America’s Early Antique Stores: When did the Industry begin in Earnest in the U.S.? (6/4/13)
Having lunch with friends from the U.K., we discussed our afternoon spent browsing through antique stores. “Why aren’t there more … More >>

Stadium Giveaways: Tchotchke or Collectible? (6/4/13)
Rings, bobbleheads, statues, seat cushions, trading cards, window decals and even giant foam Band-Aids; when it comes to sports stadium … More >>

Like His Game, LeBron James Collectibles Play Above the Rim (5/31/13)
The long awaited anointing of the next Michael Jordan still may be some years away, but with LeBron James in … More >>

Indianapolis 500 Push Collectibles into High Gear (5/23/13)
The Indianapolis 500, often referred to, as the Indy 500, is an annual race held on Memorial Day weekend at … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: Global Hollywood & Its Impact on American Collectors (5/16/13)
In 2005, Jane and Robert Kahn and their daughter Anna invited Linda and me to join them during their vacation … More >>

Cigar Store Indians: The Original Tobacco Advertising Pitchmen (5/15/13)
In the 1600s, ships traversed the Atlantic Ocean as businessmen in England looked to expand commerce and consumption of tobacco … More >>

Collecting The Duke, English Style: John Wayne UK Quad Movie Posters (5/1/13)
In this article we are going to look at one of the true greats of the 20th century cinema: John … More >>

The Kentucky Derby: The Race for the Roses is a Collectibles Treasure Trove (4/23/13)
The 2013 running of the Kentucky Derby will mark the 139th race in the event’s history. Annually held in Louisville, … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: ‘Hit of the Week’ Records, Kichiemon Okamura Block Prints (4/16/13)
QUESTION: I own approximately three dozen “HIT OF THE WEEK” records. The label reads: “Durium Products Corporation – New York … More >>

Dealing with Dealers: Online Sale, Auctions and Pawn Shops (4/4/13)
In the last two articles of this series I mentioned how to quickly dispose of glassware, vases, figurines, and items … More >>