Do or have you known a hoarder?

Do or have you known a hoarder?
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I am a hoarder. :) Not extreme, but maybe a 4–5 on a scale of 1–10. I come from a family of mild to moderate hoarders. I’m not as bad as the people you see on T.V. but it does complicate my life.
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