Just my input on the collectors privacy issue.
I see nothing wrong with featuring interesting collections on television.
Who says they must disclose real names or locations?
There are many "made for TV" collections around the country and many of them are owned by members right here on SMC.
Considering the research and history each guy has already aquired on his own stuff and is willing to share with us.....
it sure would make the production cost of a T.V. series a lot less expensive.
As an example: I heard there is a guy in Florida that has an awesome collection of early candy and cigarette machines that would fill an entire TV episode of 'collectors'.
I for one would record it!