Did you know that the expensive "crackle medium" you buy in cans is really just plain old white (elmer's) glue? Any white glue will work just like the really expensive stuff in cans. We all love the "shabby...
The subject of Nippon porcelain is vast, so this guide will focus primarily on identifying 'real' versus 'fake' (modern reproduction) Nippon. Be aware that some modern / reproduction Nippon is attractive and...
When searching in art and painting categories, you will most likely encounter the term ACEO. This stands for Art Cards Editions and Originals. They are the same size as baseball cards, except they are minature...
Hi , I'm Lisa Ann, also known as lisanagain on eBay!Yay it's SUMMER!! 2008 ! **** AFTER READING, PLEASE , take a moment CLICK "YES" or "NO" to let me know if this helped you...*** (I earn credit as a reviewer...
Franciscan Ware was started in California USA. There they hand decorated, wonderfully sculpted and embossed pieces. They were affordable and were of quality. But, like everything else, they sold from original...
A NEW DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL LLLADRO COLLECTORS:-PLEASE GO TO MY "me" PAGE (AT THE TOP RIGHT OF EVERY LISTING, NEXT TO MY USER NAME). HERE YOU WILL FIND DETAILS OF MY NEW SITE. I see so many listings on eBay...
This is the second guide I have written on Nippon porcelain in an attempt to share my life long admiration for this beautiful Japanese ware. For help in determining fake Nippon porcelain from authentic antique...
Collecting fossils can be an educational, rewarding and enjoyable hobby. As a child I was entranced by the idea that some rocks were once alive. This guide shares some of my experience collecting fossils,...
I have noticed that almost every listing for Red Monkey and Evisu jeans are fake...I would like to take this opportunity to let everyone know how to spot a fake...I work at clothing boutique called Balboa, and...
[Note: Your comments and corrections are very welcome!]Below are some brief tips for correctly identifying some of the antique photographs most commonly found for sale on eBay, along with a bit of history and...