[Gordon Steadman]

I didn't suggest that collecting per se was a bad thing, merely that I didn't want to be one. 

You are splitting hairs, not sure why you appear upset with my use of the word. Yes I would be a collector if I had two centimes according to your definition but not by mine. I have more than two chairs but it doesn't make me a collector of chairs as they all get used for something rather than just sit there to be admired for just sitting there.