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.docx5 Most Common Reasons
Since childhood, most people must have had collectibles that they wanted to collect. The things people usually collect are those that they found interesting and meaningful to them. Collectibles can range from free stuff like leaves, rocks, shells, stamps, and bottle caps, to those that cost money like action figures, figurines, t-shirts, plastic and models. Collectibles can be anything, really, as long as the person who collects them believe they are worth collecting.
So what are the reasons why people collect them?
Satisfaction – We have to admit, some people simply love collecting things. Adding another piece to a collection gives the right amount of satisfaction for any collector. The feeling of accomplishment is much, much greater when the collection is completed.
Interest – Some people collect things that hold their interest. Some examples include plastic models for mecha (giant robot) fans or figurines for those who like cute stuff such as Precious Moments figurines. Some people’s collections would include those that are currently in style or fashionable for that period of time. The problem with following fads when collecting is that when it becomes out of date, interest in the collectibles drop drastically.
Fun – Collectibles can be fun to collect and some people do it for that reason alone. It is especially nice to see one’s collection growing and like what people would say in a party, the more the merrier.
Trading – Some people prefer to collect stuff that they know they’ll earn a profit from by trading with other people. Alternatively, there are those who collect things that they know they can use to trade for stuff that can be added to their own collection.
Selling – There are people who sell completed sets of collectibles for a high price as can be seen in many online trading sites. Some pieces, such as the rare, unique, or limited ones can also fetch a good price. People who sell pieces or whole sets can either be collectors who are just after the satisfaction of completing them and want to make a profit, or are simply in it just to make money.
The above are just some of the most common reasons but there are others as well. Have you ever had your own collection? If you have, what was the reason you did?