Collecting Memorabilia

How to reduce the fading damage of framed pictures

By kseal

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This is a great article on the simple methods and products available to reduce the fading of your favorite pictures, documents, or memorabilia... more »

How to Safely Clean Sports Collectibles

By Scott Cavanagh

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Sports collectibles are big business these days. For serious collectors and just regular fans, these keepsakes often carry both financial and personal value, ranging anywhere from a few bucks to thousands of dollars. The appearance of these items ... more »

How to Score Autographs

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You never know where your next brush with fame may be. Here are a few tips for adding to your collection of John Hancocks without relying on serendipity to put you in the right place at the right time... more »

How to Select a G.I. Joe Toy

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G.I. Joe started off as a comic strip for the military in 1942, during World War II. In 1964, Hasbro created a line of military action figures and called the line G.I. Joe. The initial release featured four action figures, each one representing a ... more »

How to Select a Power Rangers Toy

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"Power Rangers" is a television show about a group of regular people with supernatural powers that they can activate when they change into their Power Ranger uniforms. It is based on a Japanese show called "Japanese Tokusatsu Super Sentai ... more »

How to Select a Sports Action Figure Toy

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Sports action figure toys are posable plastic toys made to look like popular personalities from different sports. The term "action figure" was created in order to make the toys appealing to boys. It wasn't considered proper to market "dolls" to ... more »

How to Select a Superman Toy

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Superman is a DC comic book superhero with supernatural powers, which he uses to save the world. He may very well be the most popular action hero comic character, and there are many Superman products available-from toys to bed sheets... more »

How to Select a X-men Toy

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The X-Men are comic book heroes from Marvel Comics. The comic tells a story about a group of people regarded as mutants because they have supernatural powers. The group's mission is to protect the human race but they are feared by regular people ... more »

How to Select Dragonball Z Action Figures

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Dragonball Z is an adaptation of the successful manga comic of the same name. Focused on the character Goku, Dragonball Z is a humorous portrayal of adulthood in a cartoon format. The name Dragonball reflects the story's plot of magical dragon ... more »

How to Select Lord of the Rings Toys

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The epic trilogy known as The Lord of the Rings revolves around the humanoids of Middle Earth and the magical rings created by Elven-smiths with the dark Lord Sauron. The extended storyline started as a sequel to the novel "The Hobbit" but ... more »

How to Select Marvel Toys

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Marvel is one of the two biggest American comic companies. Some Marvel Comics famous comic characters include Spiderman, the X-Men, Hulk, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Captain America, The Punisher and Daredevil. These characters have spawned ... more »

How to Sell Science Fiction Collectibles

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Collecting and selling science fiction memorabilia is an exciting way to stay in touch with a community of like-minded people who enjoy the same sci-fi story lines, characters and plot lines. When it comes time to sell what you have, there are ... more »

How to Sell Sports Cards

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One of the unifying features of boyhood throughout the United States is collecting sports cards. Many kids trade or toss sports cards as they grow into adolescence. A few kids keep their card collections intact as they pass through high school, ... more »

How to Sell Sports Memorabilia on eBay

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Sports memorabilia collectors looking to cash in on their investments have been limited in the past to local card shows. The creation of websites like eBay has opened the global market for collectors who want to sell cards, jerseys and other ... more »

How to Shop at an Antique Fair or Flea Market

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These fairs and exhibitions offer the opportunity to view the wares of hundreds of dealers from all across the country in one location. Go with a partner and a plan... more »

How to Shop for an ABC Soap Fan During the Holidays

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ABC Daytime airs three very popular Soap Operas: All My Children, General Hospital, and One Life to Live. With the holidays coming, there are many different things you can buy for a soap fan; but how do you choose the right one? Here are many ... more »

How to Sift for Opals from a River

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Opal mining is a memorable hobby. Opals are beautiful semiprecious stones and the assortment of color in which they come make them particularly attractive. You’ll find mining your own opals using this method enchanting... more »

How to simply perserve and store special plates and dishes

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In many American homes, there are special items that families hand down to each generation to have the young family members remember them after they have long past. So many people don't understand how to take care of these items simply and ... more »

How to Spot a First Edition Harry Potter Book

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A first edition Harry Potter book is one of only 500 that were originally published. J.K. Rowling’s publishers, Bloomsbury, were unsure whether Harry Potter would be a success at first, so they kept the first print run very small. Most went to ... more »

How to Start Collecting Sports Memorabilia

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The art of sports memorabilia collection is favored by many professionals who want to start a hobby. Sports cards cost less to purchase than paintings, cars and other expensive items. You need to know where to start when collecting sports ... more »

How to Store an Action Figure Collection

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Whether you’ve been collecting action figures since childhood or recently started a collection, chances are you aren’t able to put every figure in your collection on display in your home. Fortunately, storing an action figure collection is a ... more »

How to Store Animation Cels

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Now that you have a collection of animation cels, you may want to frame some of them, but probably not all of them. Before your desk collapses under the weight of your painted plastic, learn how to safely store your collection... more »

How to Store Vintage Magazines

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Whether you collect old issues of National Geographic, Life or past issues of a niche magazine, you’ll want to ensure that your vintage magazines are well cared for and stored properly. All it takes are a few supplies and a little TLC to properly ... more »

How to Use eBay to Buy Sports Memorabilia

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eBay offers millions of users worldwide an opportunity to buy and sell collectibles. This global auction website has grown into an important cornerstone for sports memorabilia collectors looking to bolster their holdings. You can use eBay to buy ... more »

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