August 21st, 2010 | Categories: Hobbies
At some point in their lives almost all little girls will become fascinated with bride dolls, the most popular of which are those made from porcelain. It is a good thing then that there are now several different styles of porcelain bride dolls in unique variations of costume and artistic influence. In fact, if your little girl grows up and continues to be fascinated with dolls, you can help her put together a truly versatile bride doll collection. When people talk about porcelain ...
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August 20th, 2010 | Categories: Hobbies
"How can I tell if my flatware is sterling or silverplated?" This is our most frequently-asked question. If it doesn't have the word "sterling", then it most likely is not sterling silver. The word "sterling" is found on American silver dating after 1860. Early American silver is very rare and was usually marked with only the maker's name or initials. Silverplate has the maker or company name and often includes terms such as "A1" or "quadruple plate". These are various descriptions of the ...
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August 19th, 2010 | Categories: Automotive
As I've traveled around to car shows over the years, it is obvious that everyone takes pride in their vehicle, weather it be a classic hot rod, a muscle car, un-restored vintage vehicle, or even a new car or motorcycle. Attention is taken by the owners to ensure that there is a blinding shine on the chrome and paint, and every component even the underside is perfect. So given the many hours and often years spent getting to this level of perfection, what are the owners trying to achieve? The ...
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August 18th, 2010 | Categories: Hobbies
Coin collecting, or numismatics is a hobby as old as time. As a hobby, it has been around for more than 2,500 years. This is surprising since the use of coins has been around for pretty much that same amount of time too. Man has always had a fixation for small, round, shiny things. And throughout the ages, coin collectors have always been on the prowl for the oldest, rarest, most attractive coins around. Numismatics comes from the Greek word nomisma, meaning 'currency,' or coin. It is also ...
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August 17th, 2010 | Categories: Hobbies
For more than 77 years Madame Alexander dolls have found their way into the hearts of girls (young and old) and collector's around the world. Always elegant, charming and lovable, "Madame Alexander" remains to be a favorite classic toy and collectible each holiday season. As Madame Alexander entered the Toy Industry's Hall of Fame in 2000, the story of Madame Alexander is also the story of the evolution of the dolls through the past century. Madame Alexander was a remarkable woman with a ...
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August 16th, 2010 | Categories: Hobbies
It is July and that means to coin collectors and dealers alike that the new Price Guides are here. By far the most famous is the RedBook by R. S. Yeoman and edited by Kenneth Bressett. The new 2006 edition went on sale July 5, 2005 and is already ranked #15,594 at Amazon.com . Since 1947 the Red Book has been the definitive guide to coin valuations for an ever growing population of coin collectors. Even the Red Book itself has become collectible with the 1st edition valued at $750 in VF ...
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August 15th, 2010 | Categories: Hobbies
Many consider stamp collecting as a fun activity not only for older people but also for kids. It provides a person the pleasure of collecting different types of stamps that he may find in ordinary binders or through his received mail. Some people consider it an exciting hobby. For a beginner, he may be fond of compiling different kind of stamps from his album until he realizes that he could specialize in collecting the these stamps.It is indeed a fun hobby because a person may enjoy and learn ...
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August 14th, 2010 | Categories: Automotive
If you own a collector car, the purchase of a quality car cover can be an important investment. Before making this purchase, there should be ample consideration given to the quality of the car cover itself. Follow these tips while searching for the perfect cover for your perfect car. 1- While looking for a car cover for your vehicle, keep in mind that quality is a factor in this purchase. The better the quality, the better the cover will protect your investment. Look for a cover that is made ...
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August 13th, 2010 | Categories: Shopping
Shill Bidding: How Scumbag Bidders Rob Honest Sellers Like You Shill bidding deal is a 21st century version of a confidence game. The purpose of shill bidding is to buy merchandise at an artificially low price which can then be resold for a healthy profit. It involves either two different buyers or one buyer who possesses two different eBay IDs. Shill bidding is often easy to detect and therefore is usually more successful with an inexperienced seller who doesn't know what to look for. We ...
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August 12th, 2010 | Categories: Automotive
Whether it's for your 4-year-old Chevy minivan, or the vintage Dodge Charger you have underneath the canvas in your shop, finding auto parts that don't cost you a fortune might be a tough task. Auto wreckers, E-bay, parts locators ' these are all valid ways to try to find the auto part you need, at the price you want to pay. For newer vehicles, you might be inclined to pay full retail price at your local auto parts store, just to get the exact part you need for your vehicle. What you should ...
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