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12 hobbies that could make you richer 

Profitable pastimes
The hobby: collecting
The collector: Charles Amble
The hobby: metal detecting
The metal detectorist: David Board
Panning for gold
The gold panner: Dan Hurd
The hobby: digging for diamonds
The diamond digger: Kalel Langford
The hobby: thrift shopping
The thrift shopper: Ashley Peek
The hobby: restoring old furniture
The furniture restorer: Lilly Skjoldahl
The hobby: gaming
The gamers: Critical Role
The hobby: beekeeping
The beekeeper: Patrick Harrison
The hobby: baking
The baker: Michelle Heston
The hobby: knitting
The knitter: Margaret Stauffacher
The hobby: art
The artist: Domonique Brown
The hobby: jewellery making
The jeweller: Chari Cuthbert
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The hobby: collecting

One highly popular pastime is collecting, with enthusiasts acquiring everything from coins and stamps to comic books and vinyl records.

When avid collectors are willing to part with their prized possessions, they can make some serious cash – especially if they have a complete set of items that are particularly rare and sought after.

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Danielle McAdam

26 September 2024

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