I collect a bit. Pretty much the same way I collect sports stuff, I either see something I think is cool and affordable or I just get lucky with something.
I bought a bunch of old magazines of one title years ago. Political magazine, and sort of interesting. Had a few issues with the original serialization of an HG wells book. The real prize I didn't know was there. In the stack was an original campaign flyer for Teddy Roosevelts progressive party campaign.
Most people like themes, I prefer a variety of stuff.
Old skis, a detonator plunger from the 1800's - think Wile E Coyote, some early radios, Frisbees, early computers/video games. A telephone chair/table....there's a huge variety of options out there.
Overall I'd say think about what stuff you like or think is cool/important. Maybe make a bit of a list and go looking for things that fit. Leave room for those things you find that you might have never even knew existed but stumbled across and just couldn't pass up.
Steve B
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