Collecting: You're doing it wrong.

Enjoy me complaining for 10 minutes.
Also special thanks to @TheTopHatWonder for helping me by editing the script and giving me the motivation to continue making videos!
#rant #videogames #collection #collecting #gaming #money #consumerism #capitalism #funkopop #games #comedy #funny #familyguy #petergriffin #complaint

[@Azinlime]

this was a really high quality video. Thank yt algorithm

[@Lessuno]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@wolfiedude14]

got recommended this random video, it's very good!
I have on of the very slightly more odd collecting hobbies, I collect bottle caps. To me, the sense of satisfaction comes from a number of things: 1) as you point out, the sentimental value, they're like small little mementos of times and places. If I go to a new country and drink something, the cap remains and is a memory of the time in this little physical object. 2) I think it's just satisfying to amass stuff, as crude and dumb as that is. I like seeing my collection expand, a testament to how much I've managed to explore and so on.
Bottle caps are one of those fun collecting hobbies that manage to avoid the main excesses of consumerism that you note in this video. Firstly, bottle caps are kind of worth nothing, even rare caps are worth very little. Secondly, you can't really pre-order caps, or buy them like designer clothing on ebay; the interest is really in the discovery of the cap in a store or something.
Anyways, just thought I'd share my personal thing. This was a great video and made me think about why I collect what I even collect! Good job man.

[@Lessuno]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment! This kind of collecting is pure and safe from all the bullshit 🎉
Plus, if there is ever an apocalypse, you'll be considered rich!

[@yibblesnort]

I like to collect workplace uniforms and movie prop replicas

[@Lessuno]

You must be a person of many trades!

[@failsthefox6969]

The algorithm requires engagement.

[@elijahpond4219]

Same im glaf the alg showed this diamond

[@Lessuno]

you guys are so nice

[@goldstarsforall]

I collect Scout and Guide badges and there is three people you see online.
1) People who have the badges for stuff they have earnt/been to
2) Vintage collectors
3) Completionists (aka I want the whole set from an event)
I have seen certain sets sold for £500 ( the full set of subcamp badges from the last jamboree for example), I get insane over badges... but there are so many scalpers, I saw someone sell I badge I swapped (worth around £1) for £5. and yeh,,, there was only 19 of us swapping them but its not worth that much...

[@Lessuno]

It's so bizarre to me that it affects collecting communities even on a smaller scale 🫠

[@goldstarsforall]

@@Lessuno Yeh, I think for everyone with a collection in a thing, there are people with the disposable income that they are willing to part with... Some of the scalpers are ruthless tho... especially for 'rare' badges (aka only three Icelandic people went to the jamboree last year so their badge is super rare, Irish neckers (scouts thing) are practically impossible because they have to earn it and they only get one).... if it gets into the hands of a reseller a lot of the fun is lost

[@Lessuno]

​@goldstarsforall If that badge is sold, it loses all of its original value, in my opinion. The value is in earning it.

[@somedudeontheinternet7364]

yo, that was good. algorithm's on point today.

[@Lessuno]

I'm glad it found you 👁🫦👁

[@HK_808]

I own a collection of vintage computers started back in middle school

[@mrmadfunny5507]

This is absolutely amazing keep up the great work can’t wait to see more 🔥!

[@melondood]

Banger video alert

[@violet_alice_animation]

I own 152 rubber ducks

[@Lessuno]

The rubber ducks are safe from the grips of capitalism 🫡

[@elijahpond4219]

Excellent dude im glad i came across this vid def deserves more attention

[@Lessuno]

there will definitely be more!

[@Directinator303]

This was a wonderfully made video. I’ve collected action figures for a while but the last few years I’ve dialed back significantly for most of the reasons you’ve mentioned. It’s a consumption/capitalism self feeding circle and loses its sentimentality and personal gratification. It stops becoming the hobby of collecting and becoming the hobby of buying.

[@Lessuno]

That last bit is so beautifully put. I couldn't agree more.

[@t_cadventure9561]

I have collected a multitude of irrational thoughts over the years, its becoming quite the spectacle! If only I had a showcase. (this is not a cry for help merely a flex).

[@Lessuno]

All thanks to capitalism right?

[@darkestheir]

It makes me so sad when I collect things and all the prices are into the fucking roof cause people wanna make money
I just enjoy having little porcelain boxes and beanie babies
I want my things after I die to be looked upon and loved like I love them now

[@sirksees]

i hope ur channel continue to grow

[@Lessuno]

You're so sweet. I hope so too!

[@goldcrusader6712]

Good Video

[@leonmcshane]

Good video broski

[@Lessuno]

thank you brethren ❤

[@srxl_]

omg bestie popping off... well deserved

[@Realstarseed]

Great video bro!

[@TomKirkMusic]

PLS MORE ALESSIO VIDEO ESSAYS PLS

[@comradeScallion]

woaw

[@williamstewart8149]

great vid 👍🏻 keep it up

[@gawdat3859]

I am subscriber number 0000108

[@TheTopHatWonder]

Don't forget the 2000's nostalgia of divorced parents

[@Lessuno]

Thats a whole other video my friend

[@dylanfavorito1456]

Legend Zleda

[@dylanfavorito1456]

Ponkemong

[@melondood]

Maginc gather

[@Likretivot]

it's disheartening that the fact that a hobby you really like is perpetuating capitalism😭😭

[@Lessuno]

what would my boy marx have to say about this? 😪