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Hobbies » Collecting | By Jim Brown @ Thursday, 15th May 2008 @ 10:41 PM

A most loved sport in America and in all parts of the world is football. A huge number of people love to play or watch football games. Football's fame has reached a certain height that various organizations dedicated to it earn a lot of money through the commercials of its bigger events. Football itself and its market is worth billions over billions of dollars, and is still growing. The internet offers numerous web sites solely dedicated to the game and everything that has any connection to... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By William Doggett @ Wednesday, 7th May 2008 @ 5:16 AM

The classic Bowie knife was not just one design, but rather a sequence of knives reinvented quite a few times by Jim Bowie. The earliest such model type was made by a man named Jesse Cliff. Jim Bowie's idea directly bared a resemblance to the Spanish hunting knives of those days and varied a little from an ordinary butcher knife. The blade is later on described as: * 9 1/2" in length, 1/4" inch thick and 1 1/2" inches wide * It was straight-backed having no clip poin... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By April Kerr @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 2:05 AM

Lots of people enjoy finding a pastime to occupy themselves when they aren't out working. There are so many different hobbies that people take up and they can include activities as diverse as diecast bike collecting to white water rafting. However collecting ornaments, trinkets and other objects is probably a lot safer and can be done without leaving your house. There are so many different objects that you can collect and finding places to buy them has been made so much easier with inter... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By William Doggett @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 11:52 PM

It is not easy for everyone to find an aged Bowie knife, let alone have enough money to buy one. They are, and have been for a while the esteemed assets of a few sharp collectors. The starting point of serious collection would not be just a moment ago but years back. Bowie knife collection has been well celebrated for compilation means, and not really for its utilization purposes. More than using them, knife "lovers" have been more at ease placing them in glass stands for keepsakes. ... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By William Doggett @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 11:42 PM

Tactical watches were created from the wrist type of watches that were conceptualized by a man called Louis Cartier. Cartier created a leather strap wrist watch for his Frenchman colleague named Alberto Santos-Dumont. This marked the start of the popularity of tactical watches in local France. Tactical Watches and Military Personnel The wrist watch became more popular during the Second World War when service men came to understand that tactical watches can do more than just tellin... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Fred Peters @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 7:10 AM

Longaberger baskets are the most collected baskets in the baskets collectibles industry. Every basket collector immediately recognizes a Longaberger basket. These baskets have become the ubiquitous basket representing the entire basket market. Millions of basket collectors from around the world collect them and decorate their houses with them. Collectors hold basket parties where collectors gather to socialize and share their love for baskets. This love for baskets has created a very ... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Fred Peters @ Saturday, 19th April 2008 @ 10:58 PM

If you are thinking about getting started in collecting ancient gold coins, you are in for an awesome journey. Coin collecting is a wonderful hobby for anyone who enjoys art and history. Every coin that is stamped is a piece of artwork. And, each coin tells us a story of our past. This is especially true for ancient coins. Whether you want to collect gold coins because you find them to be beautiful or a great investment, I encourage you to learn about this history of your coins. Th... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Fred Peters @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 2:29 PM

Do you have a man who is a NASCAR fan? NASCAR gifts are loved by men. Whether that gift is intended to be a Father's Day present, a birthday present, or a just because you want to show him how much you love him. He probably already has a Nascar hat and a Nascar t-shirt. If you would like to purchase unique NASCAR gifts for your father, husband or friend, checkout some of these great NASCAR gifts for men. With spring and summer quickly approaching, racing themed barbeque tool sets... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By William Doggett @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 10:41 PM

Clubbing or partying has become a very popular hobby. People just want to forget about everything and enjoy life at times. Vegas is a well known hot spot. Taking photos while in a Vegas club allows you to relive the moment by simply glancing at the photo. Vegas club photos capture the moment for a life time. Vegas has so many clubs it is hard to decide which to visit. Each club has something different to offer. Various clubs offer different types of music, people and atmosphere. S... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By William Doggett @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 10:31 PM

Have you ever wanted to visit Costa Rica, maybe as a summer vacation or maybe just a getaway spot to escape from your own reality, but you could not afford it? Costa Rica is a beautiful place to visit. It has brilliant beaches, clear sand, tourist attractions, and the best temperature you could ever imagine; however, some people just cannot afford to visit such a nice place. Costa Rica, located in Central America, is bordered by the Pacific in the west and south and the Caribbean Sea to t... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By William Doggett @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 10:18 PM

Have you ever wanted to collect something out of the ordinary? Today, there are people who collect pictures, autographs, coins, buttons, CDs, albums, posters, and usually anything else you can think of that someone could collect. If you would like to collect something a little different, try collecting magnets! You can find magnets anywhere and everywhere. The best place to purchase magnets is online from websites. Many people who collect, make, or find magnets sell them on the Internet f... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By William Doggett @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 9:52 PM

I'm sure we've all seen the normal posters of celebrities, music artists, WWE Wrestlers, company logos, star athletes, and many more. Have you ever walked into someone's house and seen a poster of a plumber? Probably not. During 1890 to 1920, the use of posters boomed in the United States. These posters usually presented vibrant colors and were shown at bookshops, on the street, on public transportation, and on newsstands. During this time, posters became a very popular ent... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Fred Peters @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 2:59 PM

There are several types of fountain pens that you can begin collecting. This article focuses on collecting vintage fountain pens, but you should know that there are also custom fountain pens, collectible fountain pens, and modern fountain pens. We will focus on helping beginners to get strarted collecting vintage fountain pens. Pen collectors collect many types of fountain pens, including vintage fountain pens. There is no limit to the criteria for a fountain pen collection. However, ... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Fred Peters @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 4:16 AM

Shortly after the United States Civil War there were two different three cent pieces in circulation. You had silver three cent pieces and nickel three cent pieces. And during this post Civil War period, these three cent pieces were actually from silver and nickel. This article focuses on the three cent nickel. Today in the United States we do not have many different kinds of coins in circulation. We have pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollar coins. But, previously in... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Chris Marshall @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 2:18 PM

Most of us use paper or plastic plates the majority of the time because its convenient and easy, you don't have to wash dishes or worry about breakage but at the same time it is impersonal and rather cold. If you are looking to have a warm decor at dinner time and add color but not spend a fortune in the process, than glassware is your answer. Color And Style All Year Round Glassware is inexpensive especially if it is laboratory created and not man made because machines manufa... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Andy Lim @ Saturday, 12th April 2008 @ 1:21 AM

Have you thought about collecting antiques? If you love collecting something that is historical and classical, then this can be a fun hobby. You can ask your family or friends to help you by looking out for antiques wherever they are. When they find something that may interest, you can check them out and see if they are worthwhile additions to your inventory. Antique collecting involves the gathering of objects that goes back as far as thousands of years. Provided they are well preserved,... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Chris Marshall @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 5:44 PM

Collecting stamps is a common hobby, which is practiced on different levels across the globe. There are many who invest a little fortune in collectible stamps and some who collect what they can afford. History of Stamps The very first stamp was issued by United Kingdom in 1840 and was called the One Penny Black. Soon after, a myriad of stamps were introduced to the public and eventually, stamp collectors were born. Collectible stamps are divided in many categories such as ra... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Fred Peters @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 7:32 AM

Fountain pen collecting is a hobby enjoyed by people all over the world. This hobby began almost as soon the first fountain pen was made. Once people started writing with this fine pens, people immediately saw the beauty that these fine pens possessed and fountain pen collecting began. Why do people love to collect fountain pens? First, as more and more people have whtie collar jobs getting to write with a fine writing instrument makes writing at work special. The feeling that people ... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Chris Marshall @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 7:22 AM

It is understood that all antiques are old, but what is often misunderstand is that not everything, which is old is necessarily an antique. Additionally, different types of items become considered an antique at different ages. The original manufacturer's quality has a lot to do with the value of antiques, but the individual taste of the collector determines its value. However, when most people hear antiques their first thought is of furniture. Most items are considered antiques if th... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Bob Shanty @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 4:19 AM

Wine is a classic, sophisticated beverage that is popular around the world. Wine collecting is an ideal hobby for those who appreciate the finer things in life. The most effective way of protecting your precious wine collection is to store your bottles in wine cellars or wine storage refrigerators. This is especially essential for premium wines that are bought for investment purposes. Wines that are stored at a perfectly even temperature are richer in taste, aroma and flavor. What does a... more...