Post: Post Reply: Lovely, thank you for posting these pics by Luann Udell

Original Message: Lovely, thank you for posting these pics

Beautiful pictures and wise words on collecting all around. Both buyers and collectors share responsibility. But in the end, it boils down to a few important questions:
Do you love it? And what is it worth TO YOU.
Any time I've gotten in trouble for purchasing ANYTHING, it was when I thought I was making a savvy investment or thought I was going to make a killing $$$.
Any time I've purchased for love of the object for what it is--be it rare, ancient, modern, "collectible", authentic, a copy, or even silly (ask me about my collection of animal flower pots from the 40's & 50's!)--I have never been disappointed. Sometimes I even pay a lot more than I KNOW the object is worth, just because....it speaks to me. For some unfathomable uniquely human reason, I just have to have it. (Of course, the pocketbook eventually has to override the more extravagant "have to have it" decisions!) :^)
I know that doesn't make me knowledgeable or respected collector. But that's how I collect, and I'm satisfied. :^)
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All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users

Original Message: Lovely, thank you for posting these pics
Beautiful pictures and wise words on collecting all around. Both buyers and collectors share responsibility. But in the end, it boils down to a few important questions: Do you love it? And what is it worth TO YOU. Any time I've gotten in trouble for purchasing ANYTHING, it was when I thought I was making a savvy investment or thought I was going to make a killing $$$. Any time I've purchased for love of the object for what it is--be it rare, ancient, modern, "collectible", authentic, a copy, or even silly (ask me about my collection of animal flower pots from the 40's & 50's!)--I have never been disappointed. Sometimes I even pay a lot more than I KNOW the object is worth, just because....it speaks to me. For some unfathomable uniquely human reason, I just have to have it. (Of course, the pocketbook eventually has to override the more extravagant "have to have it" decisions!) :^) I know that doesn't make me knowledgeable or respected collector. But that's how I collect, and I'm satisfied. :^) Copyright 2024 All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users

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