Meet the Collector
This page is dedicated to showcasing the passionate individuals behind the unique collections featured on Collectorizing.
It offers a glimpse into the lives of collectors, sharing their stories, motivations, and the journeys that led them to acquire and cherish their often bizarre, but always extraordinary items.
It’s a celebration of the diversity and depth of collecting, highlighting the personal connections and rich narratives that make each collection truly one-of-a-kind.
JOHN – LIGHTER COLLECTOR
John Flores kindly spent the time to share some insights about himself and his collection. Read on to find out more about John’s experience with lighter collecting…. Enjoy! Could you tell us a little bit about yourself? I am 78 years old. Italian born, raised in East Africa, Spain and Italy. Emigrated to the US…
BECKY – BANANA LABEL COLLECTOR
Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Becky, a vibrant collector from Orlando, Florida, who has turned what many see as mundane—banana labels—into an extraordinary and expansive collection. Becky’s journey into collecting began with a simple observation: a banana label from Honduras alongside another from Guatemala in her fruit bowl. This sparked a curiosity that…
ANDY – SNOW GLOBE COLLECTOR
Andy has a great story to tell about his incredible snow globe collection.
He is passionate about his collection and it will open your eyes to a collecting focus that you may have never heard of until now!
JOHN – JOKER CARD COLLECTOR
John is part of the vibrant world of Joker Card Collecting and he has an incredible collection to share.
Like most collectors, he has an interesting story to tell so please have a read – you won’t be dissapointed!
EDOARDO – DO NOT DISTURB COLLECTOR
Meet Edoardo.
Edoardo is an 82 year old passionate collector from Turin, Italy.
We asked Edoardo 10 questions about his collection and his answers regarding his massive collection will show you the joy he gets from his lifelong collection.
Enjoy!
CHRIS – CELL PHONE COLLECTOR
Chris is a passionate cell phone collector and exactly the kind of person we like to get to know here at collectorizing.
We asked Chris 10 questions and his answers will give you an insight into the mind of a collector.