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...
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...
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....
Errors in listings occur nearly every week for these valuable antique toys. Some are mistakes while others are intentional. I hope to provide the info that will help you identify the true facts about the Coney...
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...
Cigarette Card's Meteoric Rise I've been collecting and selling collectors cards, cigarette cards and related collectibles for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please subscribe to my card...
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...