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Barbara's Collectibles Blog August 2003 Archive

By Barbara Crews, About.com Guide to Collectibles since 1997

Upper Deck Sports Cards

Saturday August 30, 2003
On August 18th Upper Deck released their 2003 MLB Honor Roll cards. 130 regular player cards include: "Dean's List" Game-Used Jersey Cards, "Leather of Distinction" Game-Used Glove Cards, "Grade A" ... Read More

Eisner's Newest Picks and Reviews

Friday August 29, 2003
This week sports card expert Michael Eisner shares his thoughts on the 2003 Leaf Certified release - "jam-packed with autographed and memorabilia inserts". He's also pretty happy with another Donruss ... Read More

Yu-Gi-Oh New Tin & Trading Card Game

Friday August 29, 2003
The release of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Collectible Tins will be the last time the newly-retired Booster Packs (Metal Raiders, Magic Ruler, Pharaoh's Servant, Labrinth of Nightmare, and Legend ... Read More

Willy Chillhill Collection

Thursday August 28, 2003
Every kid dreams of snow days...even big kids!! Exciting childhood memories of snowy mornings and school delays inspired the Willy Chillhill collection. Check out the upside down snowman cookie jar ... Read More

Rubber Ducky You're So Fine

Wednesday August 27, 2003
Everytime I read about those little lost ducks floating the world's oceans, Ernie's song pops into my head. I just can't stop humming it! If you're in the New England ... Read More

Antiques Roadshow, The Rest of the Story

Tuesday August 26, 2003
Once again it was proven to me how small a world it really is! Since I was disappointed about not finding out the correct pattern name for the depression glass ... Read More

New Finds in Cookie Jars

Sunday August 24, 2003
It looks like the Holiday season has stated a little early, at least in my corner of the world. The new jars for 2003 have already started showing up -- ... Read More

Topps Signs Rickie Weeks to Autograph Deal

Thursday August 21, 2003
From Mike Eisner: "Topps announces that highly touted prospect Rickie Weeks, the second overall pick (Brewers) from this year's Amateur Baseball Draft, will be signing autographs in various upcoming Topps ... Read More

Up, Up and Away

Tuesday August 19, 2003
Lofty Nicholas is one of Christopher Radko's new jars for 2003. A stunning, large jar that is also musical. Nice detail with lots of gold! And it even has ... Read More

Antiques Roadshow Visits OKC

Sunday August 17, 2003
If you were in downtown Oklahoma City on August 9th and didn't know what was going on, you would have probably thought it was the world's biggest garage sale. And ... Read More

eBay and eMail Scams

Friday August 15, 2003
There will always be someone around trying to separate you from your money. I get as many emails telling me that my eBay account is being changed or my password ... Read More

Quaker Oats Jars

Thursday August 14, 2003
Although it's not quite "oatmeal" time yet, it's always time for Advertising Cookie Jars. As I was browsing eBay the other day, I noticed a few Quaker jars that were ... Read More

AuctionBytes Publishes 100th Issue of Premier Online-Auction Newsletter

Tuesday August 12, 2003
August 2003, Natick, Mass. AuctionBytes is celebrating the publication of the 100th issue of AuctionBytes-Update, an email newsletter for online auction buyers and sellers. David and Ina Steiner, founders of ... Read More

Holybears "It's All in the Family"

Monday August 11, 2003
Press Release: "In today’s world, the strength of the family unit is more important than ever," said Rob LeClair, owner and founder of HolyBears, Inc. "Our Family Bears™ line acknowledges ... Read More

What a Weekend!

Monday August 11, 2003
This was one of those perfect weekends -- the kind that leaves you refreshed on Monday, but satisfied with all that was accomplished. Saturday started off going to the Antique ... Read More

Hurrey's Cartoon and Promotional Drinking Glass Collection

Friday August 8, 2003
A terrific site was pointed out to me recently and it certainly qualifies as a Best of the Net. Collector John Hurrey has an impressive collection of cartoon and promotional ... Read More

Dutch Auctions

Friday August 8, 2003
Are you confused by Dutch or Fixed Price Auctions? Not sure how they work? Let me see if I can help explain them to you and not muddle it up ... Read More

Heidi Doody!

Thursday August 7, 2003
Jody recently found this adorable Heidi Doody Marionette and a quick search has yielded no further information on the values or when the doll was manufactured. Heidi was Howdy's sister and according ... Read More

Suspicious eMail from eBay

Thursday August 7, 2003
If you have an eBay ID, it's most likely you've either gotten or will get a suspicious letter from eBay. It looks very official, but wants you to respond with ... Read More

Boyds Licenses World-Renowned Teddy Bear Artist, Steve Schutt!

Tuesday August 5, 2003
A new addition to the Boyds family of bear artisans, Steve Schutt has created Rupert, an antique-style design, floppy and bean-filled and featuring tan ultrasuede paw pads and an incorporated red union suit ... Read More

100 Years of Teddy Bears at Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green

Sunday August 3, 2003
Happy Birthday Teddy Bear. He may be 100 years old, but is none the worse for wear and is just as loved as ever. If you're in the U.K. ... Read More

National Kid's Day, Collecting with the Kids in Your Life

Sunday August 3, 2003
Growing up we always wondered -- When was Kid's Day? After all there was Mother's Day, Father's Day and even the Groundhog had a day. Today there is a National ... Read More

Radko on QVC

Saturday August 2, 2003
Get your credit cards ready -- Monday will be a big day for collectors on QVC. Christopher Radko will be showing some of his holiday collection, but that's not all. Corgi, ... Read More

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