On the general subject of excessive buying, the same happens on my torch forum.
Here is a picture of the same model of torches in someone's collection, they only differ in colour or minor details, such as the engraved patterns. And he also collects other models in the same way, and apparently never uses them.
Some collectors don't even open the sealed boxes, they just display them unopened.
Each torch in the photo costs around £100 each depending on the colour. Some are made of solid brass or copper and cost even more.
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