Dollhouse collectibles have the ability to transport you to eras long past. With careful attention to detail both within and without, you can re-create the look and feel of your favorite historical period. With strong facades and detailed interiors, you can choose specific dollhouse collectible items to put together an authentic replication of the decor...
Antiques and Collectibles
Whether you collect sports cards or dolls, depression glass or Japanese erasers, action figures, comics, vintage clothing or vinyl records there are sure to be other enthusiasts out there who share your interest. You’ll find lots of great information about antiques and collectibles, along with tips on appraising and valuing the items in your collection.
Coin collecting has been a favorite hobby as early as the 1300s, and today coin collecting remains a popular pastime for many antique enthusiasts. If you are just entering the wonderful world of coin collecting, use these tips below to get started on your coin collection today. Pick Your Coin Collecting Genre Coin collecting for...
Kitchen collectibles are fun collectors’ items, as they often bring back fond memories of our own time spent in childhood in our parents’ kitchen. Kitchen collectibles range anywhere from the kitsch and trendy to really valuable antique silverware and rare items. Here’s a look at what makes kitchen collectibles valuable, as well as recommendations of...
In the realm of antiques and collectibles, comic books, or graphic novels, pose an interesting problem for those wanting to invest in memorabilia that has the potential for a good return. Because they represent different facets of American popular culture, they appeal to a range of collectors. Among these are pop art, pop culture icons,...
The best place to sell your collectibles is any shop or website where other people interested in the same type of collectible are present. If you have sports collectibles, it only makes sense to visit the sports memorabilia shop in town. Often, however, it isn’t that easy to determine where vintage record collectors or antique...
Collecting sports trading cards has a long an interesting history. They first made their appearance as a marketing device during the early years of professional baseball. Companies quickly realized the value of associating their product with players, and began contracting with them to have their images on cards that were sold with their products. From...
Football memorabilia, whether professional or collegiate, can be tricky. Those collectibles from historical events, or articles directly associated with famous players, coaches, or personalities can bring significant returns, no matter the item. Items with the dirt and grime of competition that show wear and tear are in demand as is. If the item is something...
Collecting vintage baseball cards Collecting baseball cards can bring great returns on the investment, but it is a highly speculative venture. Vintage baseball cards are a better risk because the players depicted have completed their careers and their legacy is established. When collecting baseball cards, a player’s rookie card carries the greatest value and increases...
Sewing dolls were crafted most frequently during the mid 1770s up to around the mid 1960s. The dolls were crafted for two main purposes: to teach young girls how to sew and to display fashions of the day. Today, sewing dolls are making a big comeback with antique doll collectors – and if you are...
Now that you’ve made the decision to invest in sports collectibles, the next question is where to search. Depending on the amount of time you can spend on your new venture, there are many places to consider. What follows is a list of different sources to help you find sports collectibles. Yard and Estate Sales....