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luci
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Are You A Collector?
« on: Nov 23^rd, 2004, 11:38am »

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Tell what you like to collect. I'm sure most of us have something we collect, may not even know it is a collection. each time we shop there is something that draws us, either consciously or sub-conscious.

Please share Grin

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Re: Are You A Collector?
« Reply #1 on: Nov 23^rd, 2004, 12:29pm »

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I collect a bunch of stuff not even listed such as seaglass and rocks and pine cones and polar bears. But I'm a serious book collector, can't bear to part with a good book. I seem to have a rather large collection of tea cups and fancy sets of dishes, and spoons on several spoon racks, and old tablecloths and linens but never bought any for myself, I just inherited everyone else's collectables. And I still have a large collection of Star Wars figures and books and toys and my list goes on and on.

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« Reply #2 on: Nov 23^rd, 2004, 12:33pm »

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Ooops, I forgot Bears and Movie Memorabilia Undecided

Seaglass, I have a lot of those inherited Linens also, and some spoons!

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« Reply #3 on: Nov 23^rd, 2004, 12:49pm »

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I collect Fred Couples and Survivor memorabilia. Cool

Sports/TV/Movie Memorabilia

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« Reply #4 on: Nov 23^rd, 2004, 8:02pm »

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I have to limit my collections, but I'm up to here with too much furniture. I want to get rid of some, but not my antique pieces. I enjoy them too much. I also have a small collection of dolls, I hang on to favorite books, and lots of small items. I have a collection of kitchen tools, and blue and white dishes, unmatched. There are too many blue and white patterns that I love to choose one pattern. I need to clear away some stuff I no longer want soon.

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Re: Are You A Collector?
« Reply #5 on: Nov 23^rd, 2004, 8:38pm »

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hmm... I tend to collect memories from my travels and experiences...

since I've worked, I collected pictures of all the places i've been to, I make it a point to buy a t-shirt with the place or city i went to on it.

and since i was able to go to a foreign country, I started collecting memorabillas like decorative plates of each city and a figurine or object that symbolizes each city or country (like the Merlion of Singapore and women of Vietnam) and coins

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Re: Are You A Collector?
« Reply #6 on: Nov 23^rd, 2004, 11:02pm »

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So, what did you collelct from Texas Pau?

Never get rid of a Doll, for after a few years they are collectibles.
Sure wish I had kept my Comic Books.

Pocket, we share the love of Blue. I have the Sculptured Blue Grape Pottery, Metlox by Poppytrail [well, this is what is on the backs of the plates].
Purchased them in the early 60's. My daughter asks if I'm ever going to get rid of them and I tell her NO, she will inherit them Grin

For years they only stayed in the cabinet and then I decided we might as well use them for we all know where our prized possions will go later on..............

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« Reply #7 on: Nov 23^rd, 2004, 11:39pm »

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for Texas?... I was only able to buy a plate that says Texas in the middle with pictures of its city around the word Texas... plus a small name plate that says Paul with the Texas flag...

I wasn't able to buy a t-shirt then... plus I wasn't able to know what symbol or object that would represent Texas or the US.. Cheesy

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« Reply #8 on: Nov 24^th, 2004, 4:33am »

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I collect books from authors that I like. When I move in to my own place, I may decide to start a new collection (DVDs? Toys?)

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« Reply #9 on: Nov 24^th, 2004, 10:14am »

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JP, I guess I collect books also for I do find it difficult to get rid of even one.
We were also told how important books are, so maybe that is why.
I do have some very very old books, a few from when my Dad was in school and s book that was the second edition of Arabian Nights. I have two copies of it.
Hmmm, wonder if they are worth much?

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« Reply #10 on: Nov 24^th, 2004, 6:53pm »

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oh yeah... JP you reminded me that I used to collect original movies in VCD format.... I am against piracy plus I don't like the quality of pirated ones... I stopped buying movies for some months now for I don't have time to watch them plus I'm planning to buy a DVD player... but i'm afraid I'd break my principle of not buying pirated when I buy a player 'coz damn pirated DVD's has the same quality as the original!..... pirated DVDs are everywhere here...

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« Reply #11 on: Nov 25^th, 2004, 1:41am »

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I have no comment on piracy. Lips Sealed

When I was younger (teens?), I collected Dragonball Z figurines/toys. But I stopped collecting them because I went to college, and we had financial difficulties.

Hmmm, maybe I can start again collecting them? Wink

Yes luci, I don't get rid of any books that I have. I don't actually want to throw away anything in general. Old IDs, ticket stubs, college notebooks, decaying pictures. It makes me feel like I'm throwing away my memories. Cry

Am I sentimental? Roll Eyes

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Re: Are You A Collector?
« Reply #12 on: Nov 25^th, 2004, 6:10pm »

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I am an avid collector. I love to visit antique stores!

I collect furniture, books and art. I love off-the-wall type stuff too. I found a pair antique copper candle lanterns, which I purchased for $10.00. (I have a thing for copper!) I love rummaging through quaint shops, yard sales, second-hand stores for the unnoticed treasure.

I have a collection of bean pots and lots of silver and brass salt & pepper shakers! In fact, I hadn't notice how much of a collector I was until this thread came up and I started taking inventory. Grin

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« Reply #13 on: Nov 25^th, 2004, 8:18pm »

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I used to collect brass candlesticks. In fact they are packed away in a drawser. No longer do I collect anything that has to be polished Undecided

When I see a piece of china that is stamped Occupied Japan on the back, I purchase it. Oc Japan pieces are hard to find, but occasionally I will come across a piece in an antique shop or flea market.

With the help of our NC friend, I do have a good collection of NC Pottery. Seagrove, the potttery capitol of the USA isn't far form where they live.

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Re: Are You A Collector?
« Reply #14 on: Nov 25^th, 2004, 10:42pm »

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I collect dust.

. . . . . Hmmmmmm, maybe I should move more often. Roll Eyes

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