New Presidential Dollar Coins Start to Circulate
July 23, 2008
The United States Mint has recently launched a new series of circulating dollar coins to honor the Presidents of the United States. The Presidential Dollar series will feature four different obverse designs each year, honoring the nation’s leaders in the order served. This new coin series is the latest attempt to produce a series of small size circulating dollar coins. The Mint’s first attempt to create a circulating dollar coin was the Susan B. Anthony Dollar. This small size dollar... Read more »
Tips for Buying Antiques and Collectibles on Ebay
July 23, 2008
Buying collectibles is one of the most enjoyable things to do on eBay, simply because you can find so many things that you just can’t get anywhere else. Think of eBay as a clearinghouse for collectibles, antiques, and just general stuff that people want to get out of their house. The thing is, buying antiques can be fun but you can lose lots of money if you don’t know what your doing. Here are a few tips to help you on your way to buying collectibles and antiques on eBay. But first... Read more »
Top 4 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Starwars Trashcan from a Private Collector
July 22, 2008
If you have been searching endlessly for the perfect Starwars trashcan to add to your Starwars collection, and have finally found the perfect one for sale from another private collector, make sure the purchase is legitimate before giving away your hard earned cash. There are many people who run scams offering hard to find collectibles and if you are not careful you could end up without your coveted Starwars trashcan as well as the money you paid for it. 4. Ask for Pictures Whether you have found... Read more »
Selling Your Model Car Collection
July 22, 2008
You have been collecting model cars for years. When other boys were getting bikes and other toys for the holidays you were thrilled to open your packages and see the newest model cars to hit the market. In a rush you take them to your room and added them to a spot of honor on your many shelves where the rest of your collection rests comfortably. Taking your model cars out of their package would have been unthinkable. You were happy to keep them in their pristine condition until the time finally comes... Read more »
Model Cars From Famous Movies
July 22, 2008
If you love to build model cars and are looking for a new experience besides the standard issue cars that are scales of ones put out by the auto industry here is something for you to try. Why not collect and assemble model cars from famous movies? There are no shortage of famous movie car models out there. From the cars of comic book heroes that have made it to the big screen to those famous cars from kids movies there is a world of these movie cars available in model form. One thing you must decide... Read more »
The Collecting Of Antique Axes And Edged Tools
July 22, 2008
Edge tools are among the earliest tool forms, with surviving primitive axes dated to 8000 B.C.. Early axes were made by “wrapping” the red hot iron around a form, yielding the eye of the axe. The steel bit, introduced in the 18th century, was laid into the fold at the front and hammered into an edge. The side opposite the bit was later extended into a poll, for better balance and to provide a hammering surface. The handles took on a variety of shapes, some indicative or origin, others... Read more »
Antique Furniture - Is Yours Authentic?
July 22, 2008
Ever wonder if the dining table passed down to you from old Aunt May was worth anything? Visit a garage sale in the neighborhood and saw on old chair that looked like it could be a diamond in the rough? Many people unknowingly own or purchase valuable pieces of antique furniture. If you are the garage sale scavenger, it may be worth your while to learn more about how to figure out if it really is a diamond or just a lump of coal. Although dealers and serious collectors are best able to distinguish... Read more »
Coin Collecting as a Hobby or Investment
July 22, 2008
Coin collecting goes back as far as the manufacture of coins goes. Anyone can pursue this hobby. Were you that little kid that went through their parents pocket change hoping to find that rare coin? It is fascinating how diverse collections can be. Coins are found in many different categories. You can either focus on collecting ancient coins belonging to one country or collect coins belonging to different countries. Taking coin collecting even further, the collection can even be based on a particular... Read more »
Top 3 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Starwars Trashcan from a Starwars Convention
July 21, 2008
Whether you are looking for a Starwars trashcan or any other Starwars collectors item, a Starwars convention is a great place to find many things you may not be able to find elsewhere. Starwars conventions are generally large affairs, with people coming from around the world to share their love for all things Starwars. While you will not only find a large number of people discussing various aspects of the Starwars saga, you will also find many movie and character related items up for sale. This is... Read more »
Top 3 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Starwars Trashcan From a Starwars Festival
July 21, 2008
If you’ve been searching for the perfect Starwars trashcan to add to your Star Wars collection, try checking out a Star Wars Festival. A Star Wars Festival is a great place for those that truly love Starwars to gather. There are many different fun events that are generally planned for a Starwars Festival, and many of them often have locations set up for those that wish to buy, sell or trade Star Wars memorabilia. Before you make a purchase from one of these festivals however,there are a few... Read more »
