Country Home Magazine's annual collecting issue

The August issue of Country Home Magazine is all about the numbers. Each summer the magazine compiles interesting information about what's popular with collectors.
This year's stats are fascinating. For instance, did you know that 66% of collectors are female?
How about the amount the average collector spends in a year? The answer is a whopping $1,794. ( I hope that isn't true because I consider myself to be an above average collector.)
Other interesting tidbits include the fact that collectors think antiques shows are the best places to find new goodies, and 49% of collectors think of their collections as an investment. And an astounding 80% would never consider selling part of their collection.
Also listed are the top 5 reasons for collecting. Interesting stuff.
The only thing they didn't include is a copy of the "Treasure Hunters Pledge." I'll have to write one and send it over.