Collecting JFK: Reviewing the Dave Powers Kennedy Presidential Auction (5/9/13)
As WorthPoint’s Worthologist for presidential, political and White House memorabilia, one of my first articles, written more than five years … More >>

Developing a Collector’s Passion for Vintage Japanese Kimono (10/12/12)
I recently interviewed Naomi Graham Hormozi, a textile artist/freelance designer/homemaker in the San Francisco Bay Area, about her extensive collection … More >>

The Market for Vintage Haute Couture is as Sizzling as the Summer Weather (8/13/12)
As relentless summer heat pounds most of the United States, with many locations reaching record highs and triple-digit thermometer readings, … More >>

How to Repair Vintage Fur Yourself (1/15/09)
Vintage fur can be fragile. Air, light, heat, insects and accidents all contribute to causing damage to your precious garment. … More >>

Warlick Ready for ‘Obamabilia’ Madness (1/15/09)
Before the election in 2008, WorthPoint Worthologist and presidential memorabilia expert Jim Warlick’s Button Poll predicted that Barack Obama would … More >>

Turnipseed Reaps Diverse Collecting Crop (1/12/09)
It started with a cardboard box at a garage sale purchased for $1. In the box was a plastic jewelry … More >>

Top Obama Inaugural Collectibles (1/9/09)
Superstar Will Smith got teary. Ellen Malcolm, founder of Emily’s List called it “a proud moment in our nation’s history.” Great Britain’s … More >>

Persian Lamb: Telling the Genuine from the Faux (1/6/09)
Persian Lamb is a beautiful fur. It’s warm, rather sturdy and can be sporty or dressy. It comes in different … More >>

Vintage Clothing: To Buy or Not to Buy, That is the Question! (11/17/08)
Vintage Clothing: To Buy or Not to Buy! That is the Question! By Sharon Maxwell-Yamamoto A guide on how to choose vintage clothing, how to wear it, what to avoid and WHY to collect it. First of all, what is vintage clothing? Some people differ on the definition, but generally, if you look it up, you will find this: More >>

Quiz 10-13 (10/13/08)
1892 campaign scarf More >>