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Christopher Radko began designing and producing holiday ornaments of the highest quality eighteen years ago. His designs are renowned for their beauty and craftsmanship, and millions have purchased his work. ... Read More

New printables! This time it's the actual patents from Shawnee Pottery Cookie Jars. Included are: Smiley, Winnie, Muggsy, Puss n'Boots and the Sailor. Print on a "good" paper and frame for ... Read More

Asked about his special day, Bugs replied, "Like fine wine, I only get better with age." When pressed to reveal his exact age, the star answered, "Let's just say I've ... Read More

Mike has been busy checking out, reviewing and sharing his thoughts on the new Upper Deck products. Read his take on the Upper Deck Patch Collection, Basketball Inspirations and their ... Read More

UPDATE: More information has been found out about the Devil, but still no values! Information from Steiff/ Larger Image If so, can you help with this Steiff Devil? The owner thinks it's ... Read More

Many questions I get are about buying or selling on the Internet. I've been doing it for a long time and tend to take it for granted. So this week ... Read More

Do you think you have a hidden treasure in your house? Have you always wondered what a certain item is worth? Are you wondering if it is worth $50 or ... Read More

Disney: "Disney Auctions celebrates Disneyland's 48th anniversary by offering official Disneyland sign and ride and parade vehicles from the park." If you have enough room (and money!) think of how much ... Read More

Everywhere I look I see Hulk merchandise -- typical when a new movie has been released. Tin Box, maker of lunch boxes, wastepaper baskets, etc, is having a sale on ... Read More

If you talk about it enough, will they buy? Apparently not -- at least in the case of the G.I. Joe prototype! The hype started as early as January for ... Read More

Now why, you ask, would Hartstone do a Patriotic cupcake cookie jar? It's to help celebrate Ohio's birthday! Every piece of pottery I've seen from Hartstone is always heavy and ... Read More

UPDATE: The first auction was pulled because of fraudelent bidding and item was relisted. Second auction had a starting price of $100,000. and received no bids. Apparently no one wants ... Read More

Inspired by the women of the Red Hat Society, Boyds has designed a whimsical bear complete with purple dress and bright red hat, Ms. Rouge Chapeau. New for Fall '03, ... Read More

eBay has done it again, amazed me that is, with an auction for a lunch with Warren Buffet. One of the world's richest men is not pocketing the proceeds, but ... Read More

Mike Eisner has added two reviews this week. Mike says "Donruss Elite Football, which by the way, boasts some of the best photography I have ever seen in any ... Read More

From Christopher Radko: "Retailers are authorized to offer one FREE retired ornament of your choosing when you purchase two retired styles at regular retail price. Your free ornament must be of ... Read More

UPDATE: The Beanie Baby can now be seen on the Ty web site. Take a peek at Ronnie! (Thanks to Ms. Janie's newsletter for link and informaton.) A new Ty ... Read More

The Disney auction ended a few days ago and at a price a bit more than I wanted to pay. $455. for the neat jar. Congratulations to the high ... Read More

I've seen almost every thing offered for sale on eBay. An entire town and a Russian submarine are a few that come to mind. But one that really boggles ... Read More

What better way to learn how to play the game of golf than having your instructor be the world's greatest golfer. Imagine winning the chance of a lifetime to participate ... Read More

To all my fellow U.S. Citizens -- Have a Great Holiday and Stay Safe! While most of you are busy outside enjoying the weather, it's too hot to enjoy it ... Read More

Another showed up in my email box today. Please remember -- never, ever send your account information via email to Paypal. The letters always look official, but they're not. Paypal ... Read More

2003 saw more tornados and violent weather than any recent year in history. . Thousands of homes were destroyed, would your collectibles have been covered by insurance? An insurance professional ... Read More

Christopher Radko has been credited, and rightly so, with helping to revive the glass ornament industry. Although glass ornaments have been produced for many years, it was Radko who brought ... Read More

Even though July 4th is a long way from the Christmas holidays, I really enjoy decorating with one of my favorite collectibles -- Patriotic Glass Ornaments. The good thing about ... Read More

Available only through the Ty Online Store is White The Bear. White is a white bear covered in red and blue stars in assorted sizes and sports a red, ... Read More