Pick’n’mix

A passion for collecting

Anyone can collect stamps. But tractors, Apple products, guitars or sportswear? That’s what these collectors do.

Marc Teusch

FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER MAKE IT Josy Reiff

SENIOR MANAGER J-REIFF.LU Melanie Delannoy

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR EVENT HORIZONS Luc Henzig

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ADVISOR EDUCATION MINISTRY

What do you collect and why?

How many of these objects do you own?

How did you get started?

What advice would you give to someone starting out?

What part of this project do you like best?

I collect everything related to the company Apple, such as gadgets and computers.

Right now, around 300 computers and about 50 gadgets, like shirts, keychains, etc.

My first collector’s item was a friend’s Apple II which he wanted to recycle, and I thought it would be a shame to waste it. So I took and cleaned it.

Stay persistent. Often, many pieces seem to be unattainable, but by exploring several ways, you can reach your goal.

The fever you get when you see an item you want and finally receive it. Plus, around 95% of my collection is still working.

For over 25 years, I’ve been collecting Fendt tractors dating from 1928 to around 1990.

About 300 of them, as well as several implements and trailers.

The restoration of the first tractor was a father-son project. This was followed by many others, and my passion for tractors has remained.

A passion for tractors, and it is important to get value out of buying one. It was nice to see how much knowledge my son was able to acquire by restoring them.

What I like best is that I regularly get to present my collection to a very interested audience as part of our company tours.

I like sports and collect the sportswear and items that go with it. This requires different gear and types for each season.

I’m not counting anymore. Way too many. I am running, cycling, swimming, playing basketball and volleyball. I have the adapted clothing for every occasion and season.

I started when I began to play basketball, I was around 16 years old. And more deeply when I got to Luxembourg and could afford some nicer and proper items for each activity.

Go with the flow.

It’s light and fun... I like my basketball hoodies and hoodies in general. If I could go to meetings in hoodies and trainers, I’d be the happiest person...

I collect musical instruments and other items that trace the origins of the electric guitar and rock’n’roll.

My collection consists of about 700 instruments, and mainly electric guitars.

My passion for music got me into it. I like stories of guitar makers who designed and built the instruments, and of musicians who brought them to life by playing.

You must have a passion for collecting. You also have to set a goal or a purpose. Otherwise, you get carried away, and it becomes difficult to tell the story of the collection.

The collection allows me to meet other music lovers. Sharing a musical moment with them is a privilege that is extremely enriching.