Memorabilia of a certain event such as a Royal Wedding or maybe of a era such as the 1950s.
Popularity
Memorabilia are a very popular item to collect in the UK and they are appreciated by a great many people.
Location
Memorabilia can be obtained from a variety of sources, such as car boot sales, collectors fairs, flea markets and jumble sales, as well as antique dealers and antique fairs. The internet is another good source, especially on-line auctions.
Age
Collectors can be of all ages and you are never too young or old to start a collection.
Ability
There is no real ability required for collecting memorabilia, collectors just need the appreciation of the object. Whether they think of it as a object of beauty or appreciate it for its design. Or it may be a special time/event in a persons life.
Description
Memorabilia can be all things to all people. If we are talking about a specific event, which could be a Royal event, a sporting event or anyhing sililar, there will always be some sort of merchandise which is produced for that particular event. Much of the time, the people who attend such an event will discard such items, which is why collectors treasure them, as they will no doubt be scarce.
Dedication
To build up a collection of xxx collectors need to be resourceful in their attempts to obtain items to add to their collection. You must be prepared to spend time rummaging through lots of items to find the one piece of treasure that you need to add to your collection. Much of the fun of collecting is the seeking of that elusive next item, whether it be at a car boot sale which could yield some great finds, or at a dealer where you may have to pay top prices.
Cost
Memorabilia can be bought from a few pence upwards.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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