These people regularly travel to asia to look for antique furniture pieces that they can add to their collection. the most popular collectible pieces are those that are associated with some bygone eras in the history of asian countries--the dynasties of china, the reign of monarchs, the colonial past of many countries, etc. upon making the first purchase, they normally leave behind their home or business addresses where they could be contacted for delivery. thus, they get their names into the mailing lists of antique specialty shops, who then mail them information on upcoming exhibitions, auctions and other events that those collectors love to attend. This database has been used repeatedly in promotions involving astrology-related products and services, lotteries and sweepstakes, and most especially, collectibles of various kinds.
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