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Autograph Collecting

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:27:14 -0400

Obtaining autographs from celebrities requires patience and alittle luck. As well, purchasing autographs online requiresknowledge of the hobby.Question: I want to start sending requests to celebrities forautographs, what should I include in the letter?Answer: When writing a letter to a celebrity, it is advisable towrite no more than one page. Although celebrities may bethrilled that you appreciate their work, or liked their actingin a certain TV show or movie, they simply do not have enoughtime to read multi-page letters from fans. Also, when writing toa celebrity, try to include some specific references to theirwork that you particularly enjoy. Be very specific in yourdescriptions. Mention character names that they have played andmovies in which they have starred or appeared. This makes a muchbetter impression than just simply saying... "I enjoy all yourmovies. Send me an autograph". Be courteous and respectful. Myexperience has been that celebrities are truly impresse...

Gemstone Collecting

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:48:03 -0400

Personally, I have become fascinated with gemstones preciousand semi-precious stones. I am amazed at the array of colorsand properties of these little treasures found in the earth. Godcreated something truly amazing for us to look at and to adornourselves. Many of these tiny treasures are a fantasticinvestment. Purchasing a rare and beautiful gemstone that willsignificantly appreciate is an opportunity for everyone to enjoyand benefit. Making a return or to pass down through thegenerations, gemstone collecting can be a rewarding andprofitable hobby.I've been passionate about gemstones and collecting gemstonesfor quite some time now. My fascination started a couple ofyears ago and I've become an avid collector ever since. I amexhilarated when I make a new find of beauty or value. Of all ofthe things I've collected in my life, this has been the mostrewarding. I'm also making investments that will continue toincrease in value for myself and my heir's.I've gathered quite...

Growing Your Collection: How to Choose Your Dollhouse Kit

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:34:44 -0400

Doll house kits are an excellent way to begin or even grow your existing doll collections. They offer a wide variety of houses to choose from, and some even come with furniture and accessories to match your first home.In choosing your doll house kit, it is important to note who you are buying it for. Is it for an adult collector? Or is it for a child, as a start of her collection, or simply a toy? Knowing who you are buying it for will help you decide which doll houses to choose.Doll house kits are either made of wood or plastic, and come in a variety of models. Plastic doll houses are cheaper and more durable, which makes them ideal for very young children who will most likely think of them as playthings rather than investments. Most come with basic accessories, but furniture and dolls are usually sold as separate sets. But while plastic doll houses are easier to assemble and come in different sizes, they are also not fully customizable. The colors are pre-fabricated with the pl...

Would you Hire Sir Isaac Newton, the Introvert?

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:18:17 -0400

I've been looking forward to writing this article because SirIsaac Newton personifies some of the outstanding introvertcharacteristics that you can learn to prize in yourself, yourintroverted child or your introverted lover. If you're anemployer, you can also learn to identify two of these qualitiesin job interviews to your advantage. Introverts make terrificemployees. These are the qualities: Sir Isaac Newton couldconcentrate like a Concentratin' Fool. He loved his dog Diamond.And he was a modest man. He had these three things in commonwith most introverts.Sir Isaac Newton was born in in England. He is consideredby some to be the most brilliant man that ever lived. Othercontenders are Mozart and Goethe. Newton is credited withdeveloping calculus and discovering the Laws of Gravitation andthe Laws of Motion more correctly, the "Three Laws of Motionunderlying Classical Mechanics". You probably learned in schoolat about the same age as he discovered these laws that...

1000 Ways to Make Money

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:19:30 -0400

. Produce Christmas cards which are printed on the front with,for example, "Happy Christmas from the Smith Family". Or,instead of the name 'Smith', pick one of the dozens of otherpopular surnames. Sell packs of these cards by direct mail topeople listed in telephone directories. . Make money fromrenting out expensive children's toys. The toys you rent outwill include remote controlled models and computerised games.Use a little van to deliver the toys to customers. Paint in toytown colour scheme. Call the van a toy mobile or similarsuitable name. . Introduce to your region a service which mounts maps forbusinesses. Keep a stock of local, national and internationalmaps. Mount these maps in a professional manner to suit the wallspace available at offices. Send out leaflets about yourservices to office managers. . Bring out a regular publication for ambitious amateurmusicians. This publication might include ads from : Employers seeking musicians. Retailers selling...

Making the Connection

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:42:47 -0400

Have you ever wondered why you often find a coupon tucked insideyour cereal box, or get invited to a customer preview sale atyour favorite department store? Those companies know that theirexisting customers are the best - and most profitable -customers they'll ever have. So it's not surprising that they'lldo whatever they can to keep these customers happy and comingback again and again.Believe it or not, the same concept holds true for your artcareer. While you don't want to ignore potential customers,you'll find that when you pay a little more attention to thecustomers and collectors you already have, it will really payoff - in increased sales and profits for your art business. Thefollowing practical strategies will get you started. - Understand how and why your customers buy artPut yourself in your customers' shoes. What's in it for themwhen they purchase your art? Maybe they feel great about owninga piece of original artwork. Or they're happy to support anemergi...

4 Tips for Organizing Your eBay Inventory

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:42:29 -0400

Do you have eBay inventory sitting around the house? Maybe youare new to eBay and just have a few items on hand that you arewaiting to sell. Or, maybe you have turned selling your eBayinventory into a part-time or full-time income-generatingcareer! Whatever your case may be, you are more likely to makemore money if you keep your eBay inventory organized. So beforeheading out to garage sales, auction sales, and secondhandstores searching for those unique products, make sure you have aplan in place for organizing.Depending on the amount of you eBay inventory you currently haveto sell'or plan on selling'will determine how much space youneed. For the purposes of this article, we will assume that youplan on running this business at a rate where you can manage theinventory from your home. However, many of these same techniquescan be used if you decide to upgrade to a small warehouse.If you are new to selling on eBay, it is easy to get caught upin the excitement of the world's...

Grandma's Mercury Dimes

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:37:44 -0400

One vivid memory of my very early childhood back in the 'swas of driving to church on Sunday mornings with my family.Since my grandparents lived close to us, Dad would always swingby and pick them up, and we'd all carpool together. It was thejob of "Little Danny" as I was affectionately nicknamed backthen to sit in the backseat, wedged snugly between Grandpa andGrandma.As if some sort of ritual, every Sunday Grandma would fishthough her purse to find goodies for me and my older brother.Grandma almost always carried Wrigley's chewing gum, though oncein a while we had to settle for a cherry-flavored cough drop.For a bonus treat, Grandma gave each grandson a coin to go inthe piggybank. There were a few instances when I received a dimefeaturing a lady who sported a wild-looking hairdo, or at leastthat's how it appeared to a -year-old. On one occasion, Grandmaexplained to me the coin was called a Mercury dime. She was acoin collector of sorts, and I credit her with en...

Movie Poster Collecting

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:55:03 -0400

There is a great deal of history behind movie posters and movieposter collecting. Jules Cheret, who created movie posters inthe 's, was the artist given credit for creating the firstmovie posters. By the end of the first decade of the 's,movies had become a great source of public entertainment. Inthis time period, the movie poster would become a standard sizeknown as the one sheet measuring " x ".In the early days, the names of actors did not appear on theposters, which the movie studios liked, because it meant payingactors less money. It was in this early period in movie history,however, that movie studios realized movie stars were as much ofan attraction to the moviegoer as the movie itself. Thus, themovie star was born, and movie posters began showcasing actors'names along with the title of the movie.By the 's, the golden age of silent movies, movie postersbecame more artistic and spectacular, with accomplished artistsbeing hired by movie studios to...

COLLECTING SHEET MUSIC

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:09:15 -0400

Why do people collect sheet music? There are several reasonswhy. First and foremost, all of us have a favorite song. Nomatter what walk of life you are from, you have at least onesong that brings back memories of days gone by. Whether thememories are good or bad, the song has still become a part ofyour history.Many people collect sheet music, especially from the early's, because of the beautiful artwork on the front covers.There were many artists that worked for different musicpublishing companies, and some of these artists also went on todesign for Walt Disney, and other very well known companies. Ifyou examine the cover of many of these old pieces of sheetmusic, you will be able to find where the artist signed theartwork. This always increases the value of the piece to acollector. You will find names like Starmer, Pfeffer, Barbelle,and the mysterious "Rosebud" signature, which is generallythought to be the work of several different artists that workedfor Harry R...

Time for Change. Coins, more than just money

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:11:28 -0400

Time for ChangeThe United States Congress is once again contemplating severalissues regarding our currency and coins. These include theDollar, Quarter, and Cent. Many in congress wish to stay withthe current designs, and pass laws so that they cannot bechanged.The first law governing coin designs dates back to . Manyduring this time wanted our nation's coins to bear the image ofGeorge Washington. Washington was very adamant against thisidea, referring to a coin bearing the image of a person to beingmonarchical. In September of the Morris bill proposed ourcoins bear the emblematic image of Liberty. Rep. John Page, whoserved under Washington during the French and Indian wars notonly echoed the presidential objection, but pointed out thathowever pleased they might be with the incumbent, there was noreason to believe that their descendants would be pleased withsome of his successors. Other members of Congress insisted thatit was no real compliment to place an imag...

Automotive Art As An Expression Of Your Personality

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:20:14 -0400

People find many ways to express their personality, weather itis through sports, music, art, or another outlet. In any casethe creative nature that we have comes to the surface once wehave the tools and developed ability to accomplish this. Onearea that has continued to grow as a result of technologicaladvancement is with computer enhanced graphics. Faster homecomputers coupled with programs such as Adobe Photoshop andIllustrator have taken the high end graphics work once limitedto corporations to smaller businesses. The most basic photomanipulation is to correct flaws in the picture, which can beexpanded to the more advanced creation of fantasy scenes, suchas overlaying multiple images and the addition of specialeffects.These changes have enabled businesses to start in the areas ofcustom portrait and pet photography, to wildlife and evenautomotive areas. For those of you who are familiar with theclassic and collector automotive areas, this level ofphotography is a nat...

How to Begin Developing a Successful Online Business

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:12:45 -0400

The sheer size of the Internet can be intimidating... especiallyfor someone who wants to develop an online business, but haslimited experience in knowing exactly how to do it.What if you don't have a product or service? How can you createsomething that has a reasonable chance for success? And, even ifyou already have the product or service, how do you know it willsell as an online business?Achieving long-term success with Internet online marketing isnot much different than accomplishing the same thing offline.Notice I said "long-term" success.Your offering must be believable and clearly presented.The perceived value of your offering must be greater than yourasking price.You need to develop an ongoing relationship with your clientbase.You must guarantee complete satisfaction and maintain a refundpolicy.You should over deliver by providing more than is expected.Here's a simple way you can begin to develop your own onlinebusiness and potentially generate some respecta...

10 Great Cents

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 05:45:02 -0400

Great Cents By Paul M. Green Coins Magazine, November http:www.coins-collecting.infoIt is safe to say there have been many important coins in thehistory of the cent denomination. Ranging from expensive andscarce to rather available and inexpensive, important cents takea number of forms, making the top an interesting and diversegroup.The cent was a high priority for the U.S. Mint from its start,with the first cents being minted for circulation in , theyear after the Mint opened. Here's my list of the best thathave been produced since then.. The design of the Flowing Hair chain cent is credited toHenry Voight. It shows Liberty facing left, with a chain reverseof links--one for each state in the Union. An estimated ,to , were minted with an abbreviated inscription, "UNITEDSTATES OF AMERI." The remainder of this ,-mintage coincarried "AMERICA."No sooner had the first cents appeared than the critics came outin force. Particularly...

The Best Porcelain Bride Dolls For Your Collection

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 05:11:42 -0400

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 dolls they often think of ancient times and porcelain dolls are so often thought of as antique dolls. Take note, however, that there are a lot of modern doll manufacturers who make collectible porcelain dolls. These dolls are known as reproductions and while they can be just as attractive and appealing, they certainly do not have the same value as real antique dolls. Here are some of the most popular porcelain bride dolls that you may want to include in your collection. Ava is a collectible brid...

Tips for Collecting Silver

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:18:11 -0400

"How can I tell if my flatware is sterling or silverplated?"This is our most frequently-asked question. If it doesn't havethe word "sterling", then it most likely is not sterling silver.The word "sterling" is found on American silver dating after. Early American silver is very rare and was usually markedwith only the maker's name or initials. Silverplate has themaker or company name and often includes terms such as "A" or"quadruple plate". These are various descriptions of the amountof applied silver. Whether you choose to collect sterling or silverplate, thefollowing tips apply. Choose a Style, Era or Maker. Reflect upon your lifestyle andpersonal taste, then make choices that will be a good fit. Thereare many specialty areas of silver collecting. Some collectorsare devoted to a pattern while others collect a particular makeror era. Some only collect a particular type of piece, such asfish servers or tea strainers, and many expand into all areas. Mix-n-Match. The...

Make Your Classic Vehicle Stand Out From The Rest With Art

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:53:51 -0400

As I've traveled around to car shows over the years, it isobvious that everyone takes pride in their vehicle, weather itbe a classic hot rod, a muscle car, un-restored vintage vehicle,or even a new car or motorcycle. Attention is taken by theowners to ensure that there is a blinding shine on the chromeand paint, and every component even the underside is perfect. Sogiven the many hours and often years spent getting to this levelof perfection, what are the owners trying to achieve? The answeris to differentiate their vehicle from the others.So the question for you is "Do You Want Your Vehicle To StandOut From The Rest? "I would be surprised is your answer was anything but, YES!With all of that being said, how can someone make their vehiclestand out? The solution is to turn your vehicle into a piece ofmovable art. Think about the car shows that you have been at, and I am surethere was at least one time where there was a row of cars -deep, all the same year, same make ...

Coin Collecting Throughout The Ages

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:11:19 -0400

Coin collecting, or numismatics is a hobby as old as time. As ahobby, it has been around for more than , years. This issurprising since the use of coins has been around for prettymuch that same amount of time too. Man has always had a fixationfor small, round, shiny things. And throughout the ages, coincollectors 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 related to the study ofbanknotes, tokens, and other early forms of money. Coins and other forms of money are issued by governments andother monetary agencies. Billions of these flood the marketyearly. But as time goes by, the number of these coins go down.Some get lost and some are damaged beyond recognition. This goes to show that the older the coin, the rarer it must be.And for coin collectors, this is prime stuff. Coin collectors and hobbyists number millions around the world.This hobby ...

Madame Alexander Dolls

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:22:13 -0400

For more than years Madame Alexander dolls have found theirway into the hearts of girls young and old and collector'saround the world. Always elegant, charming and lovable, "MadameAlexander" remains to be a favorite classic toy and collectibleeach holiday season. As Madame Alexander entered the Toy Industry's Hall of Fame in, the story of Madame Alexander is also the story of theevolution of the dolls through the past century. Madame Alexander was a remarkable woman with a dream and thedetermination to make that dream a reality. Before I introduceyou to my personal Madame Alexander "wish list" take time tomeet Beatrice Alexander Behrman, the woman who made little girlsdreams come true.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Under Madame Alexander's direction, The Alexander Doll Companyintroduced a series of "firsts" that have shaped the dollindustry!creating composition dolls with painted features and sleep eyesusing d...

The New Coin Price Guides are Worth the Money

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:47:08 -0400

It is July and that means to coin collectors and dealers alikethat the new Price Guides are here. By far the most famous isthe RedBook by R. S. Yeoman and edited by Kenneth Bressett. Thenew edition went on sale July , and is already ranked, at Amazon.com. Since the Red Book has been the definitive guide to coinvaluations for an ever growing population of coin collectors.Even the Red Book itself has become collectible with the stedition valued at in VF condition. The Red Book contains valuable information in addition tocurrent coin values such as coin mintages, grading standards foreach coin, coin weight and dimensions plus detailed colorpictures. There are numerous other resources included with AnIntroduction to US Coins, Rare Coins as an Investment, andReg...

Stamp Collecting Just for Fun

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 05:13:24 -0400

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 different kinds of information from collecting stamps. A stamp features everything that may come into every person's mind from places, persons, sports, historical events, cars, and many more. He may find it rewarding in the future for having enough compilations and albums where he may display and exhibit his collection. He may also realize that he may profit from these items. There are special stamps that may feature an important event or a person. The price value of these special stamps can be ex...

5 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Car Cover

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 05:22:21 -0400

If you own a collector car, the purchase of a quality car covercan be an important investment. Before making this purchase,there should be ample consideration given to the quality of thecar cover itself. Follow these tips while searching for theperfect cover for your perfect car.- While looking for a car cover for your vehicle, keep in mindthat quality is a factor in this purchase. The better thequality, the better the cover will protect your investment. Lookfor a cover that is made specifically for your type of car. Manycar cover manufacturers offer a variety of pre-made covers formost types of cars. The cover does not need to be custom madefor your vehicle, just made for your specific kind of car.- If purchase price is not an issue, then it be might be wiseto consider a custom-made car cover. This will ensure that thecover doesn't blow away in a strong wind, will have elastic inall the right spots, can have extra layers of protection builtin. The custom cover can ev...

Shill Bidding

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:44:23 -0400

Shill Bidding: How Scumbag Bidders Rob Honest Sellers Like You Shill bidding deal is a st century version of a confidencegame. The purpose of shill bidding is to buy merchandise at anartificially low price which can then be resold for a healthyprofit. It involves either two different buyers or one buyer whopossesses two different eBay IDs. Shill bidding is often easy to detect and therefore is usuallymore successful with an inexperienced seller who doesn't knowwhat to look for. We can't know for certain, but most likelyshill bidders look for sellers with low feedback because theyknow a more experienced seller might realize what is going on. Shill bidding is only worthwhile with an expensive item. If youare selling many low priced, high-volume items, shill biddingwill not be a concern of yours. Let's use an extreme example so that sellers can easily identifythe shill building pattern and be aware of what it looks like.Forewarned is forearmed, and all that. Let's prete...

How To Find Low Cost Auto Parts, At The Right Price!

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:23:56 -0400

Whether it's for your -year-old Chevy minivan, or the vintageDodge Charger you have underneath the canvas in your shop,finding auto parts that don't cost you a fortune might be atough task. Auto wreckers, E-bay, parts locators ' these are allvalid ways to try to find the auto part you need, at the priceyou want to pay.For newer vehicles, you might be inclined to pay full retailprice at your local auto parts store, just to get the exact partyou need for your vehicle. What you should realize is there aredozens of cars with parts just like yours, or reasonably close,that are sitting in impound lots, auto wreckers, and on theInternet, just waiting to find a new home. What makes them moreattractive is that these auto parts can be found for a fractionof what you would pay for a new part. Chances are, they willlast just as long ' unless they have been damaged.With any vehicle newer than to years, you will be able tofind anything from windshields and side mirrors to carb...

Why You Should Use Free Stamp Collecting Software

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:26:46 -0400

Stamp collecting is one of the most well liked diversions or sidelines in the world. According to some statistical reports, from the million stamp collectors in the United States, the numbers of collectors just keep on growing, as more and more people from around the globe are enticed to engage into this gratifying activity.On its basic context, stamp collecting involves a highly organizational skill that is absolutely required in order to manage a myriad of stamps. Considering the fact that there are as many varieties and classifications of stamps as there are stamps, managing these items can be very confusing especially if they are already too many. Getting an album or any tool to keep them intact would not be of much help once you have too many for your collections.However, with the advent of the Internet, things had definitely been easier for stamp collectors. With the arrival of stamp collection software programs made available for downloads, organizing stamps had never been so...