Who are the 10 most important collectors in hobby history

[Jacklitsch]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

A superb collection, by itself, does not make an important collector... a collector's contributions to the hobby is the primary factor. Being a collector is a qualification, but not the end all of the matter. Maybe they contribute information to others, or use an assumed name... that would get them there. But a great collection alone isn't enough.

I agree. I would rank someone with no collection, but who is willing to impart hobby knowledge to others, over someone with a fabulous collection who is not.