In old-time movies, people who loved trains were depicted as cute and quirky … but also weird. And contemporary think-pieces (mistakenly) label these characters as autistic. But whether you collect trains for passion or profit, … Read more
When you think of Avon today, the term MLM (multi-level marketing) springs to mind. It was a concept promoted by David H. McConnell, a traveling salesman who peddled books around the country. He made perfumes … Read more
Postcards were the main way of sharing messages up until the 21st century. But even with social media today, did you know that old postcards have a high value? So, which ones are the most … Read more
Cameos are one of the most enduring and beautiful forms of portraiture. And good examples in jewelry are highly prized – and can be very valuable. But what makes a cameo worth a lot of … Read more
Do you find old bottles oddly beautiful? Are you always looking for new finds to add to your collection of antique bottles? Glass Clorox bottles are some of the most popular collectible bottles. Their rich … Read more
Are you a collector of glass insulators? Have you recently developed an interest in these tiny but beautiful glasses used on telegraph and power lines? Collecting glass insulators may seem like an odd hobby to … Read more
Did you know that collecting or selling vintage glassware can earn you a great fortune? Yes, there are many old and quality glassware. But which ones have the highest value in today’s glass market? Well, … Read more
Are you a McDonald’s fan? You probably like to collect their merchandise, including drinking glasses, plastic tumblers, googles, vintage McDonald’s dolls, puppets, wall clocks, Frisbees, etc. Aside from their finger-licking food, this popular fast-food franchise … Read more
Barbie exploded into the world of toys back in 1959. Since then, she’s been played with by children the world over. But she’s more than an icon amongst dolls! Some versions of Barbie are highly … Read more
Are you considering acquiring or selling your Hummel figurines? Hummel figurines are quite popular among collectors and non-collectors. These antiques have an inspirational history, and you’ve got to admit that each figurine elicits so much … Read more