- Thermoelectric Wine Fridge Buying Guide - Introduction to Collecting By : Bob Shanty
The most effective way of protecting your collection is to store your bottles in wine cellars or wine storage refrigerators. Wines that are stored at a perfectly even temperature are richer in taste, aroma and flavor. This buying guide will be useful in selecting the storage most suitable for your collection. - History of the Eisenhower Dollar By :
The Eisenhower Dollar was the last of the BIG dollar coins. Read about how it came about - Coin Book Review: The Expert's Guide to Collecting and Investing in Rare Coins by Q David Bowers By :
This is a huge book on coin collecting and is a must for a serious collector - Rating the State Quarter Designs By :
Every wonder what state quarter designs will stand the test of time and which of those will be scorned? So did I. - Katana Sword - The Collector's Information Source By :
There are many different katana swords to choose from. First, katana swords are long and were mostly used by warriors in the early years of the Japanese wars and battles. - Coin Book Reviews: A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars by Q David Powers By :
This is a review of A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars by Q David Powers. This review is based on the 2nd edition - Out of Pocket - Collecting Pocket Knives By :
Pocket knives (that are sometimes referred to as Jack Knives, Pen Knives, Folding Knives or Multi-Blades) have been manufactured commercially in America since about the middle 19th century. - What Makes Barbies So Successful By : Low Jeremy
The Barbie doll is probably the most successful toy franchise in recent centuries. Every second, two Barbie dolls are being sold in over 150 nations around the world. It is currently a billion dollar industry, with interests not only in toys but also in computers, television and even movies. - What You Should Know When Collecting Vintage Barbie Dolls By : Low Jeremy
Barbie is a well known brand of dolls that have revolutionized the idea of the way little girls view and play will dolls. Barbie is a product of an American company called Mattel but interestingly enough, its inspiration came from Europe. - The Art of Stamp Collecting By :
Few hobbies are as widespread as stamp collecting. There's a huge variety of stamps, and it is a relatively inexpensive collectable, making it accessible to anyone. Find out here how to get started in this fascinating hobby. - Anime Collectibles That Make Great Gifts for Kids By : estee andrew
The genre of anime was once considered for adults only. While many movies, television shows, and books that fall into the genre do have adult themes, this has changed dramatically, especially over the past few years. - Knife Collecting: A Great Hobby for Young and Old By :
Knife collecting can be a fun way to collect something from another era. It can also be a very profitable hobby. - Weapons of Death Become Art - Katana Sword Collecting By :
The Katana swords were made as a weapon of death, and today there is a huge area of Katana sword collecting. Now that they are becoming real art and not the objects of their intended purpose, the katana swords are being displayed in bedrooms and showrooms across the country. - The Many Styles of Bowie Knives By :
The first ever Bowie knife came to be when James Bowie's brother, Rezin Bowie had made a long hunting knife for himself, but gave it to his brother James when he went to a duel. James ended up using the knife to defend himself while he was down and they say the rest is history. Everyone wanted a Bowie knife. - Collect this Car, It's a Classic! By :
Not only is collecting classic cars fun, its profitable too. So why not keep a piece of automotive history in your garage? - Treasure Hunting For Diamonds At Crater of Diamonds State Park By : David Cowley
Could there actually be a much more exciting name for a tourist attraction than "Crater of Diamonds State Park"? - Classic Valve Amplifiers And Stuff! By : David Schofield
If you are like me – you will love ‘old’ stereo equipment, especially valve amplifiers Some might say landmark manufacturers such as Leak, Quad, Thorens, Garrard, Shure, SME, etc, who made an impact on the development of ‘Hi Fi’ (does anyone call it that these days - Disney Pins - Have Fun Trading Pins At Walt Disney World By : Emma Martin
Disney pins have always been popular items at the Disney theme parks, but it wasn't until the Millinium celebration debut of pin trading as an official park activity that the popular collectible really took off The pin trading frenzy is still going strong, with Disney fans buying and selling pins online as well as at the Walt Disney World theme parks, Disneyland in California - eBay Is A Great Reference For Collectible Fishing Tackle Values By : Andy Howe
Using the “Completed listings” feature on eBay allows antique fishing tackle collectors find real information on what vintage fishing reels, lures and rods have actually sold for under auction conditions
With the increase in demand and values for collectible fishing tackle, including vintage lures, rods and reels, many new collectors struggle with determining the value of their finds - Simple Dinner Sets Go A Long Way By :
Looking at how using simple dishware for dinner parties and special occasions, can be more effective in its presentation than splashing out on expensive sets. - Cleaning House – Caring For Your Dollhouse By : Veronica Scott
We all have things in our lives that hold some sort of sentimental or monetary value For some, it is a prized collection of coins or rare books - 10 Great Cents By : Kip Goldhammer
It is safe to say there have been many important coins in the history of the cent denomination. Ranging from expensive and scarce to rather available and inexpensive, important cents take a number of forms, making the top 10 an interesting and diverse group.The cent was a high priority for the U.S. Mint from its start, with the first cents being minted for circulation in 1793, the year after the Mint opened. Here's my list of the 10 best that have been produced since then.
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