There is such a wealth of original art on eBay, it is simultaneously exciting overwhelming: paintings prints sculptures pottery photographs drawings original reproductions prints within the painting...
A blacklight is a great tool to use when inspecting antiques and collectables. It can detect repairs, flaws, cracks and paintovers. The blacklight will show restored or touched up areas on an antique painting....
Welcome readers to a brief guide on collecting Mexican Folk Art. As the author of this guide, I must first offer you my credentials: I do not sell Mexican Folk Art on EBay. Every now and then I find something...
How to Purchase Kaleidoscopes on eBay by Kaleido Wonders for eBay's largest selection of Kaleidoscopes Buying kaleidoscopes on eBay can be a great experience if you learn how to do it right....
With all different kinds and types of prints being offered on eBay how do you know what you are buying? Is it "real" art or a reproduction? Does it have any collectible or investment value? Are reproductions...
People regularly ask whether an item is "a good investment." The truth is that buying art "for investment" is a shaky proposition. One main problem is that art is hard to sell. You need to send it to auction...
RARE NEW OLD STOCK TREASURES Have you heard the term "New Old Stock (NOS)?" It refers to Old Stock of any item that was never sold or used. For example, if you were lucky enough to come across a collection...
CHIC JUNQUE OR FINE ART? Can fine art really be found amongst less than glamourous junque? You betcha! But first there are a few good rules among serious junq er... ebayers.They are relatively simple ones,...
As I noted in Guide #1, there are certain tricks of the trade, when it comes to thrift shopping. This issue will explore the standards you must set for yourself when you visit a store that sells donated or...
Discover the Secret firing technique that transforms simple ceramic into World Class Art. There are several myths and legends that tell of the origins of this style of artwork. Our favorite story is of a...