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Little Red Riding Hood Cookie Jars
It's a confusing genealogy -- trying to figure out the true and accurate history of the Louise Bauer Little Red Riding Hood jar. Is it a Hull, Regal or Royal China and Novelty Company? Although not all the answers are known, hopefully this article will be a start!
Little Red Riding Hood - What's Rare and What's Not
Little Red Riding Hood Cookie Jars - Collecting Little Red Riding Hood
About PEZ
Who hasn't had a PEZ growing up? Even if you aren't a collector, they are hard to resist with their cute colorful designs and so easy to pluck off the rack while standing in line at the supermarket or drug store. For many years a PEZ has been a standard addition to my kids Christmas stockings, if they had only kept them!
PEZ Sesame Street
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Richie Belyski Talks About Collecting PEZ
Everyone is familiar with those colorful little candy dispensers found in every supermarket, discount and toy store. They're a staple in Christmas stockings and Easter baskets and we probably all have a few stuck in a drawer somewhere. But do you realize just how many people avidly collect them? The answer is a LOT!
What's Your Favorite Blog for Collectors?
Favorite Collecting Blogs - What's Your Favorite Blog for Collectors?
eBay Frauds and Scams
There will always be someone around trying to separate you from your money.
Collectibles: Nativity Sets - Creches for Christmas
Nothing is more fitting to collect for the Christmas season than the real reason the holiday is celebrated. There are as many different types Nativity sets as there are collectors. Pick a region of the world and there will a Nativity representing that area and culture of the people.
My Little Red Cookie Cutters
Bron Gibson's Story of her Little Red Cookie Cutters and her fondest childhood memories
Pepsi Glasses
Cartoon and Promotional Drinking Glass prices can range from just a dollar or to each, to hundreds of dollars. Do you know what to look for.
The Tucker Car Cookie Jar
Even though it has been over 50 years since the Tucker has been produced, fans of the automobile keep the memory alive and well through the The Tucker Club . Everything about the Tucker was far ahead of its time.
Hallmark, Your New Coin Shop?
state quarters coins commemorative new jersey, delaware STATE QUARTERS ornament US mint uncirculated coins figurines MINT COINS
The Official Guidebook to America's State Quarters
The Official Guidebook to America's State Quarters Probably no one is more qualified to write about America's latest collecting craze -- the new State Quarters than David Ganz, a member of the Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee.
Collecting State Quarters
Coin Collecting, specifically the US State Quarters, has become of the more popular collecting habits to come along in years. This [i]non-fad[/i] collectible appeals to every age, gender or income group.
Don and Norma Winton
Don Winton, legendary sculptor of Twin Winton Cookie jars, has also made his mark sculpting and designing items from athletic awards, Disney characters to sculpting for Presidential libraries.
Greenstein's Judaica Auction House
There are many family owned antiques that will be owned by generations of a family, but none are so cherished or special as the Judaica items passed down through the family after hardship of immigrating to another country or fleeing Hitler during the years of World War II.
The ABCs of Buying on eBay
The Internet is Not only eBay, but that would be hard to prove to some people. eBay is the main, and sometimes only, destination of many collectors.eBay has spawned a whole industry of programs and web sites catering to online auction buyers and sellers.
Limoges Porcelain Boxes
Say the word Limoges and everyone knows what you are talking about. But did you realize Limoges can encompass any number of manufacturers or artisans making these pieces?
Shawnee Pottery Company
Prices or value guides are always subjective and in many cases argumentative. In the case of the following jars, Internet auctions, live auctions, antique mall prices and dealers input, all were used to come up with the values shown. Of course putting a price on something is always subjective and you need to two people to make it come true -- a seller and a BUYER!
Insuring Your Valuable Collections
You've spent years and a lot of money on your collections - but have you thought about insurance? What happens if something happens to your collection? What if a piece breaks or a piece is stolen? Insurance is good to have.
Are Your Collectibles Insured?
Are your collectibles safe during a hurricane or tornado?
Cereal Box Online Prices
Cereal boxes are another collectible that is almost no cost, after all you have to eat breakfast anyway - just keep the packaging.
Nelsen Survey Commissioned by eBay
In 2004 ebay commissioned Neilsen for a survey on collectors using eBay and those not using eBay. eBay shared the results.
eBay Collectibles Summit 2003
eBay has hosted several Collectible Summits bringing together a cross section of approximately twenty editors, publishers, appraisers, etc. from the world of collecting. The publications and companies represented was very impressive and I was honored to be included.