How does a collection begin? Especially one that grows to contain over 3,000.

Cameron Palmer moved to Cincinnati at the age of ten and his first new friends were "into beer cans". Drinking the contents were out of the question. They merely stalked for empties.

The friends dropped their interest but Cameron pursued the quest. His parents traveled as did many of their friends, all with one request: bring back beer cans. Within six months the collection had grown to about 200, enough to form a pyramid against his bedroom wall.

Years passed and the serious collector was into doubles to allow for trading. The parents gained new respect for the pursuit after reading the beer can collectors bible. Those old empty cans had some stated value after all, besides bringing a smile to their sons face.

 

With marriage came the collection to the newlyweds first apartment. The bride stood firm against lining the living room wall with beer cans. Cameron bargained, pleading for at least two bedroom walls. The family backed the bride and the cans got boxed, but never forgotten. Even in exile the collection grew.

A few shelves are still empty to accommodate new contributions. Cameron invites anyone with an interesting can, to stop by and see if it is unique to the collection . If so, he will "store" your can for all to enjoy.