Collecting knives is one of the most exciting and fulfilling hobbies when it comes to collecting knives at all. There are several manufactured knife companies that have been around for a very long time and…
The Excitement Caused by Antiques Stays Strong Through Time
Antiques usually come from a certain period of time that can be easily determined just by looking at the object. If it can do this, an antique is generally very valuable. Another characteristic of antiques…
Tips for Buying Antiques and Collectibles on Ebay
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…
New Presidential Dollar Coins Start to Circulate
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…
Top 4 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Starwars Trashcan from a Private Collector
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…
Selling Your Model Car Collection
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…
Model Cars From Famous Movies
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…
The Collecting Of Antique Axes And Edged Tools
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….
Antique Furniture – Is Yours Authentic?
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…
Coin Collecting as a Hobby or Investment
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?…