If cheating is posting nice pictures of flashlights. Then feel free to cheat as much as you want. :p
Just a reminder in case people are not aware, or have forgotten. The BIG flashlight collection thread - List your flashlight collection here!
I have not updated my collection thread in a long time. Too busy modding and playing with lights. Ive spent more than 5000$ in the last 18 months. Im spending about 1/3rd on flashlights, 1/3rd on upgrade parts and 1/3rd on batteries and chargers.
Im spending a bit extra on chargers and batteries because If I get rid of something (mostly by selling, and a little bit of gifting) I usually have to include a charger and batteries. My collection and spare parts is worth about 3500$ at the moment. Well beyond 50 lights. All modified or waiting to be modified. Around 10 quality chargers? And a pretty good amount of top notch batteries.
Im fairly sure that if I sold everything Im more likely to earn some money then to loose (due to the modifications).
Im planning to lower the value of my stuff in the autumn/winter again.
Considering the joy and $ per hour of fun. This is a very cheap hobby IMO. Dirt cheap compared to cars and such. Cheaper than most other things Ive been into.
If I wanted to quit, Id have to stay away from BLF. Or I have to get be satisfied with what I have. Currently there is always something new around the corner. Im honestly thinking im going to slow down on the spending fairly soon. When that is said, I though that about 6 months too, and about 12 months ago.... Still going strong.. Judging by all the planed mods im thinking about. I should be busy out the year. And considering all the interesting lights and deals I probably will come across in that time on BLF. Im not going to be done with my planned stuff by the end of the year due to all the added lights im probably going to buy. :D