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  2. A collection of things is a group of similar things that you have deliberately acquired, usually over a period of time.

  3. Synonyms for COLLECTION: library, assemblage, assortment, repertoire, supply, repertory, arsenal, trove; Antonyms of COLLECTION: pile, litter, heap, jumble, clutter, ragbag, bric-a-brac, unit.

    • Really Cool Things to Collect
    • "A" List of Collectibles: Accordions to Axes
    • "B" Collectibles: from Back Scratchers to Buttons
    • "C" Collectibles: from Calculators to Crosses
    • "D" Collectibles: from Decorative Inkwells to Dust Jackets
    • "E" Collectibles: from Ear Picks to Exotic and Rare Fish
    • "F" Collectibles: from Feathers to Frog-Related Stuff
    • "G" Collectibles: from Garden Gnomes to Gunfighter Pistols
    • "H" Collectibles: from Hair to Hummel Figurines
    • Collecting Horror Movie Posters

    While collecting things can be profitable, it is much more fun if you enjoy what you collect (making a little money is a bonus). It can be quite addicting to build a collection of something you have a real interest in. This article will let you know just how many wonderfully diverse things there are out there that one can put on a shelf. After all,...

    Accordions
    Adding machines
    Advertising posters (Most can be shown off as artwork in a quality frame.)
    Air fresheners (They come in all shapes, sizes, and smells.)
    Back scratchers (The ones that have intricate carvings are the ones that collectors want most.)
    Badges (law, firemen, etc.)
    Bagpipes
    Bakelite jewelry (Authentic Bakelite jewelry can sell for thousands of dollars. If it smells like camphor after putting it in hot water for a while, you've got the real deal.)
    Calculators (An accountant friend of mine has a huge collection of old calculators.)
    Calendars (Some of the older ones have amazing artwork on them.)
    Cameras (In most cases, all can still be used no matter the age.)
    Candles (candlesticks, candelabras, etc.)
    Decorative inkwells (for fountain pens)
    Decorative wall plates
    Dentistry tools
    Depression glass (Bubbles were quite common in older glass, so don't get discouraged if you see some, it's a sign of age.)
    Ear picks
    Eggs (Fabergé eggs are always popular to collect, but I have some carved and painted ostrich eggs that I love to show off; I've even been offered quite a bit of money for certain ones.)
    Election buttons (Political campaign buttons are usually made in mass quantities, but most end up in the trash after elections are over.)
    Electric fans (a practical collectible during hot weather)
    Feathers (there are some colorful ones)
    Film cells (35mm strips of film)
    Fingerprint cards
    Finials
    Garden gnomes (Be careful collecting these wonderful garden decorations, or you'll soon have an army of them.)
    Gargoyle collectibles
    Gas masks (They must be taken care of if you want them in working condition.)
    Gavels
    Hair (celebrity)
    Halloween memorabilia
    Hammers (The best things to collect are things that you can actually use, and the old metal in antique hammers will almost never let you down.)
    Handcuffs

    Although I like to collect traditional movie posters that came out at the same time as the movie, I also love to collect special limited edition illustrated posters. These posters are based upon great movies but illustrated by some of the top artists of the day. One of my favorite companies to buy these from is from Mondo, a division of the Alamo D...

  4. Nov 29, 2023 · Collecting is a hobby that has fascinated humanity for centuries. From stamps and coins to toys and memorabilia, people around the world have diverse and unique collections. But what drives...

    • Alexander Mitchell
  5. collections, the various holdings of an art museum organized by category, as painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, or film: the director of the collections. the clothes or other items produced by a designer, especially for a seasonal line: the spring collection.

  6. a group of objects of the same type that have been collected by one person or in one place: a private art collection. Fewer examples. The museum houses a huge collection of paintings. His book collection occupies most of the room. He bequeathed his art collection to the city of Glasgow.

  7. COLLECTION meaning: 1 : the act or process of getting things from different places and bringing them together; 2 : a group of interesting or beautiful objects brought together in order to show or study them or as a hobby often + of sometimes used figuratively.

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