Collecting Articles

Are You Missing The Mark About Coin Values
By: Edwin Sproat - Mar 18, 2009
Time and again, novice coin collectors stumble upon a number of interesting coins having any clue of their exact worth.
Batman and His Batmobile-Fifty Years of History
By: Constantine Lekendiros - Mar 18, 2009
Batman has been around for fifty years now and his story has inspired generations. It all started with a comic book that gained instant popularity....
How to Detect Fake Coins
By: Edwin Sproat - Mar 18, 2009
While there are only few fake coins in the market, there is still a chance that you will be able to purchase one. This can get you in trouble. That...
How to Handle Coins
By: Edwin Sproat - Mar 18, 2009
Since the grade of the coin is based on its current condition, it is very important to take good care of it by handling it properly. It is vital...
How To Build Scale Models For Collections
By: Corey Palmer - Mar 16, 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...
Navy Ship Mugs - The Perfect Collectible
By: Matthew McKernan - Mar 15, 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...
Why Sport Collecting Can Be An Awesome Hobby
By: James Smith - Mar 15, 2009
Thinking of collecting as a pastime but don't know if you should go ahead? Read this article!
The History of Boyds Bears
By: Taylor Martinerin - Mar 15, 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...
Breyer Model Horses: The Most Collectable Model Horses Ever
By: Amy Carrigan - Mar 15, 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...
How To Age A Cigar Using A Humidor
By: Ashley Lawrence - Mar 13, 2009
Cigar aficionado's swear that like a fine wine, a quality cigar gets better if it has been aged using a process that is simple, providing you start...
How To Start A Coin Collection For Your Children
By: faye bautista - Mar 13, 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...
Hornby Locos-Is Your Train Going Off The Rails?
By: Norman Stanley - Mar 13, 2009
Model railway enthusiasts by their very nature are detail freaks and with my Hornby locos I am one of the worst.
Finding The Value Of Pro Sports Memorabilia
By: Jim Brown - Mar 12, 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...
Where are the 2009 Lincoln Pennies?
By: Michael Zielinski - Mar 12, 2009
The first of four newly design pennies was recently launched, however very few of the coins are reaching circulation. The status of the economy has...
Collecting American Artistic Glassware
By: Eddie Lamb - Mar 12, 2009
Beautiful artistic glassware was a symbol of luxury in Europe and Asia before America was an independent country. America was founded by a bunch of...
Die Cast Corgi Toy Vehicles - a Brief History
By: Janet Ashby - Mar 12, 2009
Collecting die cast toys is a popular hobby and many collectors specialise in particular brands. One very popular brand to collect is Corgi. Corgi...
Disney Exclusive Online Remembers Mickey's 80th Birthday & How Important Dreams Are
By: Tollie Schmidt - Mar 11, 2009
Maybe you missed Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse 80th Birthday. In today's economy and media saturated gloomy news it made me remember. One man, one...
Samurai Sword Making - a Brief History
By: Janet Ashby - Mar 10, 2009
Samurai sword making has a long history although the facts are often unclear, being shrouded in many myths and legends. Three types of samurai...
The Essentials Of Purchasing Gold Coins
By: Luke Joiner - Mar 6, 2009
There are assorted reasons why a person would choose to start purchasing gold coins. One reason is they see them as a good investment, while some...
Coin Collecting For All Ages
By: faye bautista - Mar 5, 2009
People of all ages are getting hooked with their coin collections. As a matter of fact, even the children are participating actively in collecting...