Collecting

Do you find yourself constantly thinking oh wow this is probably worth some money and end up holding on to a lot of junk that really is worth anything? Wanting to start collecting something that...

Collecting oil cans can be a fun and rewarding hobby. Many models of oil cans are available for reasonable prices. There are only a handful of rare and hard-to-find examples that fetch in the low...

The numismatic collector’s market is very active and has many resources and guides for expert and amateur collectors. There are many free services and sources to find descriptions, pictures,...

People collect coins because they enjoy their historical aspect, or because they want to collect them as an investment. If you want to collect coins, there are basic items you should have. There...

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....

Coin collecting is a fun hobby and also a great way to learn about history. It gives you a chance to put together a collection that is worth some money or has sentimental value.

Coin collecting for kids is a great hobby, since they are intrigued by possessions. They also like anything they think has value, and anything metallic and shiny. The best representative of all...

Perhaps you first became interested in stamp collecting as a child, but never knew how to get started. Or maybe you have a drawer full of stamps that you've stashed away in a desk and now you'd...

Collecting American Folk art is a wonderful hobby for anyone to start. There are so many things that are out there that can interest someone, if they have a particular subject matter that they...

Coin collecting can be a fun hobby for all ages. Do not be fooled, coin collecting is not just for the rich. Coin collecting is collecting coins. This means you can collect foreign coins, or...

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...

For many, coin collecting is a hobby that is passed down from generation to generation. There may come a time as you're collecting coins that you come across rare coins that you have never seen...

In coin collecting, U.S. gold coins include the 2006 buffalo $50 gold piece which was made for purely public sales. Buy U.S. gold coins while it's a seller's market with tips from the owner of an...

Using The Encyclopedia of Golf Collectibles as a reference, collect a variety of golf antiques, such as shoes, clubs, balls and tees. Learn more about collecting golf antiques with expert tips...

Knives and straight razors are some of the most popular antique collectibles but their value can be diminished if they've been excessively sharpened. Find out more about collecting antique knives...

Before buying antique fountain pens, research the price and quality of the antique by reading "Fountain Pens: Past and Present." Discover more about collecting antique fountain pens with expert...

There are several different brands of antique cigarette lighters, such as Carlton and Ronson, which influences the collectible's price. Learn more about collecting antique cigarette lighters with...

The price of antique costume jewelry is increased if the company's name is imprinted on the jewelry. Find out more about collecting antique costume jewelery with expert tips from an antique...

When collecting antique fishing lures, the most valuable lures are made of wood and come in original boxes. Learn more about antique fishing lures with expert tips from an antique appraiser in...

Antique teddy bears are made of a variety of materials, such as mohair, plush and various kinds of fur. Discover more about collecting antique teddy bears with expert tips from an antique...

Fortune magazine is a famous ephemera collectible because it contains celebrities, advertisements and news stories. Discover more about collecting Fortune magazine ephemera with expert tips from...

Disneyland is a famous American resort that produced quite a few ephemera collectibles, such as maps and postcards. Learn more about collecting Disneyland ephemera with expert tips from an antique...

Movie posters are excellent ephemera collectibles because of their historical significance and people's personal interest. Learn more about collecting movie poster ephemera with expert tips from...

Home improvement ephemera from the 1950s is one of the most popular collectibles because of the change in women's roles. Discover more about collecting home improvement ephemera with expert tips...

Because People magazine is still produced, People is not the best piece of ephemera to collect. Learn more about collecting People magazines as ephemera collectibles with expert tips from an...

Old product brochures are a great piece of ephemera that many collectors frame. Find out more about collecting ephemera brochures with expert tips from an antique store owner in this free video...

Tickets from events are popular ephemera collectibles because many individuals want to remember special times in their lives. Learn about collecting ticket ephemera with expert tips from an...

Old photographs are always a great collectible because they allow the future to look at past generations; however, they may not be worth much. Find out more about collecting old photos with expert...

Most antique clock dealers offer some sort of warranty. Find out how to purchase an antique clock in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock collector.

Antique clock reproductions are a great way to get the style of antique clocks without the cost and maintenance concerns. Learn about antique clock reproductions in this free video on collecting...

Share an antique clock collection with family and friends. Discover how to show off antique clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock collector.

Clocks are fun and functional antiques to collect. Find out why in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock collector.

An effective way to determine the value of a clock is to check the Internet. Find out how to appraise the value of a clock in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique...

Antique auctions are a great place to begin or add to a clock collection. Discover how to buy an antique clock in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock collector.

Telechron is the company that perfected electric clocks. Learn about Telechron electric clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock collector.

The hands of mystery clocks did not appear to move, yet the clock still kept good time. Discover how mystery clocks work in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique...

The Howard Miller company is currently a prominent manufacturer of grandfather clocks. Find out about collecting modern grandfather clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from...

One of the most popular antique railroad clocks among collectors is made by Seth Thomas. Learn about collecting clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an expert in...

Antique carriage clocks were portable clocks often sold in high-end jewelry stores. Find out about collecting carriage clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an...

The Ithaca clock company is a very prestigious name among antique clock collectors. Learn about collecting Ithaca calendar clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from...

Many antique clock collectors value roasting jacks, which turn meat roasting over a fire. Find out why people collect clockwork roasting jacks in this free video on collecting antique clocks...

Because a clock pendulum would not be effective at sea, marine chronometers utilize balance wheels to keep time. Find out about marine chonometers in this free video on collecting antique clocks...

A fusee antique clock has a conical gear advanced by a chain. Find out about fusee clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock collector.

German anniversary clocks, also known as 400-year clocks, are fascinating but not very valuable due to their popularity after World War II. Find out the value of German anniversary clocks in this...

Atmos clocks, made by the LeCoulture company in Switzerland, are also known as perpetual motion clocks because they never have to be wound. Find out what to look for when collecting Atmos &...

Pigeon race timers are sought-after by antique clock collectors. Learn about collecting unique clocks and timers in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock...

The Germans made some of the earliest mechanical clocks in the 1300s. Find out about German clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from Germany presented by an antique clock collector.

Antique clock collectors know that Gustoff-Becker is a famous name for Vienna regulator clocks. Discover antique clocks from Vienna in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an...

Cuckoo clock collectors know that these clocks often break easily and are hard to repair. Estimate the value of a cuckoo clock with the antiquing tips in this free video on collecting antique...

Lantern clocks are the earliest style of antique English clocks. Learn about antique clocks from England in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock collector.