Bob in OHIO
Senior Member
Wrote this 15+ yrs ago... and posted on G-Boards.
Thought I'd migrate this over here for thought/comment.
Gun Board Comments are linked here => 2008 Comments
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Thought I'd migrate this over here for thought/comment.
Gun Board Comments are linked here => 2008 Comments
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I. Greenhorn: Enthusiastic, excited about learning, naïve. Normally buys his first rifle which deepens the addiction. Law's BBOTW is the key resource. Lone wolf with little network.
II. Exuberant: No longer a beginner, jargon is learned, less obvious details are now observed. Developing a thicker skin, realizes that collecting is shark infested, and realizes the holes in Law's book.
III. Accumulator: Rifles are added in chunks, collecting focus needs sharpening or not. Knowledge becomes powerful.
IV. Upgrades: A matched gun alone may not elevate the heart-rate. Tends to look for better conditioned specimens. Network links are pretty well established.
V. Ceiling: No more K98s are really needed, but the urge is still within. Becomes a discriminating buyer (condition, code) and might become a niche buyer. Has a sharp focus of interest. Is sage, and very willing to help others.
VI. Decline: Interest wanes, or situations change and the collection is viewed differently then the accumulate phase. All or part is moved out.