Collectibles

'American Pickers' Look At 'The Smithsonian Of Pedal Cars'

Posted 04.22.2012

Read More: Mike Wolfe, TV Canada, Pedal Cars, History, Video, Reality TV, Frank Fritz, American Pickers, Tv Replay, Collectibles, TV News

It's one thing to have single items brought into a pawn store, but quite another to enter people's homes and see what they've got in there. Much like ...

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It's Like Entering a British Sitcom

Tom Falco | Posted 02.18.2012

Read More: Miami, Lincoln Road, Are You Being Served?, Collectibles, Coconut Grove, Antique Market, South Beach, Miami Around Town, Miami News
Tom Falco

The Mayfair Antique Market in Coconut Grove is like walking into a BritCom, you know, a British TV Sitcom, something like, Are You Being Served?

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The "Most Wanted" Toys Of 2011

AP | By MAE ANDERSON | Posted 11.27.2011

Read More: Toys, Girls, Playing, Children, Parenting, Boys, Collectibles, Gifts, Parents News

BY MAE ANDERSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- Most children love to collect things, and this year toy makers are banking on it. Taking a cue fro...

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American Cities With The Most Millionaires

24/7 Wall St. | Ashley C. Allen and Douglas A. McIntyre | Posted 09.13.2011

Read More: Hnwi, Unemployment Rate, San Jose, Millionaires, American Cities, Jobless, Jobs, Housing Crisis, Metro Wealth Index, Capgemini, High-Net-Worth Individual, Wealth, Residence, Housing Markets, Collectibles, San Francisco, Consumables, Slidepollajax, Business News

From 24/7 Wall St: Each year, Capgemini publishes the U.S. Metro Wealth Index, which ranks the number of high-net-worth individuals living within the ...

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HOUSE TOUR: Cozy Home Meets Classy Showroom

| Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Illinois, St. Louis, Collectibles, Chicago Real Estate, Apartment Therapy, House Tour, Chicago, Chicago News

Name: Anna Weiss, Luby Kelley, son Samson, daughter Harper and cat Bigs Location: St. Louis, Missouri Size: 1300 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 ...

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Surprise Trading Card Donation To Get Nuns Big Bucks At Auction

AP | BEN NUCKOLS | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Baseball Cards, Collectibles, Nuns, Honus Wagner, Impact News

BALTIMORE — Sister Virginia Muller had never heard of shortstop Honus Wagner. But she quickly learned the baseball great is a revered figure am...

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On Arts Patronage, Corporate America Should Take a Hint From Hint Mint

Mat Gleason | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Shag, Corporate Philanthropy, Candy, Art, Pink Ribbons, Gary Baseman, Collectibles, Andy Warhol, Marketing, Breast Cancer, Fundraiser, Mint, Arts News
Mat Gleason

Today's patronage is tomorrow's art history, be it the church and royalty in the Middle Ages, the railroad tycoons in the late nineteenth century or socially responsible confectioners today.

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Reyne Gauge: When Is a Penny Worth More Than 1 Cent?

Reyne Haines | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Antiques, Reyne Haines, Collecting, Coins, Currency, Collectibles, Copper, Mint, Style News
Reyne Haines

I would strongly suggest you check your pockets daily to see what coins might have been given to you throughout the day. That spare pocket change might be worth YOUR weight in gold.

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Hoarding Magic Cards Makes You an Asshole

Brandon Mendelson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Investment Banks, Comic Books, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Stocks, Comics, Magic the Gathering, Collecting, Beyonce, Collect, Collectibles, Tea Party, Comedy News
Brandon Mendelson

Wizards is caving to a minority of players who are ruining the game. They're called hoarder whores and they should never be listened to.

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Reyne Gauge: American Pickers

Reyne Haines | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Antiques, Reyne Haines, Collectibles, American Pickers, Pawn Shops, Collecting, Style News
Reyne Haines

It seems shows on antiques and collecting are all the rage these days. Antiques Roadshow has certain illustrated the public's desire for televisio...

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Faith Floats: Collecting Noah's Ark

Angela Himsel | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Faith, Noah-S-Ark-Ministries-International, Collectibles, Mt. Ararat, Archaeology, Noah's Ark, Ararat Anomaly, Noah's Ark Hoax, Religion News
Angela Himsel

One wonders what effect the discovery of an ark might have on rationalists who have thrown the Bible out with the floodwater.

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Comic Timing: Superman -- And Supermom

Rick Horowitz | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Barbie Dolls, Baseball Cards, Superman Comics, Comic Sale, Action Comics, Superman, Housecleaning, Superman Debut, Collectibles, Mothers, Mothers and Collectibles, Parenting, Comedy News
Rick Horowitz

Your problem is that your mother tossed what could have been one of the primo collectibles stashes in all the universe. If only she'd kept her hands off it, just like you and everyone else you knew kept telling her, then...

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Decorating withAntiques: How to Handle Being Single!

Reyne Haines | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Home Decor, Reyne Haines, Decorating, Antiques, Collectibles, Collecting, Style News
Reyne Haines

I'm not a hoarder, but I am one that feels like something can be done with just about anything. Over the years I've taken antique "misfits" and worked to make them into something unique.

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New Show on NBC on Collecting

Reyne Haines | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Fine Art, Art Auctions, Collecting, Antiques, Christie's, Painting, Collectibles, Sotheby's, Style News
Reyne Haines

Set Your DVR!: Art of Collecting with Reyne Haines and Jonathan Novack Premieres Thursday, September 10 on Channel 2, NBC Houston (Houston, Texa...

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Mining the MJ Market

Roseanne Colletti | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Memorabilia, Michael Jackson, Gloves, Celebrity Posters, Collectibles, Fedoras, Business News
Roseanne Colletti

Try to build your collection around a theme -- a noteworthy event such as Michael Jackson's memorial service, or a specific article of clothing such as his hats or gloves

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Michael Jackson Collectibles

Roseanne Colletti | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Memorabilia, Michael Jackson, Glove, Cd, Collectors, Signature, Collectibles, Poster, Style News
Roseanne Colletti

Michael Jackson had a reputation for being very generous with his autograph. While that endeared him to fans in life, it does them no favors in death.

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Michael Jackson Collectibles on the Rise

Reyne Haines | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Michael Jackson, Entertainment News, Collectibles, Collecting, Style News
Reyne Haines

With the recent death of 50 year old pop icon, Michael Jackson comes the search for Michael Jackson memorabilia by new and seasoned collectors alike.

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Three Or More: Collecting in the 21st Century

Reyne Haines | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Antiques, Collectibles, Paintings, Christie's, Sotheby's, Collecting, Style News
Reyne Haines

They say a collection is something you have three or more of. Why just 3 and not 4, or a dozen? I have no idea.

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Smithsonian: Obama Making History and Marking Time

Dawn Teo | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Democratic Primary Race, Politics News, Democratic Nomination, Smithsonian, Democrats, Watches, Barack Obama, Collectibles, obamawatches.com, Goldenberg Obama Watch, Obama Watch, Obama Watches, Jack Goldberg, Kevin Beck, Obama Wristwatches, Goldenberg Watch, Goldenberg Change, Kevin Glennon, Home News
Dawn Teo

The Smithsonian has accepted three Obama wristwatches into the permanent collection of the National Museum of American History. "What Time is it?" "Time for change!"

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Classic Oscars Don't Make Great Investments

Fox News | Kathryn Glass | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Collectibles, Citizen Kane Oscar, Oscars, Academy Awards, Citizen Kane, Orson Welles, Business News

Just how much is an Oscar worth? That's the controversial question that has Hollywood buzzing. Orson Welles' Academy Award for "Citizen Kane" will be...

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