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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;RickieB, post: 760029, member: 2486&quot;]BNB...</p><p><br /></p><p>Passion, Desire and Addiction are&nbsp; 3 very different terms. Two (2) of which you mention here.</p><p>Passion you see is in the &quot;Soul&quot; of the collector, a deep feeling that needs satisfaction and nurturing. Addiction is is a form of &quot;self gratification&quot; where <u>&quot;I must have this&quot;</u> is a driver not a passion.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is my belief that a mix of the 3 lead to the exceptional few, those that pioneer an area within the field of Numismatics in whatever direction they are passionate about. Can a person cross that line? Well it depends on the line the person establishes, no boundaries is for the few, the eccentric and the lavishly wealthy collectors. Very few of us will ever reach that mark and it is not often you hear of these folks until their collection come on the market.</p><p><br /></p><p>If I may be allowed to, a comment on myself as a collector with regard to the 3 terms mentioned,<u> I feel I am passionate about my collection, I feel I am passionate about this and other forums learning from other passionate people about their collections, I have a strong desire in the area of Paper Money.</u></p><p><u>I revere the collectors that preceded me and those of who are among us now that eclipse me. I am passionate about my experiences with others like me that have exceptional dedication, passion and some even with addiction, so crossing a line is the right of the individual whether he or she be labeled crazy, eccentric or a down right idiot.</u>You see BNB, it is not what matters to anyone else and how they feel, but what matters to you, the driver behind&nbsp; your (passionate) collection.</p><p><br /></p><p>Some may think that what I do is insane and the $$$ I spend on my desire and passion. It is after all a personal choice. Why question it?</p><p><br /></p><p>RickieB[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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