In fact, the more eccentric the field, the better. When your friends learn about your interest, they'll start supplying you with those packs of hotel soap or bags of airline peanuts that you're after. Many of us dispose of entrance tickets to museums and menus of festive dinners without the slightest compunction while others cherish them as invaluable. There are also many collectors who are determined to keep the sum they spend on their hobby within strict limits. In fact, there are several major collections that have been amassed only for fun, without any financial sacrifices.
S earching for a coveted item is often at least as interesting as being in possession of it.
It is like trying to find a golden treasure that was lost long ago. The search can inspire us for centuries, even though the treasure itself may never be found.