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Where to Sell Your Antiques and Collectibles Online

March 10, 2018 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles Tagged With: Antique, antique market, by Korin Iverson, Collectibles, Where to sell antiques, Where to sell collectibles

Types of Collectibles that are No Longer Worth Collecting

January 31, 2018 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Collectibles, Vintage Tagged With: by Korin Iverson, Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Collecting, Good Practices, Hummel, Selling Your Items at Auction

What Makes Something Antique, Collectible or Vintage?

January 2, 2018 2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Tagged With: Antique, antique market, Buying Antiques, Collectibles, Collecting, vintage

Reclaimed Antique Wood and Antique Wooden Items

November 29, 2017 Leave a Comment

Reclaimed antique wood has grown in popularity in the last few years. Previously a staple building material in America due to its strength and abundance, an array of different woods were used in barns, mills and general construction. These days, people seek out once popular woods such as long leaf pine, red wood, oak, chestnut, maple and white pine to create new age creations with antique heritage. Why Use Antique Wood? Antique wood and lumbar (wood processed into beams and planks) is used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antique Wood, Antiques Tagged With: Antique, Antique furniture, Collectibles, Furniture, reclaimed antique wood, reclaimed wood, Timepieces, vintage, wooden antique

Hummels Referenced in Popular Television Shows and Movies

November 3, 2017 Leave a Comment

Hummels; porcelain figurines produced by Franz Goebel, based upon artworks by Berta Hummel, have become famous collectors items over the years. Since the first Hummel figurine was produced in 1935, Hummels have grown in popularity making them one of the greatest collectible items of the twentieth century. Due to their popularity and constant increasing value, Hummels are often referred to in famous television shows and movies.  This article outlines a few instances where Hummel figurine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hummel Tagged With: Collectibles, Collecting, Hummel, Hummel collection, Hummel Figurine, Hummel Name

Famous Hummel Museums Around the World

October 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

Das Berta Hummel Museum Location- Bavaria, Germany Opening Hours- Monday to Saturday- 9am - 5pm Sunday- 10am - 5pm Admission- Adults- 5, 00 Euro Children- 3, 00 Euro Overview- This Hummel Museum originally began as a house in 1875 and has been always owned by the Hummel family. It wasn't until 1994 that one room of the original Hummel house was transformed into a museum where guests could view hundred of Hummel figurines and associated artworks.   Not only filled with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hummel Tagged With: Antique, Hummel, Hummel collection, Hummel Figurine, Identify your Hummel, museum

Five of the Best Auction Houses in California

September 10, 2017 Leave a Comment

Auction houses; a term used for companies that assist with both buying and selling of items as well as the place in which an auction will take place. Since the first auction house opened in Sweden in 1674 they have grown in popularity and can now be found in the majority of countries around the world. In particular, auction houses have become common across the entirety of the United States. Some auction houses only buy and sell specialty items such as art works while others have a broader … [Read more...]

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Antique Engagement Rings

August 2, 2017 Leave a Comment

Antique engagement rings, claiming their name because they are over eighty to a hundred years old, come in a range of sizes, styles and price tags. Antique rings and rings from the Art Deco period (1920-1935) are both becoming a popular engagement choice due to their rarity and one of a kind nature. The majority of true antique rings will not just have diamonds but an assortment of other precious gems such as sapphires, rubies and emeralds that are normally placed around the diamond to enhance … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Jewellery Tagged With: Antique, Antique Jewelry, Buying, Buying Antiques, Collectibles, Engagement Rings, Gold, Rings

Finding Antiques at Cost Effective Prices

June 14, 2017 1 Comment

Items that are over one hundred years old are classified as antiques, although the present value of each antique will depend on the specific item and its current condition. Antiques can be found at various marketplaces, homes and shops at discount prices. Over the past ten years antiques have become trendy and a fashion statement in the market place that now appeal to younger generations. Due to the current appeal antiques have on younger generations, antiques that are priced low are often sold … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles Tagged With: Buying, Buying Antiques, Collecting, Pricing

Iconic Barbie’s From the Last Six Decades

May 31, 2017 Leave a Comment

The Barbie doll made her first appearance on March 9th 1959, produced by American company Mattel. Ruth Handler co founder of Mattel and the designer of Barbie envisioned creating a teenager version of a baby doll after watching her young daughter Barbara play only with paper dolls. This sparked an idea of creating a 3D plastic doll that appealed to older children because at the time no teenage plastic doll existed. Barbie, short for Barbara Millicent Roberts, named after Ruth Handler's daughter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Collectibles, Vintage Tagged With: Barbie Dolls, Collectibles, Dolls

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