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[LENA]

I saw a post in a thread and I was wondering...what do you collect? I heard about silly collections but nice ones too...and I was wondering what do you collect or what did you used to collect?


By the way the post I saw was from Bill who said that collect coins and motorcycle restoration...am I right Bill?

I personally used to collect stamps (very small collection), telecards - phone cards and matches

[paul]

I collect £2 coins..... sad i know when i should just spend them.

[pantheman]

As a kid I used to collect matchbox toy cars. Then marbles. Then bicycle bits.

I have been down the road with the 2 pound coin saga too. I have a small number of 5 pound coins too for those that can remember them.

I also collected computer parts and electronic components. I'm afraid thats all gone now.

Perhaps I should start a collection of something, will give me something to do. Take your mind off things. Hmmm I wonder what.

[Hazza]

Used to collect gaming cards (Magic the Gathering). Had some extremely rare cards. I should have sold the lot on ebay for a few hundred quid, but instead, gave them all to a mate of mine who was also a keen collector.

[Pubdog2]

I don't cram it down other peoples throats as I am aware that the subject can be boring to many, but...
I collect Victorian British stamps. I also have a small collection of the older Cyprus issues...well, you did ask

[Bill]

Out of the many hobbies I had prior to coming to Cyprus one was indeed coin collecting and still is to a very limited degree.

I started off in 1973 buying special year sets of uncirculated coins when number two son was born shortly after I extended that to include a boxed set of proof ( specially struck ) coins then I got the bug and collected most of the other new coins minted every year ~ mostly silver ones .

It doesn't take long for the collection to grow and grow and get out of hand and expensive ~ like the complete wooden boxed set of silver proof £5 coins of the UK and commonwealth ~ I've mentioned that just to make adia jealous ~ it is a very nice set though.

The collection now occupies a double wardrobe in my sons house in the UK

My Roman bronze and silver coin collection I sold before moving to Cyprus

Also yes I collected motor bikes ~ if I saw a box of bits that apparently used to be a motorbike especially if it was Britsh I couldn't resist buying it and then paying thousands to restore it .

I obviously had to much money and spare time for my own good .

I had a friend who collected pubic hair from his conquests for many years and on reflection I don't now think he's was as mad as I first thought. certainly better than coins.

I'm also into electronics ( building circuits ) and amateur radio in a small way but as I'm married to a Cypriot I have to do something to keep my brain working and hands occupied.

Why do people collect things ~~ I haven't a clue .

Bill

[kafenes]

For some years now I have been collecting old (even antique) needle work. In recent times I have stuck to only Lefkara lace. I have some needle work in perfect condition from 1850.
I have also started collecting old musical instruments, my oldest being an 1890 guitar.
I am into classic cars as well but it gets too expensive. I am having a 1966 Volvo restored for historic rallying.

[webbo]

Hi Lena mou

I quite like pigs so have collected a few over the years - porcelain, not the real thing! oink, oink!

Also have a penchant for Royal Doulton! Alas, I do not have the money to indulge in this passion so my collection is very limited

The children used to collect Pokeman cards when they were all the rage a few years back. I refused to give them away, hoping that some sad collector would like to give me mega bucks for them in years to come. Thankfully they do not take up much room.

I have tried collecting money, but find people averse to just giving goods away. Wonder why

Bubbles x

[LENA]

Bubbles mou my friend has a big collection from pigs ...fluffy ones

Kafene you said you collect old instruments...can you tell how old the instrument is and details about it? I have one that I need to find out if its as old as it says on the label. If you can do you know if there is anybody in Cyprus who can do that?

[dms007]

i collect.... dust.