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Hunting meteorites can be as relaxing as collecting seashells or as demanding as pining for gold, depending on how serious a hunter you are. There is something magical and alluring about finding a...

The most important thing in the preservation of microfilm is storage. It is important to have the right conditions to keep microfilm safe. If the right conditions are not available it will lead...

A Victorian dollhouse can be simple or elaborate. Victorian homes were detailed inside and out, and you can choose to put your details inside. These directions are for a three-floor Victorian with...

While somebody might refer to a katana as being sharp, a sword smith will never actually sharpen a katana at the edge like you would a knife. Instead, the blade is polished to create the sharp...

You're dying to get your hands on your new Breyer model horse. But trying to remove the beloved model from the box is nearly as painful as looking at a Breyer's price tag. Breyer model horses have...

Some people collect marbles, baseball cards or stamps. Collecting knives is a whole different kind of hobby. The options for knife collecting are many. Al Mar knives are quite desirable for most...

Space garbage is one way of thinking of them. Rocks that travel through time and space is another. Meteorites are a constant but elusive phenomena well worth collecting. Finding a meteorite gives...

Since 1953, Lladro creations have continued to inspire and innovate. Collected worldwide, these luxurious figurines are always in demand. Occasionally, sellers will try to pass of a fake figurine...

Swords have been around for thousands of years. The Samurai, an elite group of Japanese warriors used the katana sword swiftly and efficiently. With the advance of firearms, swords seemed to slip...

What would you do if I told you that a single Sheet Music piece ( Manuscript) could be worth $50000 or even more? Yes, there’s lots of money to be made by collecting Sheet Music manuscripts or...

A restored Samurai sword is a piece of art. From its shining Saya to the gleam of its polished blade, it embodies the spirit of the Samurai and the traditions of Japan. Samurai swords include...

Polishing swords is not for amateurs. There are schools created just for individuals to learn this craft. However polishing a sword can be expensive so you want to know that the person you plan to...

There are those who would say that the collecting of ephemera is an activity achieved by anyone who has junk in their homes. To some degree, this is true--but ephemera is SPECIAL junk, and therein...

Copper and its alloys have been around for centuries. Brass is an alloy made from copper and zinc, which is why it can be difficult to distinguish copper from brass. Luckily there are a few ways...

A great place to get Madame Alexander dolls, both vintage and modern is eBay. eBay usually has a great price for these collectible dolls and you can find listings for the harder to find Madame...

"Value is in the eye of the beholder" is never more true than when buying collectibles. Follow these suggestions to assist you when attempting to place a true or fair market value on a knife you...