The process of Lego Collecting

[ArchM]

Heyy...Although I'm not a collector myself, the process of collecting in general fascinates me, and that is why I have chosen to write my MA thesis on this subject!

I will be extremely grateful if you agree to tell me a little bit
about your personal Lego collection. I hope I'm not asking for too
much. Here are a few things I'd really like to know:

Why do you think you collect at all?

How long have you been collecting?

Which is your favourite peice? Why?

Are you very 'private' about your collection, or do you love showing
it to those who'd like to see it?

Are you competitive about the collection? Do you compete with other
collectors in any way? What way?

Are you a member of a Collectors' Club or Society? Does this forum that you are part of help your personal collecting in any significant way? Do you think the setting up of a social collectors'
platform helps and encourages the collecting process for everyone involved?

Do you use the iPhone/Android app that's available for Lego Collectors?

Would you ever sell your personal collection?

Why did you choose Lego in particular to collect? Why Lego?

Do you consider yourself as particularly loyal to the Lego brand?

Would you mind revealing your age bracket and nationality?

Is there anything else that's exciting enough to be shared?

Of course, a personal conversation is often a much better idea when it
comes to subjects like these, but unfortunately, I know that
that's not really an option. That said, I really do hope you are able
to find a few minutes to help me out here.

Thanks a ton u guys!!!

[sadowsk1]

Looks like a lot of writing to me.

[legohunter]

Wish I have that much of time to answer your survey.

[ArchM]

Hey guys.. I put up a post a little while earlier, but it was too long, so noone read it! Oh well, here's a really short version: I'm doing an MA thesis, and I'd really like it if you answered these three questions for me:

Why do you collect Lego? Why Lego?

Do you consider yourself as particularly loyal to the Lego brand?

Would you mind revealing your age bracket and nationality?

Thanks a ton!! :)

[Ice]

Please do not create multiple threads. We're also not the place for homework questions. You can research that on your own elsewhere.