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Why do we collect things?

Coins, watches, stamps and fridge magnets are just a few of the many popular items people collect...

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14.18 13 May 2024


Why do we collect things?


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14.18 13 May 2024


Coins, watches, stamps and fridge magnets are just a few of the many popular items people collect but why do we ‘collect’ items? And what makes someone a collector?  

Roslyn Dee, columnist for the Independent, who now owns 44 copies of the Great Gatsby says she thinks collecting is obsessional and she joins Seán to discuss.


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