Why do people like collecting?

I understand the reward system of the brain but I'm talking about why this activity is rewarding

Miram · 31-35, F

I collected stamps in my teens. In wanted to be in all of those wonderful places. I had no internet and rarely saw them on TV.

Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M

@Miram I didn't know you were a philatelist, someone on here has recently been posting stamps of Egypt

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Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M

@Mayumi So a status among others is what you think is behind it

hertoy · 70-79, M

Some collections can appreciate nicely

Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M

@hertoy That is certainly one aspect of it but that is more about the money than the collection

maryannspring · 26-30, F

It gives people something to do, I guess.

Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M

@maryannspring That seems like contentment but what about the rush?

MrBrownstone · 46-50, M

It’s the hunt.

Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M

@MrBrownstone No joy in easy collections then?

MrBrownstone · 46-50, M

@Jackaloftheazuresand Thr hunt in getting all of the items you collect.

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