Basic 33 RPM LP Cover / Jacket Repair Many times basic repairs to your LP jackets can really spruce up the cover and increase the grade a notch. For example, A VG- cover can increase to a VG grade, a VG...
In a perfect world, all postcards would be pristine, in mint condition. In the real world, postcards suffer the slings and arrows of age and outrageous handling. Some of the bumps and bruises are better left...
The JVC JR-S501, -S401, -S301, and -S201 are "near classic" Japanese receivers of the late ྂ's and early ྌ's. They share unique styling and solid performance. They are styled similarly to the older...
Not all colored pencils are equal! Depending on budget, personal style, how heavy your hand is and what sort of art you create, you may have to experiment before you find your favorites. Scholastic or...
I have been an avid collector of Precious Moments Company Dolls for many years. I absolutely love them and thought that writing this guide would help others and show some insight into the world of these...
It got tiresome to constantly search around Google, official forums, and outside links, in order to assess how complete my collection of Rainbow Brite dolls were. So now, I'm going to work on a full list for...
As an antique dealer I am always cleaning items that I have purchased, consequently I am also willing to try any tried and true cleaning method as well as new commercial cleansers on the market. Recently I...
I have found that using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or any other type of cleaning pad made from Melamine Foam moistened with nothing more than water is the safest and most successful meathod of removing dirt and...
I am 40 years old and I collect Barbie and Bratz. Yep, I said it. My kidz, (lol), think it's a hoot that mom likes dolls and will actually display and assemble "outfits" with them. Well, it's an excuse for...
A customer recently e-mailed asking about postcard preservation. I thought it might be of interest to my other customers to share my reply: As many collectors know, soil/stains/edge tears and wear/rounded...