what do you collect?

[kelly ann]

If this topic has been posted before, i do apologise.

If it has lets kick off a new one for 2008!!:)

My main interest at the moment is collecting Barbie Dolls, especially the Fashion Fever dolls. I started to collect them again after my daughter received a 'my first Barbie' as a gift and it has taken off from there. I now have nearly 40 dolls, a few of them are collectable ones I purchased from Ebay and recently I found out that TKMAXX has been selling Barbies imported from America at very reasonable prices. I'm lucky to live within a ten minute walk to TKMAXX so it has become something like a treasure hunt for me, I've found some amazing dolls.

wHAT DO YOU COLLECT?

[RadioJonD]

I collect Christmas Music!

[kelly ann]

How do you collect christmas music?

[Annette1990]

I like to collect Disney ornaments and also older and vintage type ornaments. I also collect character and promotional glasses...and have well over 3-4 hundred.

[kelly ann]

That's impressive Anette. My mother loves things Disney!!

[shelle02]

I have a collection of barbie dolls as well....Avon dolls, collectible yearly dolls and figurines, etc. I try to collect bridal dolls too.
I also collect unicorns, horses, fairies and my hubby collects dragons.
We both love Nascar so we both collect....him, #6, now #1, Mark Martin...and me, both Earnhardt's.
There are other things but the list could get really long!! LOL

[sugarplum fairy]

I use to collect Gorham porcelain dolls, but I have ran out of room so I am not getting anymore.

I collect pieces for my Christmas village.

[RadioJonD]

How do you collect christmas music?

Thanks for asking, kelly ann! All during the year I visit pawn shops, thrift stores, used music stores and tag/yard sales looking for CDs, especially Christmas ones. My favorite place to look is in pawn shops because I never know what I might find.

The Christmas CD collection is approaching 300. I prefer the more obscure tunes because one can always hear the so called classics and traditional Christmas musical fare on the radio in season and on internet stations year 'round. When was the last time you heard "Cool Yule" by Donnie Burns?......I thought so!

Plus, I look on the internet for sources to purchase or download (legally) Christmas radio programming, podcasts, and vintage music from sharity sites. I've started a thread in the music forum us to share sources available all year or for a limited time.

This past season alone, I probably recorded and downloaded over a hundred hours worth of Christmas music programming.

[Annette1990]

Thanks for asking, kelly ann! All during the year I visit pawn shops, thrift stores, used music stores and tag/yard sales looking for CDs, especially Christmas ones. My favorite place to look is in pawn shops because I never know what I might find.


The Christmas CD collection is approaching 300. I prefer the more obscure tunes because one can always hear the so called classics and traditional Christmas musical fare on the radio in season and on internet stations year 'round. When was the last time you heard "Cool Yule" by Donnie Burns?......I thought so!

Plus, I look on the internet for sources to purchase or download (legally) Christmas radio programming, podcasts, and vintage music from sharity sites. I've started a thread in the music forum us to share sources available all year or for a limited time.

This past season alone, I probably recorded and downloaded over a hundred hours worth of Christmas music programming.
I love thrift stores and I love to go to garage sales...that's right up my alley. And yes you never know what you might find.

[act_as_if]

I collect snowglobes, elephants, Mickeys and Minnies.

[scoobie]

I collect everything to do with whatever hobby I am into at the time!! (much to the annoyance of my other half!!) She tends to stay out of the garage as it is packed full with all my stuff!!

In my current collection of collections... I have Disney ornaments and anything disney (thanks to a recent trip to Florida and Disney!), collectors golf balls, ham radio gear, computers (goes with the job!), music, DVD's, and 2008 will see me collecting a selection of air rifles pistols as I have just got hooked on the hobby of target shooting!

I have now just realised why I dont ever seem to have any money!! Hahahahahaha!!!

[sila]

lol lol lol poor scoobie x

[Annette1990]

I collect everything to do with whatever hobby I am into at the time!! (much to the annoyance of my other half!!) She tends to stay out of the garage as it is packed full with all my stuff!!

In my current collection of collections... I have Disney ornaments and anything disney (thanks to a recent trip to Florida and Disney!), collectors golf balls, ham radio gear, computers (goes with the job!), music, DVD's, and 2008 will see me collecting a selection of air rifles pistols as I have just got hooked on the hobby of target shooting!

I have now just realised why I dont ever seem to have any money!! Hahahahahaha!!!
I can take care of that...I'll buy your ornaments...*L

[kerst]

I collect christmas tree ornaments and christmas stories. I try to find at least one new book every year.

And I collect cookbooks from all over the world. Cooking is my passion.

[novelist]

:rudolph:I collect carousel horses. I have them displayed in a cherry wood curio cabinet in my living room. AS of now, I have 30 carousels. It's a beautiful collection, all different sizes and colors. I also have several carousel christmas ornaments.
Speaking of carousels, I have a very special story to tell. On Janurary 21st of this year, it willl be 9 years ago that my husband gave me my engagement ring. He brought me to a carousel museum here in CT and while we were riding on the merry go round, he gave me my ring! I couldn't believe something so romantic was happening to me. I felt like I was reading about it in a book, or watching it on a soap opera on TV.

[scoobie]

I can take care of that...I'll buy your ornaments...*L

Hahahaha.... thanks, but I think I'll pass on your most kind offer!!:snowball:

[Maebeary]

Thanks for asking, kelly ann! All during the year I visit pawn shops, thrift stores, used music stores and tag/yard sales looking for CDs, especially Christmas ones. My favorite place to look is in pawn shops because I never know what I might find.

The Christmas CD collection is approaching 300. I prefer the more obscure tunes because one can always hear the so called classics and traditional Christmas musical fare on the radio in season and on internet stations year 'round. When was the last time you heard "Cool Yule" by Donnie Burns?......I thought so!

Plus, I look on the internet for sources to purchase or download (legally) Christmas radio programming, podcasts, and vintage music from sharity sites. I've started a thread in the music forum us to share sources available all year or for a limited time.

This past season alone, I probably recorded and downloaded over a hundred hours worth of Christmas music programming.

Wow! And I thought I had a lot with my 125 cds. I have over 100 Christmas albums, also. A friend just recorded about 12 of them onto cd for me. All of my Christmas music is loaded onto my computer. A Christmas song (or any other song I have) is just a click away! I LOVE it!

I also collect teddy bears. I have over 800 of those. I bought my newest last night at Kroger's. It's one of those snow globe types. I got it for 90% off. I just couldn't resist! :rudolph:

[Maebeary]

:rudolph:I collect carousel horses. I have them displayed in a cherry wood curio cabinet in my living room. AS of now, I have 30 carousels. It's a beautiful collection, all different sizes and colors. I also have several carousel christmas ornaments.
Speaking of carousels, I have a very special story to tell. On Janurary 21st of this year, it willl be 9 years ago that my husband gave me my engagement ring. He brought me to a carousel museum here in CT and while we were riding on the merry go round, he gave me my ring! I couldn't believe something so romantic was happening to me. I felt like I was reading about it in a book, or watching it on a soap opera on TV.

Awwww...that was romantic! There is something special about a carousel!

[kelly ann]

THIS IS A LINK (HOPE IT WORKS) TO A PIC OF MY BARBIE DOLL COLLECTION!! i HAVE A FEW MORE NOW WHICH ARE NOT IN THE PIC!!

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/paigeceridwen/S7300620.jpg

[Annette1990]

THIS IS A LINK (HOPE IT WORKS) TO A PIC OF MY BARBIE DOLL COLLECTION!! i HAVE A FEW MORE NOW WHICH ARE NOT IN THE PIC!!

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/paigeceridwen/S7300620.jpg
Very cool Kelly Ann =)

[kelly ann]

Thanks for your comments!!! I've been busy on ebay for the last couple of weeks searching for some Barbie's I need, so I've only been popping in here now and again.

Mammaduke - do you have a mobile phone? If so some mobiles can be connected to the computer to download photos.

[Annette1990]

Mammaduke - do you have a mobile phone? If so some mobiles can be connected to the computer to download photos.[/quote]
That's right...also if you don't have an adaptor to hook the phone to the computer then just take a pic. with your phone and send to your email address. From there you can save, send, file and add pictures to this website.

[auntieclaus]

I have a collection of over 40 antique Christmas Tree Finials. At Christmas I place them in glass candle holders on top of our piano and cover them with white lights and fresh greens!:tree:

[hollybow]

I collect Swarovski crystal annual christmas stars ..I really do love them and can´t hardly wait for the next one this year...
I collect snowflakes in general (made of glass .. I love hanging them in the window with little lanterns) snowmen of course .. holly ornaments, gingerbreadmen and baubles made of glass..like this ones:
http://www.krebslauscha.de/english/html/products03.htm


*I´m not sure if I´m allowed to put links in a post..so if it´s not OK..please remove it..*

[Jeff Westover]

I collect yawns, winks and nudges.

[dvdguy]

i collect belly lint

[Jeff Westover]

i collect belly lint

I can only guess where you keep it. Got a photo?

[dvdguy]

yes but posting it here violates forum rulescheesy

[Jeff Westover]

what chowderhead came up with those rules anyway? Sheesh. The world needs more belly lint collection pictures.

[dvdguy]

that the next website?

bellybuttonlint.org

[Jeff Westover]

yes, definitely a dot org. very good. We could get Al Gore to be a spokesman-- there's is incontrovertible proof that belly lint DOESN'T cause global warming.

[dvdguy]

its a safe, renewable energy source

[Jeff Westover]

its a safe, renewable energy source

Ha! Yeah!!!

[dvdguy]

im not quite sure where it comes from though

[MrsH]

Didn't Gore create the internet from belly button lint???

[dvdguy]

hey some of are greatest inventions came from belly button lint

[auntieclaus]

Yep, added to dryer lint you've got the makings for a great sweater!

[dominick]

I collect junk. Almost anything I think is interesting or can be useful is fair game. It's a really bad habit of mine. Aside from that, Hotwheels, knives (though I stopped acquiring them years ago) Craftsman ornaments, golf discs/"frisbees", and X-Rays.

[Annette1990]

I collect junk. Almost anything I think is interesting or can be useful is fair game. It's a really bad habit of mine. Aside from that, Hotwheels, knives (though I stopped acquiring them years ago) Craftsman ornaments, golf discs/"frisbees", and X-Rays.
X-rays? What the heck do you do with those? *L

[pbrbullrider]

My brother Andy collects Business Cards he has 6 big 3 ring binders filled of them and well for me i collect pictures of mining clams and rocks and minerals.

Jeff G. "bullrider"

with my brother collectiong business i like helping him out some his goal is a million cards if u have any unwanted business card let me know if you wont he would love to have them to get them off your back Thanks.

[dominick]

X-rays? What the heck do you do with those? *L


They're all mine. That comment was supposed to be sort of tongue-in-cheek. I had to go get some more today.

[auntieclaus]

Hope everything is A-ok.

I love junk too. Just today I went to the local thrift shop and bought 4 stamps ($1), some spring looking fabric (.50), A glass lamp shade ($2) and a journal (.50). I was thrilled!

[MrsH]

They're all mine. That comment was supposed to be sort of tongue-in-cheek. I had to go get some more today.

What did you do today?!?!?!?!?!?!

[dominick]

My right hand is a little busted up and that old shoulder injury has been especially painful this past week.

[MrsH]

I'm going to bubble wrap you!!!

By the way, I never got a chance to thank you for the PM you sent to Mike and I. It was very helpful!

[dominick]

You're welcome. Did you actually sit through it all?? I didn't even want to proof read it after I wrote it!

Unfortunately, there's a lot more to learn, too. Let me know if you have any questions.

[MrsH]

Not only did we read it, Mike printed it out!!

[Annette1990]

cheesyHope things start to look up for you.
Sorry I was a little thrown off when you said you collected X-rays.

[dominick]

Well thanks, but I've been worse.

[Billy Battles]

I don't consider myself a collector. I however have over 300 Hip Hop CDs and an estimated 500 books. I however have a total of 0 bookselves.

[dans10171]

i used to collect beer cans when i was a kid i had like 1000 different ones but when we moved a couple of times they disappered i wish i still had them now

[christmascreations]

I collect Disney Cinderella items. I lost a bunch when going through my divorce and a flood in the basement when I was younger ruined some also. But I usually get at least one new thing for Christmas. This past year I bought myself a Lenox Cinderella ornament on clearance after Christmas!!

[clarebear]

I also collect dvds. I have got over 500 of them so far, I need more cabinets :lol:

[Iluvsantasandsnowpeople]

I've always loved Fairies but until recently could not find them anywhere!! So I have lots of fairies,
Snowmen and Santas. And Earrings must have 2 or 3 hundred!!

[momnan30]

I'm a fan of pink pyrex circa 1960. I also like depression glass platters, etc. I love the idea that these pieces once graced someone elses table at the holidays, etc.
I also collect things related to my favorite movie, "It's a Wonderful Life."

[Mumof2]

Im a gingerbread lover,But my true Collection is Strawberry shortcake (80'S Version) I have pasta jars,mugs,bowls,stockings,books,dolls you name it..I even have her and two friends tattooed on my back. they came out great though!

[George Broderick, Jr.]

:rudolph:Besides the obvious comics... I collect Popeye memorabilia...

I yam what I yam...

[irishgirl]

I don't really collect anything. I love ladybugs.. think they are so cute. I made the mistake of saying this at work once and no for everything birthday and Christmas I got a lady bug themed gift. I am also a tea junkie so I look for fun tea cups sometimes when the mood strikes. Now if someone could find me a ladybug tea cup I would be all set

[kerst]

I collect Christmas tree ornaments. Think I have enough for two trees by now. But each and every one has a special meaning as they were given to me by friends or family.

And my boss gives me a painted ostrich egg every year for christmas so I have a collection of those without having asked for it :-)

[Annette1990]

I don't really collect anything. I love ladybugs.. think they are so cute. I made the mistake of saying this at work once and no for everything birthday and Christmas I got a lady bug themed gift. I am also a tea junkie so I look for fun tea cups sometimes when the mood strikes. Now if someone could find me a ladybug tea cup I would be all set
My daughter also loves ladybugs. I would suggest googling ladybug tea cup set. I have seen a few. Here's a pic. of one in particular.

[Annette1990]

I collect Christmas tree ornaments. Think I have enough for two trees by now. But each and every one has a special meaning as they were given to me by friends or family.

And my boss gives me a painted ostrich egg every year for christmas so I have a collection of those without having asked for it :-)
Wow...awesome Kerst. I also collect ornaments. We need to chit chat sometime...maybe even trade. I have some I don't use and also 2 of the same thing. I also think I have enough for 2 large trees. And all my mini trees I put out too. I guess I will know for sure this year because I scored and bought another 6-6 1/2 ft. tree from the local thrift store after Christmas last year. Got it for few bucks. Gotta love a bargain. And of course I am on the hunt all year long for new ornaments. =)

[bastones]

I collect computer books mainly :).

[liltattoo]

I collect shotglasses, thimbles and postcards of the places we have been. I was collecting Welsh lovespoons and Polish pottery but have stopped due to our move.

[thechristmasnut]

What a fun thread I love reading about what everyone else collects,

I collect antique glass bottles and jars, antique kitchen utensils (especially rolling pins), antique sleds.... I also collect carnival glass and primitive snowmen....

[xmaslilly]

I collect blown glass animals and other blown glass type items.., Halloween shot glasses,
skulls.

It's fun to read the different items that people collect.

[irishsnow]

Programmes from Football matches

[Twinkle]

For years I've collected seashells. There were so many, I decided to make Christmas ornaments with them. It's fun decorating my Christmas tree with them every year.

[Annette1990]

Hi Kellyann...
Seen this online this evening and thought I would pass it along to you since you collect barbies. Not sure if you would be interested or not. But wanted to share it.
http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx/?news=326683

[kelly ann]

Thanks Annette!! Ive seen these dolls on ebay and they fetch a lot more than £32 or $65 in your money. They look exactly like Elvis and Priscilla don't they?
The dolls are so much cheaper in America. Ive tried joining the Barbie fan club but its for American only, they offer great deals on dolls too.

So far my collection is well over a hundred dolls. I bought another yesterday from TK Maxx , an Irish Dancer Barbie. Tk Maxx is great for finding Barbie collectors editions which we wouldn't normally find in the shops over here.

Ill make a photo album on here soon to show you my collection.:)

[George Broderick, Jr.]

I collect blown glass animals and other blown glass type items..,

In the early 90's, I worked with a young guy whose mother workeed at the Oglebay Park (in Wheeling, WV) glass house and every year for Christmas, he gave me one-of-a-kind blown glass tree ornaments, hand painted with images of The Grinch, Stimpy (from Ren & Stimpy) and Powdered Toast Man (from Ren & Stimpy)... I treasure these irreplaceable gems in my Christmas collection...

[Annette1990]

Thanks Annette!! Ive seen these dolls on ebay and they fetch a lot more than £32 or $65 in your money. They look exactly like Elvis and Priscilla don't they?
The dolls are so much cheaper in America. Ive tried joining the Barbie fan club but its for American only, they offer great deals on dolls too.

So far my collection is well over a hundred dolls. I bought another yesterday from TK Maxx , an Irish Dancer Barbie. Tk Maxx is great for finding Barbie collectors editions which we wouldn't normally find in the shops over here.

Ill make a photo album on here soon to show you my collection.:)
I wonder why the price difference is so much. And that's a shame you can't join the club and it's for USA only. I mean who doesn't love Barbie...I did check out your homepage thou...very cool!

[misjordi]

I collect angels, and Precious Moments.
Love them both, so very pretty!!!! My son who is 5 yrs. old collects John Deere, and Mary's Moo Moos John Deere. So very cute!

[Ms_Speedy_Elf]

I collect thing's of my favorite NASCAR driver's and Amish figurene's .

[ChristmasLovers]

I used to collect CD's and music, sort of lol. I think I have about 2000 CD's, both in standard CD's and MP3 complete albums.

I've started to pick up on shot glasses, but I slacked off on my last vacation. There were a ton I wanted, but had no place to put them that they wouldn't get crushed.

I collect architecture books as well, mostly Frank Lloyd Wright and pre-70's railroad, and some museum structures.

And lastly, I collect anything to do with trains and the railroad, as well as HO scale model railroad items.

When I'm in the financial position, I'll begin collecting project cars. Most of the cars I like though are nothing special, just ones I really like. But there are just as many classics that I'd like to build as well.

[trackrebel]

I collect Sneakers....sounds expensive but it´s not....lol.....I have about 20 pairs....but I stopped throwing shoes away in 1998....so it´s alright....

I collect CDs....Hip Hop and RnB mostly....I never liked that whole downloading thing....because when I have a CD...I like to have the original printed CD, original CD Case, orignial CD-Booklet....:D.....haven´t bought so many the last 2 and half years, since my daughter is there....but before I spend a lot of CDs

Coca Cola glasses...only have 6 now....they gave away at McDonald´s once every year since 2006....:D but I´m planning to get more...because to me...they got the vintage look.

[BritneyBug]

We collect Hallmark Ornaments, my mom collects the Holiday Budweiser Steins, and I have started to collect Lemax christmas houses.
=)