TV Tuesday: Loot

[yourlibrarian]

Do you tend to buy things related to favorite TV shows? These might be official merchandise sold in stores or fan creations such as crafts or art. Whether yes or no, fill out the poll!

Poll #33848 Merchandise

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 46

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Have you ever bought anything related to a TV show (either official or unofficial work)?

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Yes
43 (95.6%)

No
2 (4.4%)

If yes, do you still have what you bought?

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Yes
21 (48.8%)

No
1 (2.3%)

Some of them
21 (48.8%)

What sorts of thing(s) have you bought?

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Action figures
20 (45.5%)

Toys other than action figures
20 (45.5%)

Games or puzzles
12 (27.3%)

Fanworks
16 (36.4%)

Crafts
10 (22.7%)

Something for car/bike etc.
4 (9.1%)

Books
33 (75.0%)

Artwork
19 (43.2%)

Something wearable
32 (72.7%)

Posters or photos
21 (47.7%)

Pet accessories or toys
0 (0.0%)

Holiday decor
9 (20.5%)

Props, clothes or set pieces from the TV show
2 (4.5%)

Notebooks or school materials
10 (22.7%)

Food
8 (18.2%)

Calendars
14 (31.8%)

Office items
7 (15.9%)

Other household goods not yet mentioned
6 (13.6%)

Something else not yet mentioned (add in comments!)
7 (15.9%)

Has your interest in show related items changed over time?

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Yes
17 (38.6%)

For some fandoms but not others
14 (31.8%)

For some types of items but not others
9 (20.5%)

No
4 (9.1%)

Do you shop specifically for TV items?

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Yes
1 (2.4%)

Yes, for some types of items
5 (12.2%)

Yes, for some shows
11 (26.8%)

No, I just buy when I come across them
19 (46.3%)

No, I am usually gifted with them
3 (7.3%)

No, I do not own any TV related items
2 (4.9%)

Have you ever bought any TV related items specifically as collectibles?

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Yes
5 (11.9%)

Yes, but not for resale/as an investment
16 (38.1%)

No
21 (50.0%)

Are there items you'd buy immediately if only they were made/you could find them?

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Yes
30 (69.8%)

No
13 (30.2%)

Are there any items you regret having bought?

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Yes
13 (31.7%)

No
28 (68.3%)

Are there any items you'd like but can't afford?

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Yes
18 (42.9%)

Could afford them but they'd be too impractical
5 (11.9%)

Could afford them but think they're overpriced
6 (14.3%)

No
13 (31.0%)

Has anyone ever gifted you a TV show item that you already had?

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Yes
8 (18.6%)

No
35 (81.4%)

Are there TV shows you think need to have more merchandise available?

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Yes (tell us which ones!)
18 (45.0%)

No
22 (55.0%)

Are your TV items on display?

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Yes, inside my home
34 (77.3%)

Yes, at my workplace or other location
7 (15.9%)

Yes, I wear TV merchandise
21 (47.7%)

Yes, when I am with friends
7 (15.9%)

Yes, when I am at a con/someplace with other fans
9 (20.5%)

Yes, they're shown on my online accounts
6 (13.6%)

No
10 (22.7%)