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For the Love of Collecting

By , About.com Guide

It's a bit simple to say there are two types of personalities, Collectors and Non-Collectors. But it's true! If you love to collect it can take over your free time -- but that's not always a bad thing. It all depends on how crazy you get!

Here are some general articles about collecting, as well as quizzes and a test to see if you really are a collector.

What's a Collectible?

Want to know how to define the term collectible? I went to the experts and asked them to define the term Collectible, it's harder than you think.

Share the Love By Giving Away Collectibles

I love to share my collections, both online and by having people over to see it. But one way I decided to share it a few years ago is by giving things away.

One Man's Junk is Another Man's Treasure

From Carrie Conaway:
"What distinguishes a collectible from ordinary rubbish is not always clear. Nonetheless, there are two primary characteristics that collectible items share: desirability and rarity."

Collector Quizzes

A list of quizzes for Collectors, some hard and others are simple, but all are fun!

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