Often times we see initials used in Ebay titles and descriptions when describing Vintage TOYS and DOLLS. This is what they mean: MIB: 'Mint in the Box' means this item is in MINT condition and in its original...
One of the easiest ways to tell if your Confederate CSA NOTE or BANKNOTE is a FAKE is by looking at the INK signature. Almost all of the signatures and/or stamped signatures were in BROWN INK. There were a few...
If the manufacturer of your vintage CAP GUN is NOT marked/stamped on the gun, you can identify the maker by their MEDALLION LOGO. Here is a list pictures of the major Die Cast CAP GUN makers of the 1950’s in...
How can I tell if my vintage Cap Gun is DIE CAST or CAST IRON? Here is a very simple, yet effective way to tell the difference: Cast Iron is MAGNETIC and Die Cast is NOT. If a MAGNET sticks to your Cap Gun it...
Cap Guns with an 'H' within a diamond were distributed by Halco, NOT Hubley. The Hubley Logo Medallion is a STAR (generally painted red) within a circle. Actually Halco, which is the he J. Halpern Company of...
To tell the difference between Bone and Ivory Poker Chips, heat a needle (medium sized sewing needle will work) over a candle or flame until hot. Use the hot needle to pierce a small hole in the chip, then...
Some Ebay Sellers only accept Money Orders. (RED FLAG) This offers the Buyer very little protection even if you have the Money Order Receipt! Scenario: You win an auction and mail your Money Order to the...
To tell the difference between BONE Southern CSA and Northern Union BONE CIVIL WAR DOMININOES, look at the Brass Pins. The Southern Dominoes only have 1 Brass Pin, and it is located in the middle. The Northern...
Feedback is one of the most important aspects of an Ebay Transaction. It aids both the Ebay Buyer and Seller. By reading the Seller’s Feedback, the potential Buyer has the opportunity to learn about the...