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Tips on Displaying Your Collectibles

Author: Taylor Martinerin Subscribe to users feed

Published: 07/04/2009

Part of the joy of a collection is displaying it and sharing it with others. A collection that\'s stuffed into boxes or drawers, or piled up in a closet or basement, isn\'t going to bring you as much pleasure, and can\'t be shared with anyone. What Sort of Display to Use The type of...

How To Build Scale Models For Collections

Author: Corey Palmer Subscribe to users feed

Published: 16/03/2009

If you remember playing with scale models as a kid and just can not seem to get out of that childhood stage even when you are now an adult, you may just have the urge to build your own scale models. These plastic model kits are sometimes hard to find but once you find a store that has them, you...

Navy Ship Mugs - The Perfect Collectible

Author: Anonymous

Published: 15/03/2009

If you are looking for a practical yet thoughtful gift for the military person in your life, consider Navy ship mugs as your next gift. They are fully customizable so you can choose the ship on which they served. These make great reminders of the times they spent in the service. These years stay...

Why Sport Collecting Can Be An Awesome Hobby

Author: James Smith Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/03/2009

In this fast, nerve-racking era we live in, everybody needs a bit of leisure. Sport collecting is a pastime which can fill up your spare time with interest and provide a good distraction from the daily grind. Sport collecting takes on many forms, contingent on the individual who\'s pursuing the...

The History of Boyds Bears

Author: Taylor Martinerin Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/03/2009

Boyds Bears started almost three decades ago in Maryland. Some people believe they got their name from the creator of the bears, but that\'s not the case. Boyds Bears are named after the town in Maryland where they began their upward road to becoming some of the most sought after Teddy Bears in...

Breyer Model Horses: The Most Collectable Model Horses Ever

Author: Amy Carrigan Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/03/2009

Breyer horses are the most collected model horses in the world. While there have arisen a few worthy competitors in the last 50 years or so, Breyer definitely maintains the edge up over all rivals. One reason that Breyer is so highly regarded and greatly collected has to do with the sheer...

How To Age A Cigar Using A Humidor

Author: Ashley Lawrence Subscribe to users feed

Published: 13/03/2009

Are you a hobbyist looking for a new challenge, perhaps in retirement and looking for the next best interest to spend time on, we may have struck on n idea of a hobby to suit you. Cigar afficionado\'s swear that like a fine wine, a quality cigar gets better if it has been aged using a process...

How To Start A Coin Collection For Your Children

Author: faye bautista Subscribe to users feed

Published: 13/03/2009

Starting a coin collection especially for your children can be fun and exciting. More than that, it can be profitable too. A lot of parents start a gallery of their coin collection for the sake of their children and the generation after. It is quite a thrill to fancy old coins and show your kids...

Hornby Locos-Is Your Train Going Off The Rails?

Author: Norman Stanley Subscribe to users feed

Published: 13/03/2009

Model railway enthusiasts by their very nature are detail freaks and with my train set I am one of the worst. Modelling and attention to the smallest details go hand in hand. A model railway should look and act just like the real thing and frequent derailments are to be avoided, just like the...

Finding The Value Of Pro Sports Memorabilia

Author: Jim Brown Subscribe to users feed

Published: 13/03/2009

Some sports enthusiasts own quite a collection of sports memorabilia and there are times when they will choose to sell a piece or two to raise some money for other investment opportunities. When the time to sell arrives, many of those items are so memorable and valuable to certain individuals in...