How do you deal with family thinking your collection is junk?

avarocks15 · Post by **avarocks15** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:37 am

I keep my collection in one room so it doesnt become a point of tension.

Chrispower · Post by **Chrispower** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:35 pm

It used to bother me, but now I honestly dont care.

danny.zone23 · Post by **danny.zone23** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 8:11 pm

A big part of my journey as a collector has been showing my family that these items are more than just junk. I started inviting them to conventions and trade shows where they could see firsthand how passionate other people are about collecting. Once they saw the community and how serious the hobby could be, their perspective started to shift. It also helps to talk about the long-term valuesome of the things I own have appreciated quite a bit over time.

LUKE.HERO · Post by **LUKE.HERO** » Sat Apr 22, 2023 11:31 pm

I invite them to trade shows just to prove its a real thing.

ADAM.SWIFT · Post by **ADAM.SWIFT** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 7:54 pm

Let them laugh. Im having fun and building something.

NOAH_FOX · Post by **NOAH_FOX** » Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:45 am

My collection outlasted three of their hobbies.

luKe- · Post by **luKe-** » Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:16 pm

I made a blog about it and now they actually read it.

ava_21 · Post by **ava_21** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:16 am

When they saw my item on Antiques Roadshow, they got quiet.

CHRISSKY · Post by **CHRISSKY** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:54 am

I just say, Some people drink, I collect.

eThAn.powER76 · Post by **eThAn.powER76** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 9:26 pm

I framed my best pieces. Looks more legit now.