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).
Requirement 1: 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.
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<a href="/merit-badges/stamp-collecting/">Stamp</a> and <a href="/merit-badges/coin-collecting/">coin collecting</a> are excluded from eligibility for this merit badge.