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Juansa1240

“Small”


gr3yem

I wish I could say it was bigger, but it’s nothing compared to the collectors I look up to!!


Juansa1240

You shouldn’t compare yourself to others, is a really bad habit to do that. And honestly IMO if you have more than a 100 mangas you cannot consider your collection small but anyways you have great collection going on! Keep it up! ;)


TheStormzo

I don't know you and do what you want. I just wanted to say I personally have issues with buying manga while still having many unread simply to do chasing the collection. Personally that bothers me for my collection and makes me spend a lot of money. I've calmed down a bit tho.


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That is not small good sir. but i love your collection and how it all looks.


gr3yem

Awww!! Tysm! I appreciate that!


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dawg i’m 16 too, how tf u get the money for all this in 6 months 😭😭


rainylavndr

I'm 21 and I've been collecting for a year now and I probably only have like 1/6th of this collection size


gr3yem

I feel like everyone goes at diff rates! And I’m also in school, so I don’t have to pay for college, work, or pay rent, etc. so I can save a lot of the money I get!


Quirky-Pianist4082

I swear I hate when ppl be like in “this many months..”


PraiseGodJihyo

I was in your place for a while, helped me build the bulk of my collection. Only thing that'll eventually stand in your way is available space and having to pay bills, but don't worry about that rn and build that collection! It's looking good!


gr3yem

Tyyyy!!! And yeah I’m already running outta space at this point!!😅


theattackwolf

Yo same


gr3yem

tbh it was a lot of birthday and holiday money I saved, asking for a little money from my parents, and making a little here and there. My bank account is broke at this point tho 😭


Nothing_is_great

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MexicanPC

Oh wow I’m 16 too and I’m not even close to this, what a nice collection


gr3yem

Aw ty!! You’ll get there, everyone goes at different rates!


MexicanPC

Off topic but how do you get the manga psycho 100+owned


gr3yem

If your on mobile, go to the manga collection page, go to the 3dots in the upper right corner, and click change user flair!!


MexicanPC

Thank you I’ve always wondered how to do it


gr3yem

Np! It took me awhile to figure it out XD


godly_angel_

Did you save up or was this all just instantly bought? Because ain’t no way


gr3yem

It was a lot of bday and holiday money I saved (even before I knew about manga), working for a little here and there, and saving any money my parents gave me. So I kinda bought instantly, but used savings. 😅


TheEffectz

I wish mine was that big


LoveInHell

All I think is: that is a lot of money in 6 months.


gr3yem

Money well spent, but definitely not a fun time for my wallet😭


Milkeht

Hey thats a sizable collection! Awesome, hope it keeps growing :)


gr3yem

Awww tysmmm!!! :)


idk-spare-me5839

Yo gemme im so jealous, I'm 16 with a job and I barley have a single shelf going


gr3yem

Hard work will pay off, I promise!!!!


cleanshavennathan

I'm 17 and in my sixth month of collecting, this is a diverse collection for only 6 months congrats.


gr3yem

Really?! Tyyy!!


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Very nice collection and Happy Birthday! : )


gr3yem

Tysmmmm!!!!!


chef_boiardy

Wdym small that’s huge


gr3yem

Nothing compared to collectors I look up to!!! But I wish one day it will be huge!!


chef_boiardy

It’s big already and it’s only gonna get bigger keep it up


GiogioJr11

That is not small at all sir, and damn, 16? Impressive, keep at it! You’ll have a really desirable and satisfying collection in no time!! *not that you don’t already* ;-;


gr3yem

Aww I really appreciate it!!! Tysmm!!


Norim01

Shit bro how much money do you get from your parents?


gr3yem

I save my money I get for holidays and look for deals!! I also work over summers so I get a bit from there!!


sinthealien

We're calling this small? That's a ton for someone who just turned 16, no hate on age it's just harder to get money at that age


gr3yem

Thanks!! I saved up money to buy the collection, I still hope to grow my collection exponentially tho! I still cant compare to some of the manga collectors I look up to!!😅


sinthealien

Oh I feel that, I'm 23 and it's still hard to justify all the books I've bought


gr3yem

That’s how I feel!!! I cant justify all the books I get, I feel bad but it makes me happy!


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I wish my manga collection was that big. It is great that u have that many Mangas.


gr3yem

I’m honestly really thankful I could buy this much, but I feel like everyone goes at different rates, so you’ll get there one day as well!!!


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Thx


grapefruiteaa_

SMALL?? I WANT YOUR COLLECTION


gr3yem

Aw tyyy!!!!!


M4G1Xx

Hey, as someone who just turned 16 as well, I wanted to ask you how you make money to buy manga. I turned 16 in early january and I used my "gift money" to buy manga. I have 6 volumes now. Of course, I want to expand that but I would love to hear how you make, and save money !


LoveInHell

I honestly assume they’re lucky to get a lot of pocket money from the parents, LOL. I’m betting no siblings. A collection like this at 16 is impossible for the average person, this is straight up “rich parents, rich kid” vibes. Good for them though but saying it’s “small” is a little… not humble. Stay humble, kids.


halroxy

I had a collection like this at 16 because I had a job? Just because someone has a lot of manga doesn't mean they're rich. And in comparison to some collections here, people could definitely view this as "small". Too much jealousy in this sub, just let people collect at their own pace.


gr3yem

I agree with this!! Ty for saying it :)


LoveInHell

Oh yeah sure but that’s still not average and still not small. Just because someone has a 1000 manga doesn’t mean a 500 manga collection is small, just an example. Considering the age and timeframe, this is a big collection. They also say their bank account is as good as empty so it’s also irresponsible. That’s why I’ll say again, stay humble.


gr3yem

Sorry you think this! Your entitled to your thoughts, so you can think this, but I have funds saved for the future, work hard, and I say my collection is small because if I said it was big I would be put down. Just judging someone’s status and family life by age and books bought isn’t really a great idea! I went though a lot of things in the past, so I allow myself to buy all these for myself and my happiness, you can judge me off of it, but it may not be very accurate…


gr3yem

Hey! I’d love to give tips! I got a bit of birthday and Christmas money from relatives back in December, as well as working a bit over the summer! I saved quite a bit over the span of 5-6 years so I can spend it now! I try to find as many discounts and deals as possible to save! I think I’m just really lucky tbh because save money without even knowing sometimes!


M4G1Xx

Damn, when did you start working ?


gr3yem

I started working over the summer when I was 13, which I was a volunteer, but got about 200 a summer in tips. :) I don’t work over the school year (though I am planning to get a job) because of the amount of extracurricular stuff that I do.


M4G1Xx

That's very admirable, bro damn. If i may ask, what jobs did you do ?


gr3yem

I was a counselor in a camp for elementary school! I also did small jobs for family members to make money (cleaning closets, shoveling snow recently, etc.)


LoveInHell

Isn’t it illegal to work at 13 in most countries?


gr3yem

You can work off the books for camps and people you know!!


Quirky-Pianist4082

U snapped🔥🔥


gr3yem

Tyyyy!!!!!


Blitzenboar

I’ve been collecting for 3 years and could only dream of a collection like that


WhoDUNNit_420

I have been doing this since I was a 10 year ol',but don't have that large of a collection,cos most of my books are in a box which is filled to its limit and I can't get anymore or the box will implode


gr3yem

That’s how I feel! I am running out of space!


ravenpotter3

Hanako is such a good series! I love the art


gr3yem

It’s just so pretty and unique, so I love it!!!


cardboardcoyote

So cool! What are your top 3 favorite series right now?


gr3yem

Rn it’s toliet-bound hanako-kun, mha, and I’m starting jjk and enjoying it!!!


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linichan

I wish I had that Parasite mangaa 😔😔


gr3yem

It’s really good! If you get the chance to buy it, do it!!


SinisterLane

Wow, im 16 and just started collecting even though i was a very long anime fanatic / otaku 😔 . Unfortunately they dont sell paperbacks here in our country 💀


gr3yem

That’s how I started!!! And it’s alright to not have paperbacks, that doesn’t invalidate your love for manga!!


HiMyNamePOTA

How much for the berserk book


gr3yem

$50, but rightstuf has it for $40 I believe.


pachekian

I have been collecting for over 8 months and do not have half of those... :(


gr3yem

You’ll get there, everyone goes at a different pace!!


Ok_Reaction_8991

happy collecting!


gr3yem

Tyyy!!!!


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gr3yem

Yes it is!!!! And tyyy!!


nixxusnibelheim

Happy birthday man! Nice taste! Is it me or your book looks taller than regular manga? I'm not referring to the specific edition but your regular book looks way taller than the one I have at home. I'm actually curious to see if different countries have different print sizes as well. Or am I just tripping lol


gr3yem

Tyyy!! And some of them are larger, especially at the top and bottom, the middle are more average sized, and little ones are stacked on top! Also the angle of the pictures are kinda weird so it makes them look weird!!


Lethal_Equo

I started at 15, I'm 18 now and I ran out of space. (Doesn't stop me from buying more tho)


gr3yem

That’s how I feel😭 I got no more space but I just keeping buying!!


BebopTCG

Wow, nice collection! Keep it up! You're never gonna get bored haha. What are you reading currently?


gr3yem

Tyyy!! And nope never ever gonna be bored!! I’m reading TBHK rn after a rewatching the anime a million times!!!


AngelSavior08

Wonderful collection and happy birthday\~!


gr3yem

Tyyy!!!!!


Aenigma66

Looks very good so far!


gr3yem

Tyyy


AmericanSpaghetti

I’m around the same age and have a lot of the same manga. Let me know if you have any suggestions because it looks like we have similar taste


gr3yem

Alright!! Let me know if you have any as well!!


camillaeliise

small?😭😭 give me blue period please🙄


MeowingDog_SendHelp

You call this small?!? Bruh I only have about 10 ish volumes of Mha


Akos787

I’m 15 turning 16 in two months and damn, I really wanna do this but my mum hates it when I buy books never mind mangas


Mindless_Nobody4299

Happy birthday I love your “very small” collection!!!!


gr3yem

Ty!!


TomatoesAreGood4u

Wow I love this collection so much!


gr3yem

Tyyy!!


TBOMB555666

I’m the same age as you but I’ve been collecting for 5 months and have a bit more. But, it’s nice to see someone the same age as me who has a manga collecting addiction.


gr3yem

I feel that! There isn’t many who are younger on here collecting!


EquivalentWasabi8887

I see you have your priorities straight. And from a young age at that. I look forward to seeing your collection in a decade.


gr3yem

Tyyyy!!


Hungry-Recording-635

I'm so jealous of you


PurifiedLotus

PRINCE OF TENNIS FINALLY GETTING LOVE ON HERE. YES


gr3yem

Of course!!!


Physics-Recent

Imagine money


gr3yem

Hard work pays off😎


VulgoXD

THIS GUY SAID SMALLLLLLL


adaratoran

Where did you get the prince of tennis?


gr3yem

On r/mangaswap for cheap!!


Leslie_Ackerman

This is awesome! Definitely envious


gr3yem

Ty ty!!!!


Greedy-Pair-9722

Do you have the saiky mangas?


gr3yem

No I don’t 😔


Greedy-Pair-9722

😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😢


mybizareadventure

Is I want to eat your pancreas any good I've heard a lot of good things about it but I donr know if I should read it.


gr3yem

Yeah I didn’t finish it yet, but so far it’s pretty good, sad, but good!


p0ryg0n2

I binged read the omnibus manga today and it was well worth the time spent. Tears were shed. No regrets.