Archive for the "Collecting" Category

Sort by:

Gathering That Autographed Book You So Desire

Anyone would think that any type of authentic autographed books would most definitely contain more value and unfortunately some individuals try to capitalize upon this. Like any type of collectible that may hold any kind of value there will always be several individuals out there that will want to make a potential profit.
Whenever authors take […]

All About Buying and Caring For Wooden Antiques

It could easily be argued that wood antiques are by far most popular and also one of the most expensive ones. There are many connoisseurs of wood antiques and the exorbitant rates do little to deter them from possessing one. Here we shed some light on the priceless wood antiques
Wood Antiques Add Charm
Wood antiques give […]

The Difference Between Collecting And Collectibles

I have been to so many homes where entire rooms were dedicated to items these individuals had collected. Beanie Babies, figurines, spoons, hats, etc all displayed so pretty in glass case that ultimately won’t ever amount to anything other than memories. There is a huge difference in collecting and collectibles so before you go out […]

How To Find Vintage Crystal Perfume Bottles To Add To Your Collection

Are you one of those avid crystal perfume bottle collectors who are forever looking for some unique crystal perfume bottles to add to their collection? If you are one of those people who are anxiously to add something unique to their crystal perfume bottle collection, here are some tips on how to find some rally […]

The History and Art of Snuff Bottles

During the reign of the Qing dynasty of China smoking tobacco was prohibited and considered illegal. However the Chinese used the powdered form as a snuff for curing common ailments like cough, cold, headaches and stomach problems. Snuff was carried in small bottles as a medicine and is the same as the snuff box that […]

Tips On Collecting As A Hobby

Autographed celebrity photoshas become quite popular over the last few years. This is evident by the numbers of sellers that you can easily find on Ebay. But before you decided to take the plunge into this hobby, beware, as eager as you are to find bargains on Ebay, there are sellers also on Ebay who […]

How To Shop For Figurines

If you are interested in buying figurines as a gift, for yourself, or starting a figurine collection, there are a few things that you should consider. There are so many different types of figurines available, and you will want to make the right choice for your money. If you follow these few simple tips, you […]

Collect Barbie Dolls–Make Money While You Play

The first Barbie doll was produced by Mattel in 1959. Barbie was exhibited at the New York toy fair in that year. Since then millions have been produced and distributed in many countries.
Barbie doll collecting has become a popular hobby and Mattel’s estimate is that there are over 100,000 Barbie collectors. The majority of these […]

Autograph Collecting Not Just Any Old Hobby

Autograph collecting is an art as well as pastime with a large following. Autograph collectors come in as many shapes and sizes as do the autographs that are collected. A collector may be a small child who generally goes after television characters or television or movie stars that are marketed to children. They may also […]

Big Names, Big Money: Autographs For Sale

No matter whom you are or where you come from, at one time or another you’ve been star struck and if you were lucky enough and close enough, you were able to get that big name star to scribble his or her name on some scrap piece of paper you found in your pocket or […]