| Introduction. | | | | their own badges for people to buy. This is a |
| Collecting is fun - a hobby that can be enjoyed by | | | | great way to start a collection - and over the |
| people all ages, and a great way to relax and | | | | years, will allow you to look back at the places |
| pass time. Although collecting Pin or Lapel badges | | | | you have been and seen. |
| is not as glamorous as the collection of gold | | | | What To Avoid. |
| sovereigns, and the amassed collection may | | | | Some people will try to stick to a particular brand |
| never be as valuable as an earthenware plate | | | | or style of badge, this will limit the ability to collect, |
| assortment, it will still give you years of | | | | and in the long run, will not add any value to your |
| enjoyment, and a sentimental set which will fill you | | | | collection. Try to think of the hobby as just that - |
| with fond memories whenever you look at it. | | | | a way for you to enjoy your time, and |
| Pin Badges And Lapel Badges. | | | | accumulate a set of items purely for your own |
| These small badges are available everywhere - | | | | enjoyment. |
| they have s small spike out the back, on which a | | | | Expensive Collections. |
| tiny clip is placed. Available in massive range of | | | | As will all hobbies, some people choose to |
| colors and styles, and produced all over the world, | | | | purchase expensive limited addition items, in an |
| it's no wonder so many have chosen to collect | | | | attempt to finish a set, or add value to their |
| these badges for a hobby. | | | | album. If you have the money, and you believe |
| What To Collect. | | | | an expensive badge will make you happy, then by |
| When getting started with a badge collection - | | | | all means, purchase the badge - but never buy an |
| Most collectors will try to acquire badges from | | | | item if you do not like it, only to add value, as in |
| locations they have visited - almost all popular | | | | the end, you will be very unlikely to sell your |
| tourist locations and visitors centres will produce | | | | collection. |