Antique collectors generally referred to those who owned a large number of ancient artifacts and artworks. They usually did not collect these artifacts through museum or other official channels, but through private transactions or purchases. This kind of collection method often had the characteristics of high risk and high return, so antique collectors enjoyed a high reputation in the industry. In some novels, the image of antique collectors was often portrayed as rich, shrewd, and witty characters. They usually used their wealth and knowledge to find precious cultural relics and works of art.
As an employee of antique auctions, I've witnessed some collectors being cheated. These collectors were often deceived by scammers to auction or buy their own collections, but in fact, these collections were not real cultural relics or antiques. One of the most common scams is when a scammer company claims to provide auction or acquisition services for cultural relics or antiques, but in fact, they just rent some illegal sellers and take their collections to the market to sell. These sellers usually did not have any professional knowledge of antiques or artifacts, nor did they know if their collections were truly valuable. Another common scam is that a scammer company claims to be able to provide an appraisal service for cultural relics or antiques, but in fact, they just find some appraisers with no professional knowledge and experience and sell their appraisal results on the market. These appraisers usually did not have any professional knowledge of cultural relics or antiques, nor did they know if their appraisal results were true or reliable. If collectors want to buy cultural relics or antiques, they must be vigilant and not trust some unreliable companies or individuals. It is best to purchase through legal institutions or companies and ensure that you have enough knowledge and experience to evaluate the value of the collection.
I recommend the book "Divine Golden Eye" to you. The main character, Song Yun, obtained the inheritance of an ancient divine beast by moving bricks. He has the "Divine Golden Eye" and became a top collector by relying on this ability to identify antiques. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
In the 'collector novel', the main character is probably the collector. This person drives the plot with their collecting behavior. There could be other characters such as the ones who are the objects of collection, perhaps unwillingly. And there may be characters who are on a mission to uncover the secrets behind the collector's actions, like a detective - like figure or a concerned family member.
Obviously, the Collector is one of the main characters. There might also be characters from the original work that the Collector interacts with. For example, if it's related to a certain franchise, characters from that franchise could be in it. Maybe there are also original characters created specifically for the fanfiction to interact with the Collector.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read it in detail. But usually in a graphic novel, there are protagonists and antagonists. The main characters could be a hero - type figure who is on a quest or trying to solve a mystery.
Since I haven't read it, I'm not sure. But likely, the collector is one of the main characters. There might also be characters who are related to what the collector is collecting, such as the owners of the items or people who oppose the collector's actions.
I'm not sure who the main characters are without reading the book. But they could be the time collector, of course. There might also be someone who opposes the time collector's actions, like a guardian of time or a normal person who gets caught up in the time collector's schemes.
It could be that the main character is the one who collects sadness, and perhaps there are other characters like the people from whom the sadness is collected. These could be ordinary people going through difficult times, such as a person who has lost a loved one or someone who has faced a big disappointment in life.
In 'the bone collector novel', the most important characters are a quadriplegic forensic detective and his able - bodied assistant. The detective, despite his physical handicap, is highly intelligent and has a wealth of knowledge about forensic science. His assistant is the one who can move around, collect evidence on - site, and carry out the more physically demanding tasks. Together, they form an unlikely but effective duo in the fight against the serial killer who is at the heart of the story.
The name of the female lead in the novel was not publicly disclosed because the plot and character setting of the novel were usually protected by copyright. If you want to know more about the novel, it is recommended to read the novel or search for relevant information on the Internet.