My name is Gavin Murray and I am in my final year at the University of Brighton, England. My final year dissertation is about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, her fans and their collections. I would be very grateful if you could take some time to help me with my research by answering the following questions. Please feel free to write as much as you like. As a huge fan of Buffy myself I know how much we all like to talk about the show.
Age: SELECT Under 18 18 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 54 55 - 64 Over 65s
Why do you watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
Who is your favourite character and why do you like them?
Would you consider yourself to be a fan of the programme? If yes why?
How did you become a fan?
Please name any Buffy fan clubs or organizations you are a member of.
Do you get the Buffy magazine, and if so how regularly?
Have you collected the videos? If so have you bought them separately, or bought the boxed sets?
Do you collect Buffy collectables? If yes, what sort of items?
Why do you collect Buffy things?
How did you start collecting?
What is the first thing you bought in your collection?
Are the items you collect mainly focussed on your favourite character?
What is your favourite thing in your collection?
Where have you found the best place to buy your collectables?
Is that where you have bought most of your items?
What is the average cost of your collectables?
What is the most expensive thing you bought, and why did you buy it?
How do you display/store your Buffy things?
Do you know anyone else who collects Buffy items?