Collecting Collectibles. . .

Take The Quick Quiz

Do you consider yourself a collector? Here is a little test to see if you are really a bonafide collector.

Just insert appropriate number and/or word anywhere there is red text.

1. Do your friends consider you a collector?
   a. What friends? I am online so much I have no friends except cyber ones.
   b. Not really, they suggest ways to decorate my empty house.
   
   
2. Do you have more than three "decorative teapots" (insert appropriate figurine, teddy bear, owl, music box, toy -- you get the idea!)
   a. Only because they are all different variations.
   b. I need three because we drink a lot of tea.
3. You're getting very adept at Sniping.
   a. Don't even try to come between me and something I want on eBay.
   b. Is that some sort of bird watching?
4. Do you look for neat pieces to fill your bookshelves?
   a. I haven't had an empty shelf since 1991.
   b. Yes, I am always looking for the perfect thing.
   
   
5. Have you ever received five "decorative teapots" (remember, insert appropriate item here) from five different people at Christmas time even though you didn't realize you collected them?
   a. Yes, actually it was eleven teapots that year.
   b. No, I receive Swiss Colony gift packs as presents.
6. Do first time guests take a deep breath when they first walk in your front door and say, "just how many teapots do you have"?
   a. Yes, and the exact number is 523.
   b. I do have several, but just waiting until my garage sale to get rid of them.
   
   
7. Are you tired of folks asking "How often do you dust these"?
   a. Definitely YES!
   b. It doesn't take long to dust my stuff.
8. Is the Internet (online auctions/shopping) the best thing to happen in the last ten years in your life?
   a. Of course, my collection has grown 500%.
   b. No, why on earth would I ever buy anything online?
   
9. And a question from "Cracked up to be a Collector":
   Your favorite TV show is:
   a. Leave It To Beaver reruns, for the props in the kitchen
   b. The Jim Leherer news hour, for the factual content
   c. The Rush Limbaugh news hour, for the factual content
   d. "Cops" in Miami, for the factual content
   
   

Now to add up your scores: Score 5 points for each "A" answer picked. 40-45 GOLD Welcome to Collectibles at About.com, this site's for you! 30-35 SILVER You apparently still have real life friends or no cable TV. Unfortunately, that will most likely change and you will reach the coveted 45 points. 15-25 BRONZE Remember, we were all beginners at one time and have to start somewhere. 0-10 We all march to a different drummer, please be tolerant of collector friends, never know when you might catch the collecting bug.

Now it's time to tell on yourself, take this five second poll