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Why, and what, do you collect?

Some people collect for pleasure and to learn about history. Some collect for the investment potential. Others collect because it helps them to fill a gaping hole, calm fears or erase insecurity. Collecting provides order in their lives and protection from the chaos and terror of an uncertain world. It serves as a shield against the destruction of everything they've ever loved: Your things make you feel safe. Though the world outside is a dangerous and continually changing place, you can still sit safely in your home or apartment surrounded by your collections.

Collecting is more than likely a leftover from the prehistoric hunting and gathering instinct, a distinct, powerful lower brain function. If we collectors cannot find something to buy or add to our collection on a regular basis, we tend to get withdrawal symptoms: hyperactivity, edginess, and yearning for stimulation to that part of the brain.

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• October 5, 2009
  Ultimate Americana: Selections from The American Red Cross, presented by Heritage Auctions

  The Rose Percy Doll, important illustration art, flags, decorative art, stamps and more highlight assortment from America's pre-eminent charitable organization; all proceeds to benefit Red Cross

  DALLAS, TX -- The American Red Cross, the nation's most respected humanitarian and charitable

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• August 26, 2009
  Heritage joins the Social Media revolution at www.HA.com/Connect

  Connect with Heritage via Facebook, Twitter and The Heritage Blog, now at Heritage's new Social Media Page

  DALLAS, TX -- With the launch of Heritage Auction Galleries has now placed its bidder-members and followers right in the middle of the American Social Media boom.

  The recent additions of a

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• August 17, 2009
  Heritage secures $35 million loan facility from Wells Fargo

  DALLAS, TX -- Heritage Auction Galleries has announced that it recently secured a new $35 million line of credit from Wells Fargo Business Credit, a division of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., to be used in support of its auction and sales operations. This comes as the holder of Heritage's previous line of credit, Sovereign Precious Metals LLC, a subsidiary of Sovereign Bank, disbanded in the wake of new ownership.

  "We believe this new relationship with Wells Fargo speaks to the financial stability

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