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EP3. Dominic Chorney & Guy Stainthorpe – Why do we collect?
Welcome to Incomplete: A Complete Collector Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Guy Stainthorpe and Dominic Chorney. Guy is Brand Managing Director of Corgi and the Corgi Model Club. A lifelong enthusiast of die-cast models, Guy turned his childhood passion into a career, and now steers one of the most iconic model brands in the UK.
Dominic is an ancient coin specialist, author, and auctioneer a Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's. He spends his days uncovering and selling some of history’s most fascinating artefacts- and, as we’ll hear, also has a bit of a soft spot for Pokémon trading cards.
This episode is shaped by a major new collector survey conducted by Hornby Hobbies Limited and Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s. The results reveal surprising truths about why we collect, how our collecting habits evolve over time, and the emotional triggers behind them. From nostalgic memories to rare finds, and from family influences to lifelong obsessions, we unpack the fascinating psychology - and sociology - of collecting.
Hornby https://uk.hornby.com/
Corgi https://uk.corgi.co.uk/
Corgi Model Club https://corgimodelclub.com/
Scalextric https://uk.scalextric.com/
Airfix https://uk.airfix.com/
Incomplete is a podcast by https://completecollector.co.uk/ brought to you by https://sgbaldwins.com/en-GB.
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1. EP1. Mark Smith – The Stories Behind Military Medals
57:36||Season 1, Ep. 1Mark ‘The Medal Man’ Smith is a medals and militaria expert who you may recognise from his frequent television appearances on shows including 'Antiques Roadshow' and 'The One Show'. As a lifelong collector himself, Mark has spent decades uncovering the remarkable stories behind these exceptional artefacts. Today, we’ll explore the fascinating world of military medals—not just as as a hobby or mere objects but as powerful time machines that connect us to extraordinary moments in history. From uncovering the personal sacrifices of soldiers to tracing the journeys of lost memorabilia, Mark reveals how these small items represent monumental stories of courage, legacy, and even heartbreak.Incomplete is a podcast by https://completecollector.co.uk/ brought to you by https://sgbaldwins.com/en-GB.Join Mark on his UK For Valour - The Story of The Victoria Cross. Book Tickets.