My mom collected bells and thimbles. I had to sell most of them when she died as I had nowhere to put them. I started collecting black bears a few years ago and now have more than I know what to do with! I didn't think black bear items were so common, but I have quite the collection now and no duplicates!! Once people know you like and/or collect certain items, that seems to be what people give you.
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