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Why do we love Collectibles?   We do this for several reasons. It may remind us of our youth, the trips to the candy store to get the next set of baseball cards. The Barbie dolls that we collected over the years. Collections that we fell in love with and couldn't give up. When our mothers told us that it was time to clean out our closets, and donate our old toys, generally around our birthdays or holidays, only to find out later that she too couldn't give it up, and wound up putting our favourite collections in the eaves...

Want to build a valuable legacy over time? Try looking in old homes, under that old dresser, or up in the attic where great-grandma kept her things patiently waiting for you to unearth them. It is not unlikely to find old coins there, a rare old coin that at today's rate may be worth a few dollars, probably three or four or five, even ten times what the coin was worth back when great grandmother was collecting them.   Pennies, Nickels, Dimes & Quarters - Not Really Chump Change If They Are Rare Ever find a silver looking penny? A...

The Past 25 Years have seen tremendous changes in the Collectible Doll Industry.   Until that time, collectors only had antique dolls, or newer children's dolls to add to their collections. As there were relatively few "new collectibles" to purchase, the market on these "played with dolls" and antiques was vibrant and exciting. There were many doll shows scattered all over the country, and a visit to one would find three types of dolls available, antique dolls, rescued discarded play dolls, and booths featuring doll makers wares. Doll makers were many, with their work ranging from dreadful to stunning. Flea...

One hobby that is rapidly growing in popularity is that of Antique Book Collecting.   Because there are still so many rare antique books around in places like small-town auctions and garage sales, there is a chance to collect classic works cheap and possibly make some good money on the side selling these rare first editions to serious collectors and rare book bookstores. If you're interested in collecting antique books and joining the legions of book hounds out there, one of the first things you will need to learn is the difference between old books and antique books. Not every...

Collecting Antique Radios has become increasingly popular among people all over The World In The Past 30 Years.   The culture behind each antique radio is unique and tells a story about how life was lived during the late 1800s and the first half of the 1900s. It was such an unusual time in American history to look at. It gives us a reference point to all the advances in technology made today. It gives us a vantage point from how far we have come over the past century. Each antique collector has their own reason for collecting old radios,...