Oh no... I've started collecting accessories!

[reanna-mator]

Oh dear, this could be the start of something both wonderful and fearful.

So, I recently finally got myself a copy of the G1 Collector's Inventory, and I had a wonderful time taking inventory of all the ponies and accessories and pony wear I have. Now that everything is checked off, I've been getting...

THE URGE. 

I have a fair amount of accessories. Combs, baby stuff, etc. A few ribbons and most of the accessories to go with the playsets I have. But now I'd like to work on making my collection more complete. And so I was wondering, for those of you really keen on accessory collecting (I know a few of you already ), what is the best way to get a hold of pony accessories, if I decided to buy a good number of them at a time? Right now I mostly have stuff that came with lots, stuff that just sort of found its way to me.

Thanks guys.

[Artemesia's Garden]

I'd really like to do an accessoires swap sometime

[Pheasant]

You poor thing. Hurry, flee while you still can!!

I also collect accessories, and like you, most of my stuff has just found its way to me. In my experience, lots are typically your best bet - however, sometimes you can find them cheaply-priced from a collector who doesn't want them.

[hathorcat]

Welcome to the most awesome part of pony collecting

[reanna-mator]

I'd really like to do an accessoires swap sometime

Oooh, that's right, those are a thing. That sounds really fun.

I doubt I'll aim for getting everything. Some accessories are stupidly expensive to the point that I couldn't justify the expense, but I'll do what I can.

[Artemesia's Garden]

I'd really like to do an accessoires swap sometime

Oooh, that's right, those are a thing. That sounds really fun.

I doubt I'll aim for getting everything. Some accessories are stupidly expensive to the point that I couldn't justify the expense, but I'll do what I can.

Yeah!    extra fun if its a trans Atlantic swap in my experience, except for postage.

I've been very picky about my whole collection. I don't need everything. But I do want to complete the accessories for my BnGs and SHS!!

[Leave a Whisper]

Your doomed.

[kissthethunder]

I second that your doomed. This is a pandoras box of lovely lunacy! Welcome!

[Tak]

Am I the only one that doesn't want them.  I just can't figure out what they are and what a fair price is... where'd you get that collectors guide?
It won't suck me in, too, will it?! 

[Leave a Whisper]

Am I the only one that doesn't want them.  I just can't figure out what they are and what a fair price is... where'd you get that collectors guide?
It won't suck me in, too, will it?! 

Yeeees mwahaha! Say goodbye to your money!

[Bibsy]

Welcome to the accessory-lovers club!

I second that lots are really good for collecting accessories, particularly at the beginning.  When I started collecting 2 years ago I also found lots of people selling accessories here at the Arena.  It's been a bit quiet over Christmas and the start of the new year, but I think the Arena sales will pick up again soon.

[lovesbabysquirmy]

Me too!  It's starting to drag me in now that I have a smaller herd.  Not as many ponies, hey I can give them STUFF!  AUUUUUUUUUUUGH...

[Shileah]

*ahem* I'd very much like to know more about that collector's guide as well.

I don't fear getting sucked in. My work contract just got upped to almost fulltime today, now I can buy all the ponies!!! (Shoot, I'm so doomed)

[kitkatvintage]

This is the collector's guide My Little Pony G1 Collector's Inventory by Summer Hayes (SweetTune on the arena). It's a beautifully done guide to the US G1 line with accessory checklists for every item. (She has a UK G1 in the works but not release date set yet).

http://www.amazon.com/Little-Pony-Collectors-Inventory-illustrated/dp/0978606310/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453957917&sr=8-1&keywords=my+little+pony+summer+hayes

Accessories are a great way to continue collecting when you feel you "have everything". I completed my US G1 ponies around 2008-9, then focused on Nirvana ponies until I couldn't afford to do so any more. Enter accessory collecting. Completing accessories & ribbons is fun & challenging. It can drive you crazy, but it's a bit more of a treasure hunt then just looking for ponies.

[Shileah]

Thank you very much for the link!