Why I Collect

I don't know.
I was on a roadtrip in Aug/Sep 2022 and several people insisted, "YOU HAVE TO GO TO JEROME, AZ! There are cool shops, a ghost tour, breathtaking views, and even a kaleidoscope store."
So, I went. And spent way too much time in Nellie Bly. Eventually, I bought a Birdsill kaleidoscope. I thought it was outlandish to spend $185 on it but, the next day was my birthday. Fine. That would be my excuse. 😁

I got home and found myself muting the television so I could look through and fully immerse myself in the scope. And then I regretted not having bought a Lil Oil by Sue Rioux.

And here we are today. I do have a Lil Oil now, and over 100 scopes.

I like scopes with bold, vibrant colors.
I like the oil cells for the motion. After turning a scope, I like the continued motion as the pieces settle. I like the craftsmanship of each scope and the individuality.
I like when the colors go form one extreme to another: from a big bright yellows to a sparse blue & green.
I like little details, like the tiny beads in a Judith Paul scope or the see-thru textured bits in a Sue Rioux scope.