Friday, November 28, 2008

Starting Your Own Coin Collection

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Different individuals have varying hobbies and some like to collect things an example would be coins. Over the years coin collecting has been gaining popularity. Avid collectors are not interested in selling their prized collections. They would rather store them as family keepsakes. They can then pass this to their children and to the next generation.

Some of these coin collections will be worth hundreds of dollars or even thousands. If you are really interested it is not too late to start coin collecting. This is an engaging hobby and activity at the same time. You will appreciate not only their appearance but even in price. In engaging with such a hobby those mentioned are some of its reward.

Some individuals are not even aware that they already have a small collection of coins. However, you should decide which coins to collect. Some people love to collect foreign coins while others simply collect local state coins. The collections will depend on your interests and once you have decided which particular coins to collect, everything will be a lot easier.

For starters, you can start collecting local coins and tokens. Just keep on collecting as many different coins as you like. You can get the coins from your own home or perhaps from your relatives and friends.

Coin collections will largely depend on you as the collector. There is no particular rule to follow in collecting coins. As a collector, you should know the various methods that you can use to help you find more coins to collect. One way is to collect a coin series issued at a certain date.

Starting out is not a great problem because you can just start from your own home. If you want, you can visit local coin shops and see if there is an interesting coin there that you can purchase. If you think that a coin collection will not involve any expenses, you are quite wrong.

You see, if you really want to collect these beautiful and interesting coins, you have to spend money especially if you want to go for coin series. You can even visit coin shows so that you will find out about the coin dealers in your area. These dealers can help you in searching for the coins to collect.

Start your coin collections now and see how very fascinating this hobby could be. You can then have the coins framed so that you are able to decorate it at your house for all the guests to see. If you want to have a hobby that is worth money, coin collections is just for you.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

911 World Trade Center Coins Available To The Public

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I'm sure we all still remember the World Trade Center bombings that happened on September 11, 2001. But there is a story some of you may not know of or may not have heard of. Unbeknownst to millions of Americans when the Twin Towers fell on that dastardly day, no one expected to find anything salvageable, yet alone anything worth any real value. Inside the World Trade Center vaults was a vast accumulation of investment grade Silver, Gold and Platinum held by a assortment of fiscal institutions from around the globe including places such as the United States, Arabia, India, Germany, Russian and the United Kingdom!

When the Twin Towers fell, no one anticipated to find anything salvageable, however, on November 1st 2001 the workers at ground zero attained the Iron Mountain vault which was located directly underneath The Twin Towers. Inside this vault were silver, gold, and platinum bullion as well as various coins from around the globe that miraculously survived the incredible disaster. On November 1st, 2001, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani announced that "more than $230 million" worth of gold and silver bars that had been stored in a bomb-proof vault had been recovered underneath all the rubble and debris.

Under advanced security the coins were then loaded into several different Brinks Armored vehicles and sent to Collectors Universe a parent company of the well-known PCGS also known as Professional Coin Grading System. This particular organization is the archetypal company for collectors of coins. Once this organization collected all of the coins they then continued on to catalogue, grade and encapsulate in the PCGS high security tamper resistant capsules along with a specially designed commemorative United States Flag insert that identifies the coins as a genuine artifact. In fact this is actually the best way to know if a coin is really genuine or just some fake imitation, search for the US Flag and then you will truly know what you are buying.

There are several different coins for the disastrous event including; 2000 WTC Ground Zero Recovery gold eagle, silver eagle, and also a few uncirculated 1993 silver eagle gem. To buy these coins you can spend anywhere from $60 on up to $1000+. These coins truly are a piece of our history and its definitely a piece, if you could choose any piece, that you should have in your collections! It doesn't matter if your a master at collecting or if you are just starting out, or if you are going to keep these or sell these, this is a valuable part of history that you can take ownership over. Check these out the next time your online!

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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

The Phenomenon Of Beanie Baby Soft Toys

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Working in my dad's gift shop twelve years ago, I was amazed at the craze formed by TY with the creation of their beanie baby range. At the height of their popularity, I'd be lucky to count ten minutes between taking the soft toys out of their delivery box and popping them into a carrier bag at the registrar, ready to be taken home by yet another excitable customer. With a fan base ranging from toddler to grandparents, a sense of hysteria occasionally swamped the store and often left me feeling more like I was at a pop concert than in a small gift shop in the heart of Suffolk. So what was it that led to the cult of TY beanie babies and that still exists today, fifteen years later?

I often wonder what it is about being a collector that attracts so many of us. From stickers as a youngster to model airplanes later in life, purchasing every single item in a range of consumerables has been a favourite pastime for decades.

Perhaps it's the sense of achievement it creates, or the sheer anticipation of collecting the next addition. When TY launched their soft toy range in the form of beanie babies in 1993, audiences all over the world were instantly hooked. Effectively toy-like bean bags, their initial launch included just nine soft toys including Legs the Frog, Squealer the Pig, Spot the Dog, Flash the Dolphin, Splash the Whale, Chocolate the Moose, Patti the Platypus and Brownie the Bear and Punchers the Lobster. It didn't take them long for them to become a huge phenomenon, continuing all the way through the 1990's as the collection continued to grow.

Customers range from those spending literally hundreds of British pounds on a 'retired' collector such as peanut the elephant or early versions of zip the cat, to young children who had saved their pocket money for weeks to buy one of the standard toys. The collection includes soft toys for all occasions (such as Easter, Christmas and Halloween) to characters (think Garfield and more recently, SpongeBob Squarepants) to every imaginable animal, mammal or creature, each christened with its own individual name. The full collection must run into hundreds.

Everybody loves soft toys and Beanie Babies are certainly no exception. Soft to touch and cute to look at, most people can find a creature that represents a favourite animal, a fond memory, a celebratory occasion (such as a new baby) or even just a friendly token gesture. Priced competitively and small in size, they have been a perfect gift for the past ten years.

One of their greatest marketing creations was the holiday bear. A soft toy unique to various occasions such as April Fool's Day or specific locations, including Canada, USA, Ireland and Australia, these bears were always harder to get hold of than the usual range and were usually more expensive. The beanie babies unique to specific locations were generally only available in those countries, making them much more of a collector's item. Similarly, many of the popular bears would quite often become 'retired' shortly after their launch, further fuelling the collectors' bug.

While TY decided to pull the plug and stop making the soft toys in 1999, continued popular demand caused Ty Warner to change his mind and now continues to run TY Inc, and is still designing new beanie babies today. It's a phenomenon that hit the world and the ripples are still being felt, as sales still continue to soar. What started as nine cute companions is now a worldwide phenomenon.

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Presidential First Spouse Coin Collections

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Through the ages, coin collecting has become more of a hobby to some people and has instead become a full-time business. Some of the coins that are collected range from being worth hundreds to thousands of dollars to some people. Just recently I was looking online for some information about these coins in particular and have found that even the 2008 commemorating coins can be worth well over $500! This is pretty incredibly considering a lot of the times when collecting anything you usually have to wait for its appreciation to raise over a few years. The coins I found that were worth the most were; Jefferson's Liberty, Jackson's Liberty, and Dolley Madison, ranging from $500 on up to $1000! So how did these coins get their start exactly? I did a little quick research and found a statement available on the Unites States Mint website:

"The United States is observing our Nation's first spouses by issuing one-half ounce $10 gold coins featuring their figures, in the order that they functioned as first spouse. The United States Mint yields First Spouse Gold Coins on the same schedule as the Presidential $1 Coins issued honoring the Presidents. The 2008 First Spouse Gold Coins feature Elizabeth Monroe, Louisa Adams, Andrew Jackson's Liberty, and Martin Van Buren's Liberty. The First Spouse Gold Coin obverse features portraits of the Nation's first spouses, their names, the dates and order of their term as first spouse, the year of minting or issuance, "In God We Trust," and "Liberty." Each coin has a unique reverse design featuring an image emblematic of that spouse's life and work, as well as the inscriptions "The United States of America," "E Pluribus Unum," "$10," "1/2 oz." and ".9999 Fine Gold."

Okay, so these are Spouse Coins, what is up with the Jefferson, Jackson and Van Burens? Well if you are on the up and up with history you would know that these 3 Presidents functioned without a first spouse so a gold coin is issued bearing an obverse image symbolic of Liberty as represented on mobilizing coins of that era and an opposite image emblematic of themes of that president's biography. These coins really are fascinating to say the least. Just by looking at the photos you can see the hard work that was put into them, and the gold imaging reflecting off the coin absolutely entrances your spirit. You can be a collector of coins, just starting out or just wanting to relish in the complexity of these coins, either way you absolutely have to have one of these! Share in the history of our forefathers and come to appreciate the beauty in these pieces!

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How Would You Like To Own A Piece Of Our History?

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For the most part when it comes to commemorative coins the United States Congress authorizes commemorative coins that lionize and honor American individuals, places, events, and institutions. Although these coins are legitimate tender, they are not coined for common circulation. Each commemorative coin is produced by the United States Mint in closed quantity and is only accessible for a specific amount of time. As far as I can tell the World Trade Center coins found underneath the Twin Towers have yet to become a part of the Mint coin program, frankly I don't really understand why! However, these coins are a part of another program; the PCGS also known as the Professional Coin Grading Service. These coins in particular can be worth a lot of money (from a few hundred on up to a few thousand), so under advanced security measures the coins were loaded into Brinks Armored vehicles and sent to Collectors Universe a parent company of the well-known PCGS.

This particular organization is the archetypal company for collectors of coins. Once this organization collected all of the coins they then continued on to catalogue, grade and encapsulate in the PCGS high security tamper resistant capsules along with a specially designed commemorative United States Flag insert that identifies the coins as a genuine artifact. There are numerous different coins being commemorated for this particular event including the 2000 WTC ground zero recovery gold eagle, silver eagle, and also a few uncirculated 1993 silver eagle gem. To buy these coins you can spend anywhere from $60 on up to $1000+. These coins truly are a piece of our history and its definitely a piece, if you could choose any piece, that you should have in your accumulations!

It doesn't matter if your a master at collecting these types of coins or materials or if you are just starting out, or if you are going to hold on to these for personal reasons or sell these for some cold hard cash, this is a noteworthy part of history that you can take possession over starting right this very moment. I have known of quite a few people that have inducted these coins in to their own little collection because they had a loved one or knew someone in the World Trade Center, so something like this means a lot to them. If you think you would be interested in something like this, check it out the next time your online. I think you will be really surprised by the craftsmanship of these coins!

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United States Commemorative Coins - People, Places and Events

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The U.S. Mint has been authorized by the U.S. Congress to produce a variety of United States Commemorative Coins over the years. These coins are produced to commemorate (celebrate and/or honor) people, places, events or institutions and are usually divided into Old (1892-1981) and Modern (1982-present) coins.

There have been many people that have been memorialized on U.S. Commemorative Coins. In recent years, famous people like Benjamin Franklin, Chief Justice John Marshall, Thomas Edison and Leif Erickson have been honored. In 1992, Christopher Columbus was commemorated on a Commemorative Gold Coin ($5) as well as a Silver Dollar and half dollar. Older examples of people commemorated include Queen Isabella of Spain, Daniel Boone and Ulysses S. Grant.

Examples of places that were honored include the White House with the 200th Anniversary Dollar issued in 1992, the West Point Bicentennial Coin (2002) and the Smithsonian 150th Anniversary in 1996 with a Commemorative $5 Gold coin.

The Korean War Memorial Silver Dollar was produced as a Mint Commemorative Coin in 1991 and the Vietnam War Memorial Silver Dollar was produced in 1994 for the 10th Anniversary of the Memorial, but it could be argued that both Memorials honor the men that fought and died in these wars as much if not more than the memorials themselves.

Same is true for the Statue of Liberty that was honored with three Coins in 1986, a $5 Gold Coin, a Silver Dollar coin and half dollar. The Statue of Liberty is a place to be honored, but also it represents the gift that was given to the U.S. by France and has become a symbol of freedom and democracy.

There are many examples of events that have been memorialized on U.S. Commemorative Coins. In 2007, a Silver Commemorative Dollar was issued to remember the Little Rock Central High School, where the desegregation movement began. The Wright brother's First Flight and the Bicentennial of the Lewis & Clark Expedition were also honored.

The Olympic Games have been honored many times including the most recent Olympics held in the U.S., the 2002 Olympic Winter Games (Salt Lake City, Utah). The Centennial Olympics were honored in 1995 and 1996 with at least 16 different Commemorative Coins. The Olympic Games were produced on U.S. Commemorative Coins in 1992 (France and Spain), 1988 (Seoul, Korea), and 1983 and 1984 to honor the Olympic Games held in Los Angeles.

All four of the following; the Bill of Rights, Civil War Battlefield, World War II and the Constitution Bicentennial were memorialized with commemorative five dollar gold coins and Silver Dollars (all but the Constitution Bicentennial were also issued in half dollar Commemorative coins as well).

And finally, institutions have been memorialized on U.S. Commemorative Coins including the U.S. Marine Corps (230th Anniversary) with a Commemorative Silver Dollar and in 2000, the Library of Congress.

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Friday, November 21, 2008

The Real Value of Collectibles in Today's Economy

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With the price of everything going down lately, people who purchase collectibles may be looking at their shelves full of well-loved pieces and thinking, "They're not worth anything anymore! What will I do?" It may seem counter-intuitive, but the best thing might be to expand your collection. Just think about it: What are the smart investors doing right now on Wall Street? They are holding onto their portfolios and spending a little money to pick up some great bargains. That's what you should be doing with your collectibles, too.

"To get a great deal" is the best reason to spend money in any economy, especially when it comes to collectibles. While it may not be the best time to sell off your own collection, you may see deals now on pieces that you don't have that you would never see otherwise. A bonus to buying during a downswing is that, since you are buying items at a discount, the chances are good that your new collectibles will go up in value as the economy gets stronger.

Another reason to invest in collectibles in an economic downturn is if you've been thinking of starting a collection for someone else. If you have a daughter or niece to whom you were planning on giving a few pieces, those starter items now can be found at great prices. Often times merchants will bundle pieces together that make great starter sets and offer them at a discount. Plus, everyone knows that the most expensive time to collect is when you first start out, so now is the time to make those initial costs a bit less.

Remember the most important reason to collect anything: because it means something special to you. Can you really put a price tag on a collection if you purchased it for sentimental reasons? If your collection is making you happy then it is giving you value and no one can argue with that. Artwork that you collect because it makes you feel relaxed, for example, is like investing in your mental health. Figurines that feature different emotions or family members can memorialize events or honor loved ones while they expand your collection. Eventually, when the time comes to whittle down your collection, these items become perfect gifts for family and friends. If you've ever watched those shows where experts estimate the value of a person's antiques or collectibles, you know that most people say that it's nice to know how much it's worth, but they're not interested in selling due to family history with the item(s). A collection may have monetary value, but it all boils down to how much it means to you personally.

One of the best bonuses of collecting is the sense of community you get from talking and trading with other collectors. The internet has now given us the ability to talk to people all over the world who are interested in the same things you are. So even if you don't feel like changing the size of your collection today, communicating with other people who appreciate the things you do can improve your mood, no matter the state the economy.

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How To Make Your Coin Proud

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You are on it. You have gathered the most precious pieces of coins there is. Some hailed from the remotest part of the country. Some parts of your collection requested from your well-traveled friend, generously finding the coins with the best aesthetic designs, all just for you. You just become so engrossed with it that you sometimes get too overwhelmed with what it has turned out. Now, you are more than proud to show your precious coin collection. Nevertheless, to whom should you show?

In most cases, your family that lives closer to you do not have the same interest as you has in collecting coin. Even your closest friend does not share the same wavelength with you. Your eagerness to boast it to others are spoiled then, simply because you cannot find someone who share the same obsession as you have with regards to currency and coin collecting. So how do you meet up with individuals whom you can share to the same interest and knowledge with?

Coin collectors are spreading everywhere. Not as if they are on streets, however, a lot of them can found anywhere. Try attending some prestigious coin shows and you will find the same coin buffs mingling with other coin aficionados. They will be talking to other about their coin how they manage to get these rare coins. Joining any coin collectors club is also a big opportunity to share what you have got. Besides bragging your coin collection, you could also receive heaps of necessary information about the hobby coin collection and about coins in general, from the expert enthusiasts.

Another way to show your set to other coin-minded individuals is through visiting coin shops. You can compare your album with them and dish out a part of your time discussing about the beginning of your collection. How you were able to start with one single coin and then raise the collection into a bulk. Your encounter with sham coin dealers and carefully reviewing your planned purchase before buying it, avoiding the fake coins, and anything about coins. There are also newsgroups found online that often sell, buy or trade new and antique coins. Just bear in mind not to give out personal details, as these online retailers or clubs may be serious scammers.

In auction shops or estates sales, you will also be pleased to find the devoted coin collectors coming together conversing about their own collection of coins that some still comes in a variety of foreign, old, and modern coins, of distinctive designs and artistry.

Be the envy with your valuable coin collections, even occasionally. Nothing feels better than having your collection admired by everyone.

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Why Selling Comics Can Be Tough in This Economy

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At any point in time where people will be watching their finances very strictly, it can be very difficult to be someone who is trying to sell items some would view as not essential for basic daily survival such as comic books. With the economy having problems and prices for food and other items becoming higher, it gets harder many people to survive and some comic book collectors or fans may even need to go to their last resort which is selling their comic books.

However, how do you get people to buy comic book when they too are trying so hard to limit their spending while still trying to get a fair price? This can be very sad because a person may even lower their prices out of desperation but there are some things that person needs to know before they do this or go to that extent.

One of the things that a person needs to know is that entertainment is always needed and comic books count as entertainment. This may not seem like an important fact but in all reality it is. When you are selling your comic books during a time like this knowing your facts can make all of the difference in how to get the correct amount that your comic deserves.

People always need an escape or a way to get away from everything that is happening in the world around them and for many people who where a part of World War II even when they may not have had much money comic books may have been their escape which helped them to see hope or see reasons to try and make a difference just like some of the comic book heroes that are featured in comic books you may find today.

Comic book prices may change and you may even find many store owners who are looking to say that your comic books are not worth as much as they are but you need to keep in mind that there are other people in the world who would love to own your comic books and all you need to do is be able to find them.

One great way to be able to find these people is to use EBay or other online selling systems where you are selling person to person. In addition, when you use this website or other websites that are similar to them then you are able to set a buyout price but you are also able to have people bid on your items which might mean you could make more money then you thought you might.

There are many things that may stand in the way of being able to sell your comics during economic problems but you also need to keep in mind that they have a worth and that worth is something that is always going to matter to one person or another.

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How Comic Books Can Be a Great Way to Add to Your Income

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Through much of the last century, comic books were very popular and individuals of all ages collected them. Eventually, comics were attributed a monetary value and the value of each edition began to be reviewed for possible reselling. For individuals who had collected many comic books, but did not have the full collection, this posed an excellent opportunity for them to complete their collections. For individuals who had certain editions and wished to sell them, this meant a great opportunity to increase their income by selling the comic books they had.

Today, selling and buying comic books happens thousands of times every day and is a very lucrative enterprise. Comic books are a great way to add to your income, especially as the economy is not doing well currently. Comic books are a form of entertainment that many individuals enjoy losing themselves in for a time. Due to this, comic books will continue to be bought and read no matter how hard the economy becomes. This is excellent news for potential sellers, and will help you add to your personal income if you so choose.

Comic books are a limited resource, which means they are printed only so many times. With many comic books being damaged by children or lost for one reason or another, the editions in good condition are highly sought after. For the collectors who have managed to secure rare editions, this can be a wonderful source of extra income if they wish to sell these editions. The rarer the comic, the more the comic is worth.

If you find yourself out of work and have a decent sized comic book collection, you may have an opportunity to earn some side income by selling some of your comic books. While the economy may not be doing well, the value of many comics is continuing to grow and while there may be fewer buyers than usual, there will always be individuals out there who yearn to own rare editions of popular comics like SpiderMan, XMen, Batman or Wolverine. This places you in an excellent position, especially if you are currently having financial trouble. You may up enjoying it so much you decide to go into selling and buying comic books full time.

Comic books and similar items will always be a great way to add to the revenue a person earns as it is a highly sought after item that many individuals would gladly pay for to possess. Whether the buyer is someone who wants to add it to his or her collection, or merely wants to have it to read the edition they never were able to, selling comic books is an excellent option for individuals. No matter which comic book you will want to sell, chances are that there is a seller out there somewhere who yearns to own it. In the process, you will be able to add to your income and secure yourself a stable financial income.

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Selling Your Comic Books: Why Online is the Smart Choice

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When a person has a large amount of comic books it normally means that they have been collecting for a long time and for some people even for their entire lifetime up until this point. Over time comic books gain value and become rarer or simply worth more due to age. Some comics you may buy will always be worth the same amount. While others may have the amount they are worth skyrocket and grow to new heights. For many people, this is the reason that they start collecting comics. However, for others it is because of the amazing escape they are able to provide to you and the unique ability to entertain that they provide.

When a person has been collecting comics for a long time, they may ultimately may need to reach a point where they need to be sold. This can mean going to a comic book shop or other stores and selling them to comic dealer. Sadly, they might you not give you a fair price for your personal collection. One way to get around having to pay large fees or having to get incorrect pricing is to do all of your comic book selling online.

When you sell your comics online there are many different programs or systems that you are able to use. One of the most popular ways to sell items online is Ebay which is considered to be an online store but has person to person transactions. This means that you list your comics, set the price you want and people are able to either buy the item for full price or you can have people bid on your items. When you use Ebay for these transactions you need a paypal account but the money that goes into your paypal account you are able to use to buy items directly or you can transfer your money to a bank account as savings or even as checking deposits.

Comic books for many people are very precious items which not only are worth a great deal but may have large sentimental value. This is part of why having the ability to know who your comic books went to can be a great feature of selling your comics online at eBay that may be able to help many people feel better about parting from their collection.

In addition, there are other positives of selling online in that you are able to find information of what the accurate prices for each of your comic books are worth with the use of online searches. This way you know that you are getting your comic books bought for a fair price so that you will not regret your decision in later years.

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Collecting Teddy Bears--A Profitable Hobby

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Collecting teddy bears is a really great hobby. It often starts with your childhood teddy bear since many people find it hard to part with their "friend". They will keep it around for years and this makes a pretty good starting point for a collection of teddies.

Whether you collect expensive and hard to find antique bears or modern bears,you will derive great enjoyment from the search.

If you don't know much about about old teddy bears, you can certainly buy a book or reference guide to help you. There are plenty of books available which will provide you with the necessary information about the most popular and collectible bears.

If you enjoy going to auctions,thrift shops,garage sales,and flea markets you have a great source for teddy bears. You can find both antique and modern collectible bears for your collection.

If you know a bit about teddy bears you can try following online auctions. Auctions are one of the best ways to find the scarcer teddy bears. Your online search will obviously be a lot easier if you learn the names or kinds of teddy bears which are most collectible.

Collecting rare and valuable teddy bears definitely requires more knowledge. For this reason I would suggest researching the various types of bear and how you can identify them. You must know what to look for to identify a good collectible teddy bear. This knowledge will help you to build a really valuable collection of old bears.

Teddy bear collecting is a hobby which can be enjoyed by anyone. When you are out searching or browsing online for a teddy bear it will help immensely if you have researched the history of the manufacturers. Knowledge is the most important thing in collecting antiques. Bears are certainly no exception to this rule.

Most people are surprised to learn the history of teddy bears. The first teddy bears were produced in the year 1902. The story of American President Teddy Roosevelt and his bear hunt is very well known so I will not repeat it here. The Teddy bear was of course named after Teddy Roosevelt. In that same year the Steiff company in Germany produced a toy bear. Steiff bears,especially the early ones are among the most valuable bears for collectors.

Other well known manufacturers of collectible bears in the USA and England include Ideal,Merrythought,Chad Valley,Chiltern,Farnell and Hermann. If you are lucky enough find an old bear by any of these makers it is very collectible.

You can build a collection of teddy bears which will give you great enjoyment. Your collection will also continue to increase in value as years go by.

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Collecting Trading Cards--Make Money With Your Hobby

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Trading cards are an extremely popular collectible for both adults and children. These sets of color printed cards, usually presented as a series or a theme, are traded with other collectors, bought and sold and saved in albums. When people think about trading cards, they most often visualise sports trading cards. Sports cards have photographs and stats of players in all sports including hockey, baseball, basketball and football,to name just a few of the very popular series. There has also been increasing interest in trading cards other than sports cards. These usually feature themes from movies, television, or music.

Some people will think of trading cards as childrens toys. It is a fact that collecting trading cards is a wonderful hobby for children. As a parent you must teach your kids to keep their cards in mint condition in order to maintain their value. Make sure that while enjoying their card collection,they realise that only mint condition cards have full value as collectibles.

Sports cards began with baseball cards which date back as far as 1887. As a matter of fact,the great popularity and continuing growth of baseball card collecting is tied to the expansion of the game of baseball across the United states. This took place in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The first trading cards were quite different from today's cards. They were usually printed on cloth or other soft materials. In 1902 baseball cards began to be produced on a commercial basis. Soon after that baseball cards were packed in with products like tobacco, bubble gum, and Cracker Jack.

As baseball cards became ever more popular,by the mid 1900s,other sports and more companies wanted to get in on the act. Trading cards became very popular once more in the 1980s as kids built their collections of sports cards. The trading card industry reached maximum production in the mid-1990s. Large numbers of trading card series as diverse as Garbage Pail Kids and Olympic athletes were produced.

Sports cards have remained the most popular trading cards. The late 1900s saw the production of many pop culture card series. Anyone who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s will know all about cards such as Uh-Gi-Oh!, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, Digimon, and World of Warcraft.

Even Hollywood saw the profit potential and popular cult TV and movies were produced as trading cards. Some of the shows which were made into trading card series include Star Trek,Buffy the Vampire Slayer,The X Files and South Park. Popular movies which were placed on trading cards include Ace Ventura, Independence Day, and even old time movies such as The Wizard of Oz and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

The trading card market is almost completely dominated by several large companies. These include Topps, Upper Deck,Fleer, Leaf Candy Company and Donruss. Most of these companies,which are known best for their sports cards,also produce non-sports series of trading cards.

The value of a trading card depends entirely on its condition. Mint or Near Mint condition cards must have almost no flaws. They have must have sharp edges and corners,no creases and no damage. Such things as writing on the card,off-centered printing,corner damage, tears, creases or any other imperfections will lower the value greatly. Cards graded as Poor will have serious damage such as tears,creases or worn corners.

What can you do to keep your cards in excellent condition? There are many storage and protective covers,which can be purchased,to keep your trading cards safe from damage. Plastic sleeves and covers are very good for protecting cards from damage,although they could still be creased or bent. If you have valuable cards you must keep them in hard cases.

If you want to put a price on your cards,value guides can be purchased for most collectible series of cards. The well known Beckett price guides are generally accepted as leading value indicators for sports trading cards.

Collecting trading cards is an extremely popular hobby. Plenty of information and resources is available for card collectors. Online forums and price guides will help collectors to put a price on their cards and to discuss their hobby. Card shows are held in many major cities. These shows enable many buyers and sellers to meet for the purpose of trading, buying and selling cards.

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GI Joe Action Figures--The History Of A Phenomenon

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It all began in 1963 when Stan Weston, who was a toy inventor, saw how the Barbie doll for girls had become such a huge success. He invented a military themed "doll",which could be marketed to boys. Don Levine, who was the creative director of Hasbro at that time,thought this was a good idea and approved it. He also named the line,after a 1945 movie "The Story of G.I. Joe".

The first of the G.I.Joe line was introduced in 1964. They were of the same size as Barbie dolls, which were 12 inches, and in the beginning there were four figures,to represent each branch of the Armed Forces.

In the following years, G.I.Joe had a number of changes in the war theme and was re-introduced as "The adventures of G.I.Joe", and later as "Adventure Team" this was an attempt to get away from the war theme connected to the Vietnam War. The initial line of 12 inch size G.I.Joe figures stopped production in 1976 in the USA.

A Real American Hero

G.I.Joe action figures were again launched with great success in 1982 when Hasbro produced a smaller scale line of GI Joe figures, to compete with the very popular Star Wars action figures. The introduction of these smaller scale figures also allowed production of a various vehicles and play sets to complement them.

Production of the small scale line ceased in 1994. A considerable assortment of figures was produced in 1998, exclusively for Toys "R" Us, to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the introduction of the 3 3/4 inches GI Joe figures.

The New 3 3/4 inches G.I.Joe

Shortly after this last anniversary line the small scale figures came back into the toystores. In the year 2000, Hasbro produced a selection of figures and vehicles which continued in production until 2002. These figures were sold in packages of 2. In the year 2002 this line was named "G.I.Joe vs Cobra" and each of the collections from 2002 to 2005 was based on various themes. Following the line of "G.I.Joe vs Cobra" came "Spy Troops", and then later the "Valor vs. Venom" theme.

After suspending production for a short time in 2005 Hasbro introduced another kind of G.I.Joe action figure known as Sigma 6,in an 8-inch size. The 3 3/4 inch figure came back as a direct to buyer line, which was sold later at retail outlets because of it's success with collectors.

25th Anniversary GI Joe

2007 was the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the "A Real American Hero" GI Joe line of figures. To commemorate this event, Hasbro introduced a new collection of small figures themed around the original design of some of the very popular characters. The new figures had a swiveling chest and many more movable joints.

The new line became a great success,and what was originally planned to be 2 collector sets of 5 figures was extended to become a full line of figures which is still being produced in 2008.

Lots more free information about GI Joe and other action figures as well as info about numerous other toys can be found at my website=> http://www.toysforsalewebsite.com
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Diamonds Are Magic Touched By Divinity

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Down through the annals of history, gemstones and loose diamonds have been held in special reverence. Their other worldly qualities perhaps,or the fire inside; the way they reflected different aspects of their inner refinements, as you turned the stone around slowly in your hand in front of a camp fire light. If you can imagine the people from prior to one hundred thousand years ago, or even merely ten thousand years ago.

We were a pre scientific people who would have feared special powers in rubies or diamonds. Or saphires that glistened like magic at a camp fire in the dark, in teir imaginations they saw more than was there at times.Imagine you are one of those peoples, we carry their DNA, is is us who would gather for securiy around a roaring protective fire at night to scare back the fiercest beasts as we control the fire and only we can wave fire sicks at the beasts.Imagine the rare day when a new trader arrived bearing gifts of diamonds or rubies or gems never before seen by your group.

And to trade from any goods they had in their primitive shacks or yhurts for such a sparkling jewels? Your animal hides and samples of raw cut slabs of meat that were going to go bad quickly in this heat. But his magical piece of sone sones from far away from here was a reassurance that could live on forever. Magical powers began to be asssumed to reside in these rare gems. Holy men who were powerful and close to the ruler would ingratiate their ways into this wealth.

Often a divining rod or special rod or staff had a precious gem placed a its apex. Certainly the holy men as well as the ruler and his close adult family would be likely adorned wih finery in clohing. And also to match and ehance your regal finery now. Soon would be more rare jewels and gems on their bodies, around their neck, the forehead, arms and fingers, toes wih fabled small rings. We see this in ancient Egyptian sociey. These exravegant fashions survived the French Revolution and continue to this day, with celebrities and starlets resplendent in their gala parties.

The purchase of a diamond can be an elecric time of excitement and joy for two people in love. This will be their defining expression from this moment on their lives. And between them both from that moment that ring slides on her finger, you both now know you are to be as one as you have never known. And a tiny ring, or are grand ring, makes happiness possible, necessary, and by God's good will to be done. Well done, bravo.

Many a weak knee has faltered and lives quiely in silence and alone and unhappy, you can be sure.You want enjoyment for whether your purchase of this diamond is merely for fancy. Or perhaps only a souvenier and somehing for a friend. Or for a remembrance of some past happy event that you can now enjoy. Or the creation and expression as a holy union, the forming in wedlock of a man and a woman for he rest of their days, God be willing. So we can see the purchase of a gemstone, and particularly a diamond, can be an enchanted moment.

Not only have you by now done your homework and studyied how to read through a loupe at flaws or perfecions.These imperfecions are there,or not, but to be seen, inside gemsones and most of all diamonds. But you also are learnng enough to ask the right quesions. Carry your small gemologists tool, a glorified magnifying glass called the loupe. The loupe is your gemstone companion, so you can inspect a gem closely, in the correct lighting, and notice which gems have flaws.

Always ask to check your diamond wihout the mounting, which can hide flaws. Enjoy. You are embarking an enjoyable advenure that could enhance your enjoyment of diamonds and gemsones. Yes you can realize great pleasure from collecing gemsones and diamonds which is good for your soul, but diamonds and gemstones are good no doubt also for your bottom line. Loose diamonds are scatered about, it is for you to see your pure diamond in the bunch.

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Monday, November 3, 2008

Model Boats As A Collectible

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Collecting things can be a very rewarding hobby. You can search out your selected item and get them from various locations you've been to as a remembrance. You can build onto a collection and keep getting bigger and better items within that family. You don't necessarily have to be involved in the creation of the items in your collection, but may just have an appreciation for them. One such item that is interesting and fun to collect is model boats. These gorgeous products can shape the look of a room in your house or simply add to your existing collection or expand on it with newer and better models that are coming out all the time.

There are many people out there who build model boats; it's a hobby that requires talent and a strong attention to detail. For those who either don't have the patience or the talent, collecting these beautiful model boats can be just as rewarding. You can find such beauty in the old ships with all of their ornate details. If that's not your thing, then you can search out some of the more modern builds such as yachts that have more details than you can possibly imagine. Whatever your favored type of boat is, you can likely find it to add to your collection.

If you really want to support this fun habit, you could create a room or area in your home that is dedicated just to these models. You'd be amazed at just how many options you can find out there, and you may find that you need the dedicated room to house them. With the Internet, you can not only search for a variety of different models but also zero in on various options. You can search by price and compare this amongst the many sites out there. You can narrow in on a particular model that you want for your collection, or get some ideas from a number of sellers. This collectible used to be limited to large wooden ships, but times have changed and the options are limitless.

If you're not sure where to start with your collection or how to add onto it, just ask. There are so many experts that either build the model boats or have been collecting for years, and they can offer some amazing insight. You will find that this collectible is one you will enjoy the hunt for just as much as seeing it on your shelf.

Whether it's a boat in a bottle or a submarine, these model boats can make a great show piece on a shelf. This hobby can be a great thing to put your time into and you can end up with some great looking boats upon shopping around.

Victor Epand is an expert consultant about model boats, boat parts, and model submarines. You will find the best shopping here: http://www.sellmodelboats.com , http://www.sellusedboatparts.com , and http://www.sellmodelsubmarines.com .
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Sunday, November 2, 2008

Buying and Selling Collectibles Online

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The internet has revolutionized buying and selling, These days you can list an item online and it could be even sold right away. The reason is that there are so many people buying items online every day. The internet is fairly organized and it is quite easy to find what you are looking for.

The same goes with your collection. If you are interested in selling your collectibles then there are places online that can help you out. Online marketplaces have evolved a lot over the years and there are some that are ideal for selling your items.

It goes both ways. If you are looking to buy or sell then you should start off at websites that have a lot of buying traffic. The largest online market place for both new and used items is ebay. Ebay is probable the best online location where you can buy or sell collectibles.

Ebay is absolutely the largest online location for people who buy and sell items in auctions. Whether there are new or used items you can sell them on ebay. Collectors scan ebay on a daily basis to find deals. Ebay is like a huge garage sale. People who simply want to de-clutter their house will feature their items there. Ebay has a huge collection of collectible items from postcards, to stamps to ancient coins and even original autographs.

Ebay provides a service which is essential for you to understand if you are thinking about selling your collectibles. People who collect a antique or vintage items such as coins, stamps autographs or whatever else always scan the listings every day.

In order to see what is being sold just search for an item and see all the bids that are being placed every day. In addition to finding the exact item you are looking for, there is a possibility you'll get it for a great price as well. Ebay is like an international garage sale of great proportions.

However, selling or buying collectibles online needs some preparation. Even though ebay can really help you buy or sell items you will need to know a few things about collectibles especially if you are considering buying such items online. When looking to buy a collectible item you should always beware of scampers. You need to make sure that the items come with some sort of guarantee.

Just like collecting, selling your collections can be addictive. Selling collectibles for profit can become very interesting and even lucrative if done right. Ebay allows you to connect with other collectors buyers or sellers of collectibles.

Collecting is fun but selling ones collection can be even more fun. You can actually make some money doing so online. Whether you are selling rare autographs, coins or stamps there is money to be made when selling your collectibles online.

You need to be informed if you are collecting autographs. Autograph collecting can be very lucrative. Learn how to buy rare autographs.
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Model Boats As A Collectible

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Collecting things can be a very rewarding hobby. You can search out your selected item and get them from various locations you've been to as a remembrance. You can build onto a collection and keep getting bigger and better items within that family. You don't necessarily have to be involved in the creation of the items in your collection, but may just have an appreciation for them. One such item that is interesting and fun to collect is model boats. These gorgeous products can shape the look of a room in your house or simply add to your existing collection or expand on it with newer and better models that are coming out all the time.

There are many people out there who build model boats; it's a hobby that requires talent and a strong attention to detail. For those who either don't have the patience or the talent, collecting these beautiful model boats can be just as rewarding. You can find such beauty in the old ships with all of their ornate details. If that's not your thing, then you can search out some of the more modern builds such as yachts that have more details than you can possibly imagine. Whatever your favored type of boat is, you can likely find it to add to your collection.

If you really want to support this fun habit, you could create a room or area in your home that is dedicated just to these models. You'd be amazed at just how many options you can find out there, and you may find that you need the dedicated room to house them. With the Internet, you can not only search for a variety of different models but also zero in on various options. You can search by price and compare this amongst the many sites out there. You can narrow in on a particular model that you want for your collection, or get some ideas from a number of sellers. This collectible used to be limited to large wooden ships, but times have changed and the options are limitless.

If you're not sure where to start with your collection or how to add onto it, just ask. There are so many experts that either build the model boats or have been collecting for years, and they can offer some amazing insight. You will find that this collectible is one you will enjoy the hunt for just as much as seeing it on your shelf.

Whether it's a boat in a bottle or a submarine, these model boats can make a great show piece on a shelf. This hobby can be a great thing to put your time into and you can end up with some great looking boats upon shopping around.

Victor Epand is an expert consultant about model boats, boat parts, and model submarines. You will find the best shopping here: http://www.sellmodelboats.com , http://www.sellusedboatparts.com , and http://www.sellmodelsubmarines.com .
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Saturday, November 1, 2008

Model Boats Aren't Just Toys

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As people age it seems that they have less toys. Some people look forward to having children so that they can play with cool toys again. Toys take on a different meaning when we're adults and usually pertain to high ticket items such as high end cars, snowmobiles, motorcycles, or even boats. While some people are not into the material things, others measure their worth by the amount of toys they have in their possession. One such item that can become a part of somebody's life is a model boat, but make no mistake that these are not just toys.

Model boats may look at first glance like a really cool toy, but they are so much more than that. Some are to display on a shelf only and some can actually float in the water, but they all hold one thing in common. They are precious items that were built with a great deal of time and intricate details, not meant to be played with as other items in a household are. Somebody spent a lot of time building that ship, yacht, or powerboat and with all the pieces and parts you risk a disaster if you let a child or even adult play with them. It's fair to say that most model boat builders would cringe at the thought of somebody playing with their masterpiece.

The painstaking efforts that go into building a model boat dictate that this is a show piece, something to add to a collection and display on a shelf. Whether you are an actual model boat builder or an admirer that has turned into a collector, you can appreciate what it takes to put one of these boats together. This world is all about finding a kit that includes a very detailed plan and working hard to build it until you have a fine looking boat to show off.

This hobby has become quite popular and is the subject of many a website and forum on the Internet. Rather than giving these boats to a child to play with or treating it as another toy for the adult who needs everything, consider taking up the hobby as a group activity.

With all the toys out there today, both for the child and the adult, it's important to focus in on the ones that are meant to be played with. A model boat is something that is much better used as a show piece on a shelf rather than a toy to play with. Consider taking up the hobby or picking other toys for your collection, don't let all the painstaking effort put into it go to waste.

Victor Epand is an expert consultant about model boats, boat parts, and model submarines. You will find the best shopping here: http://www.sellmodelboats.com , http://www.sellusedboatparts.com , and http://www.sellmodelsubmarines.com .
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