Size Matters - A collector's story

Are you a collector? There are a few things I collect and a couple of things I've learned about collecting from the collections I have.

Nine typewriters.

That's how many I collected before had to stop. When I started my typewriter collection it never occurred to me how much space they occupy.

Let's just say nine is enough ... and it's a rotating collection. Most are stored away and I display one at a time.

What's it worth?
My collection isn't worth a lot ... and that's the second thing I've learned. Most of us collect what we collect because we like whatever it is we collect.

Sure, some collections are an investment, but for most of us, our collections are valuable for different reasons. I've seen collections of torn ticket stubs from live concerts (proof they were there), heart-shaped rocks (memories of beach walks), baseball cards (childhood dreams), and cranberry glass (handed down through the family).

October is National Stamp Collecting Month

At first I wondered, "Do people still collect stamps?" Yes, they do. And it's a popular hobby.

And, no wonder.

Miniature works of art. From landmarks to monuments, animals, politicians, celebrities, sports, culture, and history, each stamp tells a story.

What do you collect?
And what's the story behind it? Share the story and your collection becomes more valuable because it provides provenance ... the history behind the collection. Who owned it before you? Where it was made? Receipt of ownership (yours and previous owners) and any other documentation you might have adds value.