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Everything Tea at Collectors Cottage

How do you make a "nice cup of tea" even better? By serving it up in a teacup that stirs memories from your past ... or one that creates a new memory from life's latest adventure. From British high tea to the Japanese tea ceremony to a...

Celebrity Autographs

I have been collecting autographs TTM (Through The Mail) for a few months now.  It is a very exciting and rewarding hobby that only costs you the price of an envelope and postage stamp.  Many celebrities and athletes sign items through the...

Stampslore philately, stamps, kiloware, FDC's, mixtures store

I am a stamp collector and part time dealer. I offer various stamps and collectibles. Mint, used, homemade mixtures, kiloware, new issues, various french TV/movies magazines, selected collectibles, vintage french linen.

Antiques & Collectibles - Info on Fakes and Reproductions

Can you recognize a fake or reproduction in the antiques and collectibles you buy? Do you know the difference between a fake and a reproduction? A "fake" is an item that looks similar to an authentic piece and has similar markings, but...

The myth and mystery of Tibetan Dzi stone beads

Dzi (pronounced Zee) is a Tibetan word used to describe a patterned, usually agate, of mainly oblong, round, cylindrical or tabular shape pierced lengthwise called Heaven's Bead (tian zhu) in Chinese. The meaning of the  Tibetan word "...

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Diecast cars; NASCAR and others

I am a diecast collector, I mostly collect NASCAR but I also collect Formula One, Indy cars, Hotrods and so on. I'm always looking for new diecast cars and places to buy them. As I find them I will update my lens so you can check them out and I would...

Unique Wind Up Toys / World of Wind Up Toys

Simply, purely, absolutely, shamelessly, plugging wind-up toys, wind-up toys, & more wind-up toys!!!! But I do genuinely like them very, very much.

What Is Depression Glass

What is collecting depression glass? It can be a fun adventure as long as you are patient, know what you do and don't want. If you are very picky and only want to collect one pattern then you either have to be rich or patient. If you want to collect...

The Answer to My Breyer!

Breyer Animal Creations has made and still does make the best horse figures. I do not use the word "figurine" as these are more horse models, intended to be true to breed, and made of more durable material than the average figurine. I used to save my...

Snoopy, Charlie Brown & Peanuts Gang Collectibles

If you're a current collector or thinking about collecting, you've come to the right place. Connect with fellow collectors, find great collectibles, and relive your favorite Peanuts moments.

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Music Collecting (not just owning a few CDs)

Collecting Music??? I'm NOT talking about collecting CDs or Vinyl...I mean collecting MUSIC....How does someone collect music? AND WHY? Well this is how we got started and the how and whys of collecting MUSIC!

TOBYS N MORE :: Through the Looking Glass

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Who doesn't remember Alice in Wonderland, a novel written by Charles Lutwidge Dodson, better know as Lewis Carroll. The story is the tale of Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world. If you...

TOBY'S N MORE :: Alfred Hitchcock

"If it's a good movie, the sound could go off and the audience would still have a perfectly clear idea of what was going on". -Alfred Hitchcock This lens commemorates the achievements of Alfred Hitchcock, who produced supurb movie thrillers. Royal...

TOBYS N MORE :: Glenn Miller

Glenn Miller was an American jazz musician, arranger, composer, and band leader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling recording artists from 1939 to 1942. Father: Elmer Miller Mother: Mattie Lou Cavender Miller Brother: Dean Sister: Irene...

katrina9799s household variety store

I sell a variety of everything-hence my stores name of katrina9799s household variety. Dolls, bears, beanies, toys, polly pockets, viewmaster.....classic puppets....and hundreds more!! Do you LOVE garage sales, going to swap meets, visiting antique...

A Little Knowledge Goes A Long Way! 

Top ten ducks in my flock

Collecting ducks was an accident, but I have great fun finding fun ducks to join my flock. They range from ¼inch high buttons to 12 inch high garden ornaments. Of all my many ducks, I decided to show you my top ten. I hope you like them. Rea...

Your American Collectibles

You already own the beginnings of a collection of Americana. Look around your nest. Family hand-me-downs, your favorite piece of jewelry, that thing at the bottom of the closet (whatever it is). All it takes to turn one object into an American collec...

YOU Can Affort Real Art

Limited edition prints are offered as a way for ordinary people to own original art. Should I indulge? What am I getting for my money? What is a limited edition print worth? Understanding the privileges and promises involved with limited editions ca...

Collect Glass? I See (Through) You

Glass can be made into myriad forms, and performs a multitude of functions. After paper, glass is one of the great inventions of humanity (or Mother Nature, depending on how you look at it). Without glass, we would be drinking our juice out of behea...

Collecting WW2 Memorabilia and Militaria Collectables

History and collecting WW2 Memorabilia are very much in demand with History Re-enactors, Collectors of militaria collectables and History Enthusiasts for a number of reasons varying from nostalgia to scientific interest. This has lead to a lively tra...

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His treasures, add mine: full house!

And your collections can take over your house if you are not careful. Add to this, two collectors getting married and marrying their collections. This quilt is part of my exhibition, entitled Collections, held in Perth, West Australia. There are p...

Do you have collections within collections?

You begin collecting every item you see for your collection of [thing]s, then you start to become more discerning. You weed out what's not good enough, you swap your extras and you look into the history of your [thing]. Refining your sets of favour...

Introducing Investing in memorabilia

Similar to a souvenir, memorabilia (from Latin, for memorable) is an object that is treasured for its memories; however, unlike souvenirs, memorabilia are valued for a connection to a historical, sporting event, culture, entertainment. Such items in...

BullMarketGifts - Vintage Wall Street Memorabilia and Stock Market Collectibles

Sitting at the bottom of many file cabinets and dusty chests of drawers may lay a little treasure for the unsuspecting. While your portfolio may have dwindled during the latest bear market, your old stock certificates may be worth more than the origi...

Collecting things

I searched for the term 'collecting things' and that was how many pages were found. If I widened my search to 'collecting', the result was 68 million. 'Collectibles' gave a staggering 126 million pages! So collecting things is a very popular hobby...

Here a Lens, There a Lens.... 

Collectible Antique Weather Vanes

Antique weather vanes are currently in great demand among collectors of folk art and by buyers of unique country home decor. Many buyers of antique weather vanes today use them for decorative purposes; placed on top of a shed, garage, or barn one can...

Antique Lures: Heddon Punkinseeds

Punkinseeds were made by the Heddon company of Dowagiac, Michigan. Today, they are a favorite to many people, and are quite collectible. This lens will mostly focus on the wooden punkinseeds, the 740 & 730 series, but there will be a little info a...

What is New in Coin Collecting?

What's new in coin collecting is the American public's sudden interest in the Lincoln Cent. On May 14, 2009 the second design of the new Lincoln Cent was distributed from the U.S. Mint to the public and it was like a feeding frenzy. The phone lines t...

Coin Collection Info

Collecting coins is a lot of fun, and it can be profitable, too. Learn how to get started with your own coin collection, whether it is for yourself or a child. Get ideas on what to collect, how to organize a coin collection, the best way to store and...

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Comic Books and Toy Collecting

This lens is all about my favorite nerdy hobbie... collecting toys and comic books. If you have similar intrests, then read on! If not... who cares, read on anyways!

Vintage Siam

Nielloware and Siam silver jewelry have become popular collectibles, as have other unique treasures from Old Siam. I hope this lens will enable you to see why many collectors have become fascinated with these treasures. And it's worth noting that vin...

Transformers Optimus Prime collection

More Than Meets The Eye! I Would like to share, with you, some of my own Optimus Prime toys collection! You may be amazed at what you discover! There are numerous type of Transformers Optimus Prime toys design in this world, NOT only the truck that m...

Batman

This page is dedicated to all things about the Batman. Since I was a small boy I've loved the Batman comic books, movies, and old T.V. show. He has always been a hero to me, a man of great wealth and privlage tormented by vengence over his parents vi...

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Meteorites, collecting a piece of heaven

I've been fascinated by meteors since I saw The Blob at my local film theatre. The year was 1959 and the fear of invasion from outer space was very real to me. Just 10 years later a large meteorite fell about 80 km away from my town and, the skies b...

Absolut Vodka Ads

Absolut Vodka published the first Absolut Ad in the now-famous and well known format in 1980. This format survived for over 25 years and produced 1000's of memorable images utilizing the shape of Absolut's famous bottle in consistently clever and eye...

Collectible Bottles

Think collecting antique and collectible bottles is weird? Think again. Collecting old bottles is not only fun, but can be quite lucrative as well. If you happen upon the right bottles that collectors want, then you just might make some extra cash....

Funny Collectible Laftovers Food And Drink Fridge Magnets by Swiss

Funny, colorful, collectible Laftovers food & drink fridge magnets are dandy affordable gifts for kids to give Mom anytime, especially on Mother's Day. Perfect for trading with friends, they also make a wholesome hobby for kids with an intere...

Rare Mermaid Collectibles

Collecting mermaids is a hobby of mine that I greatly enjoy. I guess you could say I have a fascination for these beautiful, mystical sea creatures. My collection of mermaids continues to grow and includes mermaid statues, mermaid dolls, hand-crafted...

Feast Your Eyes.... 

The Canadian 5 Cent Coin - The Canadian Nickel

The first Canadian coins were minted in England, and then transported to the Colonies, or Provinces of Canada. Minted in 1858 the first Canadian 5 cent coin, or nickel as it would come to be termed, was being used as a common currency within the Colo...

The Canadian 10 Cent Coin - The Canadian Dime

in 1858 the first Canadian ten cent coin was introduced. It's monetary value was set at one tenth of a dollar, and it proudly featured the then reigning Queen Victoria on its face, and the image of two crossed maple boughs upon its flip side. The...

Unusual Novelty Teapots

Collecting teapots has been growing in popularity for many years and now collecting modern unusual novelty teapots is particularly popular. Many American and British potters specialize in producing weird, wonderful and beautiful teapots, many of whic...

The Canadian 25 Cent Coin - The Canadian Quarter

The Canadian 25 cent coin is famous for making history in 2004 when it's unique design gave the Canadian quarter the distinction of being the World's first colored coin to be placed into general circulation. Minted at the Royal Canadian Mint s...

Collectible Vintage Brooches

Don't just let your vintage brooch collection just sit in a jewelry box when your not wearing it; brooches are works of art that you can do many things with besides pinning them on your chest! I'll show some creative and fascinating things yo...

Bigger And Better Every Day! 

RECYCLED NEWS - San Antonio - 1881

Who needs tabloids when you can read my collection of news from the 1881 issues of the San Antonio Light newspaper! The first issue of the Light hit the stands in January 1881. While San Antonian's might be the most likely to find my Recycled News l...

Top ten ducks in my flock

Collecting ducks was an accident, but I have great fun finding fun ducks to join my flock. They range from ¼inch high buttons to 12 inch high garden ornaments. Of all my many ducks, I decided to show you my top ten. I hope you like them. Rea...

VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE ACTION FIGURES

Do you collect vintage action figures as a hobby or as an extra income? Whether you collect: Alpha Flight, Austin Powers, Batman, Marvel, Fantastic Four, Flash Gordon, Ghost Rider, Hot Wheels, Iron Man, Marvel Over Power Card Game, Marvel Super Hero...

Strawberry Shortcake Collectibles

Strawberry Shortcake, her cat Custard, and friends are licensed products of American Greetings and originally started as a line of greeting cards. Later dolls, posters, and other toys were produced for the enjoyment of little girls. My two daughter...

Hallmark Collectible Ornaments

Do you collect Hallmark ornaments? Many people do. And some collect them without even realizing it! They buy some ornaments for their trees one year, then the next, then the next, and pretty soon, they have a collection! What they may not know, thoug...

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antique Izannah Walker painted cloth dolls

Izannah Walker (1817 to 1888) of Bristol, Rhode Island was one of the earliest known female dollmakers in America. Her cloth dolls were all handmade by herself and her sisters, and each doll possesses a distinct and recognizable style. They are three...

Silver Coins and Bars | Silver Spot Price | Junk Silver

I began investing in silver a couple years ago, and I'm still delighted that it's as fun and valuable a hobby today as it was then. Since the elimination of silver from American coinage after 1965, silver coins have been snatched out of circulation...

T206 Cigarette Cards

Placed in cigarette packs for its 16 brands between 1909 and 1911, the American Tobacco Company (now broken up into several current tobacco companies and Fortune Brands) created what we now think of as Baseball cards to popularize and promote their t...

First Edition Books

A while ago, I wanted to collect something that was compact, historical and useful. I decided on collecting first editions. As time went on, as others were generally abusing their older books and trying to get rid of them, I started saving them. Th...

Lladro

Lladro is famous for the creation of porcelain art of the finest quality, handcrafted in the famous Lladro workshops of Spain.  Lladro is considered to be the finest porcelain art of the 20th century. Their most popular ranges are figurines and r...

Relax, Unwind, and Enjoy! 

vintage Japanese wooden Kokeshi dolls

Kokeshi are wooden peg-style dolls. They are handmade from cherry or dogwood and painted with a simple facial design and a floral design on the body to represent robes. Once painted, they are sealed with a layer of lacquer or wax to protect the desig...

Long Live Vinyl LP Record Albums

I have loved LP record albums since I was just a kid. I remember listening to Pink Floyd and Elton John on Saturday mornings with my dad. As time went on, cassettes, compact discs, and now MP3's replaced the classic LP albums. While I'm all for techn...

Wheat Pennies

The Lincoln Wheat Cent, commonly referred to as a Wheat Penny was the United States one-cent coin from 1909 to 1958. It was the first United States coin to bear a portrait rather than a version of the mythical Liberty. President Roosevelt ordered the...

10 Reasons for Giving Antiques and Vintage Collectibles as Gifts

Antiques are well-made objects of aesthetic or historical value. They are treasures that are cherished, and will continue to bring joy for years to come. Antiques are not only for the rich. Many people collect objects and furniture made in the late n...

American Gold Coins

Gold coins struck by the U.S. Mint from its inception in 1795 until 1933 are among the most sought after collectible and investment coins in the world. American gold coins are recognized around the world as some of the most beautiful coinage ever de...

Passion With A Purpose.... 

Matryoshka Russian Nesting Dolls

Matryoshka dolls are set of dolls designed to nest one inside another. They are cut in half at the waist to be opened. The original set of matryoshka was originally created in Russia in 1890 by Sergei Maliutin and Vasiliy Zvezdochkin, inspired by Ja...

Boudoir Dolls of the 1920's: the Flapper's doll

Long limbed bed dolls. or boudoir dolls were a huge fad among Flappers in the 1920's, they dressed them up in feathers and finery and posed them in their bedrooms, and even carried them slung over the arms when going out on the town. 26" American co...

Pysanky -- Ukrainian Russian Polish decorated Easter eggs

A pysanka (plural: pysanky) is an egg decorated in the Ukrainian style using a wax-resist method. Many other cultures in Eastern Europe decorate similar eggs. The famous Russian Fabrege eggs are derivative of this custom. A stylus called a kystka is...

French Breton comic strip character Becassine

Becassine is the earliest female comic strip protagonist. She first appeared on 02 February, 1905 in the French children's magazine La Semaine de Suzette ("Suzette's Week"). Becassine is a young provincial Breton girl as viewed by the sophisticated P...

US Proof Coin Sets

Starting in 1936, the US Mint issued proof or uncirculated sets of coins to coin collectors. These sets contained coins straight from the mint in packages that were meant to be kept unopened. Proof sets are a great way to get involved in coin collec...

The More The Merrier! 

Lego bricks -- not just for children anymore

Lego bricks are small injection-molded plastic pieces designed to lock together by use of a tube system. This system allows for an almost unlimited range of building possibilities. They are a wonderful open-ended creative toy enjoyed by children of a...

VINTAGE VALENTINES: Sweet Little Cards & Very Romantic Gifts

Je t'aime, Ich liebe Dich, Kimi o ai shiteru, Te amo, Moi oiy neya. Just HOW many ways are there to say, "I love you"? If you REALLY love someone, you will never run out of ways to tell that person how you feel. This Valentine's Day, why not try some...

1950s 1960s Aluminum Christmas Trees -- kitsch or cool?

Aluminum trees were first manufactured in 1958 by the Aluminum Specialty Company. The trees consisted of a center pole with holes drilled in at an angle, to which branches covered in aluminum "needles" were attached. By placing the branches in the ho...

M & M Memorabilia

I absolutely LOVE my M & M's! My family calls me the M & M lady............I keep a large jar on hand ALWAYS, and of course, it has to be the right colors for the right season of the year. And believe me, I never miss a season! I've come to the conc...

Collecting Used Thematic Stamps

Keeping today's kids entertained in the electronic age is a potentially costly affair. However, there are hobbies and activities that need not cost the earth and that also stimulate a child's natural curiosity and desire to learn. Far from making a...

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1950s 1960s 1970s Enid Collins purses

For girls who grew up in the 1950s and 1960s, bags designed by Enid Collins were the 'must-have' item. Everyone who had the means would rush out to acquire one of these lovely bags. Mothers preferred the bucket bag style, while the younger set inevit...

ACEO Cards - Miniature Art - Start Collecting

ACEO & ATC both mean Artist Trading Cards. ACEO stands for "Art Cards, Editions and Originals." Also referred to as ATC (Artist Trading Cards), these are miniature works of art that are the size of a playing card or baseball card, 2.5 x 3.5 inches (6...

Buffalo Nickel: A Truly American Coin

The Buffalo Nickel is one of the most popular United States Coins to collect. The coin was minted from 1913 to 1938. It was designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser. The obverse (front or "heads" side) of the coin features a composite portrait of thre...

Bild-Lilli

Bild-Lilli was a sexy cartoon character, created by Reinhard Beuthien, that first appeared in the German Bild newpaper on June 24, 1952. Her persona was that of a country girl who had come to work in a newspaper office in the big city, a curvaceous g...

Lincoln Pennies--A Great Intro to Coin Collecting

Reach into your pocket, scrounge around in your change purse, look between the cushions of your couch, rummage through the top drawer of your dresser or your nightstand, or perhaps look under the driver's seat of your car and you will almost undoubte...

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Mermaid folklore, art, and collectibles

Mermaids are marine beings commonly depicted as having human-like upper bodies and piscine lower bodies. Their existence has been reported for centuries by sea-faring folk, but has been dismissed as either mere superstition or the confusion of a drun...

Sea glass -- trash to treasures

Sea glass (sometimes called beach glass) is glass from broken bottles or jars which is left in large bodies of moving water. The tumbling effect of the water and sand smooths the rough edges of the glass to create pieces of frosted glass. Many beach...

Star Wars Christmas Ornaments & Decorations For Your Home!

Star Wars Christmas Ornaments? Holiday decorations? You bet! Whether you are looking for one or two Star Wars ornaments for a fan in your life or you are an experienced collector, this page is full of interesting Star Wars information and collectible...

Sand Collecting -- the nitty-gritty

For some people, sand is an inconvenience that gets stuck between one's toes and inside one's swimming costume. For others, it's something fun to build sand castles from, or to collect. It's not something people think about a lot, but sand is everyw...

TOBY'S N MORE :: The Mikado

"Mikado" is the ancient title for the emperor of Japan, beginning with the reign of the Mikado Jimmu in 660 B.C. Believed by many to have descended from the all-powerful Sun Goddess, the same family line has been traced through 124 reigns. Th...

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Strawberry Shortcake Dolls

Welcome to my Strawberry Shortcake lens Hello there! My name is Andrea Berrios. I love Strawberry Shortcake, and yes, I was an 80's kid. I remember so vividly playing with my Strawberry Shortcake dolls and remember how they used to smell, the sw...

antique Jumeau SFBJ French Bleuette dolls

Bleuette, produced by the Societe Francaise de fabrication de Bebes et Jouets (SFBJ), was the mascot of the French magazine La Semaine de Suzette ("Suzette's Week") from 1905 to 1960. The original version of the Bleuette doll was a premium for subscr...

1950s 1960s 1970s Vera Neumann silks and linens

The designer simply known as Vera is best known for her scarves. She began designing in the post-war years when silk from surplus parachutes was inexpensive. As the popularity of her scarves increased, she licensed her work for use on linens and othe...

Shark Teeth

One of the most enduring success stories from evolution is that of the shark. They're older than dinosaurs, 200 million years older, and the story of their continued survival is an epic tale. The sharks we see today - from wobbegong to white shark -...

Beach Sea Glass Collecting for Fun & for Profit

I have always been a collector of a number of things. Rocks, indian beads, fossils, marbles and obviously sea glass. I have collected sea or "beach" glass as I have known it here in Michigan--no sea is close but Lake Michigan is right near me! I spe...

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Nike Posters & Ads

Everyone remembers at least one classic Nike advertisement campaign or slogan and most people can think of several. Collecting Nike posters and vitage ads is a great way for shoe & sneaker enthusiasts to document the history and evolution of Nike sne...

Rachel Field Hitty dolls

Hittys are wooden dolls based on the doll in the book Hitty: Her First Hundred Years by Rachel Field (the 1930 Newberry Award winning book). The original Hitty doll upon whom the book is based is six and one-quarter inches tall and carved from white...

Volks Super Dollfie ball-jointed dolls

Super Dollfies are resin ball-jointed dolls designed and cast by Volks of Japan. The first Super Dollfie was created in 1998, based on the structure of antique French and German fashion dolls. The ball-jointed structure of the bodies allows for treme...

TOBY'S N MORE :: Old King Cole

This lens is about Old King Cole. "Old King Cole was a Merry Old Soul" are the words of a nursery rhyme that inspired the making of a Royal Doulton mug crafted by Harry Fenton. Young or old, there is something for everyone to enjoy in the relm of Ol...

Paper Dolls

Welcome to the traditional hobby of making and collecting paper dolls! If you are looking to try a low-cost, educational or fun new craft then paper doll-making could be the perfect answer for you. Generations of children and adults alike have enjoy...

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Swarovski Animals - add to your collection

Until recently I had never realised what huge choice there when you are looking to by Swarovski animals. As a jewellery designer I tend to love working with Swarovski crystals, I just love how they really twinkle and reflect the light. So it of cours...

Twilight Cullen Crest Accessories and Jewelry

These beautiful pieces of jewelry and accessories make great gifts and are must have's for collectors of Stephanie Meyer's Twilight. From Bella's Bracelet to the Family Cullen Crest, these include: Edward Wristcuff, Alice's Choker, Rosalie's Necklace...

Vintage Aprons -- practical and collectible

Aprons are the quintessential mark of the homemaker. No housewife worth her salt would have been without a sturdy apron to protect her clothes as she performed her daily chores. The most practical type of apron for the hard-working housewife was one...

Italian Art glass collecting tips!

One of my interest is collecting Italian glass. I would go as far to say that it is a passion that produced many hours of facts regarding collecting art glass in America and all over the world. I have been collecting art GLASS paperweights, vases, fi...

Waterford Crystal Clocks

Waterford Crystal Clocks combine the functionality of a clock with the elegance and sparkle of Waterford Crystal. Waterford Crystal begin it's life in port of Waterford, hence it's name by the Penrose brothers over two centuries ago. In the 1980's W...

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Collecting Disney Watches

Collecting Disney watches can be fun and addictive. Many sellers know exactly what each watch is worth but dedicated and experienced collectors know there is no set value to  any given watch. If you intend to collect Disney watches a lot of the...

Starting a Coin Collection for Your Children

Vinyl Record Collecting

Vinyl Record Collectors come in as many shapes as sizes and generations as the vinyl records they collect but record collecting is not for everyone as a certain dedication is needed in the handling, cleaning and storage to preserve the recordings sto...

The Best Wooden Pens

Each of these pens are created individually, hand turned on a lathe using the finest exotic woods and other materials. Automated or duplicating equipment is not used, therefore no two are exactly alike. These handmade, wooden pens and pencils make...

TOBY'S N MORE :: Toby Jug Ebay Store Showcase

Toby's N more, has been selling on the secondary market since 2003. We have a 100% customer feedback satisfaction. It is our aim that you be completely satisfied with the quality of your purchase. We work hard for our feedback stars and will work h...

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Sylvanian Families

www.sylvanianshop.com is a great place for all fans and collectors of Sylvanian Families.

Morgan Silver Dollar

Known today as the Morgan Silver Dollar, the U.S. one dollar coin minted from 1878 to 1904 and then again in 1921, is the most highly collected and traded silver coin produced by the U.S. Mint. Ignored by the majority of the population during its pro...

Raggedy Ann and Andy

Raggedy Ann officially came into being in 1915, but actually existed for some time before that. Johnny Gruelle, an artist and political cartoonist, had a daughter named Marcella. When she found an old rag doll in the attic of their home, she brought...

Collectable Corner Antique Toys & More

Collecting is probably the most popular hobby in the world. The types of things that people collect is practically unlimited as are the reasons why people collect what they do. My personal favorites are coins, vintage toys, and classic vinyl LPs. A...

Collectible Pins - All The Rage!

Wear your personality on your sleeve....or hat....or lapel! Collectible pins are lots of fun and cover just about every interest there is. Show pride in your state, town, or country; decorate your hat with a little bit o' everything, or just have fun...

Brain Food.... 

COLLECTING VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY, BEGINNER'S TIPS

Here I will give some helpful tips and instructions for beginners of collecting and wearing vintage costume jewelry. I'll help you make an informed decision when it comes to making a wise purchase, and share with you my passion for this lost art. I...

Recipe for a vintage 70's room

1 wild vintage Rug, 1 groovy Chair and Table, 1 cool Lava Lamp, 1 far out vintage Clock, 1 or 2 vintage Smiley Face collectibles, 1 or 2 vintage Wood Owls, 1 Disco Ball, 1/2 dozen vintage 70's Rock Posters, 1 pair vintage Platform Shoes, 1 Pair vinta...

Wade Whimsies and Figurines

The original Wade Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, England, began in 1810 and took over several companies in the area and in Northern Ireland. It wasn't until the 1920s it started producing figurines and the 1950s when it started its famous Whimsies which...

Discover Christmas Collectibles

Christmas is approaching fast and now is the time to think about gifts. How about buying Christmas collectibles for close friends and families this year? Not only are they interesting and decorative, they could well appreciate in value as well.Additi...

Collecting Baseball Card Autographs

This lens is about collecting baseball card autographs. It does not take long to put together a collection. I get most of my autographs through the mail. It can take anywhere from two weeks to two years to actually get an item back in the mail. It su...

Indulge Your Passions...Or Find New Ones! 

Polly Pocket Vintage Toys To Collect

26 Years ago in 1983 Chris Wigg designed the 1st Polly Pocket set for his daughter Kate. The idea behind the sets being that it was a small world that Kate could carry around in her pocket! Hence Polly Pocket was born. The first sets were produced b...

Collecting Teddy Bears

Old teddy bears are not just loved by their owners, now they are highly sought after by collectors too with over £100,000 British Pounds being paid for one notable bear. Even though most teddies will not be as valuable, they are still profitable enou...

William Morris, Designer

As William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones were walking down a street in Oxford in 1853 they were instantly captivated by a painting in a shop window - The Return of the Dove to the Ark by John Everett Millais. It was a turning point in the lives of th...

Art Deco - Design for the Modern Age

Art Deco, popular originally in the 1920s and 30s, took its name from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, an exhibition held in Paris in 1925. There the style was first seen in the work of French designer...

Visit Your Childhood Toy Chest

Do you remember your childhood toy chest, play room, or rec room? Join me in traveling back through time, reminiscing about your favorite toys or games from the 1950s and 1960s.

You Name It, We've Got It! 

Collectible Cornishware Pottery

With its mild climate and beautiful scenery, Cornwall, England's most south-westerly county, has become famous for its artists and craftsmen including many potters. Ironically, the most famous of the ceramics associated with the county, Cornishware,...

Cranberry and Ruby Glass

Because ruby and cranberry glass is so beautiful and has been made in so many different styles, from the simply elegant to the ornate, it looks good in even the most modern homes. Although its origins go back to Roman times at least, it became very...

Toby and Character Jugs

Love them or hate them, most people can identify a Toby jug. They depict a multitude of characters from historic times to the present day and come in a range of sizes. Popular for more than 200 years, in the 20th century they enjoyed renewed surge o...

Portmeirion Pottery for Collectors

Botanic Garden is Portmeirion Potteries' most famous design but the company has produced a wide range from the sumptuous to the bizarre. Of course, designer Susan Williams-Ellis is the daughter of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, the creator of the bizarre...

Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers

My Mom must have had hundreds of pairs of salt and pepper shakers back in the sixties. They were featured on a shelf that ran around the top of the wall in the kitchen. At least I think they did. It's amazing what you don't pay attention to when you...

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Comic Book Collecting, One geek's story

I remember being 11 years old in 1978 and having a couple of dollars and wanting to buy something new. I had been buying things in previous weeks trying to get myself interested in something like kids normally would do like balsa wood airplanes, maga...

Gone With the Wind Autographs

"Gone With the Wind" is certainly one of the most popular films of all time. Some would argue that it is the best movie of all time. It won ten Oscars in 1939, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Vivian Leigh), Best Supporting Actress (Hattie McDan...

Collecting the Autographs of the Honeymooners

For me, the Honeymooners is the best comedy series in the history of TV. They did so much with so little and it all appeared effortless. The sets were little more than painted cardboard. Jackie Gleason didn't rehearse and read the script minutes befo...

Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Charles Rennie Mackintosh was one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. Multi-talented, he designed buildings, furniture, textiles, interiors and painted unusual and dramatic watercolours. In spite of being probably the most gifted d...

Collecting the Autographs of the Rat Pack

Before Elvis, the epitome of cool was the Rat Pack. Most pop culture historians credit Lauren Bacall as the person who coined the phrase "Rat Pack." Her husband at the time, Humphrey Bogart, was the leader. Bogart died in 1957, at the age of 57. The...

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Diecast Model Cars

I will be showing you sources and information on all types of diecast collectible cars. The amazing detail of the many diecast collectibles will thrill any collector of model vehicles. All of the top builders of diecast models will be introduced here...

Wholesale Vintage Beads

Wholesale Vintage Beads specializes in Swarovksi Beads, Vintage Beads, Furnace Glass Beads, Lampwork Beads and other jewelry making supplies. Our New Old Stock Collection includes many vintage beads that are available to you at wholesale prices. Your...

Vintage Sewing and Accessories

I love to collect vintage items of all types, but there is something uniquely exciting about opening a vintage sewing chest and finding the treasures within. This lens is devoted to some of those treasures, as well as information about antique and vi...

Vintage Jewelry

One of my favorite past times is going to thrift shops, estate sales, antique shops, and consignment stores. Among other items, I am always on the lookout for vintage or antique jewelry. While this jewelry can often be worn as is, I often will take a...

Antique and Vintage Perfume Bottles

I love collecting old bottles, especially if they once contained perfume. This lens is devoted to those aromatic memories of days gone by.

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Collecting Thimbles, Old and New

Most people who do much hand sewing will own and use a thimble, a simple, utilitarian object worn to protect the finger-tip. For collectors, though, it is much more than that and the thimbles they collect can range from the beautiful to the whimsical...

Batman - Autographs from the 1960's TV Series

Batman, starring Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin the Boy Wonder, premiered on Wednesday night, Jan 12, 1966 on ABC. The next day kids tied towels around their necks for capes and and their parents were laughing about it at work. Batman was...

Vintage Bicycle

Do you remember that first bike. I surely do, I had wheels, I was mobile, I could go anywhere and did. Transportation was cool. I am sure many of you have fond memories of your first bicycle. The first ride was an adventure and great fun. On this pa...

All things Zippo - Zippo lighter information, tricks & designs

Your one stop Squidoo for All things Zippo - accessories, tricks, auctions, blog & designs

Heart Pops

What are Heart Pops? Just a term for a site devoted to hearts...all kinds of hearts.... Find antique and vintage Valentine,'s Day cards, vintage and new heart jewelry, vintage heart decor, sleepwear, books, and just about anything else you can think...

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[d] Bionicle Series building sets by LEGO

The Bionicle Series is an evolution of LEGO that goes far beyond your basic brick. Check out our favorites, see other amazing things you can build YOUR way, and learn a little of the history behind the Bionicle story. (Yes, there are books and movi...

Jessica Galbreth Art

Jessica and fellow artist Nene Thomas have partnered to create the Beautiful Vanities, a collection of chokers and beaded jewelry with sensual fairy images.   This is a fabulous way to wear your favorite fairy! This lens is to share the beau...

Susie Cooper: A Great Pottery Designer

How did the youngest child of a middle class family become one of the most influential designers of the 20th century? Although, small in stature, Susie Cooper became one of the giants of 20th century design in a career that spanned more than seventy...

Collectable Beer Trays

This is a fun lens that I hope to use as a scrapbook of the Beer Trays that I have collected over the past 20 years. I hope to organize and research the history of the trays and build a view of brewing through advertising.

Paperweights

Who can resist paperweights? Made by master craftsmen, they are objects of supreme beauty. Is it any wonder that they were hardly ever used for such a mundane task as securing loose papers? In the 19th century, educated ladies and gentlemen sat at th...

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Fenton Glassware

Want to learn more about Fenton? This lens is a great place to start! I am a collector and dealer of Fenton Art Glass as well as other glassware! The heritage of American glass and it's importance in the history of our country is very important to m...

Magnet Memorabilia for Collectors

Vintage magnets are always worth collecting. Great shopping for vintage magnets on eBay! I have been collecting magnets for many years and now some of them have become valuable. For example I have a magnet of New York 1998 (pre 9/11) with the Twin T...

Glassware

Interested in art glass or glassware? How about Fenton? Check this lens out! I am a collector and dealer of art glass and glassware. The heritage of American glass and it's importance in the history of our country is very important to me. American g...

Transformer Collecting

Remember Transformers? You either played with them as a child or knew someone who did. Those that played with them loved them, and collected all they could. Well now those collections, if they hung onto them may be worth a small fortune. Well maybe...

50 State Quarters Collector's Corner

The quarters clanked excitedly as my kids were flipping them over. Looking for the newest state quarters has become our recent hobby. Collecting all 50 state quarters, The District of Columbia and United States Territories Quarter is one of our fami...

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Redline Hot Wheels

I love Hot Wheels, especially redline Hot Wheels which were first produced in the late 1960's by the Mattel toy company. Many of these diecast Redline Hot Wheels are extremely valuable and make for a great hobby to collect.

Indian Head Eagle

President Theodore Roosevelt commissioned Augustus Saint-Gaudens to create coins with beauty, he got that with the $10 Indian Head Eagle. The $10 Indian Head Eagle gold coin, also known as the $10 Eagle, minted from 1907 to 1933, is considered to b...

Are You Puzzled by Jigsaw Puzzles?

The golden age of jigsaw puzzles may have been during the 1920s and 1930s and in 1933 there were 10 million puzzles sold per week! They were an affordable escape from difficult times that allowed one to feel a sense of accomplishment, which was espec...

Belleek and American Belleek China Marks

How to date Belleek and American Belleek china. Using keywords to your advantage in auctions and stores. How much is your Belleek item worth? See details about Belleek and American Belleek marks on my web site CuppaTea China and Collectibles Come...

Collectible Dolls

Isn't it funny that some of the toys you had before are worth a lot of money right now? You are probably kicking yourself for not taking care of it back then but hey, you didn't know that this would happen in the future and such is the case with coll...

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Collecting Antique Buttons

Antique Button Collecting is a hobby you may never have heard of.  Many people start this hobby because they inherit a button collection.  Once you start learning about buttons you will see what a rewarding hobby button collecting can be! T...

Cigarette Cards

Cigarette cards are trade cards issued by tobacco manufacturers to stiffen cigarette packaging and advertise cigarette brands. History Beginning in 1875, cards depicting actresses, baseball players, Indian chiefs, and boxers were issued by the Al...

Collecting Vintage Barbie Dolls

Barbie has become a true celebrity in recent years, and many people have started to collect modern and vintage Barbie dolls. For a great selection of Barbie dolls, vintage Barbie Dolls and Barbie accessories, please visit http://barbie.thegreatbigsh...

Vintage Sheet Music

A BRIEF HISTORY OF SHEET MUSIC People have always loved music. It is said that almost anywhere one goes in the world, there will be somebody playing some kind of rhythm and tune, even if it is just hitting two sticks together! In the early 1900s, p...

Antique and Vintage Mexican Silver

From the distant precolumbian past to modern times, Mexican silverware lays claim to a long and fertile tradition. Mexico has long been one of the great silver-producing countries. As a result, and not surprisingly, its artists and silversmiths hav...

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The Talking Machine

victrola (plural victrolas) In common usage, any upright or console model phonograph from the early 1900s, usually with a wooden cabinet body and an interior horn for the projection of sound, that plays 78 rpm records using a steel needle.

Everything Vintage!

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The Jumping Flea

The ukulele (Hawaiian: ukulele, IPA pronunciation: ukulele, sometimes spelled ukelele (particularly in the UK) or uke, is a chordophone classified as a plucked lute; it is a subset of the guitar family of instruments, generally with four strings or f...

Cool Old Stuff...

I have been into collecting Cool stuff for quite a few years now (more than I care to remember) and honestly, I really find that the older stuff, in general, is WAY Cooler to collect, than new stuff. :-) Now I do have a few newer, Cool items too, min...

How to Collect Die Cast Cars and Trucks: 1:64 Scale (Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, Greenlight, etc)

As die cast collectibles have grown in popularity over the years, so have the options available when trying to determine what to collect. In addition to scale, other factors to consider when focusing on how to collect vehicles include: color, model,...

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Antiques and Collectibles

"Roseville " Pine Cone Book Ends "1935" This is a very beautiful Pair of "Roseville" Pine Cone Book Ends. The Pine Cone pattern is one of the most sought after patterns which was produced in 1935. These are marked on the bottom "Roseville" it i...

Monsterpocalypse

Attackers from beyond space and time or arising from beneath the lands and oceans have engulfed the world in catastrophic conflict! Cities are now battlegrounds for giant monsters and their hordes of minions, as they rampage through an urban landscap...

Ragazine Rack

Introduction by~ Ripley "Rip" D. Coverstock, Shop Owner Hello browsers, I'm glad you've decided to take a look at all the wonderful ideas we have on hand here at the "Rack". I assure you that I won't get myself all riled up if you take a look at the...

WildRoseTreasure Antiques and Collectibles

I sell vintage, antique and collectible products. I finally made the big decision and now have a web site. I have been playing with the idea for a few years. I was afraid I would not be able to do it without professional help. After much research and...

Watch Collecting

Are you an avid watch collector like myself? If so please join me as I review my own watches and take a look at yours and give my opinion and possible appraisal!

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Baseball and Football Cards

This lens is for any sports card collector, from beginners up to veterans. If you are looking for the most up-to-date news from the card collecting market, look no further than this lens.

Mermaid Mall Select T-Shirts and Gifts

Do you love mermaid art, mermaid t-shirts, collecting mermaid souvenirs and mermaid knick knacks? Well, you've come to the right place for exploring what's new and hot in the world of mermaid merchandise! We love mermaids, too! Thanks for visiting, a...

Moorcroft Pottery

Moorcroft Pottery whether it is a Victorian or Edwardian piece signed by William Moorcroft himself or a much more modern piece is highly collectable. Whilst many antiques, particularly some types of china or pottery have seen their prices fall over t...

GI Joe vs. Cobra - GI Joe Movie News, GI Joe Videos, GI Joe Toys

I grew up in the 80's. G.I. Joe was king. I had a ton of action figures, vehicles, planes, etc. But like the goofy kid I was, I decided to blow them up, have "real" battles in the backyard, and destroyed most of them along the way. Now 20 years later...

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Marklin Trains

Markin trains are German-made model trains of the highest quality. With superior engines and available digital control, Marklin model trains perform a lot better than some of the cheaper trains many people have experience with, and many offer realist...

The World of Netsuke: Miniature Sculpture of Japan

Netsuke is a form of miniature sculpture that developed in Japan over a period of more than 300 years. Netsuke served both functional and aesthetic purposes. The kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets. Women would tuck small...

Damascus Knife Collecting

This site is for the lovers of the beautiful process of pattern welded steel. For many centuries Blacksmiths, Bladesmiths and Jewelers a like have been intrigued by the beautiful results of Damascus Steel(pattern welded steel). With many different pr...

Collecting Marbles

Marbles are a wonderful hobby - not only fun for children but also a great investment item.

Vintage Signs & Advertising Collectibles

Vintage advertising signs have become a very popular area of collecting. I will try and bring you some of the history and art involved with these signs on this page. Some of the most popular vintage signs today are the vintage gas and oil signs along...

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Clarice Cliff - Art Deco Ceramics

The famous ceramics designer Clarice Cliff was born in 1899. Clarice's unique work came to be known in the late 1920's when she was given permission to decorate blank earthenware discarded by the managers at the Wilkinson Pottery. Taking blank vases...

Vintage Cookie Jars

Vintage cookie jars are a fun collection to own, bringing back memories of grandma's kitchen, with her cookie jar filled to the brim with home made cookies. I love my cookie jar collection. I can't explain why, but it brings a smile to my face and wa...

From Mechanical Banks to Piggy Banks

Save five pennies and you have a nickel, five nickels and you have a quarter. Four quarters can be turned into a dollar. Every generation has stressed the importance of saving to the next. Times have changed, but the basics have remained the same. We...

Emerald City ComiCon

The Emerald City ComiCon is the Pacific Northwest's premiere comic book and pop culture show. Dates for 2009 are April 4th & 5th! Guests already booked include: Dan Brereton (Nocturnals, Thrillkiller) Mark Brooks (Ultimate X-Men, Amazing Fantasy) J...

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Himstedt Dolls

The dolls created by Annette Himstedt are beautiful and unique. Her 'Puppen Kinder' or Doll Children, have been immensely popular for over two decades. With their soulful faces, life-like eyes, and meticulous craftsmanship, these dolls -which are alw...

Recipe For Finding Good Cookbooks

Are you searching for a good cookbook? The best cookbook? Perhaps even a perfect cookbook? Maybe you are a casual cookbook collector (like so many of us) or maybe you are a serious collector. In either case you know that many cookbooks are NOT great....

Beijing 2008

08-08-08 (08:08:08 pm) Welcome to Beijing 2008 Olympics. ONE WORLD, ONE DREAM. The Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, will be celebrated from August 8, 2008, to August 24, 2008, with the opening cerem...

Vintage Signed Baseballs

Autographed baseballs are a piece of Americana. No other type of sports memorabilia has as much history behind it as the ball signed by a player or team. From the famous to the infamous, vintage signed baseballs can be very valuable, especially when...

TOBYS N MORE Collections :: Characters of Distinction

"The Patience of the Hunter is always greater than that of the Prey." The hobby of collecting Royal Doulton Toby jugs includes searching, finding, buying, organizing, displaying, storing, and maintaining items that are of interest. Some people foc...

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Customizing a Model Horse: Why and How

There are many ways a model horse customizer can change the appearance of a horse. I will highlight the three most common methods: • repainting • hairing • remaking/resculpting

Model Horse Competitions: Beyond Collecting

Model horse collectors share their prize possessions and artistic talents with one another by holding horse shows. Below you will find an introduction to the world of live showing and photo showing.

Model Horse Makes: Hartland Collectibles

One of the originals, Hartland has been making scale model horses for collectors since the 1940s. They currently offer Regal, Heritage and Legacy Series. Read on to learn more about Hartland and more model horse hobby news.

Model Horse Makes: Schleich

With their inexpensive cost for the quality of craftsmanship and ease of availability, the Schleich scale model horses and accessories are becoming quite popular among young collectors. Read more about the model horse collecting hobby here.

Samurai Sword Care

Samurai swords can be a great decoration piece, or a practical training tool for the serious martial artist. Either way, you really need to make sure you keep your samurai sword in good working order. These aren't kitchen knives, so you can't just wa...

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Collecting Balance Toys

Balance toys are figure that when set on a stand or the edge of a table will rock back and forth without falling off due to the counterweight that hangs under the point of balance. The Helmsman shown here has arms that move with the ships wheel as i...

Vintage Postcard Passion: Collector Topics

Collecting vintage postcards has become a popular hobby. Who wouldn't treasure such beautiful miniature pieces of art? A vintage postcard collector's dream would be to own and display a bounty of artistic vintage postcard masterpieces, each crafted w...

Bouncy Ball collecting resources

I am a collector. And yes, I admit, a recovering pack-rat. With that out of the way, I would like to introduce my guide to a specific collection. BALLS! Bouncy, round, sport, mineral, carpet, crystal, marble and whatever else you can think of. I'll s...

Sports Collecting News

Whether you collect vintage cards, modern cards, game worn jerseys and equipment, autographs, old World Series programs or something else, you can probably find a story about it. This lens serves as an introduction to Sports Collectors Daily, the ho...

T206 Vintage Baseball Cards

The most popular vintage baseball card set of all time is the 1909-1911 tobacco issue commonly known as T206. If you think tackling this set is easy, think again. Hard core collectors don't call it "The Monster" for nothing! Consisting of 524 differ...

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Collecting Model Horses: From Toys to Antiques

Model horse collecting has an appeal for all ages. You can collect models starting at under a dollar if you're young, and affluent afficionados can dabble in artist resins worth thousands of dollars. This lens will introduce you to the hobby, along...

Collecting and Playing with Bella Sara Horses

Little girls and horses go together like peanut butter and jelly. While most young princesses felt left out of the male-dominated Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh games, now there is a card collecting hobby that is right up their aisle. The barn aisle, that is.

Model Horse Makes: Breyer Animal Creations

Chances are if today's Gen X parent remembers owning a model horse or two in their youth, it was probably a Breyer model. Read on for more about the model horse hobby's time-tested line.

Model Horse Makes: Peter Stone

Peter Stone Company: A newer contender in the model horse world, but not a new name or face to many.

Model Horse Makes: Hagen-Renaker

Hagen-Renaker is probably best known for their very small miniatures in fine china. Read on to find out much more about HR and more collectible scale model horses.

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Collectors Cottage: The Best Antiques & Collectibles Ever

Why collect? Well, if you love "the hunt", if you enjoy the thrill of discovery, and if you like to surround yourself with things that make you happy, then you've got what it takes to become a collector! And in this economically unstable world, many...

All about Norbridge Antiques

Since Norbridge Antiques started in 2006, we have been serving our customers through personal referrals, through our online store Norbridge Antiques, and through our eBay store Norbridge Antiques, featuring antiques, vintage collectibles, and replace...

Himstedt dolls

Highly collectible and quite unique dolls. Annette Himstedt work is amazing. She started making dolls in the late 70's, but became famous in the mid 80's with her "puppen kinder" or doll children: highly realistic dolls depicting little kids. Her do...

Rotary Phones

Whether you are into vintage rotary phones as a collectible, you long for the nostalgic feel of the dial and the distinctive ring, or you simply want the retro look for a home or office, there are antiques and modern counterparts to suit your needs...

Lighthouse Collectibles and Nautical Decor

HERE I will try to help you on your way to building your collection of lighthouses and nautical decor. A good begining can be a local yard sale or church bazzar. Local discount stores will have lighthouse collectibles sometimes starting for less than...

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The Trilobite: The Best Fossils Ever

Just updated! July 2009. Trilobites are cool looking also are the right size and anyone can look for them. The ones you find you get to keep! How cool is that?  My son is holding this gem.  On his first hunt we found this one in the summer...

Collect ashtrays and collect cash!

Here's what to look for, what to invest in and what could earn you some cash in the future.

Mugs! Useful in So Many Ways! Collect Your Set Now!

Mugs. Ceramic, stoneware, plastic, tin, paper... They can hold your morning coffee, hot cocoa with marshmallows, savory soup, or milk for your cookies. Or, you can keep a few on your desk or counter to hold your pens, pencils, and markers. How did mu...

Cranberry Glass

I grew up with a house full of beautiful glass vases. I'm told my great-grandparents once had one of the finest collections of antique American glass in the United States, though the collection has since been divided repeatedly among children and gra...

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Vintage Professional Wrestling Collectibles

America's love for professional wrestling dates back many years before Wrestlemania, Hulk Hogan and Vince McMahon. In 1916, fans actually paid to see Joe Stecher and Ed "Strangler" Lewis wrestle to a five hour draw and the finish was preplanned just...

Autographs on Ebay - A Buyer's Market!

I've been collecting autographs for 14 years and eBay is by far by most productive source that I've found for quality autographs. Though it is true that eBay is riddled with fakes and forgeries, with a little caution, buying on eBay will add more aut...

Fun Pens, Pencils, and Markers!

If you are a teacher, a homeschooler, a writer, or an artist (or someone who just wants to make a MARK on the world), this lens is dedicated to you and should give you many moments of browsing for that perfect marking tool. Be sure to visit regularly...

Autograph Collecting

A photograph freezes one moment in time and connects the present with the past. So does an autograph.

How to Hunt Arrowheads and Other Indian Artifacts

I loved the outdoors when I was a kid. Since I lived in a rural area, and I was outdoors as often as possible, I picked up the occasional arrowhead. However, I was lucky enough to find about a dozen arrowheads, along with a bag full of pottery sherd...

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Recipe for a vintage valentine's day

1/2 dozen vintage Valentine Greeting Cards to display or send...1 set of red Vintage Tableware...a good variety of Retro Candies...1 or 2 ceramic Valentine themed Figurines...1 nice piece of vintage Ruby jewelery...1/2 dozen vintage Valentine Post Ca...

Kathe Kruse dolls and baby toys

All the Kathe Kruse collection is handcrafted in Germany. The quality is amazing. I do not collect dolls, but I did buy a couple of her baby's grabbing toy for my toddler. They are the best!! Incredibly soft, easy to hold and so cute!! The blue...

The Art Market Lens - www.artmarketblog.com

Art Market Analysis and Art Investment Advice with Nicholas Forrest from Art Market Blog  http://www.artmarketblog.com  

Make a Sock Monkey

Remember the sock monkey? Well, there back..... Follow the basic instrutions, come up with designs of your own. This will get you going. 11

Ping Two Tone Golf Balls

As competition on the internet increases it's harder than ever to find a good, profitable niche. That said it's by no means impossible. PING two tone golf balls are a fast growing successful niche seller that you might want to try. On this lens you'...

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VINTAGE COOKBOOKS: Unique Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Favorite Cook!

Yesteryear's recipes are easy to find, and they are just as delicious today as they were 40 or 80 years ago. You can find vintage cookbooks dating as far back as the roaring twenties on this lens to add to your cookbook collection or for a gift. Also...

A Virtual Home for Doll House Enthusiasts

If you're new to the hobby of building dollhouses, you'll soon be addicted. Building these miniature lifelike settings is as cathartic as it is fun! You can design the home you always dreamed of having, building every single detail to perfection. Every...

Morris The Cat

Morris the Cat, the spokescat for 9Lives Catfood, became an American icon and gained celebrity status in the wink of a cat's eye. I remember saving the proofs of purchase from cans of catfood in the 70's and keeping them in an envelope so I could mai...

Presidential Inauguration Covers

Since George Washington's first Inaugural in New York, Americans have collected keepsakes to memorialize the event. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was an active philatelist or Stamp Collector. His first election coincided with a wave of interest in the Am...

Leather Post Cards Teddy Bears, Politics, Football, Love & More

Picture post cards became incredibly popular throughout the United States in the early 1900's. They were the Beanie Babies of their day. Picture post cards were the most readily available way to get an insight into the rest of the world. They became...

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Disney Pin Values, Collecting and Trading

An Online Disney Pin Trading Guide for Beginners (and Non-Beginners too!)   I recommend the books below (available through Amazon) in determining the value of your pin collection. They are great references. Scroll down this page and view them! A...

France Valentine day stamps

France Valentine day fashion designer stamps. Every year, for Valentine day, La Poste (the french postal service) issues a stamps set designed by the greatest name in the french fashion industry. These Valentine day stamps are heart shaped and comes...

Magic the Gathering

Have a Magic: the Gathering lens, Lensroll this! If not, why not create one, it takes just 5 minutes and then join the MTG (magic the gathering) on Squidoo Group Here you will find Magic the Gathering collectible trading card game information for new...

Squished Pennies... Not Just For Kids Anymore!

I've been 'collecting' elongated coins (otherwise commonly known as 'stretched pennies' or 'squished pennies') since I was old enough to turn the handle on the old manual machines at our city zoo.  Over the years, my interest has come and gone -...

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Menorahs and Mezuzahs

I lived in California from 2nd to 5th grade.  Before moving out there, I had never heard of Hanukkah (I am a Christian and was raised as one).  At the "Christmas" performances, we would often sing Hanukkah songs (the only one I cu...

Vintage Jewelry, Pottery, Glass, Vintage Books, Dolls, Christmas decoration, Vintage Clothing, Shoes and Accessories

I sell Vintage Jewelry, Pottery, Glass, Vintage Books, Dolls, Christmas decoration, Vintage Clothing, Shoes and accessories. I have been collecting for over 30 years and have outgrown myself. I bought a beautiful old house. It was built around 1906 an...

Collecting Lumicel Art for fun and Profit

Hi I have been Collecting Lumicel Art for a while now and thought it about time I shared some knowledge about what it is and where it is available. Lumicel is a hand drawn animation model sheet with central serigraphic or hand-painted color image. su...

World Coin Collecting - The Hobby For Brighter Kids!

Want to get your kids started on an incredible journey that will take them to far away lands and back through time?  Does your child have an inquisitive nature that you would like to see nurtured?  Would you like your ch...

Vintage Costume Jewelry by Lisstore on eBay

Hello! I'm Melissa Burton, and I'm a successful home business entrepreneur who began collecting vintage jewelry quite by accident: when I inherited a huge lot of vintage costume jewelry from a relative. Some were designer, some unsigned, some br...

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Vintage Christmas Postcards

I love my collection of beautiful vintage christmas postcards. If you've been dreaming of starting your own collection, take a look here first.  You'll find everything you need to get started collecting vintage postcards, including price gui...

Collecting Marbles - The Joy of Marbles

Marbles were originally made by hand. Stone or ivory Marbles can be fashioned by grinding. Clay, pottery, ceramic, or porcelain Marbles can be made by rolling the material into a ball, and then letting dry, or firing, and then can be left natural, pa...

Tim Burton

I have always loved the work of Tim Burton both his art work and all the movies he has been involved with and created. His work is hauntingly beautiful, dreamy and dark. He shows a tenderness to those that society has cast aside. He is an introverted...

Vintage Valentine's Day Postcards

Are you interested in collecting vintage Valentine's Day Postcards? Vintage Valentine's Day Postcards are beautiful reminders of love from long ago.  Collecting them is a hobby of mine. The Victorian artwork is outstanding and they make lovely dec...

Bottles

Growing up I knew an older couple who had been candy makers. They had plyed their craft in the late 1800's till around 1935 and then retired. Their house was filled with hundreds of bottles that used to contatin flavors and extracts for the candy mak...

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Box Your Collection in Boxes - Or, Just Collect Boxes!

The box.  The best ones have a lid. You can close them and open them. You can stash your stuff in them!  Kids love boxes. Whether they are the big refrigerator boxes that they can make-believe are a spaceship or a castle or a giant dol...

Alex Ross' Project SuperPowers

Alex Ross' career in comics has spanned many different fictional universes--DC Comics (Kingdom Come), Marvel Comics (Marvels), Image Comics (Supreme), Kurt Busiek's Astro City, even anime like G-Force (aka Battle of the Planets)! Now, he reimagines a...

Columbia Records Grafonola Advertising Crate

a "Columbia Records Grafonola Upright Phonograph Packing Crate" Complete with the Columbia Famous "Magic Notes" Logo, Hand Written Customers Address, Purchased from Gimbel Bros. Milwaukee WI with a COD amoun...

Relentless_mtg's Magic The Gathering Showcase

Relentless MTG has Magic the Gathering singles, playsets, lots, foils, & decks for sale in our ebay store at fair prices with fast shipping. Add new cards from M10 Magic 2010 Core Set, Shards of Alara, Conflux, Alara Reborn, Shadowmoor, Eventide, Lor...

Non-Firing Replica Pistols

Are you a history buff?  Do you like to collect pistols from the past?  If so, you found the right place.  Below are some of the finest in non-firing collectible pistol replicas.

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ShawnsBidness - Disneyana and Diecast Cars

Shawnsbidness has been selling on eBay since 2003. Our store's name is ShawnsBidness Collectibles We are a husband and wife team who strive to make your buying experience a pleasure. Customer service is very important to us. We ship within 1-2 busin...

Philately and stamp collecting ressources

If you are a stamp collector, you may find some of the links and information in here useful. You will find information on philatelic material, postal administration, groups and forum, blogs, online ressources, stamps exchange, auctions and more. ...

Recipe for a vintage halloween

1/2 dozen vintage Outdoor Decorations, 1 or 2 strands vintage Lights, 1/2 dozen vintage Jack-O-Lanterns, 1 or 2 vintage Costumes, 1/2 dozen Paper or Cardboard Decorations, 1 or 2 vintage Tablecloths, 1/2 dozen pieces of vintage Party Accessories, 1 F...

Vintage Halloween Postcards

Do you collect vintage Halloween postcards?  Are you interested in getting started?  Here at Vintage Halloween Postcards, you will find, Halloween postcard collecting tips, Halloween postcard blog news, Halloween postcards for sal...

Recipe for a vintage 60's hippie room

1 groovy Coffee Table, 1 pair mod End Tables, 1 60's Shell Chair, 1 or 2 retro Lamps, 1 Shagadelic Shag Area Rug, 1 vintage Starburst Clock, 1 pair Mod Drapes, 1 Woodstock Poster, 1/2 dozen pieces vintage Accessories, 1 cool Peter Max Poster, 1/...

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Labrador Retriever Collectible Dog Lover Gifts!

Labrador Retriever Collectibles, and Labrador Retriever Dog Lover Gifts! Below you'll find Black Labs, Chocolate Labs, and Yellow Labs. If you have the time to check out Google's results or Amazon's results you will find page after page...

Thimble Collecting

What's not to love about thimble collections? Every theme is yours for the asking: state thimbles, shield thimbles, animal thimbles, bird thimbles, event thimbles; metal, porcelain or wood thimbles - it's the whole world in miniature. Thimbles ar...

Boxer Dog Collectible Dog Lover Gifts!

Boxer Dog Lover Gifts, Boxer Dog Pictures, and much more! Find the perfect unique dog gift here for yourself or someone you know that loves Boxer dogs! If you have the time to check out Google's results or Amazon's results you will find page after p...

Golden Retriever Collectible Dog Lover Gifts!

Golden Retriever Collectibles, Golden Retriever Dog Lover Gifts and Gift Ideas. Find the perfect Golden Retriever unique dog gift here for yourself or someone you know that loves Golden Retrievers! If you have the time to check out Google's results...

Princess Diana Collectibles

Princess Diana was an icon and one of the most popular figure of the 20th century. Her death was a huge international shock and people all around the world paid her tribute. Her life and dead became a very profitable business and collector's from aro...

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Diddl

Hi my name is Gemma, I am 13 years old and live in France, I have lived here 5 years now since we moved from England. My mum said I could do a page on Squidoo about anything I like, and with a little help from her I chose Diddl, I collect a...

Eva Zeisel

Eva Zeisel's designs were innovative, whimsical, functional, beautiful, and highly collectible. To this day her influence can be felt in modern design. Learn about the artist, her designs and find Eva's products!

Collecting Casino Chips

What Everybody Should Know About Starting A Casino Chip Collection. Greatest Gold-Mine Of Easy "Start A Casino Chip Collection" Advice Ever Crammed Into One Report: Casino Chip Collecting

Phra Thai Amulets

One of the most unique and beautiful things you will experience in Thailand, are the "Phra". A Phra is an amulet, that is made by the monks in certain Wats (Buddhist temples) to commemorate special events,festivals, or an anniversary.  ...

StoryBook Ceramics - Heirloom Quality Hand Crafted Ceramics

Get to know us and our products. We offer a wide range of vintage design, Black Americana, and Mid-Century American reproduction pottery. We promote responsible marketing in the Ceramics and Pottery Industries and invite comment and discussion. Thank...

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Vintage Halloween Postcards

Do you collect vintage Halloween postcards?  Are you interested in getting started?  Here at Vintage Halloween Postcards, you will find, Halloween postcard collecting tips, Halloween postcard blog news, Halloween postcards for sal...

Vintage Games, Toys, and Puzzles

Hello, we have brought together for you, a delightful assortment of vintage playthings, from a bygone era!  You'll find; Character Toys, Card Games, Craft & Educational Toys, Puzzles, Dolls, Tin Toys, as well as Games, from the 195...

Collectible Designer Barbie Dolls

Although Barbie was introduced to the world in 1959, 1980 marked the beginning of the Official Barbie doll collecting era and collecting Barbie has remained hot ever since. The designer inspired Barbie dolls available here are meant for...

Peace Dollar

Silver dollars minted in the United States between 1921 and 1935 bore the legend of Peace on the reverse side and became known as the Peace Dollar. Created following World War I, the War to End All Wars, it was a time when everyone simply wanted a ret...

Picture Disc Record Albums

Learn all you need to know about picture disc record albums- collecting them, where to buy them, how to display your picture discs and more. Find easy to read articles, really useful links, ebay listings, tips and photos. Not a picture disc...

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Authentic Vintage Posters

I was looking around for vintage posters the other day and came across a list of older authentic vintage movie posters.  Some of them were going for a TON of money!  The top one ended up going for almost $700,000... for a MOVIE POSTER! ...

Past Generation Toys... Bring your Past to the Present

This lens was created to promote our fascination of selling toys!  Past Generation Toys has grown quite a bit in last few months.  We started on eBay and have expanded to Amazon and now we have our store named Past Generation Toys.  We...

The Baseball Card Shop

  Welcome to the Baseball Card Shop.  Baseball cards and boxes of all sorts can be found here.  2007 Topps baseball cards, Upper Deck baseball cards, and Bowman baseball cards are just a small selection of what we have.  Trading c...

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Disney Pin Trading

WARNING! Disney pin trading is highly addictive and may be hazardous to your wallet! But it's so much fun! Whether you're thinking of trying it on your next trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland or you just need some tips to support your pin...

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Collecting Rare Coins

Learn about rare coin collecting as a fun hobbie, and possibly as a way to make a lucrative living.

R2-D2 Interactive Astromech Droid

If you a Star Wars fan you are going to love this toy!  Hasbro has produced a 15" tall R2-D2 that responds to voice commands.  This lens describes the features of the droid, what R2 is capable of doing and where you can pick one up.&nb...

Where To Buy Swords Online

Looking for the finest quality replica swords, movie swords, ninja swords, and more?  If you're anything like me you want to be sure that you're only buying the best, especially when it comes to swords and blades.  I don't put just anything...

Collecting Marbles

I love marbles. I started collecting them when I was a kid and have a huge jar of them. I love the colors and the design. Here is some great information anout marbles and marble collecting. The picture is from my collection.

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Sculpted Inspiration

Sculpted Inspiration is about a company called Little Bitz of Inspiration that sells beautiful and inspiring pewter figurines. The subject matter is children, books, motion and beauty. These miniature pewter figurines created by Gary Lee Price are li...

Eclectic original art, drawings and paintings by Shell-Rose Creations...I'll create for you.

This lens is an invitation into my world, into my imagination.  My artwork is always evolving and full of variety.  Ah, yes, the spice of life!  I keep things spicy by creating a multitude of different subjects in my work.  From a...

U.S. Patent Reproductions

We specialize in offering late 18th to 21th century U.S. Patent facsimiles of wrist & pocket watches, chains, fobs and other famous and/or curious inventions! We are proud to be the only internet purveyor specializing in horological patent reprod...

You want it, we probably got it! Craft Patterns Store for Sewing, Knitting, Crochet, Needlework plus all Crafts Patterns Books and Supplies

  We have a large selection of patterns, craft books and needlework magazines for sewing, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, plastic canvas, decorative tole painting, woodworking, macrame, beading, paper tole, etc... plus p...

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Upper Deck All-Star Vinyl figures

In early 2006, The Upper Deck Company introduced All-Star Vinyl, an edgy line of designer figures. Made of soft roto-cast PVC and referred to as "vinyl" by collectors, this type of figure is part of a popular trend of vinyl collectibles tha...

Recipe for a vintage retro kitchen!

1 Chrome Dinette Set, 1 vintage Tablecloth, 1 set 50's-60's  Canisters, 1 pair vintage Cafe Curtains, 1 vintage Cookie Jar, 1/2 dozen Vintage Kitchen Gadgets for display, 1/2 dozen pieces of 50's-60's Wall Art, 1/2 dozen vintage Dish Towels to u...

Baby Boomers, you can buy back your vintage childhood!

     Searching for the Games and Toys, you once loved as a child?  They are here, just waiting for you to rediscover!  What do you collect?  Toys related to Television or Movies?...  Paper Toys?...  Tin Li...

Recipe for a vintage 60's Christmas

1 Aluminum Tree...1 Electric Color Wheel...3 Dozen Mini Glass Ball Ornaments...1/2 Dozen Felt Pixie Elves...1 Dozen Vintage Christmas Cards...1 Bing Crosby Holiday CD...1/2 Dozen Vintage Toys & Games...1 Dozen Aluminum Cookie Cutters...1 Vin...

Collecting Starbucks Coffee Mugs

Forbes magazine had an article recently about things to invest in.. given the possibility of inflation, paper money might decline in value. One of the article's suggestions was "trinkets".... I think Starbucks mugs might be just the right kind of tr...

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Buying Stamps kiloware

Kiloware is a fun and cheap way to build your stamp collection. Kiloware usually refers to stamps on paper being sold by weight. It involves a bit of work since you have to do the soaking and sorting. Kiloware also refers to used stamps off paper, on...

How Fairies & Dragons can bring you Joy & PROFIT!

Sisters and Friends is the new Faerie Glen collection just released. A series of 6 pairs of fairy figurines in nature settings will compliment the already colorful collection of Faerie Glen faeries. When you collect fairies and dragons, you never kn...

Europa stamps

The first Europa stamps were issued in 1956 by 6 countries: France, belgium, West-Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and Holland. Now in 2006, 50 countries issue europa stamps. Until 1973, the stamp design was the same for all countries. In 1974, the rule ch...

Collecting Melmac Dinnerware

I love Melmac. Actually the substance that Melmac is made out of is called Melamine but most people are know the Melmac name. Popular in the 1940's and 1960's this durable dinnerware came in many colors and patterns. Pastel Aqua,...

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Recipe for a vintage elvis room

1 elvis '68 Comeback Special Doll, 1 vintage elvis concert T-Shirt, 1 dozen vintage elvis Records, 1 graceland Cookie Jar, 1 TCB Necklace, 1 authentic elvis Autograph, 1 set elvis Trading Cards, 1 Blue Hawaii Collectors Plate, 1 elvis meets Nixon Pho...

Sport & Non Sport Collectibles, trading card Fun!

You can start small by maybe collecting just one player, team sets or even complete sets. You might like the look of new cards with all there gloss and 3D effects, from all the inserts, Parallels, jerseys, gloves, sticks, bats, pucks, balls, autograp...

BlytheDoll

It all started with her. I have known about Blythe for years but never gotten around to getting one. They were cute, but none on the market appealed to me in the big way. Then a few weeks back, while out shopping, I strolled past a Toy Shop and on t...

How to Keep Your Trading Card Collection Investment safe!

Below are suggestions and products that I use to keep my sport card collection safe. Some of it comes from reading or other people telling me about there experiences. But in most cases it has come form my own experiences of trial and error. If you ow...

Jean Grey, X-men Hero as Phoenix

I have become somewhat disappointed with the traffic to this lens, especially from Google. I have had about 10 search visits from Google in the last 4 months. So, I have decided to move my Jean Grey site to a new domain, http://www.jean-grey.com. I'm...

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The New Age of Sports Card Collecting

First we will start with Rookie cards The most desired and widely collected of all sports cards In today's world of card collecting theirs many brands and big fancy names to choose from, Packs of cards can cost you $2.50 or $450.00 pre a pack. One exa...

VikisFinds One Of A Kinds

Thank you for stopping by. If you are a collector of OOAK Dolls, the VikisFinds Squidoo Top Ten is the place for you.    More than 500 collectors and artists gather at the VikisFinds Yahoo Group from all over the world to share their c...

Michael Hero "The Art of Fine Living" Table Jewelry

Michael Hero designs, formerly a division of Nob Hill Luxury Group, was purchased in early 2007 by OroAmerica/Aurafin, the largest jewelry manufacturer in America. Subsequently --and much to the dismay of collectors-- the entire Michael Hero line of...

The Art of Collecting Vintage Hockey Cards Sets

    Funny now when I look back on how this all started. With a few wax packs unopened that my father gave me from 1982/1983 season. They where O-Pee-Chee Hockey cards. They where kicking around in a box for years when one day as I was sorting...

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Great Britain Machin stamps

Since 40 years, these iconic Great Britain's stamps have been around. Thousands of issues and booklets were produced. The machin head stamps were named after Arnold Machin, the artist behind them.

Funny Gardener Magnets Make Wonderful Inexpensive Gifts!

These funny, colorful, collectible Best Buds Gardening Cartoon Fridge Magnets by Swisstoons make wonderful affordable gifts for your mom, your grandmother or a favorite gardener...or a wholesome hobby for children who'll love to keep them or trad...

VINTAGE APRONS: Look Cute & Sexy While Cooking & Cleaning!

Vintage aprons are cute, collectible and homey as well as functional items to have in the kitchen.  Featured here are dozens of pretty vintage aprons that you can bid on or buy now from eBay, books and sewing patterns for making your own aprons,...

Dolls' Houses for Children & Collectors

There is something fascinating about the miniature world of the dolls’ house which has enchanted both children and adults for centuries. For some, it is the chance to act out the lives of their own tiny family. For others, the appeal is in lovi...

The Football Card Shop

Welcome to the Football Card Shop.  We have all your football card needs.  Topps football cards, SAGE football cards, and Press Pass football cards can all be found here.  We are your one stop shop for football cards.