Collecting

Stamp collecting has been a popular hobby ever since the first postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in Great Britain in 1841. Today, there are millions of collectors worldwide, many of them...

The most important thing to do in preparation for selling any silver plate is to make sure it's clean and looks presentable. Doing so will increase the perceived value of the item by potential...

Rene Lalique (1860-1945) was a French designer of fine jewelry during the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods. Revered as a jeweler, he is equally admired for his Art Deco glass object d'art and...

Ouija boards (pronounced "wee-ja") have sparked fascination since their commercial debut in 1891. Since then, many people have tried to collect them, and some boards have become quite valuable....

Webkinz Trading Cards are based off the Webkinz franchise, which is an online community dealing with Webkinz stuffed animals. The trading card game offers players an opportunity to play a...

Preparing to sell a collectible or antique item requires research. Digging into the history of the buttons and where they originated could bring a higher price or uncover an unknown selling point....

Much of the enjoyment that baseball collectors experience comes from the thrill of the hunt. Trying to locate baseball cards is an adventure, and this is particularly true of rare baseball cards....

Original memorabilia of the "King of Rock and Roll" is highly collectible, but for Elvis fans, his records hold a special significance. Albums from his pre-military service era (pre-1957) are the...

Do you have silver eagle coins just laying around your house? Instead of letting them sit in a box, sell them and use the money for something useful.

In 1999 Time magazine named Einstein the Person of the Century, noting that to "the public at large, Einstein is synonymous with genius." Best know for his theories on relativity,...

Don’t let the formal name dissuade you; an English auction is the most common form of auctions used, also called an open ascending price auction. In an English auction, the participants bid openly...

Thanks for visiting my eHow article on how to buy, sell & consign boxing memorabilia. I hope you'll find it a fun, easy & rewarding hobby!

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Becoming a watch dealer can be fun and rewarding and will not require a large capital investment to start. Watches are among the most valuable collector's items, and some individual examples can...

Selling silver dollars and getting top price means knowing the coin market and learning how to best distribute the coins. This article suggests modern magazines and the Internet to find current...

Ever wonder why some of your Ebay items you list never sale? Well sometimes its something really simple. There is no exact science as to why people will bid on your items, but you can maximize...

If you have a rare or collectible coin you would like to sell there are a number of options for you. The popularity of online auction sites makes selling coins a snap, while many cities have a...

Because of the rising cost of silver, the U.S. Mint stopped making dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollar coins out of mostly silver in 1964. Because of the increasing scarcity of older coins...

Buying what you want for less is easy on eBay, but how you bid can make a big difference in the price you pay. An antiques expert and eBay addict will show you the way. While the focus is on...

Welcome to the exciting world of autograph collecting. Collecting autographs allows the average consumer the opportunity to hold history in their hands and at the same time, learn more about the...

Welcome to the exciting world of movie & celebrity autograph collecting. Celebrity autograph collecting allows the average consumer the opportunity to hold Hollywood history in their hands and...

You will learn how to buy authentic autographed 8x10 signed photos at the best price and also how to sell & consign authentic autographed 8x10 signed photos at the best deal. By Nate D....

One place to find article ideas is in Antique Books. Books published before 1923 are in the public domain and can be used legally. Much of the information in these books is still useful today ...

Perhaps you have recently come into possession of an unwanted stamp collection. Perhaps you lost interest in the hobby. Instead of just discarding or giving away your stamp collection, you should...

At first, people do not begin collecting sports cards trying to make money, but there are times when you will look to sell off some of your collection. Different markets are available to sell your...

If you are a former stamp collector, or a current one hoping to sell off a part of your collection, you have several options for where you can sell your stamps. Factors will include what sort of...

Antique cars are a hobby in which many people enjoy participating through car shows and cruise ins. Buying and selling these cars is a common activity at the various events that antique car owners...

You'd think it would be hard to find an antique postal scale, but they're actually quite common. Some websites have large collections for sale; others have just one or two, and they can be...

For people interested in history, collecting historical items can be a fun and exciting hobby. Unfortunately, items of historical significance can often exceed the average collector’s...

People collect comic books for a many reasons. For some, their comic books were a treasured collection that started when they were children and that grew with them. For others, comic book...

Chinese antiques can add a touch of the exotic to your current decor. Many Chinese antiques hold simple lines that can merge easily in almost any decor. Chinese antiques may include altar tables,...

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...

If you've got baseball cards you're looking to liquidate, it's never been easier thanks to online auction sites like eBay. On eBay, you can declare your cards open for bidding, allowing you to set...

A fun way to collect dolls is to collect only a certain type, such as bridal dolls. Bridal dolls are usually in their best clothes, usually have very ornate dresses, veils and accessories and may...

Do you have a rare item that you would like to sell at a famed auction house such as Sotheby's? Founded in 1724, Sotheby's is one of the world's largest and widely respected auction houses in the...

Antique and vintage teddy bears are popular collectibles online, at auction and in antique stores. There are a number of options and outlets for selling antique teddy bears, and by following a few...

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....

Whether you're an avid collector or just looking for something to use as decor, the hunt for vintage toys is often just as much fun as actually scoring them. You may not find a vintage tricycle as...

If they're lucky, most postcard collectors will come across a few rare postcards that they can add to their collections during their lifetime. And if other collectors are lucky, the aforementioned...

War memorabilia, or "militaria," is one of the oldest forms of collecting. Souvenirs were collected during conflicts and surplus items were put to practical use. Popular movies and documentaries...

More than 40 years after her death, Marilyn Monroe remains the most collected celebrity. Even her bathroom scale has been on the auction block. Anything goes in this wide-ranging market, and...

Online auction sites list many items considered trash by one person and treasure by another. Sea glass is no exception. Often originating from broken bottles, sea glass is a beautiful creation...

Before you spend your hard-earned money adding to your sea glass collection, consider the credibility of the seller. It is important to understand current market values and know how to avoid scams...

Guns classified as 'antiques' (manufactured in or before 1898) according to U.S. gun laws can legally be bought and sold without a gun license. What constitutes an 'antique' gun can be different...

Baseball card collectors find it necessary to auction off their collections for a variety of reasons. Some collectors want to make money off of their lifelong hobby while others simply want to...

Webkinz are the latest stuffed animal rage and it seems everyone's got one but you. You've looked everywhere and have no idea what a Webkinz is, let alone where to find one. Search no more. Just...

In the real-estate game, the mantra is location, location, location. In the book trade, it's condition, condition, condition. Even the dust jacket figures into a book's value.

Stamps won't make the casual collector rich, but as a hobby they're almost unbeatable. They don't take up much room, and your postal carrier brings new opportunities every day--for free!

You can find antique furniture to fit any decor, from country to contemporary. Let the buyer beware: Reproductions abound in the furniture field. Do your homework to make sure you're purchasing...

In the past 25 years, the value of sports memorabilia has only gone up. Because of that, this collecting category offers some good investments. It can also quickly become a very costly hobby.