While each year the Swarovski Crystal company produces hundreds of new and delicate items for their avid collectors, among the most popular pieces are those found within the Disney Collection. Swarovski has such a large following of customers, that their Crystal Society (SCS) is ranked the largest international pool of collectors with currently over 300, 000 members located across 125 countries. Although we'd love to take an in depth look at all of the Swarovski crystals, in this article we will … [Read more...]
Are Antique Dolls and Carved Furniture Considered Collectible?
Diane asked Are antique dolls and carved furniture still considered a collectible? This question can be taken two ways. What makes an item an antique or a collectible? Or. Are these antiques still sort after? So for our readers that have read this question in either manner, we will be answering both interpretations here. … [Read more...]
Today’s Collectibles are Tomorrow’s Antiques
This article is a modern day collectible guide to tomorrow's antiques. Many of today's collectible items will become tomorrows sort after antiques. They will be just as sought after as many of today's popular antiques. Here are a few examples of popular antiques today: Phonographs Books Furniture Records Music Boxes Railroad Items Maritime Items such as compass, navigation tools and ship parts And anything else that is a sought after antique Here are some … [Read more...]
Wedgwood Markings
Josiah Wedgwood was a famous manufacturer of porcelain and earthenware. While many of his earlier works prior to 1781 may be unmarked, Josiah was the first potter of note to mark his wares with his own name, at a time when other potters were using easily forged marks such as the Sevres double L mark, the Meissen crossed swords mark, or the Chelsea Potteries anchor Mark. The Wedgwood marks have gone through several iterations over the years, as the company struck up partnership deals, … [Read more...]
7 Common Mistakes First Time Collectors Make
When collecting there are some important things that you always need to remember no matter if you are a first time collector or a well seasoned collector. I will cover these things in this article. Common Mistakes a First Time Collector Makes 1: Your Not Prepared - Being prepared is one of the most important things you need to do as a collector. The following is a quick list of ways to prepare before you start collecting. Do some research on the items you are going to collect. Doing some … [Read more...]
Goebel Hummel Figurines Complete Buying Guide
Goebel Hummel figurines have been a favorite amongst collectors for many years. This figurines usually depict children doing various activities. Hummels are earthenware figures that are hand painted with warm color pallets. Common Places You Can Find Goebel Hummel Figurines. You can find Hummels for sale in a variety of places. Here is a list of some of the more common places to find Hummels for sale. Auction Estate Sales Yard Sales Antiques Stores eBay Ruby Lane Various … [Read more...]
Hummel Number Questions Answered
Hummel Number Questions I get a lot of questions around the different numbers on the bottom of Hummel figurines. Can you tell me what the Hummel number (Hum number) is? There is a hand painted number on the bottom of my Hummel can you tell me what this means? Can you tell me what the etched number means? Which number do I use to identify my Hummel? In this article I will answer these questions. Hummel Number Answers Hummel number (HUM Num) - This is an etched 1 to 4 digit number on … [Read more...]
Where to Sell Your Antiques and Collectibles Online
With the technology age taking over it is becoming more and more popular to sell things online, this includes antiques and collectibles. I will cover the most common places to buy and sell antiques online in this article. If you have an antique or collectible item and you are looking to sell it online, then this tutorial should help you. Online Sites to Sell Your Antiques and Collectibles There are many different types of sites to sell your antiques online; some are niche sites dealing … [Read more...]
Types of Collectibles that are No Longer Worth Collecting
Things that Could Have an Impact on A Collectible's Value Over the years there are many things that can cause a collectible's value to fluctuate. Sometimes these factors can increase its value, other times decreasing it instead. Some of the main factors that impact an items value could be: Supply and Demand - If the demand is high but the supply is low then buyers could be willing to pay more, but if the supply out paces the demand the seller will need to offer the better deals in … [Read more...]
What Makes Something Antique, Collectible or Vintage?
Is My Item Antique, Collectible or Vintage? There has been a long debate over what time frame dictates if something is an antique, collectible or vintage. In this article I will clarify this subject. Les't start with the antique time frame. Antique - 100 years and older Collectible - Less than 100 years old Vintage - Less than 25 years or it has cycled back into fashion … [Read more...]
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