Archive for the ‘Antiques Collecting’ Category

Research Your Flea Market Finds Online

Tuesday, June 26th, 2007

How can I be the antiques expert for this site if I don’t know everything there is to know about antiques? It’s really simple; I know how to research. And…

Take a Swing at Golf Collectibles

Saturday, June 23rd, 2007

Summertime is golf time for lots of folks. But did you know there’s more to the game than just a round on the greens? Collecting golf memorabilia is a…

The Unsurpassed Quality of Cambridge Glass

Sunday, June 17th, 2007

Cambridge glass holds special appeal for collectors and dealers interested in “elegant” glassware patterns. I mean, what’s not to love? The colors, patterns and beautiful etchings all epitomize quality…

Learn to Value Antiques Like an Appraiser

Friday, June 8th, 2007

Does the thought process appraisers use to value antiques and collectibles seem like Greek to you? That’s totally understandable. It takes years of study to be able to tick those…

A Love for Old Postcards

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

I’ve loved vintage postcards since I was a child in my mother’s antique shop. The greeting cards were always my favorites, so it’s only fitting that I would grow…

Beer Appreciation Goes Beyond Good Taste

Wednesday, May 30th, 2007

The passing of Memorial Day marks the official push into summertime. Fireworks stands will soon be popping up on rural roadsides, and lots picnics, backyard cookouts and trips to…

A Love Affair with Wedding Collectibles

Sunday, May 27th, 2007

Surrounded by loving family members and adoring friends, there aren’t many events that stir more sentiment and emotion than the joining of two hearts as one. At this time…

Is Older Red Dinnerware Safe for Food Consumption?

Monday, May 21st, 2007

Have you ever heard that red glazed dinnerware, with pieces like the Fiesta creamer shown here at the top of the list, are unsafe for food consumption? Does the…