Hello Everyone : ) My passion is for completely natural quartz and I do not like fakes! Although I often admire the labor involved with making some of these fakes they are still fakes Below I have written...
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA allows cars and trucks of model year 1962 and earlier* to be registered, street-legal, with original license plates corresponding to the model year of the vehicle. This is known as...
VoodooRada's Guide to Buying a Bicycle This is a brief guide on how to choose the right type of bicycle by educating the buyer about different bicycle types, frame materials, and drivetrain component...
So, you want to buy a hookah and enjoy a centuries old Middle Eastern social activity? Before you spend any money on a hookah, argile, nargileh, shisha, hubbly-bubbly, or whatever name you know it by, make...
Are you confused by the myriad of hallmarks associated with Gold, Silver and Platinum? Do you know why the most important hallmark that you can look for is the quality mark of the metal? Do you ever wonder...
When you are getting ready to buy a Japanese sword you really need to get to know your source, and it does not hurt to study a little history too. If you are content with a wall hanger that can be purchased...
This guide is intended as a reference for buying modern Japanese swords, as my knowledge of pre-modern and antique swords is limited. Buying a Japanese sword is complicated enough; buying one on eBay can...
Collecting militaria is a fun and interesting hobby... and it's popularity has really grown in recent years, due in part to a renewed interest in WWII. All of us would love to have that 'mint' double decal...
How to Win at the Game of Poker Chip Buying When it comes to Poker Chips, it can be an arduous task to know what you are looking at with so many styles and quality,often times being misrepresented, on the...
Is it a genuine vintage McKee? Or is it a worthless modern day reproduction? McKee produced many range shaker sets in a variety of styles for several kitchen range manufacturers from the 1920's onward into...