If you’ve ever seen or heard of the television show Hoarders, you have almost certainly wondered how people become hoarders. Worse yet, have you ever worried that you could be a hoarder yourself? There are crucial differences between being a collector and a hoarder, but what happens when collectibles become too much? The pros at the Franklin Street Coin Company in Cincinnati, OH, know the difference between a passion for coins and a disorder that requires help.

Here’s what you need to know about the differences between hoarding stuff and accumulating collectibles: 

• Organization: People who are true collectors are usually organized and often have a sense of pride about displaying their collection. Hoarders tend to have things piled everywhere and cluttered all about. They also tend to be embarrassed or ashamed when someone sees their hoarded items, because they feel out of control.
• Hoarders Find It Hard To Part With Things: Hoarders usually have a hard time getting rid of stuff. They have a feeling they might need an item someday, so they hold on to it. Sometimes what they are holding onto is for sentimental reasons, and they can't emotionally part with it. When it comes to selling collectibles, collectors can more easily part with something to make a profit.
• Collectors Go For Entire Sets: Those who collect things—for instance, rare coins or antique jewelry—tend to collect entire sets whenever possible. Someone hoarding coins, on the other hand, would more likely gather all kinds of coins just for the sake of doing so, without discriminating based on condition or value.

Collectors know the value of what they own, and in doing so, can make wise decisions like selling cash for gold. If you’re looking to sell some of your prized collectibles, call the Franklin Street Coin Company in Cincinnati at (513) 554-0851, or check out their website to find out more.