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Elvis Presley

From Elvis' start with Sun Records and the Louisiana Hayride to sell-out concerts in Las Vegas in the 1970s, Elvis has always had loyal and enthusiastic fans, fans who often love to collect everything Elvis!

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Halloween Contest on HGTV

Friday September 3, 2010
It's back again -- the HGTV Halloween contest.

Love to decorate for Halloween? Think you do a pretty good job? Why not enter the Halloween contest on HGTV? Photos can be submitted starting September 6 through October 31.
From HGTV:
HOW TO ENTER: During the Contest Period, produce a photo that depicts Halloween spirit in one of the following categories: (1) household decorations; (2) pumpkins; (3) kids costumes; (4) adult costumes; or (5) pet costumes.

Read more and check out some of the pictures posted.

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Mystery of the Week

Wednesday September 1, 2010

Not an antique, but something that I think is very useful. What's your thoughts -- and BE SPECIFIC!

Size: 2"

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Last week's mystery antique.

The Evil Flame

Tuesday August 31, 2010
Classic Pulp Art burst into the spotlight in Heritage's August 2010 auction. Led by Hugh Joseph Ward's The Evil Flame, a Spicy Mystery Stories pulp cover which lead in the auction's $2.591 million in offerings.

It is the highest price ever realized at public auction for a pulp magazine cover. What do you think it sold for?

©Heritage Auction Galleries

Ghoultide Gathering - 2010

Sunday August 29, 2010

I've wanted to attend the Ghoultide Gathering ever since I first heard of it a few years ago, alas it's just too far away. Several favorite artists offer their works and in some cases it's one of the few ways to actually buy their pieces. If you love and collect Halloween and live within driving distance of Northville, MI -- think about attending. I promise it will be worth it!

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Image ©Ghoultide Gathering

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