Collecting Articles
We will be looking at some of the continental potteries and their patrons who encouraged the development of the potteries in these countries like the Moorish conqueror of Spain. After he left Spain his styles of potteries were still made.
Sat, 13 Oct 2007: Put More Money In Your Pocket - Collect Coins!
Coin collecting is a very profitable pasttime. It's also a lot of fun! So what should you collect and why? Find out how to collect and profit...
Sat, 13 Oct 2007: Card Collecting Is Not Just For Kids
Trading cards have been collected for years. They are fun to collect, fun to trade and can be worth a small fortune! Find out how to start collecting here....
Fri, 12 Oct 2007: What Is It About the Collectible Knife?
One of the most interesting hobbies that I have found is knife collecting. The collectible knife is something that is full of history and legend. Many of the most famous Americans are noted because of the knives they carry.
Thu, 11 Oct 2007: 7 Most Common Coin Collecting Themes
Coin collecting has been the hobby of many people for many years. If you refer to history, the first coin collectors were kings and emperors of different kingdoms all over the world. Some of the first
Thu, 11 Oct 2007: Benefits Of A Coin Counter And Coin Sorter
Manually counting coins everyday can be a tiresome and boring task. It is also a great waste of your valuable time. If you own a business which accepts coins as payment such as a laundry or car wash b
Thu, 11 Oct 2007: Antique Desk Furniture Historical Comparison
I finally realized it is not a Western desk; it is an English desk from the early 20th century. The clues are the wood itself and the hardware. English oak from this period has a distinctively differe
Thu, 11 Oct 2007: Is it Time to Eliminate the US Cent-Penny?
The US cent has been with us for over 225 years. First as the Large Cent, then the Flying Eagle/Indian Head Cent and then the Lincoln Cent. The Lincoln Cent has been around nearly 100 years. The co
Wed, 10 Oct 2007: Coins to Own Now for the Regular Coin Collector Part I
I am often asked what coins should the common collector own. If you are like me, and most coin collectors, I cannot plunk down 7 figures for a coin. Heck, I cannot afford 4 figures for a coin.Yet mo
Mon, 8 Oct 2007: How To Determine The Prices And Values Of Coins In Your Collection
Coin collecting is mostly known as an expensive and very interesting hobby. It can also be a profitable hobby if the collectors know how to make a profit from their hobby. Coin collectors are known to
Mon, 8 Oct 2007: History Behind The Gold And Silver Coins
People in the older times do not use any form of currency to buy things they need. They just trade their goods at the market place and exchange things they have for things they want or need. As time p
Mon, 8 Oct 2007: Facts About Coin Grading And Coin Appraisal Coin Collectors Should Know
If you just started coin collection s a hobby and are new to coin collection, it is a good idea for you to start learning about coin appraisals and grading systems. Coin appraisal and coin grading is
Thu, 4 Oct 2007: The Fascinating World of Doll Collecting
It is only recently that we have used the word "doll". For a long time dolls were called "poppets" or "babes" or "babies". Sometimes in reading old books one comes across other names, such as "manniki
Thu, 6 Sep 2007: The Historical Pocket Knife - The Legend Lives On
The pocket knife is basically a legend. Why would I use such a strong word for the passage of the pocket knife through time? Well, this tool had its beginnings in a time when man had to depend on his
Thu, 6 Sep 2007: Cleaning Coins - Think About It First
I am sure that many of you have come across coins that looked like they were filthy. When you looked at these coins you likely decided that the coins required to be cleansed so that their full economi
Wed, 29 Aug 2007: The Hunting Knife - The Icon of Man's Advancement
The hunting knife is one of the most important tools to have when outdoors. It is also a collectible item that has been growing in value and popularity more than most types of knives. Get them while y
Wed, 29 Aug 2007: A Brief Look At The History Of The Post
From earliest times the peoples of the world have sought means of communicating with each other. These efforts may be traced to the very mists of antiquity, and before any means of written thoughts ha
Wed, 29 Aug 2007: Multitool is the Must Have Unviersal Super Gadget
The multitool is the must have tool for anyone in just about any occupation, hobby or trade. What can you do with one? Well, I would be more than happy to give you a slew of information on why you sho
Fri, 24 Aug 2007: Grandma's Antique Clock...Time To Sell?
So how do you get Grandma's clock appraised? Where do you find qualified appraisers? and what qualifies someone as an appraiser?There are hundreds of sites on the internet willing to give you quotes o
Thu, 16 Aug 2007: Discovering Rare Collectibles
I have discovered that antique dealers become too diverse in that they do not specialize in one item. There has not been a shop that I cannot find many sleepers. I would suggest staying out of the mai
Wed, 15 Aug 2007: Rare US And Foreign Coins
For all of the US coins, look them up in the Guidebook to US Coins. The dollar coins are worth a minimum of $6 each, the Indian cents are anywhere from 25 cents each and up. The penny with 2 of the sa
Mon, 13 Aug 2007: Why Collectible Pocket Knives?
Collectible pocket knives are a topic that is so interesting to me because of the fact that knives are so fascinating. There is a story behind every knife, design, handle material, their owners and so
Mon, 13 Aug 2007: A Pocket Knife for the Cosmopolitan Woman
Every woman should own and carry a pocket knife for a variety of reasons. Even the daintiest of cosmopolitan women should have a nice, razor sharp pocket knife stashed away in her purse for necessary
Mon, 13 Aug 2007: 4 Novice Antique Appraisal Tips
Do you have an attic or a basement filled with relics from a grandparent or great-grandparent from a bygone era? Have you ever wondered where those pieces came from, or in what year they were made?
Sat, 11 Aug 2007: Collecting Coins a Collectors Guide
Coin collecting is something that takes time to learn. The most important thing to remember is that you are doing it for the right reason - if it is a passion, then it is something worth pursuing.Coll
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