Did you know that the expensive "crackle medium" you buy in cans is really just plain old white (elmer's) glue? Any white glue will work just like the really expensive stuff in cans. We all love the "shabby...
I wrote this guide primarily for collectors of EAPG (Early American Pattern/Pressed Glass), c 1825-1915. But it can easily apply to most other types of collectible glass. Collector books come with a VALUE...
Inadequate packing is why most shipped glass arrives broken. INADEQUATE is the key word here. As a collector of EAPG, getting a piece of 100+ year old shattered glass almost makes me cry. I've written this...
You see these words used all over eBay, but do you know if you are looking at something that is an antique, or if it is vintage? When you sell an item, you need to know this so you do not mis-represent an...
Okay, so you love ebay...and what's not to love? Auctions are thrilling. So, have you been to a local live auction? What's stopping you? Here, I will give you some guidelines for attending local auctions. ...
The first thing to determine before refinishing your stove is "What are you going to do with it?" If your stove is for display only, then a good coat of Heat Resistant paint is fine, and stay away from...
I would like to share some new discoveries with you. 2 Ferris Wheels you may not have ever seen before! How cool are these? The first is a chain Chein!Appparently produced by Chein for the "NIFTY" line of...
Cigarette Card's Meteoric Rise I've been collecting and selling collectors cards and cigarette cards for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please subscribe to my card collecting newsletters for...
Author's Note: This guide was written in the late spring of 2006 and prices on ancient coins have risen dramatically, especially on the uncleaned coins in this guide. Most of these coins come from or through...
The vintage Tudor watch (1946)is a product of it's parent company ROLEX. It is made of the highest quality components assembled, tested, and installed by ROLEX. The main difference between a Tudor watch and a...