Friday, August 12, 2011

How to Sell Antiques and Collectibles on eBay... And Make a Fortune!


How to Sell Antiques and Collectibles on eBay... And Make a Fortune! (Paperback)
I've purchased several books on Amazon.com and while a lot of them were very good, I've never felt compelled to write a review. Then I purchased and read "How to Sell Antiques and Collectibles on eBay...And Make a Fortune!" by Lynn Dralle and Dennis Prince. This book is FANTASTIC!!! I had started an eBay business from home a few months before buying the book and was filled with questions...this book answered them all! It covers everything from how to set up your home office to choosing a business name & business plan to how much to spend at Garage Sales, etc. It is filled with amazing tips and tricks (for instance, Lynn gives you a website that helps you identify almost any china pattern which is invaluable when researching your item to post on ebay).

Not only is the book overwhelmingly thorough, but Ms. Dralle also includes her email address just in case you have further questions. You're probably wondering if she would actually respond to your emails and the answer is, "YES!" I was having a problem with one of my customers and I wasn't quite sure how to handle it, so after much deliberation I decided to email Lynn. In less than 24 hours I received a response to my email with some very good advice which I promptly followed. I can honestly say that her advice was right on target! It worked perfectly and the customer gave me excellent feedback! So in short, if you are considering selling antiques and collectibles on eBay, this book is a must-have!!!



Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Forever Collectibles NFL Chicago Bears Team Gnome

Bought this for my husband for Christmas. It was shipped before the deadline. I was very happy with the way it looks and the NFL packaging. I was thinking that it was going to be heavier though. After seeing this I'm going to get the in laws one for their teams. I would definatly recommend this for anyone.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Desperate Enterprises A Coke and a Dog Collectible Metal Sign

Collectible metal sign features nostalgic images of years gone by. Perfect for decorating the garage, den or recreation room. Also makes a great gift!


Sunday, November 14, 2010

A Complete Guide to Collecting Antique Pipes

A Complete Guide to Collecting Antique Pipes (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)
I got the hardback, older 1979 first edition of this book, which is a little larger physically than the new 1998 paperback book, the hardback measures about 7.5"x10.5" and has the same 256 pages as the paperback. The book is excellant, and has mainly black and white photographs, and a section 4 pages of color plates. The information covered is the standard pipe types, clay, porcelain, metal, wood, as well as pipes of various cultures, African, Native American, European, Asian, etc. There is a lot of great information, from restoration of old pipes, and a dandy bibliography that can take you to additional older books on pipes and pipe history and collecting. The portion of the book devoted to clays is really outstanding, showing a lot of great variety in clays that existed, and some of the photos of meerschaums are breathtaking! Highly recommend this book if you collect old pipes, or are interested in old smoking pipes.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

1921 Morgan Silver Dollar

My first Morgan Dollar was an 1890 Philadephia coin. Not a significant value like the Carson City, but it was still was worth something. Anyway the 1921 is more memorable since 86 million were struck alone that year. The Morgan dollar is a great thing to own since silver is on the rise.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

BABE RUTH 24K GOLD PLATED COLLECTIBLE COIN

24k Gold Plated Commemorative Babe Ruth Collectible Coin Lifetime Statistics Coin Great Collector's Item Original Retail price $19.95 each This item has been masterfully minted. It is a unique piece that is sure to impress anyone who sees it. It makes the perfect gift and is a wonderful item for any collector! BABE RUTH VERY RARE COLLECTIBLE COIN - IN A PRESENTATION CASE Country of Manufacturer: United States of America Original Manufacturer: CMG/ INDIANAPOLIS A True collectors item made with pride in the United States by CMG. Support American Workers Who Make All American Products!! George Herman Ruth (February 6, 1895 - August 16, 1948), better known as "Babe" Ruth, also commonly known by the nicknames "The Bambino" and "The Sultan of Swat", was an American baseball player and a national icon. Consistently chosen as the greatest baseball player in history, his home run hitting exploits and titanic appetite for living made him one of the representative figures of the Roaring Twenties. He was one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and he was the first player to hit over 30, 40 and 50 home runs in one season. His record of 60 home runs in the 1927 season stood for 34 years until it was broken by Roger Maris with 61 home runs in 1961. He was a member of the original American League All-Star team in 1933. In 1969, Ruth was named baseball's Greatest Player Ever in a ballot commemorating the 100th anniversary of professional baseball. In 1998, The Sporting News named Ruth as Number One in its list of "Baseball's 100 Greatest Players " In 1999, Ruth was elected to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in fan balloting....... THE SIZE OF THIS REMARKABLE COIN IS 3.5 mm , ABOUT 1.5 in