Vote for Your Favorite Possession Obsession
Saturday September 29, 2007
Are you obsessive about your possessions? These folks are and in fact they're the top three finalists in Apartments.com contest to win $20,000. How do they win? By your votes! ... Read More
"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"
Tuesday September 25, 2007
Two different sets of Peanuts Halloween figures were found at the local CVS pharmacy. The music and motion Prowling Pumpkin Patch features miniature figures of Lucy, Linus, Snoopy and Charlie ... Read More
Two Terrific Web Sites
Tuesday September 25, 2007
Two questions on the forum led me to these web sites, they're terrific! One is published directly by the company and the other by an avid collector. Check them out.
Sears ... Read More
Catalogs in the Mail
Saturday September 22, 2007
A few years ago I decided to save all the gift catalogs I received in the mail from around August until Christmas time. The stack was about four feet tall. ... Read More
Free eMail Newsletters for Collectors
Thursday September 20, 2007
Although I am a fanatic about newspapers, magazines and books, the best and fastest way to get the news about our collecting passions is through email newsletters. And although I ... Read More
O.J. Simpson Sports Memorabilia
Tuesday September 18, 2007
What's it worth today? Not much!
When asked about the current market for Simpson memorabilia, Chris Ivy, director of Sports Auctions for Heritage Auction Galleries, said "There is no question that ... Read More
Christmas Pickle, The Next Generation
Tuesday September 18, 2007
These are the great, great, great grandchildren of the Christmas pickle, each one migrated to the United States to pass on the story of the Christmas pickle. The oft-told tale ... Read More
American Bisque Cookie Jar Question?
Wednesday September 12, 2007
From the Forums:"I have a question about is the American Bisque Chalkboard Hobo cookie jar. I have many cookie jar reference books, and every one of them shows this ... Read More
Warman's Children's Books
Tuesday September 11, 2007
I'm a sucker for children's stuff and I'm always picking up vintage toys, cards and little books that my kids used to enjoy reading. That's where Santi's newest book will ... Read More
Halloween Decorating
Monday September 10, 2007
At this time of the year many collectors are thinking about Halloween. It's time to pull out all that stuff you've been collecting over the years and start decorating. Look ... Read More
It's My Birthday Today, Who Am I?
Friday September 7, 2007
I think I still look pretty good even though I was patented 92 years ago. Everyone still loves me and I'm even in the National Toy Hall of Fame!
Can ... Read More
Roger Federer as a Beanie Baby!
Friday September 7, 2007
He's not only ranked number one in the tennis world and known as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador -- he's known to Ty Beanie Baby collectors as the Feder-Bear! This very ... Read More
Rare Antiques and Hot Prices
Wednesday September 5, 2007
This week I've been condensing several more "hot" lists and what sold for on eBay in the past. This week it's been Antiques, Glass & Pottery, Diecast, Teddy Bears ... Read More
American Cereal Company?
Tuesday September 4, 2007
From the mailbox:
"My dad found this box, is there anything else you can tell me about when this part of the company was in business?"
The American Cereal Company was one ... Read More
Where do Buster Brown and Mickey Mouse rub elbows with G.I. Joe and Superman?
Sunday September 2, 2007
At Geppi’s Entertainment Museum at Camden Yards!Do you live near Baltimore or perhaps are planning a trip to the area in the near future? As a collector, it's one place ... Read More