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Vintage, Retro, Mid-Century

bakelitekid

What a Bakelite collector wants to know.........
by bakelitekid( 1230)
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. Condition...
Tags: Bakelite | Collectable | Phenolic | Plastic | Collectible
33 of 38 people found this guide helpful
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deezeev

Thrift Store Confidential, tricks of&for the trade #1
by deezeev( 1313)
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 guide...
Tags: vintage clothing | vintage cameras | costume jewelry | vintage patterns | Assistance League
26 of 26 people found this guide helpful
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xabat

How to tell if it is Bakelite
by xabat( 11810)
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 ways to...
Tags: bakelite | testing | celluloid | damage | what to
26 of 27 people found this guide helpful
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swankytwenty

Abbreviate "Vintage" using keyword VTG
by swankytwenty( 4674)
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...
Tags: VTG | Vintage | Keywords | Keyword Tips | Title
18 of 18 people found this guide helpful
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2sparkys

VINTAGE vs ANTIQUE vs COLLECTIBLE ?? Which is it?
by 2sparkys( 110)
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...
Tags: VINTAGE | ANTIQUE | COLLECTIBLE | old
15 of 15 people found this guide helpful
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chordeiles82

Class/graduation rings
by chordeiles82( 58)
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...
Tags: ring | school | class | college | high school
14 of 14 people found this guide helpful
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momma*jess

How to Tell if IVORY is Genuine or Not... Includes Pics
by momma*jess( 586)
Think you have an genuine IVORY? Here's some simple tips to help you identify true ivory versus bone and plastic: Get or use a jewelers loop (or a good magnifying lens) and study the item carefully. You will...
Tags: authentic ivory | genuine ivory | how to tell it's real ivory | ivory tips | ivory hints
11 of 11 people found this guide helpful
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brooklynmelodie55

"SILLISCULPTS"
by brooklynmelodie55( 3114)
Yes ,the cute plastic/resin type statues from the 1960's-1980's w/funny/cute sayings are known as "Sillisculpts".From left to right in photo-R W Berrie's,Paula, American Greeting's(This one has Google...
Tags: statue | figurine | gag gift | R & W BERRIE'S | PAULA
10 of 10 people found this guide helpful
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art2love1

LE CORBUSIER Cassina Authentic Chairs: by Art2Love1
by art2love1( 379)
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...
Tags: le corbusier | LC1 | lc4 | cassina | chair
9 of 10 people found this guide helpful
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aloha_antiques

BAKELITE - A Simple Way to Test for Positive!
by aloha_antiques( 615)
Yes, you can test any item for BAKELITE! It is quite hard sometime to determine if an item is really bakelite or not. Who wants to pay a high price for an item if it's not tested properly and listed...
Tags: bakelite | testing bakelite | celluloid | simichrome | vintage bracelets
8 of 9 people found this guide helpful
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