I admit I have a problem, but it's a fun problem that's usually worse when Im bored and not gigging. I haven't had a gig since the end of February, so, I'm doing pretty good.

Sometimes I'll post a kit on cl just to see if I get any reaction and then quickly take it down when I come to my senses, as I did with the Rogers. I have to admit, I was a little bummed that I didn't score that mismatched Ludwig kit.

two things: (1). The guy who bought the fishing gear may not have been hiding it from his wife, but rather avoiding having too claim it as a new purchase when passing through customs. (2). For a few years after I retired I was acquiring vintage drum sets until I had at least twelve or thirteen of them in the spare bedroom that became my drum room. When I felt that there were more than enough drum sets to fit in that room, I became quite adept at trading drum sets with individuals and merchants. Very little money changed hands in these swaps. This was a very enjoyable pastime. My wife and I sold the large house to move into a much smaller cottage that we contracted to be built for us. I prioritized which drum sets would stay with me and which ones had to go in order to adapt to the much smaller space in the new house for my drums. It was fun to work on this. I sold a few drum sets and did a couple of deals with a friendly drum shop where I parlayed two very nice vintage drum sets to trade for one outstanding vintage drum set. So, in less than a year, i reduced the number of drum sets from thirteen to four drum sets and one cocktail set. I still get the vintage drum acquisition itch every now and then. But, I've been able to scratch that itch by asking myself which of my current drum sets do I like less than the drums for sale that interest me.

leedybdp, Your house downsizing is akin to having gastric bypass surgery for drum addiction. Genius!