Retail Buying Tips: Trending Graduation Merchandise
TOP IDEAS THIS SEASON FOR GRADS! Graduation season is a becoming a big retail market for consumers – from gifts to gadgets needed for their next stage in life, there certainly will be a lot […]
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Multiple Signature Books
One of our own favorite collectibles are books signed by multiple authors or more than one person associated, somehow, with the book. A good example of this (though not particularly collectible and no, please don’t […]
Easton Press Collecting
Easton Press is a publisher of fine books, best known for their classic reprints. There is a brisk market in these books which are meant more for display than for reading. Most of their books […]
Collecting Railroad China Dinnerware
Back in the glory days of over-the-rails passenger transportation, railroad companies strove to create an atmosphere of luxury aboard their trains. A critical part of making travelers’ experiences splendidly upscale was providing actual chinaware on […]
Where to Hide Your Jewelry?
Where to Hide Your Jewelry? Remember, if it can’t be found, it can’t be stolen! (August 7, 2017) Authored by: Portable Wealth * Caution: Storing High Value items is a Skill & there are many options. […]
International Shipping: Definitions, Strategies and Why It’s Important
Chapter 1: Preparing to Go Global Can I import my product to my target countries? Start by visiting the official customs website for the countries you’d like to ship to and take a look at […]
Cutting Coins: Is it legal?
Is it illegal to cut out coins? We have all see Cut Coin Jewelry as pendants, or necklaces, in money clips, on earrings, and in belt buckles. Many people see the familiar coin, notice it […]
Wolf Originals: Soapstone Carvings?
Wolf Originals — Soapstone Carvings? These sculptures are often listed on ebay as soapstone carvings; Inuit, Native or Canadian. They are actually cast items, made of a plaster-like compound with a top-coat to give gloss […]
Nuguruk: Eskimo Ivory?
Nuguruk: Eskimo Ivory? Ivory items with the signature “Nuguruk” are fairly common; carving sets, ashtrays, cheese slicers…. Are these genuine Eskimo scrimshaw? In reality, “Nuguruk” was not an eskimo scrimshaw artist, but a Seattle […]
Operating Tips for American Flyer Trains
The following are some TIPS that will help in the operation of all electric trains. We hope they help newcomers to the hobby of collecting and operating. TIP #1 CLEANING TRACK One of the most […]