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A charger plate is an over-sized plate usually in a bright color or with intricate decorative patterns. The charger plate sits beneath the main course plate and it both adorns the table and...

McDonald’s announced that this year’s Monopoly game will start on October 6th and end on November 2nd. Each bag has a free promotion code, all the bags have the same code so don't get...

This is the first of several articles on treasure hunting. In this one the philosophical basis for treasure hunting is explored.

With some effort, you can learn how to make money at flea markets by selling items you have collected. The easiest way to make money is to simply sell things that are essential. Soap, shampoo and...

Archiving a newspaper can be a relatively simple matter, but you need the right tools for the job. What tools you choose depends greatly on how interactive you want to be with the newspaper after...

Herkimer Diamonds litter the ground at the public mines, but striking it big for Herkimer Diamonds is not just about luck. Knowing what to look for in the rock will greatly increase your chances...

Snowbabies are those cute, hand-painted figurines that depict children playing in the snow and performing other activities. Besides figurines, Snowbabies can be found in the form of ornaments,...

There are two ways you can make a display case to showcase your NASCAR memorabilia. One way is to make a box display case with shelves to highlight more than one item. Another type of display case...

We all know that “One man's trash is another man's treasure!”. It is none truer ... than when we see Yard Sale Signs go up. It's a great way to get a bargain, but it can also bury you alive in junk!

Breast cancer is a disease that affects many women. With the increased awareness of breast cancer, there has also been a surge of products promoting this awareness. These breast cancer awareness...

If you're a Pez collector, then you already know how difficult it can be to find the perfect type of shelf to display your collection. Standard shelves tend to be too wide and bulky causing...

You do not need a professional lock pick kit to pick locks if you understand how to create one out of everyday household items. A lock pick is an important device tool of the trade. An Allen...

Barbie is an icon to most American little girls, as well as a collector's item that is worth preserving. To keep such a collectible in good condition, it is essential to store it in a safe place. ...

First edition books are valuable, in some cases at least, and almost always fun to own if you like the author. Finding first editions always get harder as time goes by, but maybe with this how-to...

Regardless of why you collect books, first editions are always the most sought after and oftten the most valuable. A first edition indicates the first printing of a book. Second and third...

How can you determine if the signatures on a collectible stock certificate are authentic autographs? First, there’s good news. Scripophily (the collecting of antique stock certificates and...

The new fad in salamanders is the red-lined salamander, also known as the red-back salamander. These are a little tricky to find and take care of so make sure you cover all your bases before you...

Breyer model horses are made out of a tough plastic (cellulose acetate). However, over the years, especially if your model is on a stand, the legs will warp. Also, during production at the...

Primitive tools, used by natives, can be found in almost any region. Finding an arrowhead, that was used by natives, is a source of pride for many people. They will display their treasures in a...

If you have a favorite athlete or a particular sport you love to follow, you're probably pretty savvy about where the team is playing, where your players rank in state and national competition,...

Any musician will tell you that having the right sound makes all the difference. Vintage music equipment, such as the 70's amplifier or the 60's keyboard, gives an authentic sound you're just not...

One of the fun things hobbyists like to do with their model horses is participate in model horse photo shows. This is where photos of your model and set ups are judged in terms of to how life-like...

Movies are magic to most people. For some it is an escape from the real world. Movies can be used purely for entertainment by some. Others find going to the movies to be an experience of coping...

Autographed memorabilia is fascinating to collect, although unscrupulous dealers often try to take advantage of naive collectors by selling them forgeries. Sports autographs, in particular, are...

With the power of the Internet at our fingertips, researching rare books isn't quite the chore it used to be in days gone by. Now with libraries on-line and Web sites such as Amazon.com, finding...

Sailor Moon has become one of the most recognized names in Japanese anime, so Sailor Moon trading cards have been popular to collect. Sailor Moon fell off the map somewhat with more anime series...

The hunting knife has been part of civilization for centuries and is still an indispensable tool in the field. One of the most famous types of knives, the Bowie knife, is an American invention....

Autographs are a popular collectible and acquiring autographs is both fun and challenging. Historical autographs are not only of great interest to the avid collector, but are worth money. Learn...

Everyday, there are people leaving the country, moving from a large house to a small apartment, getting divorced, being transferred to another city….a lot of these people don’t want to take all...

Surfboards are not only utilitarian, they come in a variety of shapes and styles and are often painted in bright decorative colors. Whether you surf or not, a surfboard collection can be a...

Starting an autographed book collection is a fun and rewarding hobby. Following these steps will get you on your way.

Milk glass looks like its name. It is glass that is the color of milk, hence "milk glass." Pieces of milk glass are very plentiful in the collectibles market and many people have milk glass pieces...

Finding a match to replace your damaged or lost silver pieces is a difficult proposition. In some cases the silver manufacturer may no longer be in business and you'll be forced to take on the...

So you're looking for small-scale models of classic cars? You're definitely not alone. Whether it's vintage toys, newer models, assembled models, or decorative figurines, there are tons of people...

You may be among the many people who love to collect the Buddha. Buddha figurine collectors have various radically different aims. Although many in the West are just following a trend or...

Join the popular hobby that uses tiny beads and bows along with silks and satins to dress a miniature doll with historic accuracy or in a contemporary outfit. Make clothes yourself or buy the...

Collecting swords is an old tradition that people do for different reasons. Some want to follow an era they are passionate about, fulfill an interest in the swords used in famous movies or have a...

Once you have set out to determine whether or not a book is a first edition, you will run into the fact that there are many different types of "first" editions. There are first editions with...

As the characters in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" note, there's nothing quite like "Japanese steel." Maintaining your samurai sword takes some time and effort. Giving your samurai sword some...

Seventy-five percent of the earth's surface is covered in water. This underwater world hosts sunken treasures that have accumulated over hundreds of years due to shipwrecks and other disasters....

The Mexican art scene is thriving with Mexican artists displaying their work in exhibitions all over the world. Here's how you can add Mexican artwork to your collection.

So you've got a replica car and you want to pimp it. Why not? It's a replica, after all, which allows you to do whatever the heck you want. Want to make it look like an X-wing fighter? How about...

For people who admire the written word, collecting first edition books seems a natural fit. "First edition" refers to the original publication of a book, and usually the first printing as well....

Building a ship in a bottle is an art that has been practiced and perfected for centuries. Like all impossible bottle tricks, the ship in a bottle looks impossible only to those who do not know...

There are several ways to archive an oral history interview, depending on how the interview will be used in the future. If you've collected an oral history from a family member, you may just want...

We've all seen the stereotype: an earnest-looking fellow in shorts leaping across a field with huge net on a stick over his shoulder. This is the butterfly collector. So he catches an interesting...

Many people love the Japanese-originated Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game. Trying to assemble a deck with the right mix of monsters, traps and magic spells to defeat another collector's deck in a duel...

The repo man will be by tonight to take your new convertible unless you have cash in hand. When it comes to fast money, there's no place like the pawnshop. Sometimes, though, cashing in on an...

All knife collectors have purchased a fake or counterfeit knife - it comes with the territory. Unfortunately, most fakes are bought by novice or beginning collectors who, lacking knowledge and...

Pocket knives are tools made in all conceivable shapes and sizes dictated by the job they are designed to perform. Variations of standard patterns number into the hundreds, but folding knifes can...