Who are the 10 most important collectors in hobby history

[FrankWakefield]

A superb collection, by itself, does not make an important collector... a collector's contributions to the hobby is the primary factor. Being a collector is a qualification, but not the end all of the matter. Maybe they contribute information to others, or use an assumed name... that would get them there. But a great collection alone isn't enough.

[Jacklitsch]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

A superb collection, by itself, does not make an important collector... a collector's contributions to the hobby is the primary factor. Being a collector is a qualification, but not the end all of the matter. Maybe they contribute information to others, or use an assumed name... that would get them there. But a great collection alone isn't enough.

I agree. I would rank someone with no collection, but who is willing to impart hobby knowledge to others, over someone with a fabulous collection who is not.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Jacklitsch

I agree. I would rank someone with no collection, but who is willing to impart hobby knowledge to others, over someone with a fabulous collection who is not.

As stated before, there really are 2 different questions posted. The first one being about "whos is biggest/best?" and the second one being "who has helped the hobby the most?" One is not necessarily dependant on the other. I could also include a past and present tense of both questions. I would like to think many on this board help the hobby in many ways today. And I am sure that there are some of the best collections by members, or lurkers, too.