Collections vs. accumulations, was Re: How many collectors?

From: Bob Shannon <bshannon_at_tiac.net>
Date: Sun Aug 5 23:08:15 2001

Does anyone specifically collect examples of really bad designs?

(no, really...)

Tony Duell wrote:

> > Two basic types of collector, those who assemble sets of items of value,
> > whose value is enhanced by completeness of the set, and those who collect
> > examples of fine craftsmanship and items of special merit compared to there
>
> I am most certainly of the second type (although it's not just 'fine
> craftsmanship' -- I colllect some things because they're just _odd_).
>
> > contemporaries. Most of my favorite systems I would be collecting
> > regardless if they are rare or common. Things I hunt down mostly because
>
> Indeed. Actually, I wish my favourite machines were a lot more common, so
> all of you could own one and enjoy it. I have (as I've said many times)
> little interest in the financial value of my collection.
>
> > they are rare, often prove much less satisfying to own than to look for.
>
> -tony
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