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“I found a weird coin: how valuable is it?”

The frustrating truth is that rare valuable error coins are just that: rare. Most oddities seen on coins are post-mint damage or deliberate altering. Here are some of the most common kinds. …

How do I sell my baseball cards?

When someone discovers that I collect, buy, and sell baseball cards, it isn't unusual for the response to be, "I (or my parents or siblings or a friend) have a bunch of baseball cards. How do I sell them?" The truth is, there are many possible answers to that question, and the response often depends on what the cards are. If you're interested in learning the options for selling baseball cards, read on. Local card store (LCS): If you're lucky enough to have…

3 49ers among 50 biggest draft steals of last 10 years

The 49ers have done a nice job finding mid-to-late-round gems in the NFL draft.

10 Surprising Collectible Toys Worth Money — And One That Was a Waste

Are your 90s collectible toys worth money today? We studied ten nostalgic collectibles thought to be a good investment in the late 80s and early 90s to find out the truth. Surprisingly, four vintage items had a better annual return on investment than the S & P 500. Those items include...

Top Four Best Places to Buy and Sell Antiques

If you’re up for the travel and antique shipping, here are four places to start your search for the best place to buy and sell your antiques away from home.

Art & Antiques: Top 10 collectibles for value

My expertise and education allows me to spot valuable objects overlooked by most appraisers. In many homes, I have found $25,000 worth of valuables already overlooked.

Finding Treasure: A Quick Guide to Antique Appraisal

Could that old vase in your attic be valuable? We talked to a local appraiser to find out.

How do sports memorabilia buyers know they are getting the real deal?

Sports memorabilia prices are booming, but how do collectors know they are buying the real deal?

Hobby or Retail? Which One to Choose When It Comes to Sports Cards

Tips on choosing between hobby and retail sports card boxes and packs. Includes pros and cons for each as well as other things to consider before buying.

When and where was the first antique shop opened?

Does anyone know and have sources/information on when and where the origins of antique shops began? I'm curious to know if it's of similar date to...

How to create a ‘well curated’ antiques shop

Several years ago, customers began to remark that “your shop is so organized and your displays are so well curated.” Curated — that’s not a phrase you often hear associated

Sports Cards: More Than Just Sports Cards. Price Database, Potential Deals

More Than Just Sports Cards. Specializing in Quality Autographs, Trading Cards, Collectibles, Mystery Boxes & more! We are always buying!

How to Spot Authentic Murano Glass When You're Antiques Shopping

10 Things You Should Never, Ever Pass Up at Antique Shops

Beyond Ty Cobb’s Dentures: Sports Memorabilia’s Oral Fixation

A mouthguard may seem like an odd object to want in your collection, but it’s far from the first or most bizarre dental-related, pro-athlete keepsake.

Is it common for antique shops to slowly fall apart as the owner(s) age(s)?

Where I live, there is a highway loaded with a wide spectrum of shops. One in particular was just plain too far below standards on several...

New antique shop gives life to old things

The Vineyard family loves giving new life to old things.

Whether from an antique shop or discount store, toxic lead items are easy to buy

Lead is regularly found in vintage items more than 40 years old, but also in many new, cheaply made dollar-store goods. Children are especially susceptible to lead-poisoning even at low levels.

Can You Find All The Easter Eggs In The Antique Shop From "Toy Story 4"?