and should not need to ask... For most collectors, condition is extremely important, so here is a handy checklist that I use in my auctions and some other useful tips on postage and plastics. ...
Thrift Store Confidential Food for Thought...... Looking for the best thrift bargains right now? Want to avoid buying thrift store merchandise you can't resell for a profit on Ebay? This cinema-inspired...
Written by ROBIN VINCI Did you know the bakelite process was first made by Dr. Leo Baekeland in 1909. You just bought a great item and you think it is bakelite but you are not sure. There are several...
Save 4 letters in your auction title by putting VTG instead of Vintage. If a buyer searches for the word Vintage and you only have VTG your auction will still come up and you can use those extra 4 character...
Defined... VINTAGE: representing the high quality of a past time, generally 20 to 99 years old. Characterized by maturity, and enduring appeal; classic. Sometimes inappropriately used to loosely define...
Since I've been collecting the Pillsbury Doughboy and related items for 18 years now, I've become rather adept at spotting questionable items on eBay. I've written a guide on counterfeit Pillsbury Doughboy...
Finding the true master's eternal Art Deco designs in today's market: Le Corbusier and the Cassina Italy association: AND HOW TO AVOID THE MILLIONS OF FAKES AND REPRODUCTIONS. IS IT A TRUE LC1 CORBUSIER...
This guide is about purchasing high school or college class rings. Unfortunately, with the price of gold skyrocketing, this can be a competitive collection area. After studying trends in ebay with regard to...
Even though I am not a gamer, I recently came across an exquisite vintage Mah Jong set that had long been in storage (second picture below). I was expecting there to be collectible market for these old...
As you shop on eBay for older collectible toys, and you see a wonderful old item or set that you possessed as a child, it is great fun to try and add these to your collection. You find yourself wandering down...