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 >>

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 >>

Advertising & Country Store Collectibles to pace Huge Showtime Auction (4/1/13)
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – More than 2,400 lots from three major collections of country store, pedal cars, toys and firefighting … More >>

Toys, Glass, Petroliana Fetch Top Dollar in Auction (3/11/13)
RAYMOND, Ill. — A standard-glaze portrait vase bearing the likeness of a cocker spaniel sold for $2,640 on the last … More >>

Hundreds of Rare Gas-Station and Automobilia Signs to Hit Auction Block (1/15/13)
PEOTONE, Ill. — Approximately 600 outstanding, high-value gas station and automobile signs will be featured in a Spring Petroliana & … More >>

125 Years of Coke: An Interview with Coca-Cola Collectors Club’s President (9/26/11)
This year, Coca-Cola marks the 125th anniversary of the creation of the famous beverage, first introduced as a fountain drink … More >>

Collector’s Minute: White Eagle Statue (11/30/10)
Large iron or bronze eagle figures or statuettes like the one pictured left are generally “architectural salvage” from 19th-century … More >>