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The collector shares their ongoing project of restoring old items, underlining the dual role they play as both an enthusiast and restorer. Their humorous remark about needing a psychiatrist underscores the passion that borders on obsession, but also hints at their joyful engagement with the hobby.
They discuss their habit of finding items at remarkable prices—often at scrap value—such as a Cannon part on eBay listed for much more than they paid for similar items. This sense of serendipity fuels their enthusiasm, as they currently hold around 25 to 30 of these items, all in original crates. The surprise of consistently discovering such treasures intrigues them, fueling their fascination with the random nature of collecting.