too old to collect

[dee222]

I was at a local military show were I met a couple of friend we were standing talking when this young chap came over and asked if we collect yes was my answer only for him to lay into us about you old farts having all the good stuff
which you should sell so young collectors can have it your to old give it up
this took me a back comments welcome I am 50 Alan is 48 Mick 71 what do you think.

[Drummajor]

Did you tell him where to go!??
I am 70, and some young farts got all the best stuff before me.
Regards Phil.

[elgee45]

There should be a big box outside the Soylent Green factory for old farts to deposit their collections before they go in for processing.

Lawrence

[William]

Spoilt and self centred. Gimme gimme gimme; I want it all and I want it now! The Snowflake Generation, eh? More selfish, greedy, self entitled and aware of their privileges and rights than any generation in history.

[fairlie63]

Funny thing but when I was a young collector I couldn't talk to enough 'old farts' to pick their brains about the subject. Keith

[Sonofacqms]

At least some of the youngsters show interest, their avarice I hope is matched by their ability to buy good militaria.

Rob

[Phill Lockett]

I would of just farted and moved on.........i'm 52

Phill

[REMEVMBEA1]

Originally Posted by dee222

I was at a local military show were I met a couple of friend we were standing talking when this young chap came over and asked if we collect yes was my answer only for him to lay into us about you old farts having all the good stuff
which you should sell so young collectors can have it your to old give it up
this took me a back comments welcome I am 50 Alan is 48 Mick 71 what do you think.

Cheeky young pup , and me only 78.

[johnG]

So who is the oldest old-fart around here. I am 83 and doubt if I am the oldest one.

[Alex Rice]

Well, I've just turned 45 and I reckon I've still got a good few years of collecting in me
Always happy to help young collectors but they need to realise it's a...collection!! It does take years to build it up, if you could just go and buy a collection off the shelf, what's the point...?

[grenadierguardsman]

Originally Posted by dee222

I was at a local military show were I met a couple of friend we were standing talking when this young chap came over and asked if we collect yes was my answer only for him to lay into us about you old farts having all the good stuff
which you should sell so young collectors can have it your to old give it up
this took me a back comments welcome I am 50 Alan is 48 Mick 71 what do you think.

50, i hope you've booked a place in your nearest old people's home.
Andy

[ubervamp]

I'm 45. I thought I'd give it a year or two then pack it in, as I'll be waaay over the hill by then.

[George Davies]

Originally Posted by johnG

So who is the oldest old-fart around here. I am 83 and doubt if I am the oldest one.

I am 95 in Oct. and still as keen as ever I was a member (officially) of The Army of the Rhine 1925-6. with the KSLI and wonder if I am the last surviving member. I still have my Sisters I.D. document as issued at the time.Finally dont even think of giving up for a few Years yet.You have got quite a few happy collecting days to enjoy.
Best Wishes, George Davies

[Traist]

Hi George, I am aiming for 120, so I am encouraged by you. I am currently 46, so one of the young guns here . Even now I love picking the brains of older guys as nothing tops experience. Regards Andrew

[Charliedog012012]

My reply would have been "listen son, I may look old but let me assure you that I have just got out of the bath....I've shrunk and that's why I look wrinkly!"