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Mom 'cleaned' my room and threw away my manga... a heartbreaking story

Bad news... While I was away on a business trip for a few days, my mom 'cleaned' my room and threw away all the manga I've been collecting for over a decade like it was trash😭

The items thrown away include:
- The complete 31-volume first edition of SLAM DUNK
- The Rurouni Kenshin Kanzenban edition
- The complete YuYu Hakusho series
- Plus dozens of other manga

Altogether, it must have been over a hundred books... some of them are even out of print. When I talked to my mom, she didn't understand at all, saying, 'If it's not trash, then what is it?'

I know she meant well, but it really breaks my heart. Has anyone else had a similar experience? How do you guys usually store your collections to prevent these kinds of tragedies?

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漫

漫畫狂人2026-03-20

RIP... The complete edition of "Rurouni Kenshin" is out of print too... It's really impossible to buy it back. Your mom owes you a huge amount of compensation for emotional distress😭

BD收集狂魔2026-04-03

Actually, I think... you could try telling your mom that these are investment items and that they're trading for a lot of money right now; maybe she'll understand a bit better?

復

復古卡帶控2026-04-04

LMAO, my mom says the exact same thing: "The books are so old and you don't even read them"... but mine are first editions! 🥲

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動畫監督研2026-04-04

That's truly tragic... The first edition of SLAM DUNK is now being resold for thousands of dollars a set; your mom threw tens of thousands of dollars into the trash 🗑️

動

動畫產業研究員2026-04-03

It's alright, just let it be. If the old one is lost, consider it as the end of its fate with you; you can always collect more in the future.

漫

漫畫倉庫管理員2026-03-19

Heartbroken to the core... It's already very hard to find a complete set of the first edition of SLAM DUNK nowadays. I know several collectors who have been searching for a complete first edition set for many years. I suggest that in the future, you put your manga in a box and lock it, or rent a mini-storage unit.

周

周邊獵人小K2026-03-20

I recommend buying some transparent storage bins to organize them; they also help protect against dust and moisture. I put all my manga in acid-free bags before placing them in the bins. This is a lesson learned—you must protect your collection well.

週

週末同人攤主2026-04-03

Just passing by, just taking a look. Although I haven't experienced it myself, it makes my heart ache just hearing about it...

季

季番雷達站2026-04-03

Upvoting the suggestion above; a clear storage box + desiccant beads are standard equipment. I also stick the price tags on them so my mom knows how much they cost.

字

字幕翻譯組組長2026-04-03

LMAO, my mom is the same, saying "These books are so old and you don't even read them, are you keeping them as family heirlooms or something?"

四

四格漫畫迷2026-04-04

Reminds me of how my mom almost threw away my Yu-Gi-Oh! cards back in the day... that was back in the Blue-Eyes White Dragon era 😭 The older generation really just doesn't get it.

漫

漫畫速讀王2026-04-03

I know that feeling... My grandma threw away my game cards before, saying "you're so old now, why are you still playing with these" 😢

港

港漫收藏家2026-04-04

Upvoted! I suggest buying a safe to lock them up, or renting a mini-storage unit. I keep all my collectibles in storage, so even if my mom wants to throw them away, she can't.

老

老番推薦達人2026-04-03

A complete set of the first edition of SLAM DUNK... I know someone who spent ten years trying to collect this set. There's really no way to fix this, my condolences.

荃

荃灣宅男日記2026-04-03

That's truly tragic... YuYu Hakusho is so out of print now it's insane; even if you wanted to collect it, you can't. Your mom really has no idea how much money she threw into the trash.

漫

漫畫cafe常客2026-04-03

May I ask if the original poster took any photos to save? At least there would still be a memory... I have also taken photos to back up my own manga collection.

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動畫歌手夢2026-04-04

Actually, has the OP ever told their mom that these are out of print? She might really not know how valuable they are... but it's all hindsight now anyway.

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二次元理財師2026-04-03

Older works are truly priceless... the new shows nowadays simply don't have this kind of texture. The older generation won't understand.

Gunpla初心者2026-04-03

I suggest moving out in the future; you'll have your own space and be in charge of your own life. Better a short-term pain than long-term suffering.

港

港島宅女2026-03-20

My mom almost threw away my manga too! Luckily, I discovered it in time. Afterward, I immediately stuck a note on the bookshelf that said, "Precious collection, please do not touch." Even though she thought I was being silly, at least it kept them safe.

Mom 'cleaned' my room and threw away my manga... a heartbreaking story

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