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STOPTOBERTraditionally a 28-day period to help quit smoking, it’s also been adopted to help with other undesirable habits.
Although buying football shirts is far from undesirable, I wanted to see if I could break the habit...
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![STOPTOBERTraditionally a 28-day period to help quit smoking, it’s also been adopted to help with other undesirable habits.Although buying football shirts is far from undesirable, I wanted to see if I could break the habit...A thread [1/7]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/El4Wuw-XgAA0tQ8.jpg "STOPTOBERTraditionally a 28-day period to help quit smoking, it’s also been adopted to help with other undesirable habits.Although buying football shirts is far from undesirable, I wanted to see if I could break the habit...A thread [1/7]")
Okay, let’s be real, my purchasing habits weren’t in the realms of elaborate.
My monthly hauls weren’t massive, neither the cost per shirt extortionate, but the worry came from a feeling of starting to lose self-control. I needed to take a step back. Reign it in.
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My monthly hauls weren’t massive, neither the cost per shirt extortionate, but the worry came from a feeling of starting to lose self-control. I needed to take a step back. Reign it in.
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But October wasn’t easy. Temptation was everywhere!
@CharlyFutbol day of the dead release
@adidasfootball x @Pharrell x Humanrace launch
@phildelves personal shopper
@mandmdirect Brazilian drop
@KitbagUK 30% sale
@cultkits 20% sale
And so on...
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@CharlyFutbol day of the dead release @adidasfootball x @Pharrell x Humanrace launch @phildelves personal shopper @mandmdirect Brazilian drop @KitbagUK 30% sale @cultkits 20% saleAnd so on...
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Did I make it through?
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Nope. I didn’t. I made 2 shirt purchases during October, but they were well calculated (that’s how alleviate my guilt).
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Nope. I didn’t. I made 2 shirt purchases during October, but they were well calculated (that’s how alleviate my guilt).
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Jumped onto the Kitbag sale and site error to bag a Roma Vaporknit for a little over £30. The deal was just far too good to turn down, Roma home is on my new 20/21 kits list and I’d never had a vapor before. A moment of weakness.
It sits in its bag still unopened.
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![Jumped onto the Kitbag sale and site error to bag a Roma Vaporknit for a little over £30. The deal was just far too good to turn down, Roma home is on my new 20/21 kits list and I’d never had a vapor before. A moment of weakness.It sits in its bag still unopened.[5/7]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/El4WxOrX0AEsXpX.jpg "Jumped onto the Kitbag sale and site error to bag a Roma Vaporknit for a little over £30. The deal was just far too good to turn down, Roma home is on my new 20/21 kits list and I’d never had a vapor before. A moment of weakness.It sits in its bag still unopened.[5/7]")
There was a huge movement in the community for #KitsForMeals. And being part of that, I wanted to ensure I had something to remember it by as well as raise some money for a great cause, so I got the @kitandbone #KitsForMeals shirt.[6/7]
![There was a huge movement in the community for #KitsForMeals. And being part of that, I wanted to ensure I had something to remember it by as well as raise some money for a great cause, so I got the @kitandbone #KitsForMeals shirt.[6/7]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/El4Wx2eXUAEiH2Y.jpg "There was a huge movement in the community for #KitsForMeals. And being part of that, I wanted to ensure I had something to remember it by as well as raise some money for a great cause, so I got the @kitandbone #KitsForMeals shirt.[6/7]")
So, I tried and failed. But that’s okay.
The enjoyment of collecting doesn’t mean addiction, but I can see the potential for crossover. I feel back in control.
My advice would be to set boundaries like budgets or numbers, or have some focus areas.
^Tom
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The enjoyment of collecting doesn’t mean addiction, but I can see the potential for crossover. I feel back in control.
My advice would be to set boundaries like budgets or numbers, or have some focus areas.
^Tom
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