Have you ever wondered what’s in your neighbor’s Alhambra storage unit? It’s natural to be curious about how others behave and what kinds of things they collect. While there may be a few oddballs who collect bellybutton lint sculpture, much of the time, it’s something fairly ordinary that your neighbor collects. Here is a look at five of the most commonly collected things throughout the world. 1. Memorabilia Some people go for sports cards, music, TV, or cinema. Others will amass all things related to Coca-Cola or their favorite diner. While the avid baseball card collector usually falls within the realm of normal, not all memorabilia fans are quite so traditional. At one point, a lucky Beatles fanatic managed to obtain John Lennon’s tooth, and an Elvis Presley devotee added a lock of the King of Rock and Roll’s hair to their shrine. 2. Action Figures Today’s collectors are yesterday’s children. Clearly, some of them never grew up. Star Wars figures are among some of the most coveted, but many toys from the 1970s and earlier can fetch a pretty penny these days. Although action figures tend to have more value when they’re in the original packaging, some are so rare that they’re considered priceless, even if they are worn from years of play. 3. Stamps Much like memorabilia, there are many variants of stamp collecting. Some people will piece together an assortment based on theme, such as all birds, world leaders, or flight. Others will get as many as they can from a single country, era, or event. There are also niches of people who specialize in counterfeit stamps or promotional ones, which were never valid for postage purposes. 4. Art Although most people will collect fine art, it isn’t always the case. Certainly, pieces produced by known artists usually have greater value, but the main purpose of having an art collection is to enjoy it. For this reason, paintings, statues, and even those bellybutton lint figures, can be considered art. 5. Antiques Again, antique collections will vary as much as the individual collectors. Furniture, dishes, spoons, and thimbles are common. Some people may collect by era, by manufacturer or by type. Well-preserved antique toys are a favorite, as are clocks, photographs, and items of historical significance. One particularly unique antique collection involved a treasure trove of calling cards. From the outside, these common collections may seem ordinary. However, collectors often choose an offshoot of the main genre which suits their personalities. The collection in your neighbor’s Alhambra storage unit could host sci-fi relics of the past or a pop-singer’s bubble gum. Perhaps, in the end, even the common collectables aren’t so common. Stop by our self storage facility in Alhambra at the address listed below: US Storage Centers 2500 West Hellman Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 377-9111
