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Collecting is Good for Your Health |
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The health benefits of collecting are not promoted enough. Collectors are often viewed as sedentary loners, and some solo time well spent with your collection is not a bad thing, but in fact, the thrill of the chase keeps collectors quite active. Hunting for treasures means collectors leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of hobby pieces in out of the way stores, auctions, or bourses. Stress free hours spent looking through material for sale may yield some good finds, and another piece of the puzzle. |
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Even if a collector is a sedentary loner, they are forced to interact with fellow enthusiasts in the pursuit of their hobbies. Because of their shared interests, collectors have a common bond that leads to instant, and often lasting, friendships. Shared interests may also lead to memberships in hobby clubs, or group trips to shops, shows, or auctions. Collector friends aid each other by watching for material for one another. It is common practice for collectors to acquire material for friends, or give them a heads up when they see something they might like. Thus social contact is maintained at shops, shows, and auctions, and from them to friends who are not there. |
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 Finding material for your collection is surprisingly satisfying and rare is the collector who cannot tell you precisely where each piece in their holdings came from. Brain power is not a thing collectors waste. Of course, some collectors prefer the acquisition to the organizing, so the piece in question may come from the bottom of a pile. I bet you they can tell you where it is even if you cannot see it. The sorting part of collecting can be quite therapeutic. You tend to forget your cares when sifting through items that you have gathered for your collection. Organizing your collection allows you to exercise some control over a chaotic world and put your stamp on a means of displaying your collection. Spending time with a collection gives you something to look forward to, and something else to live for.
Showing your collection to collector friends, or in competitive displays, can be equally satisfying. Like writing a story, or composing a song, exhibiting your collection gives the satisfaction that arises from accomplishment and allows for feedback from people who enjoy the your work, some of whom may offer helpful criticism as well. After all. improving your collection makes you feel even better. |
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Collecting offers myriad opportunities to learn about life, the world, history, and people. This learning keeps your brain sharp and satisfies your soul. Collecting is also a form of forced savings. You get an asset to pass on, or sell, as your interest changes or wanes. You learn a great deal and meet a lot of like minded people along the way. You live longer because you have a hobby you love that you can share with friends you made through it.
Enjoy your collecting hobby. Share your knowledge with other collectors. Be friends with other collectors, including dealers, club members, and neighbours. Travel to find items for your collection and enjoy the journey. Travel through time as you learn about the history of your collection’s components. Be passionate about your hobby with non-collectors and family members. Let them know how much your hobby means to you and how much enjoyment your collection adds to your life. Preach the gospel of collecting so that others may enjoy the lifetime benefits of a healthy hobby. |
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