Collecting

Hockey trading cards connect fans with athletes and are also potential investments to hold on to. Since the rise of online card selling, no longer do you have to visit trade shows or collector...

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...

If you are lucky enough to have saved your toys and dolls from when you were a little girl or you inherited a selection of vintage dolls from a relative who cherished them, you could be sitting on...

If you have old magazines that you have been holding onto for years, there is a possibility that you can make a small profit from them. Some of the factors that cause a magazine to become valuable...

To calculate a coin's base price, or silver value, you need to know how many ounces of the precious metal it contains. Then you can compare its silver value with a coin dealer's price to know how...

The telephone was invented in 1876, and has greatly changed in design since its invention. Antique telephones are hard to come across, especially in good condition. These antique pieces can be...

A baseball card collection can be worth a mint in sentimental value or in the kind of value you cash in at a bank. In determining the value of your collection, consider the following guides. But...

When it comes to setting the mood for any occasion, many music fans turn to their turntables. Record collecting remains extremely popular even in the era of CDs and iPods. Buying rare records,...

Millions of stamp collectors covet U.S. stamps, and the variety of stamps available today is mind-boggling. Therefore, pricing your stamps requires expert knowledge. Experts produce a range of...

You can buy gold and silver at bargain prices. Some people do not take the time or effort to find the value of the goods they sell. This is good news for you. You can buy silver and gold cheap.

Antiquing at a Flea Market is always an adventure. There is no limit to what you may find. Vintage items are unique, well-made and are tied to our history. Whether you are a collector of...

One of the most misunderstood areas of selling records is setting a price. Many people who inherit a collection or buy some records at a yard sale get excited when they see high prices in a price...

Sport cards are trading cards with a sports-related topic. These are collectible items that are bought, sold and traded by sports fans around the world. Basketball cards are basketball-specific...

Fiestaware dishes are beautiful, durable, and highly collectible. The brightly colored dishes are sought after by collectors all over the world, but you don’t have to have a lot of money to buy...

Pricing autographed sports memorabilia is a subjective process. Depending on the article in question, as well as the athlete/celebrity from whom the autograph came, prices can range from pennies...

Sometimes you can find things for projects or decor at yard sales. Even the hard to find things you have been looking for.

Whether you're a serious baseball card collector or you collect them as a hobby, you'll want to know what they're worth. Things to consider when determining their value: the popularity of each...

Schroeder's Antique Price Guide is one of the best ways to find and price antique collectibles. Learn more about using antique pricing guides with expert tips from an antique appraiser in this...

When selling baseball cards online, build up credibility on sites like eBay by being honest about the quality and price of the card. Consider selling collector baseball cards to local card shops...

Find the price of collector football cards by looking at the Beckett football card price guide and looking at the condition of the card. Get a higher dollar amount for high-demand football cards...

Antique radios are a popular nostalgic collectible, and passionate collectors always want the very finest samples of antique radios from various eras. Some varieties from the 1950s and '60s are...

How many times have you come across the same old shoe box or some dusty tin container in your attic full of strange looking old coins left by a relative? I bet you’ve asked yourself: “I really...

For many people watches are popular items to collect or to invest in. You might need a value on a watch for insurance purposes or just to know its market value. These are some ideas on how to find...

So the economy is falling and more people are looking to buy gold. My personal preference buy the real thing not bonds etc.

If you love antiques, you can learn to sell antique cups and saucers as a part time money-making venture or even as a full time business.

When looking to price football trading cards, the first place to start is with the Beckett price guide, which is published every other month. Discover how the condition of a football card can...

Old comic books range wildly in price, depending upon market demand and the overall condition of the book in question. For serious collectors, properly pricing comics is vital to getting good...

Old comic books can be worth quite a bit of money if sold properly. The rarest issues can sell for $50,000 or more, and even less valuable books can sell for far more than their purchase price....

Old comic books can be worth a great deal of money--Action Comics #1, featuring the first appearance of Superman, will often fetch up to $40,000 at auction--but even old comics which aren't worth...

Silver rounds resemble silver coins. They are called rounds because they are not actually money and have no stated monetary value. The value of silver rounds is in their precious-metal content....

Roseville Pottery was in business from 1892 to 1954 and produced some of the most popular art pottery in the world. There is a great variety of styles and types that span a wide range of prices....

Found at estate auctions and in attics, antique dolls can come into people's hands in many ways. Some people collect these dolls, some save them for their children and others look to sell them....

Gold bullion is investment-grade gold. It is usually purchased in the shape of coins or bars. Gold jewelry and other gold items are not considered gold bullion. Many people buy gold bullion as an...

The buying and selling of football cards is big business. Even a novice collector knows that an O.J. Simpson rookie card is worth some money—but how much—and what condition does it...

How can I sell my antiques for the highest price in the quickest time possible.

Tired of paying sticker prices when you know others are striking bargains for less? Leery of a money game with hidden rules or seemingly no rules at all? Flea markets, estate sales and auctions...

Even if you collect just for the fun of it, it can be a lot of fun to figure out how much money your baseball cards are worth. This isn’t the easiest task, as there are plenty of variables...

People often find old coins hidden in their possessions or among items previously owned by a relative who passed away. The first question asked is, "Is this coin worth anything?" Pricing old coins...

Learn about Cover Price of comics in this free series of antique collectors videos from our antique store owner.

Do you love flea market shopping? It can be addictive! Here are some hints from a professional on how to save money at a flea market.

Learn about prices in flint glass collecting in this free diy collectors video from our antiques dealer collection expert.

Learn how to price 19th century chairs in this free video on antique furniture collecting and appraisal.

Learn how to decide on a price for your book when selling on the internet in this free series of book collecting videos from our experienced book dealer and online seller.

How much are you willing to pay for the poster you’re interested in? Price is often negotiable. Learn how to negotiate prices for posters in this free hobby video.

Beanie Babies were all the rage at one time. To some people, they still are. They are cute, individualistic, and there are some, such as the Princess Diana bear, that have meaning.

All baseball card enthusiasts need to know how to appraise cards, so they can quickly get an accurate idea of how much a card is worth when looking to buy or sell. In addition to a current price...

Pin-up girls can be found on everything from shot glasses to women’s panties to water glasses where their tops slowly fade off in reaction to cold liquid. There are even pin-up girl lunch boxes....

If you’re like me, a big part of spring cleaning is having a family yard or garage sale. This is the time when your throw-away goods can become another’s cherished possessions. Here’s a way to...

To build a baseball card collection, you'll need the know-how to make your money go the distance. As you gain experience, you'll become well-versed in identifying, finding and getting a good price...

Compared to many other countries, Americans are pretty lousy when it comes to bargaining or haggling over prices. Most consumers simply pay what's on the sticker price, even when they are at the...