Instructions
Figure out where you're going to house your collection. Before you actually start collecting cool stuff, you should know where you're going to put it. For larger collectibles, like porcelain dolls, you'll need a display case while smaller items, like comic books, you can keep in a storage box. Check out USA Display for storage options for your cool stuff collection.
Buy some start up pieces for your collection. Save up some money and then go online to get the first items in your collection. If you are collecting something rare, check out Collectors.org to find trade shows and sellers of collectibles.
Care for the pieces of your collection. If you're going to the trouble of doing a collection, then you'll want to make sure your pieces stay in good shape. Clean them or cover them if the items have a tendency to get dirty. For example, to clean ceramic figurines, use lemon juice and warm water until you get rid of any debris on the collectible.
Let people know about the cool stuff that you're collecting. Show it off to friends or join a web forum to talk to other people who collect the same type of things. For a general collection forum, visit Collectors Universe Forums.