What do you collect?

Sancho Fuente · 05-31-2011, 11:14 AM

I know that everyone here shares an interest in collecting cigars, but what else do you collect besides them.

For me, its beer stiens and intersting liquor bottles. . .

This bottle is unopened and still full of Jim Beam. It was from a casino that opened in Lake Tahoe before I was even born.

Beefeater Gin Yeoman, there is a cork in the top of his hat and the whole sculpture is the bottle.

Let see yours

T.G · 05-31-2011, 11:16 AM

I collect spores, mold and fungus.

Subvet642 · 05-31-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

I collect spores, mold and fungus.

This should help:

357 · 06-01-2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

I collect spores, mold and fungus.

I can't believe nobody else caught this obvious "movieoke" line....

Don't worry lots of people take second mortgages.

Anyway, I think this applies to the cigar part of it.

Quote:

I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke every last one of 'em.
-Ron White

When I was a kid I was into baseball cards, collected coins via metal detecting with my dad some, but nothing actively. I still have both, but haven't acquired any more in years.

Remo · 05-31-2011, 11:25 AM

That is alot of stiens

I collect watches. Here are a couple of my divers.

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Subvet642 · 05-31-2011, 12:07 PM

I collect Fountain Pens:

SvilleKid · 05-31-2011, 12:22 PM

Compulsive behavior that causes cigar collection has many predecessors! Geological specimens, including several 4 foot or longer petrified tree trunks (ironically, the bigger pieces were all dug out of the ground at my hunting club by myself and/or my son) and hundreds of petrified sharks' teeth (mostly from Boy Scout outings to a private site in south-central Alabama (close to that dreaded Auburn area!)

Knives (but I haven't added anything in several years). Stamps (been collecting since I was a child). Coins (though I've sold a substantial amount of the collection in the last year to stay ahead of bills). Any type of old hand tools that I find at reasonable prices. LPs (just added over 200 albums of 1960's artists). I don't know if I would call it a collection, but I have more than a couple of guns (I've never sold a single gun I've ever purchased - though I lost a dozen or so in a home burglary 15 years ago - All replaced with insurance).

Oh yeah....... My wife says I collect junk. I dispute that statement every time something breaks, and I'm able to rummage thru my jun.... er.... "collection" and come up with something that will fix the broken item!

HK3- · 05-31-2011, 12:36 PM

cufflinks & buttons. I don't collect the buttons but I do have a very large and unique collection of them.

kaisersozei · 05-31-2011, 12:45 PM

Logo pint glasses from brewpubs & microbreweries, as well as other brewing paraphernalia (bottle openers, bar towels, antique beer trays)

nofeardiver · 05-31-2011, 01:25 PM

well, lol zippos, knives, guns, i am also a grill/smoker freak but can really put that into collection. I also am a hat guy, have tons of hats.... cant think of anything else

OLS · 05-31-2011, 01:36 PM

I have found as life has gone on that collecting 5hit is bad for you. It tends to take up valuable money that you
will need to live on when you are old. Also it's a pain in the a55 to move it all. SO if you are a rolling stone like me,
you tend to clamp down on collecting. HOWEVER, there was a time when I was a kid that I would go to Mardi Gras
parades with friends or family and thus facilitated my dad in putting together a VERY nice doubloon collection. When
he died long ago, I got it all back. Wish I had the man, instead, but the doubloons represent a cherished piece
of our bond and also a ton of scrapping as anyone with a history of Mardi Gras attendance will attest to.
Most prized are the long streak of Bacchus King doubloons which are only thrown by the king's float, and are no easy
prize to bring home. If the float passed by and he was throwing to the other side of the crowd, or drinking, or waving
or falling off his chair, you got nothing. I had been known to chase that float for 4-5 blocks which is a little creepy
and dangerous in the dark night at M.G.

I have a few beer steins that he collected and a few that I added to his wealth as I grew up and travelled.

I also have a large collection of Star Wars action figures that went on sale at a salvage store near me when I was
in Mississippi. Bayratt knows what I am talkin about, haha. (Hudson's) I managed to get em for about 20 cents on
the dollar. Other than that, I am not much of a collector, except of HABANOS, yeup.

Skywalker · 05-31-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OLS

I also have a large collection of Star Wars action figures that went on sale at a salvage store near me when I was
in Mississippi. Bayratt knows what I am talkin about, haha. (Hudson's) I managed to get em for about 20 cents on
the dollar. Other than that, I am not much of a collector, except of HABANOS, yeup.

M1903A1 · 05-31-2011, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLS

I have found as life has gone on that collecting 5hit is bad for you. It tends to take up valuable money that you
will need to live on when you are old. Also it's a pain in the a55 to move it all.

That's for damn sure!

(He said, as he went on collecting things....)

cobra03 · 05-31-2011, 03:15 PM

Im into collecting beer tap handles. i think im up to about 50 now, i dont remember exactly as they have been in storage since we moved into the apartment and i no longer have room to put them out. That will change as soon as our house is done and i get my man cave back.

Blueface · 05-31-2011, 07:54 PM

Dust.

Aside from that, Not much.
Use to collect sports cards and autographs but years ago.

gettysburgfreak · 05-31-2011, 08:16 PM

Baseball autographs and memorabilia and civil war books and civil war relics. Have mostly focused on my civil war collection but still occasionally pick up some autographs.

jjirons69 · 05-31-2011, 09:21 PM

I've got tons of American stamps and related postal items - plus some old US money. Got a good collection of foreign money friends and family have been bringing me from their travels over the years. Like Brad said, I try not to go too crazy (i.e. Mac) or I'd have too much chit and nowhere to put it. One thing I would love to collect is fishing lures. I've dodged that fantasy because I know if I ever start, it'll be my demise. I just love a well-made, old fishing lure.

Sancho Fuente · 05-31-2011, 09:22 PM

Wow Mac, that's freaking impressive!

pennjones · 05-31-2011, 01:37 PM

I collect tiki mugs and other tiki stuff, and shot glasses.

Da Klugs · 05-31-2011, 01:48 PM

Friends!

Its the only collectable that starts and ends Priceless.

05-31-2011, 11:14 AM	#1
Sancho Fuente Bungle in the Jungle Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Tom Location: MD Posts: 89 Trading: (4)	What do you collect? I know that everyone here shares an interest in collecting cigars, but what else do you collect besides them. For me, its beer stiens and intersting liquor bottles. . . This bottle is unopened and still full of Jim Beam. It was from a casino that opened in Lake Tahoe before I was even born. Beefeater Gin Yeoman, there is a cork in the top of his hat and the whole sculpture is the bottle. Let see yours __________________ Insert clever and witty comment here.

05-31-2011, 11:16 AM	#2
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: What do you collect? I collect spores, mold and fungus.

05-31-2011, 11:25 AM	#5
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: What do you collect? That is alot of stiens I collect watches. Here are a couple of my divers. __________________

05-31-2011, 12:07 PM	#6
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: What do you collect? I collect Fountain Pens: __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

05-31-2011, 12:22 PM	#7
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: What do you collect? Compulsive behavior that causes cigar collection has many predecessors! Geological specimens, including several 4 foot or longer petrified tree trunks (ironically, the bigger pieces were all dug out of the ground at my hunting club by myself and/or my son) and hundreds of petrified sharks' teeth (mostly from Boy Scout outings to a private site in south-central Alabama (close to that dreaded Auburn area!) Knives (but I haven't added anything in several years). Stamps (been collecting since I was a child). Coins (though I've sold a substantial amount of the collection in the last year to stay ahead of bills). Any type of old hand tools that I find at reasonable prices. LPs (just added over 200 albums of 1960's artists). I don't know if I would call it a collection, but I have more than a couple of guns (I've never sold a single gun I've ever purchased - though I lost a dozen or so in a home burglary 15 years ago - All replaced with insurance). Oh yeah....... My wife says I collect junk. I dispute that statement every time something breaks, and I'm able to rummage thru my jun.... er.... "collection" and come up with something that will fix the broken item! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

05-31-2011, 12:36 PM	#8
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: What do you collect? cufflinks & buttons. I don't collect the buttons but I do have a very large and unique collection of them.

05-31-2011, 12:45 PM	#9
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: What do you collect? Logo pint glasses from brewpubs & microbreweries, as well as other brewing paraphernalia (bottle openers, bar towels, antique beer trays) __________________

05-31-2011, 01:25 PM	#10
nofeardiver Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Florida Posts: 561 Trading: (4)	Re: What do you collect? well, lol zippos, knives, guns, i am also a grill/smoker freak but can really put that into collection. I also am a hat guy, have tons of hats.... cant think of anything else

05-31-2011, 01:36 PM	#11
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: What do you collect? I have found as life has gone on that collecting 5hit is bad for you. It tends to take up valuable money that you will need to live on when you are old. Also it's a pain in the a55 to move it all. SO if you are a rolling stone like me, you tend to clamp down on collecting. HOWEVER, there was a time when I was a kid that I would go to Mardi Gras parades with friends or family and thus facilitated my dad in putting together a VERY nice doubloon collection. When he died long ago, I got it all back. Wish I had the man, instead, but the doubloons represent a cherished piece of our bond and also a ton of scrapping as anyone with a history of Mardi Gras attendance will attest to. Most prized are the long streak of Bacchus King doubloons which are only thrown by the king's float, and are no easy prize to bring home. If the float passed by and he was throwing to the other side of the crowd, or drinking, or waving or falling off his chair, you got nothing. I had been known to chase that float for 4-5 blocks which is a little creepy and dangerous in the dark night at M.G. I have a few beer steins that he collected and a few that I added to his wealth as I grew up and travelled. I also have a large collection of Star Wars action figures that went on sale at a salvage store near me when I was in Mississippi. Bayratt knows what I am talkin about, haha. (Hudson's) I managed to get em for about 20 cents on the dollar. Other than that, I am not much of a collector, except of HABANOS, yeup.

05-31-2011, 03:15 PM	#14
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: What do you collect? Im into collecting beer tap handles. i think im up to about 50 now, i dont remember exactly as they have been in storage since we moved into the apartment and i no longer have room to put them out. That will change as soon as our house is done and i get my man cave back. __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

05-31-2011, 07:54 PM	#15
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: What do you collect? Dust. Aside from that, Not much. Use to collect sports cards and autographs but years ago. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

05-31-2011, 08:16 PM	#16
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: What do you collect? Baseball autographs and memorabilia and civil war books and civil war relics. Have mostly focused on my civil war collection but still occasionally pick up some autographs. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

05-31-2011, 09:21 PM	#17
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: What do you collect? I've got tons of American stamps and related postal items - plus some old US money. Got a good collection of foreign money friends and family have been bringing me from their travels over the years. Like Brad said, I try not to go too crazy (i.e. Mac) or I'd have too much chit and nowhere to put it. One thing I would love to collect is fishing lures. I've dodged that fantasy because I know if I ever start, it'll be my demise. I just love a well-made, old fishing lure. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

05-31-2011, 09:22 PM	#18
Sancho Fuente Bungle in the Jungle Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Tom Location: MD Posts: 89 Trading: (4)	Re: What do you collect? Wow Mac, that's freaking impressive! __________________ Insert clever and witty comment here.

05-31-2011, 01:37 PM	#19
pennjones amateur afficionado! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Brad Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 267 Trading: (12)	Re: What do you collect? I collect tiki mugs and other tiki stuff, and shot glasses.

05-31-2011, 01:48 PM	#20
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: What do you collect? Friends! Its the only collectable that starts and ends Priceless. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest