Starting one's collection is an interesting hobby or challenge. Collections may not even be costly. Stamp collection has been popular since the start of the postal system and may in fact be more popular these days as the use of sending traditional mail has been receding due to the increase of information technology such as the internet that has been gaining ground all over the world. Another interesting and niche collection that is gaining interest is collecting antique door knobs. A collection of antique door knobs have been made easier because of the internet. More information about door knobs from different countries on different time eras is available online. Selling or trading antique door knobs is also gaining more accessibility to enthusiasts as blog sites and websites that detail such items have been attracting faithful hobbyists. In fact the sharing of such information only opens up the realm of antique door knob history.
You would be surprised that a lot of the oldest antique door knobs would come from china as they were the first civilization to master the use of iron, which was in the 1st century and some of these door knobs are in fact door knobs of gates which are made of cast iron and features some dragons in the form of the knob itself.
If you are interested to start being a collector, here are some information that may be useful to you:
- Collect the things you like. Most collectors have always started small and were interested in things as a child. One may have started collection comic books or toys, which are now big and have their own trade shows and fairs all around the world on an annual basis. Others with more money have started collecting cars with specific themes. Some love the American muscle car and are interested with GTO's and Shellby designed Mustangs. Others are into European Cars that have a sport look. There are those who collect other vehicles as well. There have been people known to collect tanks and there is even someone who collects steam driven trains.
- Do your research. A fun part of collecting is to find someone who shares the same interest that you have. The internet has bridged the gap and communication between people sharing the same interest in their collections but separated by distance. Look and search online for those sharing the same interest and you would be surprised of the number of websites or blogs or articles that would come out. Touch base with these people and together you and they will enjoy discussions on topics that you are interested in. You may even make it a point to meet at a convention that deals with your hobby. You are not alone so enjoy your interest with others.
You would be surprised that a lot of the oldest antique door knobs would come from china as they were the first civilization to master the use of iron, which was in the 1st century and some of these door knobs are in fact door knobs of gates which are made of cast iron and features some dragons in the form of the knob itself.
If you are interested to start being a collector, here are some information that may be useful to you:
- Collect the things you like. Most collectors have always started small and were interested in things as a child. One may have started collection comic books or toys, which are now big and have their own trade shows and fairs all around the world on an annual basis. Others with more money have started collecting cars with specific themes. Some love the American muscle car and are interested with GTO's and Shellby designed Mustangs. Others are into European Cars that have a sport look. There are those who collect other vehicles as well. There have been people known to collect tanks and there is even someone who collects steam driven trains.
- Do your research. A fun part of collecting is to find someone who shares the same interest that you have. The internet has bridged the gap and communication between people sharing the same interest in their collections but separated by distance. Look and search online for those sharing the same interest and you would be surprised of the number of websites or blogs or articles that would come out. Touch base with these people and together you and they will enjoy discussions on topics that you are interested in. You may even make it a point to meet at a convention that deals with your hobby. You are not alone so enjoy your interest with others.
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