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Ten Signposts to Identify Endangered Collecting Categories (3/16/10)

en•dan•gered col•lect•ing cat•e•go•ry: [en-deyn-jerd kuh-lekt-ing kat-i-gawr-ee] –noun 1. A category that is collected by such a small number of individuals that it is … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Heraeus Sunlamp, Red Mill Cat, Perry Como Memorabilia (3/8/10)

QUESTION: My wife bought a 1920s/1930s sunlamp as part of a “job [box] lot” at an estate auction many … More >>

Why People Stop Collecting – Part IV (3/1/10)

This is the fourth in a series of columns focusing on why collectors stop collecting. It completes my initial thoughts. … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Goebel Figurine, Ocean Liner Silver-plate, ‘EROS’ magazine (2/23/10)
QUESTION: I have a Goebel figurine featuring a baby boy standing over a turtle. The trademark on the bottom, … More >>

Why People Stop Collecting – Part III (2/16/10)

This is the third in a series of columns focusing on what motivates a collector to stop collecting. I have … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: World’s Fair Doll, Jefferson Bible, Heileman Brewery Ad (2/8/10)

QUESTION: Several years ago I purchased a Charlie McCarthy-type composition-head doll. Printed on the left pocket area of the … More >>

Why People Stop Collecting – Part II (2/2/10)

There are five basic reasons why collectors stop collecting—personal, financial, availability, contemporary material and issues arising as part of the … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Gerber Baby Lithograph, Narumi China, Swiss Link Bracelet (1/25/10)

QUESTION: In cleaning out the house, I found an old Gerber Baby lithography dated 1931. It is in excellent … More >>

Why People Stop Collecting – Part I (1/15/10)

In packing my author-signed book collection, I came across a duplicate copy of the Beginner Books’ edition of “The Cat … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: ‘Blank’ Sled, Vintage Book, Barbara Ota Dolls (1/6/10)

QUESTION: I recently acquired a PENGUIN sled. It is old—the wood, metal, and paint show quite a bit of … More >>

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