I guess the thought of recognition for a complete collection has died a slow death. The replies were interesting. I guess it indicates that there is no reason for anyone to "get them all" from the past, or to buy pieces they don't like in regards to new releases.

As our charter or orignal HL Collectors fall by the wayside, as our heavy-hitter collectors experience display and storage space problems, the rare bird owners of complete collections will soon be a thing of the past.

The following would be reasons not to maintain a complete collection:

1. Too expensive a proposition; people of retirement age cannot justify the expense.

2. Display/storage space is limited. Why keep spending the money to leave these little treasures in boxes in your attic or cellar.

3. Secondary market prices and overall worth has dropped below the original retail price. Many people bought HL's as somewhat of an investment. Some pieces do well but many more HL's have turned into "dogs".

4. Overall interest in collectibles, not just HL's, has dwindled. Now we are facing record increases in gas prices which in turn will drive up prices on everything. Collectibles are usually purchased with expendible cash (in most cases). Now people will need that extra money to pay for basic needs and not minature lighthouses, etc.

:rolleyes: Bob :rolleyes: