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Hobby of Honor: Civil War Bullet Collecting

Throughout the course of the Civil War, over 1,000 types of bullets were used. Although not very common, the hobby of collecting these bullets is definitely around. The main reason for this is because of the rapid development of firearms and ammunition, therefore new bullets and weapons were being put into regulation constantly.
The replacement […]

Coin Collecting - A Hobby For All Ages

People from all ages are getting really hooked with their coin collections. A fact of which, even children are participating actively in collecting every nickel and dime they can get their hands on. There are many reasons why people are collecting coins. A few of the reasons is that it is a good hobby, for […]

Collectors: Are Your Items Covered For Water Damage?

If you are a collector of anything that will make you money from the sale of it, let me ask you a question. Do you have insurance to cover the cost in case of water damage? I know that most of these items will be under glass, but in the event that you might get […]

Coin Collecting For Kids

You maybe thinking that only adults collect items like coins, you are very wrong. Kids can also collect coins. They are fun loving and at times they find many coins. If you do have any coins you must store them somewhere that it can be safe. It is easy for kids to start collecting coins […]

A Beginner’s Guide To Coin Collecting

Coin collecting has been extremely a popular hobby among different types of people. Whatever age the person is, coins collecting has its benefits. In a lot of cases, coin collections gravitate to two things. To children they are collections that are pretty or unusual. While to adults, the coin collections gravitate to its value instead […]

Make Your Home Gorgeous With A Collectible Hobby

When it comes to picking up a hobby, collecting definitely falls into the category. There are so many different things to collect, but one specific that sticks out is art collecting. There is so much variety of things that can be painted with artwork to become a collectible. From wooden eggs to saw blades, hobby […]

How to Determine the Value of your Antique Collectibles

Could you have a goldmine sitting in your attic? If you’ve been wondering whether your pre-war ceramic bowl is worth anything, you need to determine if you have a real antique on your hands. With over 100 million avid antique collectors worldwide all participating in a global market that could top $150 billion in 2008, […]

Finding Collectible Books: How to Get Started as a Book Hound

The good news is that if you love antique books, it is not hard at all to get started as a book hound. You don’t have to get a four year degree and joining the legions of book hounds out there doesn’t take classes or schooling.
This is a great hobby that is a passion […]

Barbie Versus Bratz: Who’s On Top?

Hot on the heels of the 1980s Cabbage Patch Kids craze and the 1990s mix of walking, talking and cartwheeling dolls came a new generation of trendy dolls imaged after real life. Kids are now able to find an overhwleming assortment of dolls that sport outfits just like theirs, wear intense makeup, and have realistic-feeling […]

Beginning A Doll Collection: A Guide For Beginners

Starting to collect dolls can be an overwhelming process. There are so many dolls available - with varying values - that it becomes hard for those new to doll collecting to know where to start. Instead of researching the different types of dolls available, focus on the common mistakes made by beginners.
All too often, new […]