Uprising Posted Tuesday at 01:15 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 01:15 PM (edited) This topic came out of a conversion with N1SB as we both like to talk about economics and financial documents, and a saying I been hearing for years "You know, if I had bought GW shares instead of their miniatures,". I was wondering if there would be a interest in an event next year where instead of buying the new shiny models (which sits on a shelf for years), we paint what we have, and be responsible with our hobby funding and lives. The rules would be simple: State a monthly budget for the hobby Stick to the budget Post the models you buy (or have on hand already) and by the end of year post the work you completed. Any left over budget money, invest or save (does not have to be GW stock) Just a laid back event where member coach and keep each other accountable not only for our hobby but in personal life (I have seen so many people go into debt / bankruptcy for this hobby). So, is there any interested? Disclaimer: Never take investment advice from strangers on the internet, especially people who like Chaos. Learn how to manage your own money or seek out a professional who can give you personalized financial services. This event is just an idea / hobby event, and if you copy me and lose or gain the money, you have nobody to blame but yourself. Edited Tuesday at 01:18 PM by Uprising Valkia the Bloody, LameBeard, Rusted Boltgun and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387172-out-of-the-red-event/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gideon stargreave Posted Tuesday at 08:22 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:22 PM I love this idea. I don’t collect to play, but still make small armies so I’m a sucker for a wee purchase here and there that I don’t really need LameBeard 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387172-out-of-the-red-event/#findComment-6144057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LameBeard Posted Wednesday at 07:22 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:22 AM This year I set myself a challenge to paint more than I bought - I started well but have ultimately failed (unless there is a real Santa Rally on the painting desk). This event feels in a similar spirit - having a little bit of discipline to go with the spending, keeping it fun. N1SB and Kenzaburo 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387172-out-of-the-red-event/#findComment-6144091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenzaburo Posted Wednesday at 08:44 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 08:44 AM Totally up for this. I'd love to combine this with the "Hammer the Backlog" approach. (In case you don't know, Hammer the Backlog is one guy taking on his pile of shame and documenting it for now 4 years, has a blog and a YouTube channel and he does some mild project management to achieve this - I totally fell in love with that approach). I'm in a bit of a difficult situation since we had our second son about 7 weeks ago so time is precious, but I should really track my overall hobby spending more. That pile of grey in my basement is just insane - although I try not to admit that in front of my wife. :D N1SB, Rusted Boltgun, LameBeard and 1 other 1 1 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387172-out-of-the-red-event/#findComment-6144099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusted Boltgun Posted Wednesday at 01:11 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:11 PM I'm really keen to get involved for 2026. I've amassed a huge 'pile of potential', to the point where I have run out of storage space and yet still keep adding to it (I can ignore what I can't see / need the occasional dopamine hit). I've stepped off the Kill Team hype train but something to motivate me to stop buying would be good. Valkia the Bloody and Kenzaburo 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387172-out-of-the-red-event/#findComment-6144128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkia the Bloody Posted Wednesday at 06:07 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:07 PM I had a bit of a think about this and since I also suffer from "oh, new shiny syndrome" and buy stuff although I REALLY already have enough stuff that I should finish, this would probably be a very good idea for me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387172-out-of-the-red-event/#findComment-6144161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Shepherd Posted Wednesday at 06:16 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:16 PM I invested all my money in some Cthonian timeshares I like the sound of the slay the grey challenge N1SB and LameBeard 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387172-out-of-the-red-event/#findComment-6144163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uprising Posted Thursday at 10:33 AM Author Share Posted Thursday at 10:33 AM I will start getting something written up for this, since there is some interest. Suggestion welcome (Will probably post in the WIP when ready). Kenzaburo 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387172-out-of-the-red-event/#findComment-6144217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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