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<p>[QUOTE="Johnnie Black, post: 2690757, member: 79167"]I'm a collector in general it's just something I can't shake. They say it stems from our caveman days when gatherings nuts, berries, flint, etc and saving it for the future was a way of life. We don't need to do it anymore but it's still in our nature. </p><p><br /></p><p>So man still finds enjoyment in the gathering. The thrill of the hunt we can all recognize. They say it's comforting for us to gather, organize, and save as it allows us control over a small portion of the world. </p><p><br /></p><p>With that said what's worth collecting? It's totally subjective. Land, art, metals, coins, comics, cards, antique furniture, the list goes on. We all want to obtain value whenever possible. It's important to remember the innate satisfaction that comes from the process though so if you enjoy the process you shouldn't trouble yourself too much with the value side. I'm not discounting it in any way because $$ is important but most of us are here because we love the hunt. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you're in this only for the business though then this discussion is paramount.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Johnnie Black, post: 2690757, member: 79167"]I'm a collector in general it's just something I can't shake. They say it stems from our caveman days when gatherings nuts, berries, flint, etc and saving it for the future was a way of life. We don't need to do it anymore but it's still in our nature. So man still finds enjoyment in the gathering. The thrill of the hunt we can all recognize. They say it's comforting for us to gather, organize, and save as it allows us control over a small portion of the world. With that said what's worth collecting? It's totally subjective. Land, art, metals, coins, comics, cards, antique furniture, the list goes on. We all want to obtain value whenever possible. It's important to remember the innate satisfaction that comes from the process though so if you enjoy the process you shouldn't trouble yourself too much with the value side. I'm not discounting it in any way because $$ is important but most of us are here because we love the hunt. If you're in this only for the business though then this discussion is paramount.[/QUOTE]
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