In my younger days I always figured a guy only needed one set of drums, but having backups made good sense in case of rip offs or split skins. I never understood the collector mentality, particularly if the stuff is just so much furniture and does not get played.

Now that I'm older (with more money), I have started to collect, mostly because it pleases me to see finely crafted drums, but also because I know some will only increase in value. My house has become afro-cuban in decor, pretty much drums everywhere, mostly congas.  I would say I have really gone quite over board, I have given up trying to understand, it is just the way I am, crazy I guess.

I still only have one set of bongos though .... hmmm.