Collecting things: what do you collect? (bullets, Florida, Maine, vintage)

[Huckleberry3911948]

Originally Posted by Sweden

Haven't we all collected or still collect things? My brothers collected bottles, candy paper, nails, etc.
I myself used to collect strange rocks (ok, ANYTING YOU CAN NAME REALLY)

Today, I collect candles, preferably those who have a nice smell (love cherry), and of course...note books...
The note books I understand, but not the candles...

Do you collect something that you just "have to have" when you see it somewhere?
Or, do you know anybody who collects strange things?

clowns.
stephen s
san diego ca

[Aeroman]

I collect memories.
I’ve collected them for as long as ….well , I can remember.
However I do lose a memory now and then , so I’ve been thinking of having my collection insured.
That way if I lose a memory the insurance company can pay me to replace it.
I’m starting to lose the memories of my trip to Australia,
I better call my insurance agent tomorrow and get my memory collection insured so they can pay me to go back to Australia and replace my memories.

Cheers and happy collecting,
Aeroman

[Granny Sue]

Mine would be raccoons....
My hubby says the house is filled with rodents.

[Crew Chief]

Originally Posted by Northwoods Voyager

Numismatic here.
also a rock hound

Numismatism? My sympathies to you and yours. I've seen the commercial on TV about it and they say there is a cure...

[Twinkle Toes]

Husbands. I collect husbands.



JUST KIDDING!!!!!

[Hungry For Cheese]

I hate collecting things I dont need.....or that are just going to sit. My dad is a pack rat and collects used appliances or furniture or almost anything from jobs...He works in million dollar homes in Bel-Air and those places.........it frustrates me...lol

BUT I recently started collecting hats, baseball caps in my size to wear.
I only collect Cubs hat. I started a year ago looking for rare ones online. I have about 8 hats now...and I'd say 3-4 of them always gets me questions of where I got them.
This is something I plan on doing for a very long time....A collection of hats in 20 years wont be so bad...I can display them if my head gets any bigger...or get them signed as I attend their games throughout the years. =D

[Badland wonder]

Definitely rocks! Who can resist picking up an unusual rock? Or how about the new craze of having a gratitude rock in your pocket? Rocks can be found or purchased. Ever been to a gem and mineral show?

[thepenartist]

Originally Posted by debntx

Good thread and it's interesting reading about all your collections.

Let's see. I collect....
Crystal pieces (especially European)
Polish stoneware (pottery)
Glass blown ornaments (Christopher Radko, other European)
Hard cover books
Cookbooks/recipes
Travel brochures
Decorative european linens, especially holiday motifs
Hand made baskets

I would love to see some of those crystal pieces! I love collecting prismatic glass that casts rainbows around my office. I love watching the dancing colors.

[Rcm58]

I collect coins sort of anyway, actually I have a good eye for high end stuff and if I spot something PCGS or NCG will grade higher I'll cherry pick that one and send it off to be slabbed.

What I collect for fun is memorabilia from restaurants of the past, glasses, cups, matchbook covers that sort of thing.

[kitcat07]

I collect casket plates. They are fascinating and full of history, sometimes beautiful. And I am sentimental and want to "save" these family (somebody's family) heirlooms from being for sale at an antique store!