I personally cound'nt give a toss what people think of my hobby, interests etc. Get allot of jip at work at what i fork out at these shows, but the way i look at it, it's none of their goddam bussiness Most of my friends and family know what i'm into and don't have a problem. Anybody who gives me a problem, i hunt em down and take their heads as trophys
Each to their own i say. If your idea of a good weekend is pissing £200 up against a wall or wasting your money on expensive holidays to some godforsaken place where even the local lizards find it too hot, then that's fine by me. I have no problem with that.
If going to Collectormania events and collecting autographs makes me a Geek or Saddo, then yes, i am proud to be one.