fantomfan57
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Other than a house full of vacuum cleaners, does anyone else collect other items and does your collecting verge on the term, hoarding?
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thevacomaticiec
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die cast cars and books of cars
texaskirbyguy
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Yes, yes, and yes!
Too many things to mention, but what they all have in common is they are vintage.
I am into vintage (pre-90s) audio equipment, appliances, home decor, cars, furniture, etc.
My ladyfriend is into vintage clothing (80s-90's).
I sometimes refer my house the 'klutter kingdom'. I just need more space, thats all.
Too many things to mention, but what they all have in common is they are vintage.
I am into vintage (pre-90s) audio equipment, appliances, home decor, cars, furniture, etc.
My ladyfriend is into vintage clothing (80s-90's).
I sometimes refer my house the 'klutter kingdom'. I just need more space, thats all.
Totally, but not all of it was my idea....
I started to collect vintage Murano Glass after getting quite a few pieces from my grandmother. I've got a steamer trunk full of Francis I silver that's been in my family for 5 generations. I only keep adding to it because it's affordable since silver's value has depreciated so much these days. Also Belleek China, Hadley stoneware and I've also got seeds for over 250 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. That one was my idea
I started to collect vintage Murano Glass after getting quite a few pieces from my grandmother. I've got a steamer trunk full of Francis I silver that's been in my family for 5 generations. I only keep adding to it because it's affordable since silver's value has depreciated so much these days. Also Belleek China, Hadley stoneware and I've also got seeds for over 250 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. That one was my idea
Yes
Besides old Vacuums, I have over 2000 comic books, I have also collected ventriloquist memorabilia and figures, or dummies. I also have a collection of Glass horse heads, pictured. I think I have every color of these that was ever made, the rarest being the dark amber color, it is the only one I have ever seen, and the most common being the green one. I have been collecting these for years and have not seen any other colors for sale.
Besides old Vacuums, I have over 2000 comic books, I have also collected ventriloquist memorabilia and figures, or dummies. I also have a collection of Glass horse heads, pictured. I think I have every color of these that was ever made, the rarest being the dark amber color, it is the only one I have ever seen, and the most common being the green one. I have been collecting these for years and have not seen any other colors for sale.
texaskirbyguy
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So what is with the horse heads? Mascots maybe? I never heard of or seen these before, nor heard of collections of them.
I find them very attractive, as I love colored glass (another thing I collect)...
I find them very attractive, as I love colored glass (another thing I collect)...
opelgtkarl
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My Other Collections
My interests have wavered over the years and I’ve also collected things like Uranium glass, vintage and rare Hot Wheels cars, and shoes. I’m especially into the Uranium glass right now though
My interests have wavered over the years and I’ve also collected things like Uranium glass, vintage and rare Hot Wheels cars, and shoes. I’m especially into the Uranium glass right now though
fantomfan57
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Great responses.
Rob in Plano, check these out. The Voice of Music Stereo phonograph works, I have not tested the Angus Rotisserie. Both were from my parents. The Angus is for sale.
Also, Sunbeam Radiant toaster (the one that lowers and raises the bread) and a few others I am going to sell.
Rob in Plano, check these out. The Voice of Music Stereo phonograph works, I have not tested the Angus Rotisserie. Both were from my parents. The Angus is for sale.
Also, Sunbeam Radiant toaster (the one that lowers and raises the bread) and a few others I am going to sell.
fantomfan57
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I used to....
collect vintage food mixers. I am down to very few rare mixers, that are boxed up. It was all about the hunt and I was rewarded.
collect vintage food mixers. I am down to very few rare mixers, that are boxed up. It was all about the hunt and I was rewarded.
Unfortunately, YES!
I, too, have too many other collections to name. And, yes...it definitely either borders on, or full on qualifies as hoarding.
That's why I just posted in the Super Market, testing the waters on selling some vacuums.
To name a few; I also collected diecast vehicles for years. I have some Matchbox and Hot Wheels from childhood, all the way up to 1:18 scale vehicles from not too long ago.
Kerosene lanterns. Flashing road construction barricade lights. Coffee makers. Corelle and Corning Ware. Vintage BB guns. Some bicycles.
I even started to accumulate actual cars for a while. I did sell some of those, with a friend handling the actual sales. I'm down to just two cars now; neither of which is in driveable condition.
Yeah. I'm definitely a hoarder.
I, too, have too many other collections to name. And, yes...it definitely either borders on, or full on qualifies as hoarding.
That's why I just posted in the Super Market, testing the waters on selling some vacuums.
To name a few; I also collected diecast vehicles for years. I have some Matchbox and Hot Wheels from childhood, all the way up to 1:18 scale vehicles from not too long ago.
Kerosene lanterns. Flashing road construction barricade lights. Coffee makers. Corelle and Corning Ware. Vintage BB guns. Some bicycles.
I even started to accumulate actual cars for a while. I did sell some of those, with a friend handling the actual sales. I'm down to just two cars now; neither of which is in driveable condition.
Yeah. I'm definitely a hoarder.
hygiene903
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My Other Collections
I worked in the Printing Industry for the biggest part of my career, and it was a trade that I enjoyed so much that I pursued it as a hobby as well as a vocation. I printed a lot of gag cards over the years as well as some work for other people including cards, letterheads, envelopes, etc., and proudly printed the invitations, RSVP cards, thank you cards, and napkins for my daughter's wedding. This was all done on vintage handfed platen presses with handset type. I have two of them, the oldest one was built in 1891, 3 cabinets of type, paper cutter, saddle stapler, several boxes of cuts (engravings), paper drill, plenty of paper and ink, and one of the oldest Multilith Offset presses known to exist. I also have quite a few books on printing, publishing, and advertising.
I also have a small collection of about 7 Lawn-Boy mowers, the oldest one being a model 3100 from 1957. Currently only one is running, the rest all need work. Right now, I only collect Lawn-Boy, but I might consider a Jacobsen or Hahn-Eclipse if the right one(s) turned up.
And then there's records. I always used to say, "records are a collective noun." I have hundreds of 78's, 45's and albums. Most of my 78's predate the Big Band Era, but I have quite a few Big Band records, mostly Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey. Most of my 45's are from the 60's and 70's but I do have a handful from the late 50's and early 80's as well. And the albums are a little bit of everything. Mostly classic rock, but some country, some Big Band, some comedy (Cheech & Chong, Bill Cosby, Homer & Jethro, and Steve Martin for example), a few soundtrack albums, and some Christmas albums.
Now that I'm retired, I hope to spend more time on all of my hobbies and collections.
Jeff
I worked in the Printing Industry for the biggest part of my career, and it was a trade that I enjoyed so much that I pursued it as a hobby as well as a vocation. I printed a lot of gag cards over the years as well as some work for other people including cards, letterheads, envelopes, etc., and proudly printed the invitations, RSVP cards, thank you cards, and napkins for my daughter's wedding. This was all done on vintage handfed platen presses with handset type. I have two of them, the oldest one was built in 1891, 3 cabinets of type, paper cutter, saddle stapler, several boxes of cuts (engravings), paper drill, plenty of paper and ink, and one of the oldest Multilith Offset presses known to exist. I also have quite a few books on printing, publishing, and advertising.
I also have a small collection of about 7 Lawn-Boy mowers, the oldest one being a model 3100 from 1957. Currently only one is running, the rest all need work. Right now, I only collect Lawn-Boy, but I might consider a Jacobsen or Hahn-Eclipse if the right one(s) turned up.
And then there's records. I always used to say, "records are a collective noun." I have hundreds of 78's, 45's and albums. Most of my 78's predate the Big Band Era, but I have quite a few Big Band records, mostly Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey. Most of my 45's are from the 60's and 70's but I do have a handful from the late 50's and early 80's as well. And the albums are a little bit of everything. Mostly classic rock, but some country, some Big Band, some comedy (Cheech & Chong, Bill Cosby, Homer & Jethro, and Steve Martin for example), a few soundtrack albums, and some Christmas albums.
Now that I'm retired, I hope to spend more time on all of my hobbies and collections.
Jeff
Jeff,
Those all sound really neat.
You reminded me that I have quite a collection of records too.
I don't have any idea how many. And, I tend to forget about them, because I don't currently have a working turntable.
Over the years, it also branched out into cassettes and CDs. I've always loved music, and even thought that might be my career path when I was young and foolish.
I believe I still have the first 45 I ever bought. I think my first one was "Leaving it all up to you" by Donny and Marie.[this post was last edited: 6/21/2024-09:18]
Those all sound really neat.
You reminded me that I have quite a collection of records too.
I don't have any idea how many. And, I tend to forget about them, because I don't currently have a working turntable.
Over the years, it also branched out into cassettes and CDs. I've always loved music, and even thought that might be my career path when I was young and foolish.
I believe I still have the first 45 I ever bought. I think my first one was "Leaving it all up to you" by Donny and Marie.[this post was last edited: 6/21/2024-09:18]
kirbyman65
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Yes a little
I collect vintage cellphones, I have as many phones as vacuums.
I collect vintage cellphones, I have as many phones as vacuums.
texaskirbyguy
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This is a cool thread.
opelgtkarl - love that uranium glass!! Is it actually radioactive like the radium used in old clock dials? Where do you get this stuff? I would sure like to get some. I am way into glow in the dark stuff - always was.
My mom trashed my old hot wheels long ago - still mad at her for that.
fantomfan57 - that stereo is beautiful! I have 4 console stereos now and am way out of space or I would be wanting it. I am working on a 1956 Zenith right now.
I have a radiant control toaster already but could always have another - best toaster ever made.
justjunque - I have a small collection of barricade lights also. Where do you find PROPER 1850 bulbs though? Very hard to find and when I got some long ago the current draw was too high, affecting the flash rate.
I also collect CDs and tapes, but I am slowing down. I still have the first 45's I ever got and still listen to them now and then
hygiene903 - nice to see another Lawn-boy fan! I have used LB mowers my whole life. Still using my mom's 1975 model today. Magnesium deck is light as a toy. I have hundreds of records as well, and about 15 players to choose from!
opelgtkarl - love that uranium glass!! Is it actually radioactive like the radium used in old clock dials? Where do you get this stuff? I would sure like to get some. I am way into glow in the dark stuff - always was.
My mom trashed my old hot wheels long ago - still mad at her for that.
fantomfan57 - that stereo is beautiful! I have 4 console stereos now and am way out of space or I would be wanting it. I am working on a 1956 Zenith right now.
I have a radiant control toaster already but could always have another - best toaster ever made.
justjunque - I have a small collection of barricade lights also. Where do you find PROPER 1850 bulbs though? Very hard to find and when I got some long ago the current draw was too high, affecting the flash rate.
I also collect CDs and tapes, but I am slowing down. I still have the first 45's I ever got and still listen to them now and then
hygiene903 - nice to see another Lawn-boy fan! I have used LB mowers my whole life. Still using my mom's 1975 model today. Magnesium deck is light as a toy. I have hundreds of records as well, and about 15 players to choose from!
uranium glass
Two of my glass horse heads are made of uranium glass. I love how they light up under a UV light.
Jim
Two of my glass horse heads are made of uranium glass. I love how they light up under a UV light.
Jim
Rob,
I think you're the first person I've encountered who also has a collection of barricade lights!
I've actually never replaced a bulb in any of mine. If they had batteries in them and worked when I got them, that was cool. If not, I just added them to the collection to look at.
I believe they make LED versions today.
I don't think I've ever even bought replacement batteries for mine. When they died, I just tossed them.
(The batteries...not the lights)
I think I have one that uses "D" batteries. And one that's electric.
I think you're the first person I've encountered who also has a collection of barricade lights!
I've actually never replaced a bulb in any of mine. If they had batteries in them and worked when I got them, that was cool. If not, I just added them to the collection to look at.
I believe they make LED versions today.
I don't think I've ever even bought replacement batteries for mine. When they died, I just tossed them.
(The batteries...not the lights)
I think I have one that uses "D" batteries. And one that's electric.
texaskirbyguy
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I have about 10 barricade lights, some in all conditions.
There are rechargeable 6V lantern batteries that could be used in them also.
I have some set up in the garage on regulated DC power supplies.
I turn those on along with some real LED traffic lights and ped crossing signs.
Makes for nice night ambiance.
There are rechargeable 6V lantern batteries that could be used in them also.
I have some set up in the garage on regulated DC power supplies.
I turn those on along with some real LED traffic lights and ped crossing signs.
Makes for nice night ambiance.
hoover706
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For me
I collect toy garbage trucks, like the First Gear scale models. I don't know why, but I was fascinated with garbage trucks ever since I was little.
I collect toy garbage trucks, like the First Gear scale models. I don't know why, but I was fascinated with garbage trucks ever since I was little.
texaskirbyguy
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Hmm, toy trash trucks.. Have a picture of them to share?
I see the kids versions often at thrift stores in all configurations.
But those First gear models are quite impressive. Not toys, either - detailed replicas instead. I could see collecting those spiral out of control quickly!
I remember a youtube video long ago about a guy that built a very detailed rear loader that would actually load soda cans by itself - that was darn cool..
I see the kids versions often at thrift stores in all configurations.
But those First gear models are quite impressive. Not toys, either - detailed replicas instead. I could see collecting those spiral out of control quickly!
I remember a youtube video long ago about a guy that built a very detailed rear loader that would actually load soda cans by itself - that was darn cool..
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