Collecting Memorabilia

How to Collect Elvis Memorabilia

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Elvis lives in the hearts, minds and homes of many die-hard fans. If you can't get enough of him, the time has come to hone your skills and learn how to collect Elvis memorabilia. By following a few simple tips, you can get you on your way to ... more »

How to Collect Presidential Campaign Buttons

By George Sommers

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There's no time like a presidential election for starting a campaign button collection! Learn how to find campaign paraphernalia both topical and vintage --- and how to pick out rare and potentially valuable items... more »

How to Collect Star Wars Prop Replicas

By bookmom

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You thrill to the drum beat of the Twentieth Century Fox intro followed by John Williams' flawless score. You regularly have heated discussions with your friends about Han or Greedo shooting first. You may have a Star Wars action figure ... more »

How to find a rare collectible

By Beveronius

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Have you ever set your eyes on something in a store that you wish you could collect ... only to stop by the store again at a later date .... and it is gone? Well, this article will provide you with several tips on how to find a rare collectible... more »

How to Get Elvis Records

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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As a fan of the life and career of Elvis, there can be no greater joy than listening to his hit records on vinyl. Even if you are more interested in collecting Elvis's hit records as memorabilia and prizing them for their album cover designs, ... more »

How to Get the Basics Down on Paraphernalia for Marijuana

By Tweek45

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Which smoking utensil are you more intrigued by? This is simply the introduction of paraphernalia objects (for marijuana). It describes most of the more common smoking utensils used today... more »

How to Help a Child Make a Time Capsule

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Making a time capsule is a great way to preserve memories that your child will love to look back on as he grows older. You can create a memory-filled time capsule that you and your child will treasure... more »

How to Start a Collection

By expertelement

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Collecting can be a fun hobby but done incorrectly can turn the collection into an assortment of trinkets with no place to put them. In trying to decide what to collect, follow these steps... more »

How to Categorize Newspaper and Magazine Clippings

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Has your stack of unread newspapers turned from a nuisance into a firetrap? Have you vowed to never again dig through a jumble of clippings just to find that certain article, recipe, exercising tip or decorating idea? Put an end to the endless ... more »

How to Collect Autographs by Mail

By Judgeguy

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My autograph collecting began as a teenager when I would cut out magazine photos and send them to sports stars asking for their autographs. That developed into a life-long hobby. Today most of my requests are to favorite authors asking to have a ... more »

How to Buy an Antique Flag

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If your passion runs toward folk art, you'll love collecting American flags with their creative star configurations and patriotic symbols... more »

How to Buy Commemorative Spoons

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Commemorative spoons are a part of American heritage. They are also popular in many countries around the world. Commemorative spoons are also a reflection of society. They capture history, both of the country and the individual. Read on to learn ... more »

How to Make a Wine Corkboard

By asmestad

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For those who love to drink wine, a corkboard made out of real wine corks can be a great decorative gift - it's both useful and an easy way to show off some of your favorite wineries! Whether for you, or a friend, a wine corkboard is a great ... more »

How to Preserve Baby Items in a Keepsake Box

By momoftwingirls

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If you are a keeper of all things sentimental, then when you have babies, you will need to preserve all those baby toys, clothes and baby bottles. If you can find a good memory box for these items and more, that is great. Get started on ... more »

How to Protect an Antique Book

By Karen Silvestri

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Nowadays, books are made with preservation in mind. They're printed on environmentally-safe and acid-free paper. While care should still be taken to care for these books, older books are even more fragile and need to be protected. Follow these ... more »

How to Spot Antiques

By Colette French

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Antiques are a treasure to find and they are beautiful to see and behold. If collecting antiques is a hobby that you have or if collecting antiques are an interest you would like to get involved in, here are some pointers for beginners... more »

How to start stamp collecting

By grouch

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Are you looking for a low cost hobby to start your children learning? Stamp collecting can be inexpensive way to teach them. You can follow the history of our country and any other country through the progression of stamps... more »

How to successfully sell something on EBay

By mofo83

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Instead of selling unwanted items in a garage sale or donating them to a thrift store, try selling on EBay. The process is quite easy, and can get you much more money than other options... more »

How to Begin a Collection as an Invesment

By Terri84

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Everyone at some point in their lives willl begin a collection of something, whether it is comic books, silver spoons, or keychains. But is your collection worth more than the sentimental value?.. more »

How to Bid at a Silent Auction

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A favorite fund-raising event among charities is the silent auction. Often held in conjunction with a dinner or dance, silent auctions offer a relaxed and sociable approach to auctions... more »

How to Bid at an Auction

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Unlike the fictional auctions you see in movies, real auctions offer simple and well-organized bidding processes. Before you attend one, familiarize yourself with these basics... more »

How to Build A Themed Sports Card Collection

By Rodney Southern

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Sports card collecting is one of the most popular pastimes for sports enthusiasts, but it often becomes overwhelmingly expensive if you do not focus your collecting habits. Creating a themed collection is one way to avoid that cost. Here is how ... more »

How to Collect Anime

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If you love anime, there's no need to keep it trapped inside your television. A universe of fabulous anime collectibles awaits!.. more »

How to Collect Simpsons Memorabilia

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The Simpsons debuted on TV in 1989. Since then, Homer, Bart, Marge, Lisa, Maggie and the rest of the animated cast have been staples in our homes and in popular culture. Many households have a few Simpsons toys and promo items on display, but ... more »

How to Collect Snow Globes

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The very first snow domes (or globes, snow shakers, waterdomes, waterballs or blizzard-weights) appeared in the mid-1800s. Originally used as paperweights, these glass balls contained snow (flitter) made of porcelain and china chips, bone ... more »

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