Psychology of Collecting

by Thomas
(Scottsdale, Arizona USA)

Photo Credit: Blake West

although this can be very broad and to varying degrees, what is the general perception of someone who collects things or has a collection?




If you eliminate an avid interest in the collected object and OCD, to collect for sport, to collect notoriety, to make an aberrant statement of defiance. What would you have then?

Not looking for a complete diagnosis hear, just looking for brain storming. just shout out the answers if you have one.

No wrong answers. Just give your opinion.

My quest is one of knowledge.

Thank you for your time.