Collectible Glass
The Joy of Collectible Glass Figurines
Executive Summary about collectible glass by Wendy Pan
Everybody collects something. Collectible glass figurines are big slice of the market in collectible items. Everybody collects something, whether it be those collectible glass figurines, football game programs, souvenirs of trips, pictures of one’s children, or model airplanes. What do you collect and why? It would be a lot less costly to hoard the collectible glass figurines catalogue than the dolphins or clowns themselves.
Talking of unusual psychological needs, what about the need to label the people who collect things? An archtophilist collects teddy bears, a deltiologist collects postcards, a numismatist collects coins, a vecturist collects subway tokens and a clock collector is a horologist. Freud of course had a theory to explain why we collect things. He postulated that collecting links back to the time of toilet training. Personally I prefer to think about the lighter side of collecting Read more
Edit Themes ‹ Gifts and Collectibles — WordPressWhat were those little 2 cm tall collectible toys called?
I remember in the 90’s there were these collectable 2 cm tall figures. they came in many colors and had lots og expresions. There shiny ones, glow in the dark ones and normal ones with differnt colors. Where they called pogels, could someone please tell me the name of them and possibly and link to a picture of them.
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A Guide to Buying Collectible Antique Clocks Online
Executive Summary about antique collectible by John Grant
Many people love collecting antiques. With the advent of the Internet, many of these people have discovered the convenience of buying collectible antique clocks online.
Only a small number of these clocks are privately owned. Fortunately, with the Internet, many people have now better chances of gaining access to these clocks online.
Buying collectible antique clocks online differ from buying them in the conventional manner. You will find clocks that are worth well over $60,000. It is wise to get hold of a clock appraisal before you actually purchase a certain item.
Collecting and buying collectible antique clocks online is not that easy. Before venturing into buying collectible antique clocks online, you need to term the terms used by antique sellers and enthusiasts. Knowing the language and antique collection jargons will help you make your decisions. Read more
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Collectible Dolls – Barbie
Executive Summary about collectible doll by Michael Russell
In this article we’re going to cover what is arguably the most famous collectible doll in all of history, Barbie.
If you were a little girl growing up in the early 60s you had a Barbie Doll. The Barbie Doll was first invented by a lady named Ruth Handler, who was actually a cofounder of the popular toy company Mattel. Ruth’s daughter was named Barbara and yes, that is where she got the name for the Barbie Doll. Barbie was first shown to the world at the American Toy Fair in New York City. The doll was made for the purpose of being a teenage fashion doll. The first Barbie dolls were pretty stiff but in 1965 Barbie finally got legs that could bend. Over the years there were more variations of Barbie than you could count. Barbie herself had over 80 careers from nurse to rock star to even president. Barbie was a very successful gal. In 1964, back during a time when girls didn’t normally go to school past high school, Barbie went to college. The first Olympic Barbie was made in 1975 and popped up again in 2000. Read more
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Safeguarding Your Collectibles
Executive Summary about hobbies & collectibles by Charles Kassotis
Are you one of those people who have a valuable gun, china, or doll collection? You know the type: You visit a home and find an amazing selection of items laying around the house or stored in a display area for accessible viewing. It may be the collection began innocently enough, perhaps with a long-ago birthday gift or holiday present.
1. Check the authenticity of each piece you plan to purchase for your collection.
2. Keep track of your collection. Don’t let anyone borrow from it, or if they do, fill out a card with the person’s name and contact information, along with the date it was borrowed and when it should be returned. Describe or number the piece to make it easy to track. Read more
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Selling Antiques Successfully
Executive Summary about antique shop by Jeffrey Meier
Do you like shopping at yard sells, flea markets or estate sells? Do you think you could actually enjoy selling antiques? Would like to learn some easy to tips on how to sell antiques uccessfully?
Do you wish to become a full time seller? Do you think you would enjoy opening your own antique shop?
Money.
This endeavor would cost a lot. Insurances matters would be more complicated.
Time.
Do you wish to sell your antiques as a vendor? You could work at local fairs, flea markets, antique shows, etc? Read more
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