Archive for 'Collecting'
Fantastic Finds at Storage Auctions
March 1st, 2011. Published under Collecting. No Comments.
There will be moments of joy, like a child opening a favorite toy on Christmas morning, when unexpected discoveries are made sorting through items bought at storage auction. Not every day, and not every time you buy, will the excitement reach levels of euphoria, but there will be those times. Read on, the next time […]
Why Storage Units Go to Auction & What Treasures Lie Within
February 16th, 2011. Published under Collecting. No Comments.
You may ask yourself why someone would allow their property to be sold off at a storage auction after they have gone to the trouble and expense of packing, moving and storing their goods?
The answer may surprise you. In fact, some of the real life stories shared will shock you. Yet, the circumstances leading to […]
Proudly Display or Pack Away?
February 2nd, 2011. Published under Collecting. No Comments.
Rubber duck, cookie cutter and other collections…personally, Id stick them all in plastic storage containers and hide them in the garage if someone left them to me. But when you look at the objects people spend their life coveting; it seems that one mans clutter is simply another mans prized collection. Here are the five […]
The Swiss Army Knife
January 28th, 2011. Published under Collecting. No Comments.
Since the first official batch was released in 1897, the Swiss Army knife has been a staple of knife versatility and a quintessential tool of the outdoorsman. Its numerous functions and ability to adapt to any situation have earned the respect of hunters, fisherman and knife owners across the world; it has also shined […]
Tips and Tricks In Choosing Valuable Dolls
July 24th, 2009. Published under Collecting. No Comments.
If you’re new to collecting, or looking to add more valuable pieces to an existing collection, there are a few tricks and tips that can help you find dolls that are more valuable.
The very first tip is to collect whatever american doll you love the most. That’s the one you’re going to feel the most […]
Cleaning Your Fine Collectibles
July 13th, 2009. Published under Collecting. No Comments.
If you are a collector of fine collectibles, then you probably have faced this dilemma: How do I keep my fine collectibles clean? Porcelain, as well as ceramic collectibles, requires special care. You don’t want to just “dunk” items you have spent a lot of time finding into soapy water in order to display them […]
Collecting Charm Bracelets Can Be A Great Hobbies
July 10th, 2009. Published under Collecting. No Comments.
I’m a massive fan of collecting different types of charm bracelets. I’ve been doing this since I was a teenager when I was given my first bracelet as a birthday present. It’s something I’ll probably never forget because it started a lifetime hobby. The first bracelet was an Alice in Wonderland theme. When I first […]