The hobby of collecting includes
finding, buying, organizing,
and displaying the items of your choice!
Five Simple Steps for Starting a Collection
- Choose a type of memorabilia that interests you! Having a personal connection is all of the fun, when you start out, find something thats cute to you.
- Depending on items and how many you choose to collect. The cost can range from something like ten dollars per month to thousands of dollars per month.
- Figure out how you would like to store your items, for aesthetic display purposes, and for the protection of your items to keep them in good condition.
- Start shopping! Try stores, online stores, yard sales, malls, and social media to grow your collection! Always keep an eye out for your favorite items. it makes going anywhere fun!
What does PSA mean?
Grading a way to classify the quality and condition of any type of trading card or collectible item. There is a 10-point grading scale. Grading can only happen after the card has been classified as authentic.
PSA is the largest, most respected, and most-used third-party grading company in the world for memorabilia and trading cards.
Benefits of Starting Your Own Collection
Reduces Stress:
Managing your collection can help reduce
stress and anxiety by providing a calming
and mindful
activity
Increases Social Interaction:
Poeple who collect often meet at shops, social events, or
join online communities allowing them to socialize
with other people with the same interests!
Better Organizational Skills:
Sorting and categorizing a
collection can help you develop
and practice your organizational skills,
this can be benefitical in many
areas of life.
