Sign of the Times
For years I’ve collected the back issues of Victoria Magazine, searching eBay for issues, and finally happy to say I think I have them all. Two full shelves dedicated to these magazines, neatly organized in boxes by year.
This week as I was flipping through the latest issue of Victoria guess what I saw? You can now buy a set of 2 DVD’s with all the back issues of Victoria. Every single issue and the ability to search by subject, article , name etc.
Two full shelves of magazines or 2 little DVD’s? People tell me it’s not the same as flipping through the actual magazine, and then I keep picturing those 2 little DVD’s sitting quietly on the shelf, not taking up much space, not collecting much dust. I’m in a mood to simplify my life . What would you do?
Speaking of de-cluttering, if you haven’t been over to the website lately, you’ll find Moda Bella, Essential Dots and Grunge on sale for 50% off. Also while you’re there be sure and look at what’s in the Sale section. I’m discontinuing all the Cosmo multiwork floss except for #4300 red. We’ll still have the Cosmo floss when we move to our new website, just not the Cosmo multiwork. This is your chance my sweet blog readers to purchase those backings or add to your fabric stash before I announce it in my newsletter next week.
Hope you’re having a great weekend. I’m finishing up the last quilt before market and then its off to be quilted!
Hugs,
Anne
24 Comments
mary
I would keep the paper copies, and buy the DVDs. Then you can use the search feature on the DVD, and actually see the wonderful paper copy in your hands. I have a Nook, and buy several magazines to view on it, but there is nothing like having the paper copies. When I moved I got rid of all my Mary Engelbreit magazines, and I still regret it 8 years later!
Cindy A.
Keep the magazines!!! I was talked into going digital by a friend who swore it was the thing to do. I tried it with McCall’s Quilting magazine last year. I opened one issue on the computer, and never opened another one. I may have saved space in my home, but I wasted money. I didn’t like having to be tied to a computer screen in order to look at something that is supposed to be relaxing and inspiring. I also didn’t like the graphics which were limited to the size of my computer screen. I know I can zoom but it’s not the same as having a magazine in your hands that you can put right up to your nose if needs be to see what’s in the picture. I’m hoping some of my guild buddies bring in copies they no longer need to I can see what I missed last year.
If you like the ability to find a topic quickly, then buy the DVD’s for that purpose. Once you know where to find it in the magazine, you can go right to it. I’m afraid if you got rid of such a prized possession/collection you’d regret it for a very long time, no matter how “free” you’d feel in the short term. I just don’t see the value of saving a shelf or two of space while ditching a lifetime full of pleasurable memories. Maybe you should try a digital issue of another magazine that you like really well and see how you like it. It would cost you $2 on a NOOK which would be an inexpensive way to see if you’d rather live with the real thing or with technology. Good luck!
mimi'sdarlins
Have you decided yet? I’d much prefer to curl up on the daybed with magazine or book in hand. DVDs are convenient to store, but you can’t just grab one, settle into your comfy chair and have a leisurely browse….not the same. I know magazines use up space, and I also have years of Victoria, so I’m eliminating some of my quilt magazines instead! I finally reconciled to the fact that I can never make all those patterns.
Also, consider all the time and energy you spent completing your Victoria collection!