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Cheshireman
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Re: a question about personal collections
Aug 03, 2005, 12:10
Simple answer is: No idea. The problem stems from the fact that people collect items (anything - stamps, coins, matchboxes etc) because they are interesting. Very seldom does the source of the item come into question. I am sure there are a few people who take note of the details of everything they find/buy, but that will only be a very small percentage.

In our context, very little changes. One of the reasons why I think it would be a good idea for ALL collections to be registered is that, in the event of the 'caretakers' demise, the collection could be acquired by a relevant body (for a suitable reimbursment to the estate of the late caretaker), ensuring that the collection is a) kept intact. b) the items in the collection won't be recorded under another name.
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