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Collecting Antiques - It Never Gets Old! By : Collectibles And Antiques Antiques have long been a part of our culture. Items are handed down through generations, some with special emotional meaning, some as heirlooms, some as valuable investments. They can be bought and sold at garage sales, on eBay, or at auctions. A Beginner's Guide to Antique Collecting By : D.C. Riggott Inc. Collecting can be a great hobby. This is a beginner's guide to collecting antiques. It discusses aspects of collecting antiques like the skills needed, information resources, different places to find antiques, and more. Collecting for Profit -Part 2: How Collections Really do as Investment Vehicles. By : Bill Harvey Is your collection going to put your kids through school, let you retire graciously, and cure cancer? I try to get a hold of the why, wherefores, ups, downs, & sideways of collectable values. (I TRY -can't say I succeed.) Collecting for Profit -Part 1: Collectables as Investments and Investments and Collectables. By : Bill Harvey Is your collection going to put your kids through school, let you retire graciously, and cure cancer? Probably not -but it's still fun, right? None-the-less, it's interesting to ponder the ups and downs of the $$$'s of collectables. Gift-Giving for the Collector in your Life. By : Bill Harvey Do families still make gifts for one another -or glue things to other things for Christmas decorations? Some of my favorite childhood memories involve baking and gluing and painting and generally making for the holidays. The following takes this tradition and does it for the collector in your life. Children and Collecting: Helping your Kids Learn, Grow, and Have a Little Fun Collecting. By : Bill Harvey Collecting bugs, rocks, leaves, baseball cards, stamps, coins, or who-knows-what is a part of childhood. Here are some thoughts on how to make it educational too! The Psychology of Collecting: Part III –Some Fringe Group Collectors: By : Bill Harvey Then there are a few collectors who just can't help themselves. Simply t'aint their fault. They collect for reasons entirely out of their of control. There are what I call "Victim Collectors" and "Accidental Collectors." The Psychology of Collecting: Part II –the Rest of Us! By : Bill Harvey There are people in our lives who are just a little nutty about collecting –but not ourselves assuredly. Our collecting is perfectly reasonable and logical -based entirely on a sober recognition of the value of certain things that interest us. The Psychology of Collecting: Part I –the Real Kooks! By : Bill Harvey We are all collectors. Some of us more so then others. Some us (them) completely clinical about it, and some us (me) are merely the least-little-bit eccentric. Still and all, there are some things about them, that we might -just might- see in ourselves. Here are some insights. Tips For Buying Collectibles On eBay By : Kirsten Hawkins Buying collectibles is one of the most enjoyable things to do on eBay, simply because you can find so many things that you just can't get anywhere else. Here are a few tips to help you on your way. Unofficial Colllector Names By : Collectibles-Articles.com This is a list of terms that collectors use for themselves, but the words have not yet made it into a dictionary, so they are Unofficial. An Official Collector Name list is at Collectibles-Museums.com The Insiders Guide to Flea Markets By : Stacey Aaronson Flea Markets are a treasure trove of retro kitsch and vintage treasures. Their size and scope run the gamut of collectible items, making them overwhelming to even the most seasoned of flea market shoppers. For this reason, it is best to arrive as prepared as possible! Here are some tips and helpful information for making your trip to a flea market fun and successful: Treasure Hunting For Sunken Treasure By : David Cowley If you grew up dreaming of searching for sunken treasure, you're not alone. Many young men and women have had dreams just like that, of searching the ocean floor for remnants of some sunken ship that was loaded down with gold coins and gem encrusted goodies. Collectibles Museums Online(tm) By : Collectibles-Articles.com --World's Largest Collectibles Museums Online List(tm) The Top Ten Tips For Auction Success! By : jasmeet kahlon If you were to look through eBay, or any other online auction site for that matter, you would find that many people make some very basic mistakes. And, they repeat these mistakes over and over again. Collectibles Price Guides By : Collectibles-Articles.com Collectibles Price Guides - Submit yours. The Enduring Image of Theodore Roosevelt By : Michael Kelly Using rich illustrations of authentic political items and other object portraying President Theodore Roosevelt, this article explores the impact TR had on American popular culture. Official Collector Names List By : Collectibles-Articles.com All these names are found in at least one dictionary. There are other terms used by collectors that are common, but not yet recorded as "official" by a dictionary. Collectibles Anyone? By : Dianne Cranzle A collectible is commonly defined as a manufactured item designed for people to collect, but they can also include natural objects, such as butterflies and items manufactured for purposes other than collecting, such as stamps. Sometimes objects designed for other purposes become so popular among collectors that they are marketed specifically to that audience. Collecting Antiques Is The Peoples Art By : Stephen Morgan In this, the first in a series of articles, we discuss the growth in the marketability of what used to be called Peoples Art and the marketability of everyday packaging materials. Dispelling the auction myths - Your guide to buying under the hammer By : Christopher Proudlove Auction sales are as old as commerce itself, so why not join in the fun? Visit your local saleroom and discover for yourself there's no more civilised way of buying fine art, antiques and 20th century collectables. There’s nothing to fear. Nor should you pay any heed to the old chestnut that scratching your nose might be mistaken for a bid for something you can’t afford. It’s a fallacy! Read more Find Bargains and Treasures on a European Antiquing Trip By : Chris Robertson When you think of antiques, what makes your heart soar? Jewels? Books and prints? Furniture? Carpets? Paintings? There's no doubt that antiques possess qualities that makes modern merchandise pale in comparison - qualities like exquisite craftsmanship, character, attention to detail, and timelessness. Information on Casting Patterns and the Creation of Metal Casting Patterns By : Kent Kelin Learn about Casting Patterns and the different types of Casting Patterns Insuring Your Valuable Collectibles By : Robert Benson Many hobbyists have valuable collections and these collections (no matter what kind of items one may own) should be insured. In this interview, we will detail the importance of obtaining an insurance policy for your cherished valuables. What is Collecting- Is it a hobby or an obsession? By : Robert Benson Is collecting a form of 'pack rat fever' or just one of the most enjoyable hobbies one can indulge in? Let's explore this phenomenon.

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