Collecting Articles

Hobbies » Collecting | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 12:51 PM

If you have a figurine collection that you cherish, you are probably concerned about how to care for it. There are some things you can do to care for your collection that will preserve and keep it in good condition. The first thing you should do is provide a good storage space for your collection. If you are like many people, you will want to show off your collection. In that case, you should display your pieces in a dish cabinet, curio cabinet or any structure where they are protected be... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 12:41 PM

Collectors of autographed books have found that these books can make wonderful additions to their collections by adding a magical appeal. These autographed books may hold value in a number different way besides of the normal dollar value. Autographed books may speak directly to the collector intimately or they might possible have a much more substantial impact on the collector due to past memories surrounding a particular author or book. Throughout life the main thing in our lives is lear... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 12:36 PM

In the used book market today, individuals that collect autographed books have become increasingly interested in this growing area, which has such a strong appeal to so many collectors around the world. Autographed books normally are dedicated to the previous owner of the book by author of the, which is also accompanied by their autograph as well. Of course, collectors are going to be more interested in autographed used books that have been dedicated to individuals who were famous or nota... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 12:33 PM

Despite the advances in technology throughout the years, the value and popularity of antiques still seem to grow. People are realizing just how valuable and irreplaceable their antiques may become. While there are many kinds of antiques that can be restored, furniture and clocks are most common. It is rare that you will find any piece that has lasted many years without some kind of damage. It is expected that antiques will wear naturally. This natural wear can sometimes actually increase the val... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 12:21 PM

One of the fastest growing markets within the book industry would have to be autographed books. Within the past two decades several surveys have been completed while observing the trends that this growing market is making on our economic stability. In previous years when ever the economy has been in a recession, the majority of the autographed books within many collections continued to increase in value. Also, during any type of booming economy these autographed books have been known to s... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 11:52 AM

Throughout history several famous and non-famous individuals have sign their "John Hancock" to several types of documents and books in a variety of ways. However, I actually wonder how an individual would sign their name if they have no idea of how to read or write or had no use of the alphabet in any shape or form. Throughout history everyone has learned about the great Indian Chief named Geronimo, but few seem to realize that he had no concept of the alphabet or any type of alph... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 11:45 AM

Shopping for antiques can be fun and interesting, yet also expensive. If you do not plan a budget before you go antique shopping, you might end up spending much more for your antiques than you can afford. That is why it is important to take your time and plan your antique purchase. If you take the following simple steps before you go antique shopping, you can save money. Consider your financial situation It is always important to consider your overall income and expenses when setti... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 10:58 AM

The process of stamp collecting can be confusing for those just starting out because it can be hard to distinguish a valuable stamp from the others. Many serious collectors say that the best way to start a stamp collection is by not worrying about the value, instead choosing stamps that appeal to them visually, or that form part of a group or series. Depending on the type of collection being sought, stamp collecting can become very expensive - but it doesn't have to be. Most dealers ... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 10:10 AM

If you are looking for a gift that will be unique and personal, then giving a figurine is an excellent choice. It doesn't matter what the age or gender of the person is, figurines are always appreciated. There are many people who like to collect figurines. If you have a friend or loved one who collects them you should know, they can never have too many. You won't go wrong by adding one or even several to their collection. Many people find that figurines are fun to collect becaus... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 9:12 AM

Individuals have enjoyed adding autographed books to their collections for years. In fact, this ancient hobby of collecting autographed books began back in the sixteenth century, but it was not until the middle of the eighteenth century that this hobby truly began to blossom worldwide. Over the years the number of collectors in the hobby of collecting autographed books has continued to grow. During the past several years collectors have begun being a little more discriminatory in the auto... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 8:52 AM

If you have a figurine collection that has grown beyond what you expected it to be, you might be considering selling all or part of your collection. Figurines can make a plain fireplace mantel, shelf, coffee table or windowsill beautiful. If there are too many, however, it can make the room look cluttered and unorganized. If you are ready to sell your figurines, here are some helpful tips. First of all, you need to decide how many of your figurines you are going to sell. Will you sell sel... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 8:49 AM

Ancient Greek coins have a variety of attributes that enable differentiation between the currencies of individual poleis. Each polis independently designed and created its own coins, with symbols that were representative of the deities and heroes important to that particular government. This theme supersedes all of the other trends in Greek coin making throughout the centuries. Archaic period coins are simple and crude. Rather than being symmetrically round, they approximate lumps of meta... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 6:12 AM

Building model trucks is a pastime that is much loved and can be extremely fun. If you enjoy putting them together but it is starting to get boring then you might want to try something totally different. Instead of building ones that come straight from the auto industry you might try building some that come from famous movies or even from popular television shows. There is no shortage of these trucks out there. This includes everything from famous children's cartoons to comic book heroes an... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 20th August 2008 @ 11:31 PM

Anyone would think that any type of authentic autographed books would most definitely contain more value and unfortunately some individuals try to capitalize upon this. Like any type of collectible that may hold any kind of value there will always be several individuals out there that will want to make a potential profit. Whenever authors take the time away from their writing to make personal appearances for their readers and they become stuck inside of a stuffy bookstore for several hour... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By John Hilde @ Wednesday, 20th August 2008 @ 4:52 PM

In the past five or so years, we've seen natural resources rise substantially as developing countries (such as China and India) modernize and increase wealth. In the past year, the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Euro has changed to favor the Euro. What does this mean for imported items such as suits of armor? The armor especially in Italy is created with an old patina rustic look which India manufacturers cannot or will not match. The shape of the armor is also goin... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By John Hilde @ Wednesday, 20th August 2008 @ 12:02 PM

If you are looking to be a Greek soldier for an adult Halloween costume party, or are in to SCA combat or reenactments, or just need a costume for a play or movie production, then you the Greek helmet is one of the most important parts of the whole set. This article discusses the different types of Greek helmets and which ones might the best choice for you. While brick and mortar stores don't carry a whole lot of replica helmets, there are many specialty online retail stores that do. <... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By John Hilde @ Wednesday, 20th August 2008 @ 11:48 AM

If you're looking to purchase a suit of armor, you'll be amazed at how many different kinds there are. Armors from the castle of Churberg, Marto suit of armors, Medioevo armors imported from Italy - all of these are great but you may want to consider some accessories that not all suits of armors include that will increase your customer satisfaction. The armor especially in Italy is created with an old patina rustic look which India manufacturers cannot or will not match. The s... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Matt Chang @ Tuesday, 19th August 2008 @ 7:05 PM

Antiques are fun to collect. In addition, they can be very profitable acquisitions if done correctly. Here are some tips to help you on your path to starting to collect antiques. Check out yard sales, flea markets, classifieds, and estate sales. Many times a seller will not realize that what they are selling is indeed an antique. He/she just may be mistaken in believing that the object is just something that is old, dusty, in need of repair or in need of refinishing. If this is the case... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Warren Wong @ Tuesday, 19th August 2008 @ 4:27 PM

Postage stamps were first issued in Great Britain in 1840. The practice soon became common all over the world to show that the postage had been paid on a piece of mail. A stamp is a sticker attached to the top right hand corner of an envelope or package. Since stamps are in different denominations, if a piece of mail is larger or heavier than a standard size letter, several stamps may need to be attached. In order to send any mail through the postal service, you must buy these stamps and affix t... more...

Hobbies » Collecting | By Warren Wong @ Tuesday, 19th August 2008 @ 4:18 PM

There are rare and valuable stamps in all postal systems of the world. Two of the best known of these are the Inverted Jenny, which was a printing error and the 1-cent Z grill stamp from the US postal system. Anyone who is a serious stamp collector will tell you that there are five most valuable stamps in the world and all are trying to have them in their collections. However, they are very rare and thus, very expensive. These valuable stamps are: 1. The Three -Shilling Banco from Sweden,... more...