Reasons To Collect

I like many others like to collect things. I became a collector without really knowing what I was doing. As a young child, I would find objects that I liked, like rocks and keep them in a very special place in my bedroom. Years later, I would look at this “collection” and decide it wasn’t worth keeping. I now know a little bit more about collecting today. I now collect books and many other things.

I began wondering why most of us collect. I visit auctions regularly and am always surprised to discover that people will collect a variety of things. Many of the items I find at auctions seem unusual for a collection. Collecting is personal. What is important to some individuals, may not be important to others. Although many items appear to be unusual and strange, there are always potential buyers
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Here are a few of the reasons I believe most of us collect:

• We are driven to collect
• We find great pleasure in collecting
• We develop a true sense of ownership that only exist if there is a collection
• We love to surround ourselves with things that are meaningful to us

As my living quarters shrink due to my growing collections, I remind myself that these are the things that make me happy.

If you are interested in good art books, vintage art magazines and local history books, visit my online store, Nella’s Books and Collectibles.



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