Barbara Crews Introduction Longtime collector who has contributed to Antique Trader, Today’s Vintage, Collector’s Mart, Antique & Collectibles Showcase, and Collectors NewsProfiled on A&E's Incurable CollectorFounder of the American Cookie Jar Association Experience Barbara Crews is a former writer for LiveAbout who contributed articles on collecting, collectibles, and memorabilia for more than 16 years. She has written for many of the most prestigious antiques and collectibles magazines in the antiquing industry, including The Antique Trader, Today's Vintage, Collector's Mart, Antique & Collectibles Showcase, and Collectors News. A&E featured Barbara and her collections on the show Incurable Curators. Barbara is also the founder of the American Cookie Jar Association (ACJA). Education Barbara is currently studying to become a certified antiques appraiser. LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Barbara Crews Discover How These Hand-Carved Wooden Collectibles Became Famous Big Bang Theory Batman Cookie Jar Vintage Valentine Postcards and Illustrations for Collectors Marble Pictures and Prices for Collectors Collecting Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy Black Memorabilia: Collecting Cookie Jars Little Red Riding Hood Jars The Fascinating History of Faberge Eggs G.I. Joe Vintage Collectibles: Prices and Values Antique Toy Soldiers from 1940s–1970s Collecting Ideas for Kids of all Ages Antique and Tin Toys Price Value Guides The Difference Between Hummel and Goebel Collectibles Shawnee Pottery: Facts, Trivia and Collectibles List of Planters Mr. Peanut Collectibles and Values Collectible Coca-Cola Cookie Jars 8 Uses for those Old Ty Beanie Babies Collecting Christopher Radko Christmas Tree Ornaments Collecting Crayola Tins and Collectibles How to Sell Beanie Babies Collectible Disney Cookie Jar Gallery A Short History of Avon's Collectibles Timeline and Prices of Roseville Pottery Fitz and Floyd Collectibles