Motivation Behind Collecting
There are collectors who are never satisfied, even after acquiring sizable amounts of collectibles. The collector who has amassed more than 5000 stuffed toys always wishes to acquire new stuff toys. There are people who have filled up their entire house with their collectibles. I know a hobbyist who collects mechanical toys. He has rented a garage to store more than 10,000 of his mechanical toys. His wife is still complaining that their bedroom is filled with many mechanical toys. It is common that the obsessive hobbyist is only limited by either space of storage or the money.
There has not been any extensive studying done to reveal the exact reason for collecting. It is believed by many that the future price of collectibles is often the main motivating factor for hobbyists. It is observed that the value of collectibles often increase many times during a short span of time. For the lucky collectibles which got that particular collectible, this fetches profits. In short, many can earn money while still enjoying their favorite hobby. It is not always possible to earn profit from collectibles. You can also lose money if the demand of your collectibles dies off and you have bought the collectible at higher price. The rule of supply and demand is also applicable for collecting. But, there are very limited chances of loss, as most of the collectibles are scarce and high in demand.
When ask about the reason for their hobby, most collectors insists that monetary benefit is not the primary reason for their hobby. The most common reason hobbyists give is that they love to gain tremendous amounts of knowledge by pursuing their hobby of collecting objects. There are some hobbyists that claim that the reason for their hobby is to build relationships with other collectors, which cannot be possible without the common hobby of collecting. Some people think that the most common reason for collecting different objects is the sheer joy that comes while finding and acquiring the collectibles.
Psychologists have different things to say. They think that the hobby arises to escape from feelings of anxiety and loneliness. But there is no agreement among the psychologist about the reason for collecting. Some even think that the hobby of collecting objects is a hobbyists way to control their own hypothetical world. But, no matter what the reason for collecting is, it is almost always a positive use of time. It provides a great learning activity, and is sometimes even a profitable venture. So donít shy away from collecting because of the reasoning behind it. Embrace the urge to collect, as long as it doesnít detract from your relationships or your bank account (too much, at least).
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