Collecting Memorabilia

After spending many years in a house, it's time to move. You can leave a time capsule for the new home owners to discover. This is a fun project for the whole family. A time capsule helps you...

We all need extra storage! This is a way to repurpose jelly jars, and baby food jars. This can be any jar that has the easy lock seal tops on them. We need storage for all of our trinkets and...

Preserving and enjoying a vintage movie poster may seem like two different things, but you can actually do both at the same time. After all, what's the point of investing in a work of art if you...

How to spot a good garage sale baiting. By good I mean one that could possibly be a work of Art. Or not! why and how to study your hobby.

Nostalgia. That's the advertising goal of the century - if that's not an understatement. But realistically, it has snagged all of us. Striking us when we least expect it, creating that beast of...

An autographed jersey is an essential part of any hockey memorabilia collection. When you've found that special jersey that you want to display, simply throwing it on a hanger on the wall is not a...

Ever thought of using an old calendar next year instead of buying a new one? You can recycle calendars into new ones, and perhaps have an interesting and nostalgic item in your home or office. ...

Baseball trading cards have been around for over 100 years. They have been collected by children, adults and anyone that has a love for the game. Cards have come in various shapes and sizes and...

You have many choices to make when considering a flag display case. Select everything, including size, materials and style, to best represent your memory. Include pictures or other pieces you've...

Despite the fact that I don't know Obi-Wan Kenobi from Luke Skywalker, my Star Wars obsessed husband married me anyways. Here's some tips on how to love the Star Wars fan in your life...and his room.

Disney collector plates are popular among fans of Disney collectibles. Collector plates have been produced every year since the 1930s and continue to grow in popularity and value. The value of the...

The costumes worn by the many "Star Wars" characters are part of the mystique surrounding the movies. This is especially true of the various helmets worn by different characters in the original...

Books Plates have been used since the fifteenth century. When personal libraries were the thing to have, people would have artist design special bookplates for them. These bookplates are labels...

Auctions are getting more amd more popular during these tough economic times. Whether a house is in forclosure or a couple is trying to sell off unwanted items to make the next mortagage payment,...

Cherished memories do not have to be scattered here and there. Make memory boxes for several different memorable events. Camps, ocean visits, weddings and other events are all ideas for memory...

Since Mickey Mouse's debut in the animated short "Plane Crazy," the characters of the Disney canon have enthralled audiences around the world. Disney collectibles---sometimes referred to as...

Those old original movie posters that were once used just for advertisement are now highly collectible! Guess why. For one reason, many of them are fabulous examples of great artwork. For...

Many dolls depicting Lucy Ricardo from the popular 1950s series "I Love Lucy" have been created over the years. One of the most popular doll sets for collectors is the Mattel "I Love Lucy" Barbie...

Researching and documenting the experiences of those who served our country can be enjoyable. There has never been a better time than now to research and document the history of their...

Now that the rush to snag your Michael Jackson memorabilia is over, how will you be taking care of them? If you braved the crowds to score those Michael Jackson items, you know they aren't going...

If you are a collector of NASCAR diecast cars, then there are several things you should look for when buying these expensive cars.

How to sell your childhood sports memorabilia in a struggling economy. Tips on how to say good bye to those pesky cards.

If you think that no one listens to records anymore, think again. Sales of old vinyl records and LPs are actually on the rise. And since they aren't produced anymore, that means that if you have...

Mickey Mantle's incredible career with the New York Yankees spanned 18 years and placed him among the sports greatest legends. Here you'll learn how to buy, sell & consign Mickey Mantle...

In 1999 Time magazine named Einstein the Person of the Century, noting that to "the public at large, Einstein is synonymous with genius." Best know for his theories on relativity,...

They seem quaint today, but in the 1800s stereoscopes were cutting-edge technology. The technique they use involves putting two photographs, slightly off-set, next to one another. When viewed, the...

Thanks for visiting my eHow article on how to buy, sell & consign boxing memorabilia. I hope you'll find it a fun, easy & rewarding hobby!

As motion pictures at the turn of the 20th century became a popular commercial enterprise, the movie poster was created as a low-cost, high impact means of promoting this new novelty. Since then,...

Collecting war medals is a great way to learn about history. Maintaining your war medals will keep them in collectible condition. Improperly cleaning war medals can destroy their beauty and value....

Pricing autographed sports memorabilia is a subjective process. Depending on the article in question, as well as the athlete/celebrity from whom the autograph came, prices can range from pennies...

I was looking for an alternative to eBay to find old toys, books, and items that I collected or family wanted for their kids. I'd never had any luck at the local Goodwill or Salvation Army, but...

Perhaps you are a collector, you want to display your collection of medals or, perhaps, when your great-great Uncle So-and-So left you his Navy medals, you did not know what to do with them. In...

Royal Typewriter is an office supply company owned by Italian office machine manufacturer, Olivetti. When it was first founded, the company was known for its innovation in mechanical typewriters,...

Fans of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) collect all kinds of memorabilia associated with the company. Action figures, magazines, posters, DVDs and books are just a few of the collection...

Have you ever wished you could own a suit worn by Elvis or one of the original "Star Trek" communicators? If so, then collecting Hollywood memorabilia is for you. Today, there are many places to...

Do you have a license plate that's special to you? Maybe it came off the first vehicle you owned. Maybe it's a souvenir you bought while on vacation. Maybe it's a personalized plate you once used....

If you are wondering how to choose the perfect gift for the “Twilight” fan, you are in luck! There are many different products available on the market today to choose from. In this how-to shopping...

Collecting Kentucky Derby glasses can be quite fun and even profitable if you know what you are looking for and can spot a valuable glass. Derby glasses date all the way back to 1938 and continue...

In order to preserve an autograph on a baseball bat, keep the bat out of direct light. Protect an autographed baseball bat with devices that cut out ultraviolet rays by following tips from the...

When selling sports memorabilia, make sure signatures are authentic by paying a company to certify the authenticity. Sell sports memorabilia on the Internet or eBay with tips from the owner and...

A collectible soccer ball can be displayed, protected and preserved with a special case for it. If you are skilled at cutting hard plastic and don't want to spend money on an expensive commercial...

The rise of fake autographs is one of the biggest problems in the sports collectibles industry. The Internet provides shady sellers with a tool to dupe unsuspecting customers who are buying an...

No, not by the refrigerator. A little to your left, right behind the couch in the milk crate. There it is, glowing like a Leprecons pot of Gold an old stack of filthy records. As you pull one...

Have you ever went in to your photo boxes or albums and found that some of your pics were faded or worse missing?? Or have you ever had a picture frame get wet and ruin your priceless photos??...

Whether you hit the game-winning home run, you got a baseball signed by your favorite player, or you caught the foul ball at the World Series, you've got a baseball that is a prized possession and...

Star Wars fans love the movies and love to show their fandom with a wide range of Star Wars collectibles. Many stores carry some type of Star Wars memorabilia. If you're interested in Star Wars...

Many people enjoy collecting die cast cars. There are actually books and magazines dedicated to this complete pastime. You can find die cast cars that are designed to look like popular NASCAR race...

From the scribblings of a beloved baseball hero to a hot celebrity, autographs are a tangible connection between superstardom and the common people. To keep a precious autograph looking as fresh...

Want to build a display unit for your small collectibles? This article walks you through step-by-step instructions on building a medium-sized display case measuring 3 feet wide by 3 feet tall with...

Do you love a bargain? Love to uncover a treasure amongst the merely ordinary? Don't mind a minor dent or ding? Then you will love browsing Thrift Stores. Here are some tips on making the most of...