COA mentioned in another thread that he has a ton of shoes and pants. Far more than any man should own. What do you collect, embarrassing or not?
I've got a decent Reds memorabilia collection, though I've started paring back on it in recent years. I'm also starting to build up a nice little library of books.
deer heads and running medals
As justin mentioned, I have a lot of pants/shoes. While I wouldn't say I collect them (least not in the way a snearhead does) I do own a lot. I'll count tonight for teh lulz.
In the past I was really into NBA/MLB cards. Had a ton as a kid. Was pretty much the only way to haver a record of stats, least far as I knew. Got in CDs in middle/high school, illegal DLing and the ipod made that obsolete. Used ot have quite a beer stash (maybe 60-80 bottles at one point? Just got excited about craft beer), slowly drinking that down, as well as considering what to do with all of my brewery glasses I bought.
Once I move into a house (IE space), I can easily see myself starting to collect bikes. I enjoy fixing them up, trying out new stuff, etc... Think it would turn into my hobby.
@justin, used to be into keeping books but they just take up too much space, not into them as decorations, and outside of maybe 2 books I'll never reread them.
Just ticket stubs for events higher than high school level. Neat to see the artwork change in tix from back in the day.....and the prices.
Checks
/sleeper'd
posted by thavoiceJust ticket stubs for events higher than high school level. Neat to see the artwork change in tix from back in the day.....and the prices.
Same. I have my old OSU Football and basketball tickets as well as other sporting events. I'll keep old concert tickets for a big events.
I also have a sports card collection from since I was a kid in the 90s. I have a solid mix of basketball, football, and baseball cards. I had them appraised probably 15 years ago and was about $3K. I'll never sell them though.
I have a problem with shoes, jackets, and I much prefer CDs over digital music.
Ticket stubs and koozies. A koozie is my souvenir from every place I travel. They're cheap and fun and don't take up much room in my suitcase. I try to get a Christmas ornament from each place as well, but I've missed a few.
I forgot I also grab a souvenir baseball from every stadium I visit.
Any sort of sports memorabilia that I can put in my "man cave". LeBron James and Barcelona team signed jerseys are my prizes thus far. Logo golf balls from thennicer courses I've played. Have never thrown away a credential, but haven't figured out what I want to do with them all.
Started a record collection last year. I'm only at around 20 or so. I only want stuff that's somewhat rare, limited press, or not availabily on digital. Also tracks that I would DJ in the future if I ever learn to mix vinyl, which is hard as hell.
posted by justincredibleI forgot I also grab a souvenir baseball from every stadium I visit.
My mom buys my nephew a signed AL rookie of the year ball for Christmas every year. So far he has Trout, Myers, Abreu, Correa, Fulmer and he'll obviously get Judge this year. A pretty legit collection for a five year old.
posted by Fab4RunnerMy mom buys my nephew a signed AL rookie of the year ball for Christmas every year. So far he has Trout, Myers, Abreu, Correa, Fulmer and he'll obviously get Judge this year. A pretty legit collection for a five year old.
Damn. That's a nice collection.
posted by Fab4RunnerMy mom buys my nephew a signed AL rookie of the year ball for Christmas every year. So far he has Trout, Myers, Abreu, Correa, Fulmer and he'll obviously get Judge this year. A pretty legit collection for a five year old.
That's really cool.
Yeah my husband is super jealous, lol. We've already told her that if we have a son she better buy two a year.
posted by Fab4RunnerYeah my husband is super jealous, lol. We've already told her that if we have a son she better buy two a year.
Why not a daughter? Girls like sports too
posted by Commander of AwesomeWhy not a daughter? Girls like sports too
True. My mom has four grandchildren so far and each one has their own unique collection, so she probably won't double up on the baseballs. But my husband may end up wanting us to buy them ourselves. We'll see.
posted by TBone14That's really cool.
Until he uses them for a game when they hit the last ball over the fence into a yard guarded by a junkyard dog.
posted by thavoiceUntil he uses them for a game when they hit the last ball over the fence into a yard guarded by a junkyard dog.
"You're killing me,Smalls."
Watches and cufflinks.
I basically wear pajamas or a robe for work every day, so there is zero reason to own more than maybe two of each. I've probably got 20 watches and maybe 12 pairs of cufflinks.
I have a nice sports collection and I collect shot glasses from places we visit and my wife collects bells and spoons from places we visit. Let me clarify: Collector spoons with city or place name on them,not this spoon came from an IHOP in Indianapolis.
I collect my belly button lint.
I have a collection of architectural stadium cover sheets ....
i also collect horse brass ...
My son has decent collection of souvenir signed footballs and baseballs.
Bengals football with Carson Palmer and Jon Kitna
OSU football with Braxton, Zeke, Zach Boren, and Michael Thomas.
Baseball with George Foster
Baseball with Pete Rose
Laugh all you want but I used to collect Beanie Babies (ex-girlfriend got in into it). Those lil bastards were worth some $$$$$.
I collect transformers and have 85. They are all the original G1 collection. Most still have original boxes and eight have been unopened with the original seal still intact.
I also have a collection of guns I inherited from my grandfather, although I do not really collect them just have them all in safes. I do not go out looking to buy them since I have way to many now. I know, you can never have to many. Trust me I have to many.
I collect old tools. I like the craftmenship in the old hand tools. I have them all hanging on my wall in my shop. Most of them are rusty and dirty looking but that is the look I like.