Most questions on early plastics are How Can I Test For Bakelite? What Are Some Differences Between the Plastics? When Was It First Produced? In this guide I will give some information on the history of early...
Remember, as a kid, playing Hide and Seek? Treasure Hunt? You can find treasures at Yard Sales...No need to outgrow that heart pounding, foot tingling, exciting feeling of "GOTCHA!"...Be an Ebay Seller of...
In this guide I will outline the numerous silver alloy marks and trade names that have been used throughout the world on antiques and collectibles. Many of these marks can confuse the buyer, dealer or...
If you have an antique pocket watch you wish to sell and you want the best price for it here's a few tips and you do not need to be an expert. First thing buyer need to know is 'Does it work' If it has a...
Quick Help / Bullet-Tips For Vintage Jewelry Collectors, by purplejammy We're NOT experts on any subject will never make claims to be such...we do however, know a lot about old jewelry both Fine...
Genuine investment sapphires never lose value, but fakes never have value. Understanding the characteristics and history of genuine Kashmir Blue Sapphires, Ceylon Baby Blue Sapphires, and others are the tools...
The antiques and collectibles market will never be the same. Some people love it, some people hate it. No matter what your opinion, ebay has changed the way people shop and sell. The purpose of this guide is...
If you have ever asked yourself "how do I know if I'm bidding on Bakelite?" then this guide was written just for you.Many vintage and antique plastics are collectible these days, be it jewelry,...
I wrote a guide on buying jade on line and feel i should also write one on coral and turquoise items being sold as well. Having 30+ years in the antique and estate jewelry business, especially in the area of...
The description or heading of an Ebay auction often reads: "Japanese glass fishing float".Looking at the auction,I realize that the float is not a Japanese float, but is in fact, a European-made float. This is...