Perhaps you would like to start a collection!
First, work out what you are interested in. Make a list. Perhaps it is coins from foreign countries that have always attracted you, or hammers, tambourines, fragile fawns, or stamps featuring former First Ladies? Of course it's entirely possible that you've never felt this way or that about much of anything, and simply wish to copy or vary what another collector is doing. And that's fine too.
Now take a long hard look at your list and decide what is within your realm of capability. Consider also any limitations to starting your hobby, like space, cost and availability. If your interest is extremely rare and expensive, consider how far you are willing to go to get the money to buy it. If your personality runs toward the meek and scrupulous, that is an indicator to start smaller.
Next, find out how can you get it. Take a trip to the library and research the subject, its history and where it can be acquired. Once you complete all your research and fact checking, start collecting!
Remember to keep it unique. Once you become acclimated to collecting and begin to feel it taking a front seat in your daily life, then it is time to begin the hard work of making your collection stand out. Some suggestions for making a collection unique include:
1. Creating a theme, for example, hammers, one color objects, or items relating to an uncontroversial event in history.
2. Quantity and quality. (Have the most, and have it in the best condition.)
3. Prior ownership by someone famous, infamous or curious.
The value of a collection increases with its uniqueness, presentation and display. How you present it and have it "tell a story" is the difference between a connoisseur and a hoarder. Also be aware of the history and trends surrounding your collection and keep such information nearby, or have it engraved onto brass plaques mounted next to the displays. And above all, remember to keep a very keen eye trained on fumbling visitors.
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