Collecting is one of the most interesting hobbies. But in order for it to bring you joy for many years, you must follow certain rules and recommendations. In particular, it is necessary to choose the right object of your interest.
It is necessary
- - collectibles;
- - a place to store the collection.
Instructions
Step 1
Determine what exactly you will collect. Approach this issue with all responsibility - remember that serious collecting involves an investment of funds, sometimes very large ones. You should know that your collection will be in demand over the years, and its value will only increase.
Step 2
After choosing a collectible, study all the information related to it as thoroughly as possible. For example, if you collect coins, you should be well versed in numismatics. Understand what affects the price of coins, know how to store them correctly, how to distinguish a real coin from a fake or a replica, etc.
Step 3
Buy something for your collection that really has a price. When collecting coins, focus on silver and gold - there is less maintenance for them, and they look better, and, as a rule, they are much more expensive than coins made of copper, bronze, etc. Do not forget that nowadays collecting is one of the types of investment. Therefore, buy only what is worth buying.
Step 4
Do not forget that collecting involves not only collecting a collection, but also carefully studying it. A numismatist should know everything about his coins - when and where they were issued, how they were treated, what interesting events are associated with them, etc. The same applies to philatelists, phalerists, etc. Correct collecting increases not only the volume and value of the collection, but also the level of knowledge of the collector.
Step 5
A good collector is a kind of hunter. You need to know where the things you need may appear and purposefully look for them. For some objects of the collection, the hunt sometimes goes on for decades. The more joy there is when a long-awaited find finally takes its intended place in your collection.
Step 6
The collection must have a detailed, structured catalog. You should always know exactly what you have, where and how much. If you have not yet created a catalog, create it, for example, in Excel, it is very convenient. You will be able to enter all the necessary information and promptly change or supplement it.
Step 7
Remember that a beautiful collection is also a decoration for your home. Consider how best to place it so that it looks good. But keep in mind that some collectibles do not tolerate sunlight. In addition, dust is usually very harmful for many objects in collections, so display them in closed glass cases.
Step 8
When collecting, do not forget about safety measures. Some collections are very expensive, which attracts dishonest people. Make sure that the collection is well protected. If you yourself do not have the necessary experience yet, use the services of experts when buying especially valuable things - for example, paintings or antique coins. This will largely save you from acquiring fakes and fakes.
