What follows is a glossary of terms that we use when grading or describing a book. Its our shorthand code that tells about its defects and other information. These terms are the standard in the trade and are...
Clearly, Ebay has opened up a plethora (I’ve always wanted to use that word) of buying opportunities when shopping for an antique or vintage clock. Hundreds of wonderful pieces, all looking for a home. So,...
Whether or not you are antiquarian book collector, a seller of first edition books, a novice vintage book buyer or simply someone who has inherited a book from the past, it is critical that you are armed with...
The purpose of this guide is to provide some practical and effective decorating tips to make your home the special place you want it to be! People come into my home and the first thing that many of them say...
Over the years, I have spoken to many collectors about their position on restorations both small and large on pieces they both own and look to purchase. The resounding answer that I hear over and over is this...
There is a big market for vintage costume jewelry, and you don't have to be a dealer or an expert to put cash in your pocket and smiles on a buyer's face. Here are some tips to get you started. The first...
VW VANAGON CAMPERS 1980-1991 VW campers were VW Vanagon Westfalia campers. The interior layout in the Vanagon camper, unlike the VW Bus, which changed many times, stayed essentially the same throughout the...
Tempus Vitam Regit. (Time Rules Life) From the moment when the doctor notes the time of our birth, we are ruled by time. Everything from the morning alarm clock, getting the kids to school, or a 1:00 pm...
A Guide to buying Tektronix 11000 Series Oscilloscopes When you have read this guide, please take the time to vote. Please scroll to the bottom to see updates: February 27, 2007 BANDWIDTH TABLE ADDED AT...
This is a short guide incorporating simple care tips for brooches and costume jewelry. Have you ever noticed that your brooches and other costume jewelry tend to tarnish and fade sooner than your fine and...