I collect buttons and beads, not for any monetary value. My daughter used to play with her Nans button jar and sadly it was thrown in a skip when she died. My daughter was really upset as she always said the only thing she wanted of her Nans was the buttons. I am trying to start another another collection. Any donations I would be very grateful. I even take shirt buttons off if its no good for the 3 C,s committee stall!!!!