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I know a few book collectors.
My personal favorite is a middle aged guy who buys hardback of mostly science fiction and fantasy books, in large bulk boxes.
If he's already got it, he gives it away. If not, new shelf filler.
He has a cabinet out in front of his house that he puts books in with a sign that says "Free books, please take one" and occasionally other people will leave one or two inside it.
And if he knows anyone that's interested in specific types of books, he offers up any extras to them first. All around pretty chill dude. Reads maybe one book a year.
The other ones I know are just collectors of old books from previous centuries, and don't even open them.
Collectors are weird to me. Why collect something you never plan on using? Stamps are one thing, but books?
Not just the books, but the DVDs and action figures too. And model kits. And crafting supplies. And video games.
And board games.
Hey hey. Those boardgames are getting played! Someday.