COLLECTIONS MERIT BADGE WORKBOOK
This Scoutmaster Bucky Merit Badge Workbook is based off the .2021 Scouts BSA Requirements
Consider also using the Collections merit badge class preparation page for clarification and expections when participating in a
Scoutmaster Bucky merit badge opportunity (online or in-person).
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Prepare a short written report or outline for your counselor, giving a detailed description of your collection,
including a short history, why you enjoy your collection, and what you have learned from collecting. Be sure to include why you
chose that particular type of collection/collecting method.
REQUIREMENT 1:
Stamp and coin collecting are excluded from eligibility for ths merit badge.
Explain the growth and development of your collection.REQUIREMENT 2:
Demonstrate your knowledge of preserving and displaying your collection.REQUIREMENT 3:
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Explain the precautions you need to take to preserve your collection, includingREQUIREMENT 3A:
HandlingREQUIREMENT 3A1:
CleaningREQUIREMENT 3A2:
StorageREQUIREMENT 3A3:
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Explain how best to display your collection, keeping in mind preserving as discussed above.REQUIREMENT 3B:
Explain to your counselor the events available for a hobbyist of this collection, including shows, seminars,
conventions, contests, and museum programs or exhibits.
REQUIREMENT 3C:
Explain to your counselor how you keep track of your collection. Describe your cataloging method.REQUIREMENT 3D:
Demonstrate your knowledge of collecting and investing. Discuss with your counselor:REQUIREMENT 4:
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How investing and speculation would apply to your collectionREQUIREMENT 4A:
What you would look for in purchasing other collections similar to yoursREQUIREMENT 4B:
What you would expect in return value if you decided to sell all or part of the collectionREQUIREMENT 4C:
Do the following:REQUIREMENT 5:
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Discuss with your counselor at least 10 terms commonly used to describe your collection and be prepared to
discuss the definition of each.
REQUIREMENT 5A:
Show your counselor any two groups from your collection. Explain how you organized your collection and
why you chose that method. (Note: if your collection is too large to transport and your counselor is unable to view your collection
directly, photographs should be available to share.)
REQUIREMENT 5B:
Explain the monetary value of your collection and where you learned about those values.REQUIREMENT 5C:
Explain how your collection is graded for value, physical defects, size, and age. Show the various
classifications or ratings used in your collection.
REQUIREMENT 5D:
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List the national, state, or local association(s) related to or associated with your collection.REQUIREMENT 5E:
Explain to your counselor the purpose of and reason for the identification number (if applicable), series,
brand name (if any), and any other special identification marks.
REQUIREMENT 5F:
Discuss with your counselor the plans you have to continue with the collection in the future.REQUIREMENT 6:
Find out about career opportunities in collecting. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience
required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you.
REQUIREMENT 7:
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