Collectors Challenge | Trivia Quiz for Hobby Buffs
20 fun questions on collecting & collectors
GM quizzers! 👋 Are you a bit of a magpie? Whether you collect stamps, sneakers, Pokémon cards or peculiar antiques, this quiz is for you! 🧠✨
Collecting has made a big comeback lately — with everything from vintage toys to rare vinyl records booming online. With the rise of TV shows like The Repair Shop and nostalgia trends everywhere, this quiz taps into that collector's spirit. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just love trivia with personality, get ready to put your knowledge to the test.
Will you complete the set or come up short? Let’s find out! 🏆🔍
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Q1: The term “philately” refers to the collection of which type of items? Postage stamps
Q2: What 19th-century innovation made stamp collecting possible for the general public? The introduction of adhesive postage stamps — the first was the Penny Black in May 1840, featuring Queen Victoria.
Q2: Which type of collector would be most interested in ducats and doubloons? A numismatist. Ducats and doubloons are historic gold coins once used in trade and treasure — the stuff of pirate legends! 😱
Q3: Which collection is associated with deltiology? Postcards.
Q4: Fill in the blank: A person who collects rare books is known as a ___________. Bibliophile, (Shhh, quiet... the books are speaking!).
Q5: True or False: A horologist is someone who collects vintage watches. True, (Time flies when you’re collecting!).
Q6: Pokémon collector? Which Pokémon is the mascot of the franchise and has appeared on the cover of most Pokémon video games and trading cards? Pikachu.
Q7: Who collects autographs from celebrities, authors, and historical figures? A philographist.
Q8: Which type of collector is passionate about vintage records, cassettes, and music memorabilia? A discophile, (Time to dig out your old mixtapes! 😱).
Q9: True or False: Notaphily refers to the collection of paper money. True — from Latin *nota* (paper money) and Greek *phily* (love of).
Q10: What collection would an ephemera collector be most likely to focus on? Historical documents, pamphlets, and flyers.
Q11: True or False: The oldest known form of collecting is the collection of shells, dating back to prehistoric times. True.
Q12: What is "petrology"? The study or collection of rocks and minerals.
Q13: Which ancient civilisation is known to have collected rare objects in what is considered one of the first museums, built by Princess Ennigaldi in 530 BCE? The Babylonians.
Q14: The term "cabinet of curiosities" refers to early private collections of rare and unusual items. In which century did they become popular across Europe? The 16th century.
Q15: What term is commonly used to describe someone who collects and trades sneakers as a hobby? Sneakerhead.
Q16: Which American businessman and philanthropist amassed one of the most famous art collections in history, much of which is now housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.? Andrew Mellon, a financier, his collection included Old Master paintings, sculptures, and other works of art.
Q18: The suffix "-phile" is used in words like “audiophile.” What does it indicate? A person who loves or is fond of something.
Q19: Which Greek philosopher is considered one of the first known collectors, with an interest in natural history and curiosities? Aristotle.
Q20: Which type of collector is primarily interested in collecting rare and antique maps? Cartophilist.
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Now that you've revealed all 20 answers — how did you do?
17–20 correct – Master Collector 🏆
Impressive! You've got an eye for treasure and the brain to back it up. Whether it’s rare coins, comic books, or quirky memorabilia, you're the kind of collector others admire (and envy). Keep curating your greatness!
10–16 correct – Keen Curator 🔍
Solid effort! You clearly know your Beanie Babies from your Blue Mauritius. With a little more collecting know-how, you'll be auction-ready in no time. Keep hunting, trading, and learning!
0–9 correct – Casual Collector 📦
No worries – even the greatest collections start with a single item. You’ve scratched the surface, now it’s time to dig deeper into the weird and wonderful world of collecting. There’s so much more to explore!
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