What do you collect as a hobby?

[Rafterman]

When I was younger, I collected Rocks. My dad worked at the Smithsonian and I was always allowed to hang out behind the scenes with the archaeologists. It was so cool, and I still have my wonderful rock collection to this day. I'm still fascinated by rocks and their natural beauty and makeup. I collected coins at one point...I just liked the differences of coins/money when compared to other coins in other countries. I'm not really sure what I actively collect now, but I was cleaning out my closet and realized that I have 4 of those Samsonite Silhouette vintage train cases from years ago. I just love the idea of them, the little trays that come out and the little mirror and pockets inside of them. I started collecting them so I could paint them with more modern/abstract designs on them, but I haven't yet probably because I just kind of treasure their history, and wonder about who owned them in a previous life! I cleaned one up today and am going to bring it with me when I head out to the beach. I'm bringing it back, y'all! So, that's my collection story! What fun or odd collections do you have? I'd love to hear about them! 

I also collected rocks. Some purchased & others I found. Unfortunately I lost them in a move. My GF & I wanted to get out of our apartment & were having a hard time finding a house. We put some stuff in her parents storage space... bad idea. After dealing with a semi long distance relationship one thing led to another... and that was that, as they say. I also lost my childhood bike separate in a separate but equally tragic manor. The loss of both will haunt me forever... I still have dreams about getting that bike back. Full disclosure I was know longer a child when my bike was given away by a friends parent. 

Luckily my favorite rock was spared. I found a black magnetic rock in Colorado as a child and I still have that one. 

I also have my Grandmas Vintage Samsonite Taperlite Train Case. I love it. Shes been gone many years now but it still smells like her perfumes and house. I also several giant old Taperlite luggage cases. Two of which are massive. 

Thanks,
-WH

(I can't figure out how to get my pics to show up so I am attaching an Imgur link of my Taperlite Case. I thought you would enjoy it. The mirror could use a clean!    https://imgur.com/a/90CBn

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Not my Hobby. But I suppose you could say I collect sneakers. They call us Sneaker Heads. There is a culture of people that Buy/Sell/Trade sneakers. Many times they will be a different year or discontinued.  Most of these haven't been worn. But break out a new one every once in a while. I guess you can't drop a picture in this thread so here is a pic of what I keep in my closet.

https://imgur.com/a/OU5kI

Hey Woodhouse,
Did you ever happen to see that episode of Pawn Stars where Rick was offered that collection of sneakers for something like a million dollars? I have heard that Chumlee has over 500 pair. I have seen him but a pair here and there on the show, and I hardly ever even watch it. I would have never thought of that as a hobby but, then again, I collect HS and College yearbooks and a lot of people think that is way out there. Cheers. R

Cool! New or old yearbooks?
Thanks for the reply & comments. I have seen chum buy some sneakers... The police report of what the cops found when they raided his house was crazy. They list all of his substances... Funny thing is they legalized most of it later that year or the year after. 

I had no idea about the sneaker heads until this girl commented on my shoes. I guess she noticed I had 2 different pairs of new nikes and started talking to me in class. She asked me if I was a sneaker head... I had no clue what she meant. She told me that she was a SH & that she had just gone to one of those trade shows. People buy, sell & trade New, vintage & limited editions. Pretty crazy. Most of mine are from a place called Shoe Show. Apparently its one of the largest shoe store in the country. I try not to spend more than $40 on each pair... but sometimes I will go up to 55 or 60 if they are really nice. I believe when Nike buys the shoes they grade them. The lower grades go to the discount stores. You can sometimes see a crooked stitches or maybe a bit of glue sticking out between the sole and leather.

Most people would not notice but I inspect the hell out of stuff like that.

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Not my Hobby. But I suppose you could say I collect sneakers. They call us Sneaker Heads. There is a culture of people that Buy/Sell/Trade sneakers. Many times they will be a different year or discontinued.  Most of these haven't been worn. But break out a new one every once in a while. I guess you can't drop a picture in this thread so here is a pic of what I keep in my closet.

https://imgur.com/a/OU5kI

Hey Woodhouse,
Did you ever happen to see that episode of Pawn Stars where Rick was offered that collection of sneakers for something like a million dollars? I have heard that Chumlee has over 500 pair. I have seen him but a pair here and there on the show, and I hardly ever even watch it. I would have never thought of that as a hobby but, then again, I collect HS and College yearbooks and a lot of people think that is way out there. Cheers. R

Cool! New or old yearbooks?
Thanks for the reply & comments. I have seen chum buy some sneakers... The police report of what the cops found when they raided his house was crazy. They list all of his substances... Funny thing is they legalized most of it later that year or the year after. 

I had no idea about the sneaker heads until this girl commented on my shoes. I guess she noticed I had 2 different pairs of new nikes and started talking to me in class. She asked me if I was a sneaker head... I had no clue what she meant. She told me that she was a SH & that she had just gone to one of those trade shows. People buy, sell & trade New, vintage & limited editions. Pretty crazy. Most of mine are from a place called Shoe Show. Apparently its one of the largest shoe store in the country. I try not to spend more than $40 on each pair... but sometimes I will go up to 55 or 60 if they are really nice. I believe when Nike buys the shoes they grade them. The lower grades go to the discount stores. You can sometimes see a crooked stitches or maybe a bit of glue sticking out between the sole and leather.

Most people would not notice but I inspect the hell out of stuff like that.

A sneaker head? lol...I had never heard that phrase before. Trade shows for sneakers? Also never knew about that. but it sounds cool enough. I love to hear about unusual hobbies. I collect old yearbooks, all years between the early 1900's and last year. The older ones are like time capsules. I like looking at what was in fashion back then, in the way of clothes, hairstyles, cars, and general attitude.

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Totally agree Rafterman.  I have a late model ZR1 corvette that has been modified to produce over 620hp at the wheels, around 740 at the crank,  And of course it's a stick!  Wouldn't have it any other way.

Also have a 4 door jeep wrangler and a mid 2000's SL class Benz.

That vehicle is absolutely friggen gorgeous, MT