Explain the growth and development of your collection.
Demonstrate your knowledge of preserving and displaying your
collection.
- Explain the precautions that need to be taken to preserve your
collection, including
- Handling
- Cleaning
- Storage
Note precautions for dampness, sun, or other weather conditions.
- Explain how to best display your collection, keeping in mind
preserving as discussed above. Explain to your counselor the events
available for a hobbyist of this collection, including
- Shows
- Seminars
- Conventions
- Contests
- Museums
Demonstrate your knowledge of collecting and investing. Discuss with
your counselor
- How investing and speculation would apply to your collection
- What you would look for in purchasing other collections similar to
yours
- What you would expect in return value in the event you decided to
sell all or part of the collection
Do the following:
- Discuss with your counselor at least 10 terms commonly used in your
collection and be prepared to discuss the definition of each.
- Display to your counselor two different sets of your collection and
a description of each area of the sets. (Note: if your collection is too
large to transport and your counselor is unable to view your collection
directly, photographs should be available to explain and display.)
- Explain how your collection is valued by other collectors and
display to your counselor any price guides that may be available.
- Explain how your collection is graded, including the categories
mentioned above for value, physical defects, size, and age. Show the
various classifications used in your collection.
- List the national, state, or local association responsive to your
collection.
Show the location of and explain to your counselor the following:
- Identification number (if applicable)
- Series
- Brand name (if any)
- Any other special identification marks
Discuss with your counselor how you became interested in this
collection and the plans you have to continue with the collection in the
future.
Discuss with your counselor the career opportunities that may be
available involving your collection.
BSA Advancement ID#: 128
Source: Boy Scout Requirements, #33215E, revised 2002
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