wants to reinvent the wheel. You find something you like, and or works for you, you can bet they will change it shortly.

So, you better stock up, and those that don't, well too bad for them.

Absolutely true. Browning, after 82 years or so, announced they were stopping production of the High Power. My favorite car, Mercury, the whole line was discontinued. Colt Pythons, need I say more? The flour I used in my bread machine. It made great whole wheat bread and all of a sudden that flour disappeared from the stores.

I'm sure all of us could come up with a list of great products that we can no longer purchase (at least in the regular course of business).

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I'm sure all of us could come up with a list of great products that we can no longer purchase (at least in the regular course of business).

One of my friends would develop a well shooting load, word would get out and that bullet would disappear. He developed a load using a discontinued Berger Hybrid or VLD, he called the Berger company and ordered an entire batch 16,000 bullets, he will sell all you want but at the price he charges! Not really different than Sears or Wal-Mart! But he won't run out!

Ivan

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

"Gaming the system in time of war" and "profiteering" come to mind.

Spoken like someone who didn't prepare for the future and expects everyone else to take care of them!

Ivan

 

[BAM-BAM]

Spoken like someone who didn't prepare for the future and expects everyone else to take care of them!

Ivan

You sir are wrong on all counts..............

Remember in your original post you did ask for our opinion...... "were they hoarders or wise?" So no need to get PO'ed because you don't like my opinion of these 'Gentlemen's actions"

You were holding up the actions of two old guys...... who were looking out only for themselves when they should have been willing to give up/ or limit "a hobby" for the good of the whole in a time of war........ as wise and admirable.

1)Trying to game the system to get an extra ration of gas so they could play golf!

2) Selling a car reminded me of the shops who jack up the price of Generators after Hurricanes.....Rosie the Riveter may have needed that car to get to work in a war plant.... while trying to raise and feed 2 kids! ....... so their hobby wasn't effected.

They weren't acting to secure necessities........their safety or general welfare...... Golf is not on any list of 'essential daily activities" I've ever seen.

Their actions IMO weren't admirable; nor would I view their actions as 'wise" or ones to emulate.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

According to my wife, if you have not used it in the last 20 minutes, it is hoarding.

 

[gregintenn]

No it is not hoarding, it is collecting. PM me if you are looking for a couple nice guitars

Show em!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[handejector]

….if the things that you hoard are really awesome?

For me, lately, it's been old anvils, guitars, and old mini-bikes.

If you reach the point where you're making stacks and piles with only pathways thru the house, put the anvils on the BOTTOM.

 

[woodsltc]

If you reach the point where you're making stacks and piles with only pathways thru the house, put the anvils on the BOTTOM.

Lee, just curious.....is this advise from experience?

Don

 

[RobertJ.]

In the last ammo shortage, those who planned ahead were called hoarders by those who didn't.

I hope they learned from it.

I've seen true hoarding, and I doubt anyone here suffers from it.

We just like our toys! Ain't nuthin wrong with that!

 

[Golddollar]

Read the original story of the ant and the grasshopper and then read the Politically Correct version.

 

[Frank46]

I'm in the same camp who says he accumulates stuff. Pistol ammo, mil surp ammo, guns and stuff like that. Since the 22rf ammo shortage is somewhat lessening I actually found two 330 round boxes of federal auto match at wally world no less. They even had two buckets of rem 22 golden bullets.I passed on that. Tools I also accumulate. I have an old shed from hell that the wife refuses to even enter. Hadn't been in there in years. Took out all the shovels, rakes, machetes, two grubbing tools and some hoes.Stuck them in the trash can where all the rest of the garden stuff is. Been getting rid of a lotta junk so more room. Frank

 

[345sire]

According to my wife, if you have not used it in the last 20 minutes, it is hoarding.

How long ago was her last cup of coffee?

 

[345sire]

Nothing wrong with keeping a good supply of anything you might actually have a use for, maybe, someday................

Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
I have 6 or 7 fire extinguishers around the house and shop. Have never needed one, but,,,,,,
Firearms are the same way.

 

[rwt1405]

Spent 25 years working for Caterpillar, started at 18. When I decided to leave after 25 years, I found myself with two Harleys, restored 70 nova, fairly new 2500 Chevy, new Camaro SS, 24ft tower boat and 16ft flats boat. Garage full of tools with no room left to work on anything.
And of coarse gun collection, fishing pole collection, and hundred of other collections I started.
Sold it all, moved into a townhouse. Limit myself to one car, one truck, and one boat. 10 fishing poles and 10 guns.
I still find myself shopping and comparing products , but have learned not to hit the but button.
Life is easier, I am happier, not being a slave to my possessions.

I looked at this for a while, and decided I can help you out.

Let's start with that boat, I'd replace it with another truck.

Those 10 fishing poles work out to 10 more guns, of course I couldn't imagine living with only 20 firearms, but whatever.

Perhaps I could make it on 10 rifles, 10 shotguns, 10 pistols, 10 revolvers, etc (you get the idea).

There, now things look a little better to me!

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

I need to get a anvil since I recently received my Bubba University gunsmithing certificate.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

 

[345sire]

I need to get a anvil since I recently received my my Bubba University gunsmithing certificate.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

My copy of the Bubba U. handbook says you can use an engine block for an anvil.

 

[G-Mac]

My copy of the Bubba U. handbook says you can use an engine block for an anvil.

A lot of guys use an old piece of railroad track. Some folks actually can shape them into pretty nice anvils that are works of art in their own right.

 

[Golddollar]

If you reach the point where you're making stacks and piles with only pathways thru the house, put the anvils on the BOTTOM.

I had an uncle who was killed in a car wreck who left his basement exactly like this. I always get a charge out of the auction announcement when it said "This sale represents a lifetime accumulation. New boxes of merchandise are being uncovered daily." I thought that was a rather diplomatic way of saying my uncle was a packrat.

 

[Golddollar]

A lot of guys use an old piece of railroad track. Some folks actually can shape them into pretty nice anvils that are works of art in their own right.

And when times are slow you can crack nuts on it. My parents actually did this.

 

[Golddollar]

In line with the circumstances stated in my thread starter under "Scrounger", I acquired a sufficient number of shelves and cabinets to put able to effectively store all the stuff that had accumulated. I have now named my basement as Groundhog Arms since it's underground and my ancestral home is Punxsutawney, PA.