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Christmas Ornaments

It's a little too easy to get carried away with Christmas collecting with so many choices. New or old, find the company and style that fits your taste, life and budget and go from there!

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Collecting Movie Memorabilia -- Start a New Hobby Week!

Thursday July 29, 2010
A poster from your favorite movie hanging on the living room wall, autographed photos of an Oscar winning movie star, movie props protected and displayed in a special display case. Does collecting get any more fun than this? I think not!

If you've been bitten by the bug to collect memorabilia from the entertainment industry, get started by checking out these resources.

Start a New Hobby Week -- Day Five

Mystery Antique of the Week

Wednesday July 28, 2010

Yes, it's obvious this is a bell. But Bryan wonders what kind of bell it is. "It appears to be brass and weighs in at almost 1 pound. The iron ring at the top appears to have been added later using very crude blacksmithing. The most intriguing part is the 3 point crown symbol along with the hash marks on the front and back. My first impression was a cow bell but it seems to be too ornate for that."

What's your thoughts? Is it a cow bell or used for something else? Post your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Buying the New Collectibles - Start a New Hobby Week

Wednesday July 28, 2010
Interested in new collectibles? All the new collectibles can be very alluring and just begging to be taken home with you. But before you put down cold cash, think about it a bit and do some research. Will they value hold up? Just what does limited edition really mean?

Start a New Hobby Week -- Day Four

Defunkd Vintage T-Shirts

Tuesday July 27, 2010
What a terrific website, blog and resource site all in one! I thought I was just going to take a quick look around, but there is so much to offer, I hopped around from one link to another. Want to know about reproduction t-shirts, more about buying on eBay or how to spot a fake? There's a section on eBay sold prices and a forum to ask questions, as well a top 20 sellers on eBay list. If you collect vintage shirts, want to find the value of a shirt or just enjoy learning a bit more about vintage clothing -- Defunkd is a terrific resource!

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