I spent $30,000 in my first 6 Months

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nasc

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Very nice collection. I like the damascus one also. Do I see a stingray case?

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I spent at least half that much but learned to practice "catch and release" and my wife is "OK" with that concept as the mail lady drops off new packages daily. Amazed to see some of my "old friends" in your collection. Guess we share similar taste for the finer things life has to offer! AWESOME collection Todd! :thumbsup:
 

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Global Financial Crisis? What Global Financial Crisis? :) You're single handedly keeping the flashlight industry immune to the GFC ;) LOL


Very impressive. Also, if that's your flashlight collection i'd like to see your battery collection ;)

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Wow Shado, awesome collection. I find It fascinating how different each collection is. Each with a different criteria in mind while looking. My collection is a good reflection of me (very random)
Looking at yours, you have fine tastes, and are all about the details and nuances ;)
 

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If I had done that my wife would have killed me .... Nice Collection .... Steven
 
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Siliconti

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Well, I do not feel so guilty for buying that SureFire M6 now!

Then again, I think we may not be in the same tax bracket :)
 

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I am still thinking hard and long for a 160 Dollar Production Ti light.
you are one hella of a collector. I collect knives, spend well over 10K on custom knives.
But 30K on lights is a league on its own. Wonderful collection!!!
 

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I read through this whole thread and I had to comment, I really cannot believe all the negative comments. This collection is beautiful and yes its extreme but if youve done well enough financially in life to be able to do this then more power to ya dude. Lots of people blow this much on cocaine and hookers. And hell, more power to them too! Anybody who doesnt like it can take the life lessons thier mother gave them and .... Write it in their diary. But since nobody asked, I have got to know, what do you do for a career Shado?
 
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....since nobody asked, I have got to know, what do you do for a career Shado?

I would think it obvious, Todd is a museum curator. ;)

Brilliant collection!

......Oops, you've left the security device deactivated on the McGizmo's!

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I read through this whole thread and I had to comment, I really cannot believe all the negative comments. This collection is beautiful and yes its extreme but if youve done well enough financially in life to be able to do this then more power to ya dude. Lots of people blow this much on cocaine and hookers. And hell, more power to them too! Anybody who doesnt like it can take the life lessons thier mother gave them and .... Write it in their diary. But since nobody asked, I have got to know, what do you do for a career Shado?

+1 to this... if you are successful enough in life to be able to drop 30k on something you like and not think twice... then more power to you

why 30k on lights? because he can thats why. and why shouldnt he?

nice collection btw :)

edit: whats in your garage sir :-D lol
 
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HaileStorm

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You could probably light a whole neighborbood with those lights.

To each his own, I guess. Nice collection, though :).


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It's a sickness we all have. What makes all of us talk about lights and read about lights sometimes on a nightly basis??? I bought a light last might and here I am on the forum again, I don't even know what I'm looking for. I really have to find another hobby as this has become a little obsessive! Anybody in my boat? Lol
 

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So how many more have you collected in the last year since you posted the pics? :poke:

Now I don't feel nearly as guilty about buying all those lights in the last year. :eek:oo:
 

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You should start collecting dslr cameras and lenses. Your lights may serve as studio lights :). You got beamshots of those 007's? I'm curious how they look.


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I really appreciate the kind words :wave:

So how many more have you collected in the last year since you posted the pics? :poke:

Now I don't feel nearly as guilty about buying all those lights in the last year. :eek:oo:

I've been collecting knives as of late, but here's a few recent pics of my favourites :thumbsup:

SPY 005's
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With some of my 007's
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Gatlight V1/V2/V3 (SS/Aluminum/Titanium)
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Gatlight V1 PILA 168S, I really like this one!
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+1 to this... if you are successful enough in life to be able to drop 30k on something you like and not think twice... then more power to you

why 30k on lights? because he can thats why. and why shouldnt he?

nice collection btw :)

edit: whats in your garage sir :-D lol

A Lexus SUV (I live in Canada)

You should start collecting dslr cameras and lenses. Your lights may serve as studio lights :). You got beamshots of those 007's? I'm curious how they look.

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I posted some SPY 007 beam shots here and here

Thanks
Todd
 

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You know what could be worst? ...not having $30,000 to spend on your lights :D

Everyone have different priorities and needs, but I wouldn't worry one bit about spending $30,000, I will worry about how quickly I can to make my $3M!

Power to you shado...now if you ever decide to let go of your SPY005, give me a PM :naughty:
 
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