However, I feel it is a pleasure to be obsessed.

And you'll be surprised how quickly you'll learn.

Beads are portable, easy to store, show and ship.

Beads are cheap in Burma but shipping can be expensive;

I've heard repeatedly: "Burmese shipments get lost in transit."

But it is a fun lifestyle and you may learn much more about history and geography.

For me, it has been a wonderful opportunity to study people and places.

"It is a job you will never retire from ~because it is too much fun."

Just Fred

P.S.
About common misusage of words "antique"&"ancient":
These are one word contractions rationalized to mislead.
Sellers should say:"antique STYLE"&"ancient STYLE".