Do you collect things?

I dont know why I am admitting this, but I have a tooth collection. I have teeth from my dead relatives, pets, friends who have had extractions. If someone I know loses a tooth, or is getting one pulled I always ask for it. I even have all 4 of my own wisdom teeth.

Yes, I collect semi-precious stones. I especially like opals, but I have some rubies, a sapphire, different types of amethyst and topaz, amber, jade, lapis lazuli, malachite, and many others. I'm still looking for a nice emerald and aquamarine. For whatever reason, I've never had any interest in diamonds. I've never found a good way to display them, though.

R1 = Hannibal Lecter

STDs

R2 I started my own little collection of gems and semi-precious stones. It all began with a worthless (but pretty!) Goldstone

I collect sunglasses. Love them, can't get enough.

Dust.

R5, OP, I'll have to keep an eye out for goldstone. I'm still on the hunt for a decent piece of Libyan Desert Glass, which is supposed to have been formed by meteor impacts in the Sahara.

I used to collect Rookwood pottery, and also18th century British county maps.

Not'nymore. Minimalism in my new small home! I love it!

Books!

R9, I don't want to be intrusive, but are you in Cincinnati? I have Rookwood too (including my fireplace).

Where are all the old prisspot queens today? I'm certain their homes are full of trinkety old lady shit, and op shop finds.

Golliwogs

I collect cling-on men. Hate them.

Neuroses

Also stamps.

I collect crushed dreams.

And physical ailments.

Good luck charms. I’m not superstitious but I love that every culture has some kind of “lucky” item.

Vintage Worlds Fair posters.

Fat women's skin.

Tiaras. Children.

And death certificates.

Kenner Super Powers

US coins and currency.

Some antique notes. Imagine who had their grubby hands on them a hundred years ago.

$1000 and $500 notes.

The top 4 notes are from 1862/1863. They were among the first notes printed by the US Treasury. They were authorized during Lincoln’s tenure and used to fund the Civil War.

Coffee cups from places I've visited.

Art glass: Tiffany, Loetz, Steuben, Rindskopf

19th century burl wood boxes and writing desks

Antique mechanical clocks

Art Deco watches

Bazooka Bubble Gum comics. I have every wrapper from childhood in a red metal jar. I also have ticket stubs from every concert, Broadway show, or event I’ve ever attended.

Matches from hotels, restaurants, etc.

Free*, and shows where I've been...

Autographs, especially autographed books.

I have a friend in the UK who had hundreds of vintage telephones and vacuum cleaners.

I collect Royal Delft, my mother displays them she likes them too.

I would like to start a semi precious stone collection. That seems something cool to colect.

I have two malachite cabushons and some amethyst stones. Was looking on catawiki.com but don't know if they are good value for money

Monterey furniture.

I collect German & Swiss beer steins. I was really involved in it for years but now I have so many (54 at last count) I only make a purchase if I find a piece that is a must have.

Fragrances, jewelry, books.

God no, I hate clutter and things that don't bring me joy.

I have oddly specific collections.

Willow laundry baskets (so handy!) and wooden drying racks, Vintage Revere Ware and Blue Willow dishware.

All useful and cheap!