Collecting and Collections

Styles and fashions were changing in 1971 … and so was Barbie! Barbie and her friends went “Malibu” and the live-action dolls got even more active. 1971 was the... keep reading →

Comic investing 101! Are bronze age comics starting to become more in demand since high grade silver age comics are becoming way to expensive for the average collector? Read... keep reading →

Not every Penny was Minted Equally, well number wise that is! Learn Key Dates for Wheat Pennies. You could have a valuable one. keep reading →

1969 was a “mod” year for Barbie Doll and her friends. The world was changing … Barbie Doll was in style, swinging with the swingers! Check out Barbie’s 1969 fashion... keep reading →

Let me start with this thought-there are alot of ways to wallpaper and this is the way I put up wallpaper. The wallpaper I have applied has stayed over 25 years, so I know it... keep reading →

            Heroes, Villains & Coins     During the thousand, or so, years leading up to the mythical... keep reading →

The Papier Tole Shop is located at Intramuros, Manila. It is near the Beaterio church. Many local and foreign tourists frequent the shop for souvenirs and memorabilia. keep reading →

I suspect the 1950's were probably the ideal time for collecting U.S. coins from pocket change. You could find Mercury dimes and Buffalo nickels daily. Even the older Barber... keep reading →

Flow Blue is a highly collectible, antique blue and white china popular during the Victorian age. Known for it's hazy blue pattern on bright white China, Flow Blue has... keep reading →

An epergne (pronounced EH’-PERN) is a table center piece that was introduced in Europe in the early 1700s. Generally made from silver, they often had large center columns... keep reading →