We recently got an email from a friend who wanted advice on how to sell his collection of old 45 RPM records. (Note that we here at Collectors Weekly don’t buy items, and can’t help you sell your items or tell you what they’re worth).
The email read as follows: “I was cleaning out my attic [...]
In an example of how certain categories of antiques and collectibles can rise and fall quickly, the market for gold coins is undergoing gyrations because of volatility in global commodity prices for the precious metal, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article.
Because of the runup in the price of gold over the past year, [...]
Here’s a rundown of the top 20 sites from our Hall of Fame last month (those that got the most views on The Collectors Weekly in March):
The Early Office Museum showcases pre-1920 office antiques, including paperweights, writing ink, paper fasteners, seal pressers, tabulating and copying machines, pencil sharpeners and much more. Great historical descriptions, timelines, [...]
Are you an expert, or knowledgeable collector, in a particular area of antiques or collecting?
If so, we’d love to hear from you (email us). We’re seeking guest articles and columns which provide introductions to or well-informed commentary on specific collecting categories. If you have an article or piece of writing that fits the bill, [...]
Editor’s note: We’ve received the following requests over the past few days to identify several unknown antique and collectible items. If you have any relevant information, please leave a comment at the bottom of this article… thanks!
Hello! I need help, please and thanks!! I have a lovely clear glass cake pedestal with a [...]
By Maribeth Keane, Collectorsweekly.com
I was looking around our Hall of Fame today, which showcases some of the best collector sites on the web. There are many great sites, but here’s a few personal favorites I thought I’d mention:
Let’s start with one of my all time favorites, Circusmuseum.nl. I love the antique feel of the [...]
By Maribeth Keane, Collectorsweekly.com
I was looking around the site today and came across some interesting finds that I thought I’d share.
I’ll start with my favorite, found on our Leica camera page. As a documentary photographer I can’t get over this vintage Leica M3, introduced in 1954. The body comes with a Leitz dual range [...]
There was an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal on Valentines Day (good to know they still have a sense of humor) about how the IRS classifies collectors into three categories for tax purposes: 1) Collectors; 2) Investors; and 3) Dealers.
Depending on which category you decide on (and presumably stick to), the IRS will [...]
If you only have time to look at one Valentines day-related collection today, check out this website: The Scrap Album, by Malcolm Warrington. It’s one of the most beautifully and elegantly designed collector websites we’ve seen, and the images are stunning. Paper collectors will have a field day.
And did we mention that he’s got some [...]
For some reason, out of our 500 or so antique category pages, a handful especially catch the eye because of their beauty, or more specifically, the beauty created by the symmetry of the images and the shapes (or colors) of the group of items.
Here’s a few examples: the hand fans page (aka ventagli in Italian, [...]
