H.A.C. -Collections Traditional Cache
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Collections
Please write your experience in the log book, other that signing
and dating it only. That's what it's for.
You will be looking for a decon container. It's started out with a
couple of trackables. The container will hold a few travelers.
Located at one of the rest stops in Iowa. They are a nice place to
take a break from the road and stretch the legs a bit. Should be a
quick find. Cache on!!!
Collecting can be an educational and financially rewarding pastime:
a collector must educate himself about a specific subject, be able
to tell which items are worth preserving, how to catalog and
organize his collection, and how to evaluate the value of
items.
Requirements:
Stamp and coin collecting are excluded from eligibility for this
merit badge.
1. Prepare a short written report or outline for your counselor,
giving a detailed description of your collection, including a short
history. Be sure to include why you chose that particular type of
collecting and what you enjoy and have learned from your
collection.
2. Explain the growth and development of your collection.
3. Demonstrate your knowledge of preserving and displaying your
collection.
1. Explain the precautions you need to take to preserve your
collection, including
1. Handling
2. Cleaning
3. Storage
2. Explain how best to display your collection, keeping in mind
preserving as discussed above.
3. Explain to your counselor the events available for a hobbyist of
this collection, including shows, seminars, conventions, contests,
and museum programs or exhibits.
4. Demonstrate your knowledge of collecting and investing. Discuss
with your counselor:
1. How investing and speculation would apply to your
collection
2. What you would look for in purchasing other collections similar
to yours
3. What you would expect in return value if you decided to sell all
or part of the collection
5. Do the following:
1. Discuss with your counselor at least 10 terms commonly used in
your collection and be prepared to discuss the definition of
each.
2. Show your counselor any two groups from your collection. Explain
how you organized your collection and why you chose that
method.
(Note: If your collection is too large to transport and your
counselor is unable to view your collection directly, photographs
should be available to share.)
3. Explain how your collection is valued by other collectors, and
display to your counselor any price guides that may be
available.
4. Explain how your collection is graded for value, physical
defects, size, and age. Show the various classifications or ratings
used in your collection.
5. List the national, state, or local association responsive to
your collection.
6. Show the location of and explain to your counselor the
identification number (if applicable), series, brand name (if any),
and any other special identification marks.
6. Discuss with your counselor the plans you have to continue with
the collection in the future.
7. Discuss with your counselor why and how collecting has changed
and how this applies to your collection.
8. Find out about career opportunities in collecting. Pick one and
find out the education, training, and experience required for this
profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this
profession might interest you.
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