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Showing results 11 - 20 of 46 for the tag: collecting.
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Not All “Limited Editions” are Equal (9/19/08)
 An often perilous venture for collectors is that of the “Limited Edition.” The whole term “Limited Edition” has fallen on hard times of late, debased by its use to include mass produced collectibles from stuffed toys to Elvis memorabilia. Few of these items even retain their original retail value, let alone increase in value.
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Top ten ways to get the upper hand at yard sales (9/18/08)
Autumn is here, and it’s a busy time for yard sales, flea markets etc. These events are all great ways to get items to resell but the best things get snapped up fast and these sales can be very competitive.
Here are top ten tips to get the upper hand when buying. Don’t take them too seriously ;)
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Collecting High-Valued Baseball Cards (9/9/08)
 While prices for the basic living necessities keep rising faster, the market for high end baseball cards seem to be growing more and more. Unlike when times were tough back in the early 1980’s when high end sports cards prices were at their lowest, this time around the baseball card market is just the opposite.
Then and Now
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Brimfield premier of Mothballs a comedy about the antiques biz (9/6/08)
 As hoped for, Chris McCallion the producer of Mothballs had a full tent for the Brimfield premier of his feature film about the antiques trade called Mothballs.
I’m not a movie critic but I know what I like and the flick was a lot of fun, it kept everyone in the tent laughing and at times, shocked them.
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Paperweight Collectibles Find a Following (8/25/08)
Paperweight collectibles. If there ever was a collectible that hollered “Art for Art’s sake!” it was this one. Glass paperweights, with their colorful and complex designs, were always more aesthetic ornaments than functional objects to actually hold down paper or double as inkwells or toothpick holders.
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Totally new to this! (7/21/08)
 Hi! My name is Robbie Jean, I am so pleased to have "tripped" over this site! I’m new to this & I’m looking forward to many chats about stuff! My husband & I just recieved a storage unit, something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. He goes to flea markets, I clean the units. This is our 1st one, but already I’ve found some interesting things!
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Hobbies Spark Creation of Online Resource for Collectors (7/1/08)
Hobbies Spark Creation of Online Resource for Collectors
Virginia Business magazine
July 2008
By Lee Graves
You can’t accuse Will Seippel of escaping into his hobbies when he comes home from work. If anything, the collectibles in his Georgia home serve as the model for his business, and they provide a window into the passions of this Virginia native.
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Bratner How to Trade (6/29/08)
With the spring season coming to an end, there is no better time to do some cleaning of your baseball-card collection. Admit it, you have a few cards that you don’t like, don’t want and don’t need. Remember, the best collections are the ones that are focused and organized so the occasional spring-cleaning is necessary for the appearance of your set.
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