Recently eBay decided to change the feedback policy so sellers can no longer leave negative/neutral feedback claiming "it will help buyers leave an honest feedback". But what about the sellers? They are the...
Vintage Handkerchiefs Vintage ladies handkerchiefs make a wonderful collectible. They are still quite affordable there are always many listed for sale on Ebay. People often ask me though, What do you do with...
I love ebay. Each week, I list 12 - 15 items on ebay. I always use a 7 day auction, start on Sunday at 5pm. Some weeks, by Sunday at 10pm, I have a few bids already. Yahoo! The red prices turn to "Cha-Ching!"...
Each and every piece of "vintage" Steiff has a wonderful story behind it. What collectors need to remember is that wool-eating bugs can enter their collection by way of a new purchase. Since Steiff has become...
I am writing this guide to help fossil collectors with that often asked question, How do I know it s really a T.rex tooth? Now, I am a collector, not a paleontologist, but do have some information that should...
There are a myriad of ways one can determine an approximate (or sometimes an exact) date for your old postcard. Among them are: Look for the Obvious, First. Postcard Styles The Number of Stars on US Flags ZIP...
As with most things, there are always collectors and beer cans are no exception. With a little background anyone can start a beer can collection or at least find cans for others. There are a few different...
Distinguishing a real gemstone from a synthetic one is a skill which every individual should learn. Gems are expensive and the last thing you want is to pay a great deal of money for a piece of jewelry which...
The short answer to the question in the title is that it is nearly impossible to determine whether a coin has been cleaned from a listing's photo . Only rarely do you find listings for collector coins which...
The 2001 SP Authentic Golf Swatch set. It can't be completed! What's the Deal? Perhaps you have given up? Maybe it is too expensive? More than likely you cannot find all of the cards? There is a reason that...
