Collecting vs hoarding...


I need to preface this with this statement; I like "stuff". I am a collector of many things; dvds, cds, books, records, trading cards, autographs, funko pops and many other bits and bobs. 

There is a very distinct difference between a collector and a hoarder, all of my collections are neatly contained in their own little area, not in anyones way and besides, it's not hoarding if it's cool stuff you are collecting! 

I realise in the current climate it is not considered good to like material objects, but I very much do! I love nothing more than rifling through a box of dvds, books, cds of records- on the rare occasion that someone is having a clearout of their collection and kindly donate them my way - easily one of my favourite things to do in fact. I never add to plastic pollution as I keep all the ones I like and don't have in my collection and those I have already, I donate where I can. 

I noticed recently a lot of charity shops I've been in no longer want dvds as they can't shift them, often giving them away for a donation. Some even bin them instantly as there isn't a market for them anywhere, such a shame! (For the record I will gladly take any dvds, books, cds, etc instead of them being binned). I've never had much money so many of my dvds and cds 
are what others have kindly given me, (I know a lot of very kind people), and it pleases me to know that a whole load of friends "tastes" have gone into my collection, just nice seeing what others are in to and also, more often than not, I discover films, music and books I wouldn't necessarily have heard of. 

So what is the point of this blog post you may ask? There isn't one really; I guess it's just to say that owning collections is very cool despite what "experts" say about minimalism being the way forward. I love seeing other people's collections, regardless of what they collect - being passionate about anything is infectious, it's a joy to behold  

Let's hear it for collecting, long may it continue! (And if you are having a clearout of dvds, cds, books or records and thinking about taking them to the tip, please consider me as an option. I may not have much money but I am sincere and grateful! 😁




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