Collecting Memorabilia

How to Collect Football Memorabilia

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Football is a rapidly growing segment of the sports memorabilia market. Trading cards, equipment, uniforms, pads and helmets make up the lion's share of the collector's market. Though the emphasis has primarily been on pro teams, collecting ... more »

How to Collect Hockey Memorabilia

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Hockey collecting suffered a sharp downturn after a player lockout alienated fans. With the exception of a few veterans like Jaromir Jagr, vintage and rookie cards are the winners here. Pre-war cards are the most valuable and only about 500 are ... more »

How to Collect Hood Ornaments

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Collecting things is one of the most popular pastimes in America and probably in the world as well. The lure of collecting most often strikes when we are young kids. For some, the lure fades away, and with others, it turns into a full time hobby. ... more »

How to Collect Imported Avon Products

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Avon is known for its cosmetics line, but the company once manufactured glass and ceramic pieces. Many of the products came in decorative glass bottles or ceramic containers shaped like figures. Some of these trinkets are highly sought after by ... more »

How to Collect Jefferson Nickels

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When the Buffalo nickel (minted in 1913 and one of the most beloved coins of all time) was nearing the end of its run in 1937, there was a growing sentiment to issue a coin to honor Thomas Jefferson. A contest was held and nearly 400 artists ... more »

How to Collect Kennedy Half Dollars

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Most Americans who were alive on Friday, Nov. 22, 1963 can recall exactly what they were doing at the moment they heard the news of John F. Kennedy's assassination. Walter Cronkite's CBS bulletins describing the events in Dallas, Texas early that ... more »

How to Collect Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia

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Marilyn Monroe, the greatest sex symbol of the twentieth century, still retains her popularity decades after her death. Marilyn's image, preserved on items from posters to wine bottles, from playing cards to wall clocks, continues to dazzle the ... more »

How to Collect Miller Lite Memorabilia

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Collecting Miller Lite collectibles can be a very fun and interesting hobby. These collectibles can be found at a variety of places, and the variety of such collectibles will keep you coming back for more. The following steps will tell you how to ... more »

How to Collect MLB Bats

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Major League Baseball bats are big items for sports nuts to collect. Some will pay a lot of money for a bat autographed by a player, and some may go to a game hoping one comes flying towards them. Whether they're pristine, game-used or cracked, ... more »

How to Collect Movie Cards

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If repeatedly watching the DVD of your favorite movie isn't enough, collect trading cards to re-experience the best moments from the film. Available for everything from animated classics to kitschy cult favorites, movie cards let you examine cool ... more »

How to Collect Movie Memorabilia

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Harry Potter, Luke Skywalker and Elizabeth Taylor will live forever thanks to the millions of people who collect movie memorabilia. Posters, costumes and autographed scripts are just a few of the items people collect to remind them of their ... more »

How to Collect Movie Props

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Collecting movie props is a wonderful way to build a collection of Hollywood memorabilia. Many auction houses and online movie websites offer items from movies and theater productions as well. Getting just the right movie prop from a particular ... more »

How to Collect Music Memorabilia

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Rock-and-roll, country and rap fans unite! There's a huge music memorabilia market out there just waiting for you to discover. Music memorabilia collection is growing so quickly that eBay estimates a sale is made on its site every fifteen ... more »

How to Collect NASA Memorabilia

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If you decide to collect NASA memorabilia, you have chosen a very fascinating hobby. Not only are there unlimited items for you to collect, but there are also numerous sources to help you begin and continue your collection. Follow these steps to ... more »

How to Collect NBA Basketballs

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Collecting sports memorabilia is a huge pastime and big business, and collecting NBA basketballs is no exception. As one of the oldest basketball leagues in the world that loves to market its products, there are many different types of NBA ... more »

How to Collect Ramones Memorabilia

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The Ramones revolutionized '70s music and ushered in a new genre called punk. It was famous for a simple three chord beat and fast, loud and catchy lyrics. Ramones' songs grab you by the throat and won't let go until you understand just why ... more »

How to Collect Roosevelt Dimes

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The death of Franklin D. Roosevelt in April of 1945 created a strong sentiment to issue a commemorative coin. After this idea was rejected, a regular issue coin was considered. Lincoln pennies (1909) Jefferson nickels (1938) and Washington ... more »

How to Collect Soviet Memorabilia

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Since the 1991 fall of Communism, Russia, now officially known as the Russian Federation, has been left with many legacy items and other material from the Soviet era. Although some Russian citizens yearn for yesteryear, with Soviet communism ... more »

How to Collect Space Mission Patches

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Collecting Space Mission Patches. Space Mission Patches are an art form in their own right. I began collecting space mission patches at the time of the first Apollo Moon landings. They were heady exciting days for an 11 year-old. Space patch ... more »

How to Collect Standing Liberty Quarters

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This short-lived series was minted from 1916 to 1930, a run of only 14 years (no quarters were issued in 1922). The Standing Liberty Quarter, designed by Hermon MacNeil, was the replacement design for the Barber Quarter which had circulated since ... more »

How to Collect Susan B. Anthony and Sacagawea Dollar Coins

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This is the first of two articles on collecting U.S. one dollar coins. Included here are Susan B. Anthony (SBA) dollars and the Sacagawea (SCG) dollars. Both were issued with the intention of replacing dollar bills and facilitating the vending ... more »

How to Collect Trading Cards Online

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Baseball and football fascinate you or perhaps you're a movie, history or comic book buff. Whatever your interest, there's undoubtedly a line of trading cards dedicated to it. Collecting cards is easier than ever with the convenience of the ... more »

How to Collect U.S. Gold Coins

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Gold has served as money (or the value of currency) since ancient times. Greek, Egyptian and Roman civilizations used gold coins for trade and acquisition of goods and materials. The American colonies circulated a wide variety of foreign gold ... more »

How to Collect Vintage Lunch Boxes

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Starting a collection of vintage lunch boxes is a fun way to begin a lifelong hobby. There are numerous genres of vintage lunch boxes and differing themes that offer a huge variety collecting options. Oftentimes, the hunt for just the right lunch ... more »

How to Collect Vintage Movie Posters

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Vintage movie posters encompass all genres and film types. Hammer movies of the 1960s, Rock Hudson/Doris Day movies like "Pillow Talk," animated films and silent movies all spawned colorful and sometimes outlandish posters, one-sheets and other ... more »

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