John Henty @2020

RE-COLLECTIONS
In all honesty, I have never been overly
concerned at the long term value of any
item in my various collections and I
always encourage others to adopt a similar
approach. If you truly appreciate an item –
then acquire it because you like it and not
because it may have some greatly improved
value in years to come.
Evidence increasingly shows that this
is not always the case anyway. Another
thing to remember is that not everyone
will share your enthusiasm for whatever
it is you lovingly collect/hoard/stash
away. This probably explains why fellow
enthusiasts frequently congregate together
in draughty church halls, produce bizarre
newsletters and go on coach outing to
obscure exhibitions. Reassurance.
It certainly helps to have a partner who
understands the need to do these collective
things but, as Brian Jenner wisely adds
“A hobby is like one’s relationship with
money. It is good to be well-organised and
take care of your investments. It is mad to
hoard them and let them be an obstacle to
relationships.
Space is another serious issue and it needs
to be noted that some men are not allowed
to show off their collections. They are
confined to a loft or garden shed along
with their prized possessions. In my case, a
move to a four-storey house was the start of
some very eccentric behaviour on my part.
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