I won't get into the family issues question - for me family ranks ahead of accumulating even more junk that I don't need, but everyone is different.
Well you did get into the family issue question. When a family member passes away women collect pictures, ornaments, vases etc, I picked up an old temperamental edger because I like to tinker. Since someone finds out I am getting it sorted, and are to tight to go and by a new one, they want it back.