Collecting

When building up a marble collection, a collector might wish to let friends behold a German Sulphide or a vintage Akro Agate. Or, a collector may simply wish to share his fascination with all....

Although tea has been a favored drink in many cultures for centuries, the first tea bags weren't invented until 1908, by an American, Thomas Sullivan. Tea bag collecting is a simple hobby that...

Remember when women owned frilly vanity tables with upholstered stools and ornate mirrors? Atop the table, a mirrored tray held perfume sprayers and fancy jars of creams, potions, and lotions....

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...

Collecting mini football helmets can be fun and inexpensive. These helmets are available in different sizes, for different teams, and can even be customized to look exactly how you want. If you...

A knife collection can quickly grow large, especially for avid collectors. Keeping track of your knives and finding a way to distinguish their particular characteristics requires you to catalogue...

Stamp collecting has been a long-time hobby for many people. You can collect, trade, sell and buy stamps, just like any other collectible. And as with any collection, there comes a time when you...

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...

In the world of tin collecting, one principle rules: It's all about history and scarcity. That said, you can be certain that tin memorabilia will continue to be prized since it's still being used...

Coin and paper currency collecting, known as numismatics, can provide value beyond the value of each piece in a collection. Numismatics gives collectors the opportunity to learn intricate details...

For devout stamp collecting enthusiasts, a rare and/or extensive stamp collection is a valuable commodity, one that may be worth parting with a good deal of money to acquire. If you have a stamp...

Commemorative coins pay tribute to events, places, people or issues a government deems worthy of remembrance. In the United States, Congress approves the creation and distribution of these coins....

People from history buffs to investors collect coins, and the goals for the collection are just as varied. The reason you started a coin collection may determine the method you use to end it. For...

Mexican pottery is a diverse kind of collection, with different sizes and shapes, colors and artwork. Whether someone has given you a gift of pottery or the beautiful bold colors have caught your...

If your favorite hobby consists of finding unique pepper grinders because you're attracted to this collectible category more than others, you're in good company. Pepper grinder collecting doesn't...

Whether you inherited three large boxes of stamps from a great uncle, built your own sizable collection over several decades or just started collecting stamps last year, you are likely to seek...

After you have put in the time and effort to put together a nice collection of knives, you may find yourself needing a good way to organize them. Proper organization will allow both you as the...

There are a number of methods you may choose for collecting insects, from simply catching them by hand and storing in jars to more sophisticated techniques, dependent upon the type of insects you...

Have a great eye for design? Interested in history or memorabilia? Fascinated by the complexities of our society, industry, technology, fashion and art? Are you a collector at heart? Then you...

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

Beatrix Potter created a world of fun animal characters at the turn of the century. Peter Rabbit and his friends have been a part of children's lives since then. In 2006, Ty designed a collection...

Although thought of by many as simply children’s toys, comic books often end up being extremely valuable on the collectors market many years after their publication. If you have a comic book...

Collecting Canadian coins is an easy outgrowth to those who began their hobby collecting U.S. coins. Canada is right across the border, and the denominations, in many cases, are similar to U.S....

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...

I've been collecting vintage Nancy Drew books for over two decades. My interest started with my own childhood Nancy Drew books that I loved from the late 1970's. These hardcover mystery novels are...

Numismatic supplies cover more than just collecting coins. Currency aficionados rely on these items to protect their most prized items. Here is how to find the right numismatic supplies.

This article will introduce you to proper storing and displaying practices in fine coin collection's.

Collecting pocket knives involves learning about the hobby, which knives are the best to collect, the quality of the knives and the popular brands to collect. There is an active market for...

Collecting teddy bears can be a fascinating hobby. Teddy bears are a popular collectible for everyone. The teddy bear has often been thought of as a substitute soft toy for boys in place of a...

For many of us those "lost marbles" soon become a collection. My fascination with marbles started when I was but a child and found a fascination with the round orbs of glass that...

Armetale is a trade name for a mixture of aluminum-based alloys formed into serving items. It is sometimes mistaken for pewter as it has a similar appearance. Armetale can be found in such things...

One favorite garment collectible is the sweater and one of the lead designers of collectible sweaters is Storybook Knits. Known for their one-of-a-kind hand-knitted and hand-loomed work, Storybook...

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...

When starting a coin collection, choose the type of coins desired, do research on coins and complete a series of coins before moving on to the next series. Start a coin collection and stay...

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.

No, not by the refrigerator. A little to your left, right behind the couch in the milk crate. There it is, glowing like a Leprecons pot of Gold an old stack of filthy records. As you pull one...

An extensive coin collection is a difficult thing to manage. Coin Collecting Software can make the job easier. At the click of a button you can easily view your coins, update values and add or...

So your child (or you) have decided to start a collection. Key chains are a wonderful collectible. My daughter Sarah wanted to start a collection and thought key chains would be an excellent...

You have invested a lot of time, effort and money in collecting postcards. Properly storing your postcard collection will help maintain its value and increase your enjoyment of the collection. ...

Many people enjoy collecting rare coins. It is an easy hobby that anyone can try. Here's how to start a rare coin collection.

This ehow article will give you easy step by step directions on how to start a collection of your favorite item or items. This is one of my favorite topics.

The Marvel Star Wars Comics began in 1977 and contain 107 issues spanning the first Start Wars movie A New Hope. The Marvel comics can be a wonderful addition to any Star Wars fan and can easily...

Gave you always wanted to display items of your favorite team or sport? It can make an attractive display in your home!

I’ve often seen change in the cup holder of a car, or change in a cup on the dresser and even change in a bucket to go through and roll into coin rolls. Some people just roll the change up or...

If you are a book lover who wants to collect the best literature books in the world and start a library in the comfort of your home, it is never too late to begin collecting books that reflect...

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...

Taking care of your coin collection is essential to maintaining the value of the coins. Collecting coins is a great hobby and a coin collection can actually sometimes be a great investment with a...

Every have trouble finding a book in your collection? Use this article to help you organize it all.

Whether you collect them for decoration or simply to own your own pieces of history, collecting vintage traffic and road signs can be a rewarding and challenging hobby. Below you'll find some tips...