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Vinyls are quite popular these days, having made a come-back in recent years. Move over coins and stamps, vinyl collecting is the new kid in town! There are many great places you can find quality vinyl records at great prices. This blog post is here to lend some help and useful tips for new vinyl […]
Antique and vintage cutlery
by on March 19, 2019
Are you about to throw away those forks and spoons that somehow came to you from a grandmother? I am all in favour of decluttering, but don’t consign your old cutlery to a (hopefully, recycling) dust bin just yet! At least not until after you’ve given the whole thing some further consideration. First, examine those […]
How to identify rare stamps
by on January 29, 2019
A stamp is a small, adhesive little piece of paper. Yet, for some, they are a passion and a source of wealth. The most expensive stamp in the world was sold for $9.5 million. So, if you are hoping to identify a rare stamp in your collection, read on. 1. Use stamp collecting books Stamp […]
How to collect wrist watches
by on December 6, 2018
Whether you already possess a few wrist watches or have decided to start a collection from scratch, there are same rules of wrist-watch collecting.
Collecting celebrity memorabilia
by on November 2, 2018
Most of us are to some degree fascinated by celebrities and items used by or associated with celebrities are widely collected.
Collecting glass paperweights
by on August 22, 2018
The key to developing a good collection is knowledge, patience, and – above all – the delight it brings you.
Militaria: 6 books on warfare
by on July 9, 2018
A brief overview of six books that are widely considered as major works on military strategy and operations.
How much is that in notgeld?
by on May 16, 2018
Notgeld is the most commonly collected emergency currency.
Does that glass have blemishes?
by on April 9, 2018
Learn how to recognise manufacturing flaws and wear-and-tear damage in antique, vintage and collectable glass objects.
Vintage wooden kitchen tools
by on February 14, 2018
Add a touch of character to your kitchen with vintage wooden rolling pins, meat mallets or potato mashers.