The Bennett file Our columnist John Bennett tells of the problems for collectors

摘要

The advent -and increased knowledge of -ebay has made life more and more difficult for collectors of firework dummies. Those of us who wish simply to experience the delights of our youth by viewing - and holding - fireworks we once knew and loved are outbid by those who wish to build collections come what may and at any price. Consequently many collections have remained as they were many years ago with few additions - and with little chance of expanding.