Collector / hoarder

[Chubbo]

Does anyone else on this forum admit to being a Collector? Some people call them hoarders.
I freely admit to being one, since my childhood. If anything interested me, I've collected it with zeal. My wife, is just as passionate about getting rid of things. I frequently miss items of my collection, and occasionally add items. My wife continues, steadfast, in her quest to get rid of things, and it's a good compromise.

Chubbo

 

[Rustyt1953]

 

[quikdraw67]

I collect railroad time tables, both employee and public.

I collect Coca-Cola stuff.

I accumulate firearms, since I have no specific discipline, with the exception of 3rd Generation pistols, but no concentration on any particular model.

Hope that helps.

 

[GypsmJim]

If you have a few guns that you save and / or shoot you are an accumulator.

If you read forums, go to gun shows looking for odd items and your "stash" is well documented and on display, then you are a collector.

If you buy up things as fast as you can with the idea of selling them or realizing a profit, then you are a hoarder.

 

[MRB1]

I have collected something since I was a kid - started with marbles. Our storage buildings show the insane results of over 70 years of "collecting" . countless Dietz Lanterns, chess sets from all over the world, family Bibles picked up at garage and estate sales, and hand tools. Some of the Bibles and chess sets have considerable monetary value, but that part doesn't interest me. Collecting is a sickness - just ask my wife.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I do have my Hammers and Cookbooks.
I also accumulate Knives and associate with Guns.

 

[Model 19 6"]

Well my collection of older Winchesters are in safes in basement my other guns are in a safe also. Now upstairs we have a 3 bedroom layout. Wife is boss 2 bedrooms full on sewing and arts and craft plus living room only has a trail through it. Now we come to the 2 car garage that in the last 20 years has not seen a car inside it.

 

[coltle6920]

I consider myself a squirrel!

I have more than I either want or need and forget where I stashed them.

 

[Greyman50]

Yes, US Militaria WWI- Vietnam.

 

[pharmer]

A few years back I started to "lighten" my load (stuff). Recently sold 6 dozen silver dollars and some scrap jewelry for almost $10K. 3 car garage can fit only 1 car at present, lots of stuff going so I can have the single bay for my truck. Revolvers go after that, not all but I've got guns that haven't fired a cartridge since the 20th century. Ideally, when my time on the planet runs out, I'd like to be down to maybe a duffel and a steamer trunk of stuff. Our "earth ****" won't even satisfy the Ferryman. Joe

 

[CH4]

If you have a few guns that you save and / or shoot you are an accumulator.

If you read forums, go to gun shows looking for odd items and your "stash" is well documented and on display, then you are a collector.

If you buy up things as fast as you can with the idea of selling them or realizing a profit, then you are a hoarder.

That answers that… looks like I am a collector, who's been identifying as an accumulator with hoarding tendencies.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Up to several -- four or five -- years ago I passionately resisted the term collector as it related to S&W's. I considered myself an accumulator.

I've changed. I collect Chiefs Specials and a few Bodyguards.

I began selling the other "S&W stuff" I'd accumulated last year. That gave me more room for the Chiefs and funded my kitchen redo, all new windows, and recycled barn wood oak floor.

I've been getting rid of non-gun-related stuff, too. Several weekends ago I donated three art pieces to a silent auction, the proceeds of which went to an 80-year-old friend who had a leg amputated a few days after his birthday in May. If I don't use it or at least enjoy it nearly every day, I don't need it -- clearly that doesn't apply to the Chiefs. My paring down has resulted in a much more comfortable place to live.

 

[Laketime]

Seriously no matter what the item is ,if you purposely have more than two you have a collection and not an accumulation. This term accumulation has been coined only to guns for some reason. Just owning a collection does not make you a collector. I have a collection of guns, watches, coins, toys, baseball cards, knives, guitars. I am a hobbyist at heart.

 

[ruggyh]

You are collector if your "stuff" is curated with documentation.

If not it is an accumulation (if you don't know what curation means you have and accumulation).

 

[Laketime]

You are collector is your "stuff" is curated with documentation.

If not it is an accumulation (if you don't know what curation means you have and accumulation).

I have an acquaintance who collects Cabot 1911's worth well over 120k . None of these 1911's are anywhere near 5o yrs old to qualify for C & R status. Other than receipts and original paper work what could he document.

 

[Laketime]

Here is a link from sporting classics daily Jim Supica Gun collection part 1.

Mods please remove link if this violate anything.
An Intro to Gun Collecting, Pt. 1 - Sporting Classics Daily

 

[Chubbo]

I just spent a lot of time listing the things that I've collected in my lifetime. The list was quite extensive, and either it bamboozled this hateful computer, or I pushed the wrong button again, and 'poof', it all went down the drain. That was probably for the best.

I freely admit to my rapid loss of computer skill, but I can't bring myself to like it.

Chubbo

 

[sophie]

I'm guilty, count me in.

 

[m&p2.0fdethumbsafety]

use to be then i realized i'm just holding onto my collection for the guy who's going to buy it from my estate once i'm gone.

 

[Reddrig]

I enjoy firearms, they are like art to me. I enjoy shooting, but oddly enough I enjoy cleaning my guns as much as shooting. When I look at my collection/accumulation it makes me happy. If spend money on guns, but I also know I won't loose any money if they need to go one day. I would collect other stuff that eventually would be worth nothing, so I choose to collect weapons.