Comments on: Top 10 Worthopedia Searches for January, 2010 http://www.worthpoint.com/article/top-10-worthopedia-searches-january-2010 Get the Most from Your Antiques & Collectibles Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:42:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nick Ryan http://www.worthpoint.com/article/top-10-worthopedia-searches-january-2010/comment-page-1#comment-37891 Nick Ryan Fri, 31 Dec 2010 23:09:25 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2489263#comment-37891 Hi Mathew, As I said the term has been diluted over the years, The British Army is the oldest of the modern day services, the title of Quartermaster originated in the Army and has been and is still currently used in Armies worldwide in connection with supply. When your Navy assigned the title Quartermaster to navigation, I wonder why they did not use the term Navigator or a related term? Is there any Naval history of navigators being suppliers in your Navy or any reason why they linked the two together. Just curious really. Kind regards, Nick Hi Mathew, As I said the term has been diluted over the years, The British Army is the oldest of the modern day services, the title of Quartermaster originated in the Army and has been and is still currently used in Armies worldwide in connection with supply.

When your Navy assigned the title Quartermaster to navigation, I wonder why they did not use the term Navigator or a related term? Is there any Naval history of navigators being suppliers in your Navy or any reason why they linked the two together.

Just curious really.

Kind regards, Nick

]]> By: Matthew http://www.worthpoint.com/article/top-10-worthopedia-searches-january-2010/comment-page-1#comment-37779 Matthew Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:09:41 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2489263#comment-37779 FYI @Nick Ryan: I served as a QM in the U.S. Navy and therefore am privy to the duties of this rate (job). Consequently, I must remark on your comment - although the quartermaster may have been responsible for supply duties in the past, today, in the U.S., this only relates to tasks of a soldier, i.e. an Army enlistee. Thus, in the U.S. Navy, a quartermaster is strictly a navigation related job and has nothing to do with supply - whatsoever. In fact, a naval supply position would be exclusively connected to a "SH" or "SK" position/rate - which is completely unrelated to the ship's bridge/pilot house work. FYI @Nick Ryan: I served as a QM in the U.S. Navy and therefore am privy to the duties of this rate (job). Consequently, I must remark on your comment – although the quartermaster may have been responsible for supply duties in the past, today, in the U.S., this only relates to tasks of a soldier, i.e. an Army enlistee. Thus, in the U.S. Navy, a quartermaster is strictly a navigation related job and has nothing to do with supply – whatsoever. In fact, a naval supply position would be exclusively connected to a “SH” or “SK” position/rate – which is completely unrelated to the ship’s bridge/pilot house work.

]]> By: Marc http://www.worthpoint.com/article/top-10-worthopedia-searches-january-2010/comment-page-1#comment-18990 Marc Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:31:42 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2489263#comment-18990 On evaluating cognac bottle values about the subject in general: I recommend Cognac Expert. There is a part called "You've got a bottle?" where you can send photos of your bottles and the site helps to evaluate them, together with users etc. it's http://blog.cognac-expert.com also quite cool articles sometimes, for those who are interested in the french brandy On evaluating cognac bottle values about the subject in general:

I recommend Cognac Expert. There is a part called “You’ve got a bottle?” where you can send photos of your bottles and the site helps to evaluate them, together with users etc.

it’s http://blog.cognac-expert.com

also quite cool articles sometimes, for those who are interested in the french brandy

]]> By: Debra http://www.worthpoint.com/article/top-10-worthopedia-searches-january-2010/comment-page-1#comment-8686 Debra Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:40:02 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2489263#comment-8686 I believe that what is going to be of the most value are useful things to not only collect but that we will be using on a daily basis. Americans have way too much stuff. we are finding out that our things are beginning to own us rather than the other way around. Environmental trends of the next decades look like downsizing is in order The statistics tell us that the U.S. uses way too much of the planet's finite resources. That is especially true for petroleum based products such as plastic. Moreover, the FDA has finally admitted that plastic containers have more than acceptable levels of PCBs. If you really want to get ahead of the trend in the U.S. it's a good idea to find out what Canadian and European countries are doing as far as environmental policies. Because the U.S. has a tendency to value profit over safety we are usually far behind other developed countries when it comes to acceptable dangers for products and how they affect the environment and the consumer. Furthermore our throw away society is causing huge problems for our oceans, waterways and lands. We can't let the garbage and junk piles continue to grow. Recyclable materials will be a major trend in the 21 st century. Thus I see a shift from plastic containers to safer glass and metal. Old glass bottles, old thermos bottles, refrigerator or depression glass containers with glass covers, glass juicers, and mason jars for canning will become big items. They are not only useful and resilient but beautiful as well. There is actually an upside to our bad habits. When it comes to old bottles the U.S. is way ahead of the game in both quantity and collectible quality.That's because the other countries had already been recycling, while we threw them away after one use. Therefore most of their bottles were used until they were broken up thus the quality and quantity has suffered. I believe that what is going to be of the most value are useful things to not only collect but that we will be using on a daily basis. Americans have way too much stuff. we are finding out that our things are beginning to own us rather than the other way around. Environmental trends of the next decades look like downsizing is in order The statistics tell us that the U.S. uses way too much of the planet’s finite resources. That is especially true for petroleum based products such as plastic. Moreover, the FDA has finally admitted that plastic containers have more than acceptable levels of PCBs. If you really want to get ahead of the trend in the U.S. it’s a good idea to find out what Canadian and European countries are doing as far as environmental policies. Because the U.S. has a tendency to value profit over safety we are usually far behind other developed countries when it comes to acceptable dangers for products and how they affect the environment and the consumer. Furthermore our throw away society is causing huge problems for our oceans, waterways and lands. We can’t let the garbage and junk piles continue to grow. Recyclable materials will be a major trend in the 21 st century. Thus I see a shift from plastic containers to safer glass and metal. Old glass bottles, old thermos bottles, refrigerator or depression glass containers with glass covers, glass juicers, and mason jars for canning will become big items. They are not only useful and resilient but beautiful as well. There is actually an upside to our bad habits. When it comes to old bottles the U.S. is way ahead of the game in both quantity and collectible quality.That’s because the other countries had already been recycling, while we threw them away after one use. Therefore most of their bottles were used until they were broken up thus the quality and quantity has suffered.

]]> By: Nick Ryan http://www.worthpoint.com/article/top-10-worthopedia-searches-january-2010/comment-page-1#comment-7170 Nick Ryan Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:49:10 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2489263#comment-7170 I for one would not want a hot list when I go shopping, anything highlighted as collectible will surely have inflated prices, I expect being English the scent of a bargain is strong in my veins, to sniff out a bargain and not be told what the current vogue is, come on guys use your imagination, stay ahead of the game and SPECULATE, ANTICIPATE future Antiques, it is so much more fun than being told what is "Current" Kind regards, Nick I for one would not want a hot list when I go shopping, anything highlighted as collectible will surely have inflated prices, I expect being English the scent of a bargain is strong in my veins, to sniff out a bargain and not be told what the current vogue is, come on guys use your imagination, stay ahead of the game and SPECULATE, ANTICIPATE future Antiques, it is so much more fun than being told what is “Current”

Kind regards, Nick

]]> By: Marlene Weekley-Hurst http://www.worthpoint.com/article/top-10-worthopedia-searches-january-2010/comment-page-1#comment-7155 Marlene Weekley-Hurst Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:02:23 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2489263#comment-7155 WOW! WOW!! WOW!! This is just what we need. I have a small site on Goantiques and LOVEEEEEE this! This would help us so much! Please do this every month! We could have a HOT list when we go shopping! Thanks Will!! Marlene and George WOW! WOW!! WOW!! This is just what we need. I have a small site on Goantiques and LOVEEEEEE this! This would help us so much! Please do this every month! We could have a HOT list when we go shopping!

Thanks Will!!

Marlene and George

]]> By: Douglass Moody http://www.worthpoint.com/article/top-10-worthopedia-searches-january-2010/comment-page-1#comment-7114 Douglass Moody Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:48:47 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2489263#comment-7114 I noticed that two of your listed items (jet ejection seat and QM spy glass) were both recent items featured on the History Channel TV show called Pawn Stars (http://www.history.com/content/pawn-stars). I suspect WorthPoint members are double-checking prices mentioned on the show. Douglass Moody Worthologist I noticed that two of your listed items (jet ejection seat and QM spy glass) were both recent items featured on the History Channel TV show called Pawn Stars (http://www.history.com/content/pawn-stars). I suspect WorthPoint members are double-checking prices mentioned on the show.

Douglass Moody
Worthologist

]]> By: Michael Barnes http://www.worthpoint.com/article/top-10-worthopedia-searches-january-2010/comment-page-1#comment-7113 Michael Barnes Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:35:58 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2489263#comment-7113 One of the reasons those plague masks are turning up is because they are currently being seen by a lot of people in a very, very popular video game- ASSASSIN'S CREED 2. It's set in Renaissance Italy, and the character interacts with Apothecaries wearing these plague masks. And they look really, really cool so it makes sense that gamers (such as myself) would be on the lookout for these. I think I've got my Halloween costume planned for this year. One of the reasons those plague masks are turning up is because they are currently being seen by a lot of people in a very, very popular video game- ASSASSIN’S CREED 2. It’s set in Renaissance Italy, and the character interacts with Apothecaries wearing these plague masks. And they look really, really cool so it makes sense that gamers (such as myself) would be on the lookout for these. I think I’ve got my Halloween costume planned for this year.

]]> By: Nick Ryan http://www.worthpoint.com/article/top-10-worthopedia-searches-january-2010/comment-page-1#comment-7107 Nick Ryan Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:16:39 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2489263#comment-7107 Hi, a Quartermaster (QM) was responsible for the supply of all clothes food and and equipment in the British army, of course and as usual the term has been watered down and reused since it's original meaning. The term Quartermaster was first used in the 17th century. Can you give any indication of how many people actually searched for the items you have listed? Considering you have 62 Million items listed it would be interesting to know how many people actually use the search engine each month. And also what the monthly sales are from the 62 million items. surely of immense interest to prospective customers both buying and selling. Kind regards, Nick Hi, a Quartermaster (QM) was responsible for the supply of all clothes food and and equipment in the British army, of course and as usual the term has been watered down and reused since it’s original meaning.

The term Quartermaster was first used in the 17th century.

Can you give any indication of how many people actually searched for the items you have listed? Considering you have 62 Million items listed it would be interesting to know how many people actually use the search engine each month. And also what the monthly sales are from the 62 million items. surely of immense interest to prospective customers both buying and selling.

Kind regards, Nick

]]> By: Ellen Charland http://www.worthpoint.com/article/top-10-worthopedia-searches-january-2010/comment-page-1#comment-7101 Ellen Charland Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:15:49 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2489263#comment-7101 WOW! Just finished reading this article (Top 10). WorthPoint has variety, for sure and it travels one end of the antique and collectible scale to the other...something for everyone. That's why I'm a member! I usally don't say much but like so many other members...I'm out here and appreciate WorthPoint being there for me. Take care. Best regards, Ellen WOW! Just finished reading this article (Top 10). WorthPoint has variety, for sure and it travels one end of the antique and collectible scale to the other…something for everyone. That’s why I’m a member! I usally don’t say much but like so many other members…I’m out here and appreciate WorthPoint being there for me. Take care.

Best regards,

Ellen

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