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Whether you are thinking about having a yard sale, opening a thrift store or wanting to sell your old boat, you'll want to consider pricing very carefully. Although you don't want to just give...

Thimbles are more than just tools for sewing. These small items were once used as advertising products for politicians and companies such as food sellers and shops. Small thimbles are easy to...

A fashion doll collection can begin with a nostalgic childhood toy, an impulsive purchase or as an offshoot of another collections. Fashion dolls include the iconic Barbie but also a variety of...

Michael Scanlon Jr. of the Self Storage Association estimates that one in 17 American households has a self storage unit. These units traditionally are used by people in transition, such as empty...

If you have a favorite driver in racing, or a favorite athlete in any sport, you can get your collectible signed with little or no trouble at all.

The term vintage refers to a particular span of time. Collectibles are items deemed worthy of collecting because of their history, manufacturing process or for personal or nostalgic reasons....

Buying a Funny Cow Clock is easy if you know where to get it! Many funny cow items are available, too. Many people love cows, and enjoy collecting cow items such as cow clocks! You will, too!

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...

Collecting, by Wikipedia.org's definition is the following: "The hobby of collecting includes seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining...

A successful yard sale can earn you some much-needed extra cash quickly. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your sale.

Many people like to collect things. Not necessarily rare and expensive items but rather a collection of items that they find interesting or fun. The term clearing clutter is very popular right...

Everyone is looking for a quick way to make cash. Although there may not be a fast way, there certain is an easy way. Selling old, unused "trash" or junk is just one great way to make a...

A lot of things are thrown away everyday that can be of good use, these items can be used to help the environment perhaps you have thought about recycling but have never tried it. You can keep all...

Empty your home of useless junk and turn it into cash. List it on Ebay! New to Ebay? Well here are ten "must do" tips and tricks to making money.

There are many activities you can do as a family, but none so rewarding as collecting. By collecting, I'm referring to the search, acquisition, cataloguing, and displaying of collectibles. The...

Collecting designer jewelry can be fun and profitable. Some of it pulls in an astounding amount of money on the secondary market. That is somewhat attributable to the designer's name, but it also...

I'm more of a shopper than a seller, and I love to go to Yard Sales. I'm always on the look out for a good bargain and we have it seems, brought home almost every thing in our house from a yard...

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...

Today thrift shopping is much more common. New and old items of clothes, furniture, toys, house ware, etc., can be found. This kind of shopping is for us folks that like to rum age and take our...

Glass dome display pieces can beautifully display memorabilia, collections and your own art pieces. They protect and house these items in a striking domed glass cover that sets into a base. They...

McDonald's is one of the most easily recognized names in the fast food industry. As one of the largest hamburger chains on the planet, McDonald's has prided itself as a kid- and family-friendly...

Pewter was one of the most common materials used to make plates and drinking vessels in the 16th century, until it was slowly phased out of practice with advances in the creation of porcelain and...

Are you on a budget? Did you recently relocate and are in need of items for your new home? Whether it's clothes, children's toy's, collectibles or workout equipment, there's somebody out there...

There is money to be made with the sale of scrap metal, and much of it can be found curbside. Junkyards and salvage yards pay cash to those savvy enough to reap the benefits. Staking a claim on...

Economic times being what they are, people are looking for ways to raise money for the necessities of life like food and fuel. Some are being forced to sell some of their most prized family...

Are you amazed by the intricate detail of hand embroidery or quilts? Are you drawn to beautiful colored Depression-era glassware, quirky vintage salt and pepper shakers, delicate tea pots, or...

Some say collecting is an art, while others think that the real art happens when you display your collectibles. Choosing a way to display your precious and unique items can be a difficult task. ...

A swap meet is a great way for collectors, crafters, scrapbookers, gardeners or antiquers to get new items and get rid of ones they no longer need or use. Swap meets can be a social event as well....

In this clip learn how to turn your finds into art from junk sales and thrift stores.

In this clip learn how to make toy baskets for kids from items found at junk sales and thrift stores.

In this clip learn how to make a kids stage from thrift stores and junk sales.

In this clip learn about finding items for the family at thrift stores and junk sales.

In this clip learn how to find items for the house and home at junk sales and thrift stores.

In this clip learn about donating items to thrift stores and junk sales.

In this clip learn how to determine the value of items you find at thrift stores and junk sales.

When looking for posters to buy, start by shopping locally, then look at museums and the internet. Learn how to find items for your poster collection in this free hobby video.

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...

Collecting chotchkes is something everyone has done at one time or another, yet the question remains if they are truly worth anything. Some of them are, but it often depends on the chotchke and...

At some point, you may decide to start a collection. For example, you may have visited a friend and were inspired by their vast Star Wars collection. Whatever the case, you want to take the time...

Do you have a favorite textile that you want to have last for future generations? Maybe a wedding dress perhaps or your Husband's special Masonic apron that he worked so hard for? What about your...

Vintage advertising items are great collectibles. Many vintage advertising pieces are considered art because of their attention to detail and vivid use of color. Advertising pieces come in a...

Fresh breath often comes with mints in tins, tins that appear too darn useful to simply throw away. Now you don’t have to. You can use empty mint tins for a variety of purposes to keep your...

Collect history when you collect old tins. Tin boxes, used to store valuable and perishable items in days gone by, are a popular collectibles. Find old tea, tobacco or food tins at rummage sales...

Spring is around the corner and the Bargain Hunters are coming out of the woodwork. To prepare for your next big Garage Sale, proper Organization and a few handy tools will help you be able to...

Some people are fond of collecting breakable items like plates, saucers, glasses, cups, etc. When they got too plenty, they will store it in boxes. Instead of buying foam, soft tissue, cotton or...

Horse racing memorabilia is the perfect choice for collectors, as there is something for everyone. From the antique program worth thousands of dollars to a derby pin that you can buy for a buck,...

Collecting items for kids can be a fun and exciting experience. Some parents start collecting for their child before the child is born. Others wait until the kid is older and can actively...

Many people find the graphics on vintage advertising tins attractive. Others collect reproductions and modern tins. Here are some ways to show off these collectibles in your home.

Surfing, Skateboard Big Air and BMX freestyle are just a few of the extreme sporting competitions held during the thrilling summer X-Games. If you're a diehard fan of the sports, bring the...

Promotional mugs are a popular item to collect. The mugs are economical and you can find them at rummage sales and auctions. Mugs are available in all colors, themes, shapes and sizes.