I have some friends that collect (Rowdy Cowgirl on here is one) and what caused me to start re-collecting was needing something that is more of a diversion and can fill my heart with joy so I could start selling out of my rabbits that I have been raising for 15 years. I want to move out of my parents place that I have been renting from them and the rabbits make it super hard. Most of my friends don't seem to have an issue with it, and I learned early on to not care what people thought. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. My dad is a gun fanatic, he LOVES to load his own ammo, etc. So that's what he does. I sit there and enjoy all my 'plastic ponies' (both Breyer and My Little Ponies with some Grand Champions thrown in for good measure). I just would love to find someone local to show me the ropes of thrift store shopping, etc. I had to sell most of my collection when I was moving back in 2009(sold a lot of things I wish I hadn't) and after 10 years, it's been time for a change! Back to my happiness!