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...
Collectibles Glass Vases-How to Sell them on Ebay The competition is stiff, pricing is competitive,choices are plentiful for Ebay shoppers who are patient and thorough. So how do you develop a competitive...
COCKTAIL SHAKERS ARE MOVIN' "I'd like a martini, very dry... Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy ride" --Bette Davis There's a whole lotta shakin' going on -- again! Cocktail shakers are back,...
This is a late Depression era glassware, but a lot of people do collect it. I have seen this pattern a lot at flea markets, swap meets and antique stores. They began reproducing it in the 70's, often sellers...
As a seller on ebay since 1998 I pride myself on good communication and most of all SAFE AND STURDY PACKING.. I cannot tell you the number of times I have had horror stories from my customer about prior...
Have you ever wanted just one large encyclopedia where you could identify a glass pattern?Well now you'll find it at Yahoo's Glass Lovers Glass Database where all participating members have access to a...
Hidden feedback prevents the buyer from seeing the sellers feedback and vice versa....I think feedback should be out there for us all to see (((whether we are buying or selling))).....when we can see others...
A Yard of Beer Glass, is commonly referred to as a “Yard of Ale”, leading many to believe that its origin was of Early English Pub’s. But, if that were the case, they would be called a “Meter of Ale”. Its...
"Sun-purple" glass is created when certain types of glassware are exposed to strong UV light. Much "sun-purple" glass is created intentionally by unscrupulous or ignorant dealers who want to convince their...