In honor of John Lennon‘s birthday, save an extra 10% on the new book John Lennon Life Is What Happens and receive a FREE printable download of Goldmine’s Guide to The Beatles until Oct. 10. The Guide to the Beatles … Read More +
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Heritage appoints Matt Rubinger as Director of Luxury Accessories
NEW YORK – Heritage Auction Galleries has announced the appointment of Matthew Rubinger to the position of Consignment Director for its newly formed Luxury Accessories category, encompassing high-end handbags, luggage, wallets, belts and all associated accompaniments. “Matt has a world … Read More +
FREE ONLINE EVENT from Comics Buyer’s Guide
Is My Comic Worth $1 Million? Comic books are making news everywhere. They’re the reigning inspiration behind blockbuster movies, they’ve helped make geek chic (Have you caught an episode of The Big Bang Theory yet?), and they’re topping sales at … Read More +
1,000 Comic Books neatly spans 70 years
This book had me at page 8. That’s when Tony Isabella, author of “1,000 Comic Books You Must Read,” appropriately credited Superman as the character who established comic books as a part of our national scene. Despite all the current movie … Read More +
National Postcard Week is May 2-8, 2010
Unlike our counterparts across the pond, the United States has been largely unsuccessful in bringing together antiques enthusiasts for a common purpose. This is most likely due to the fact that the collecting areas available in this country are so … Read More +
Caroline Ashleigh offers advice on acquiring vintage shoes
CHICAGO — To Caroline Ashleigh, author of Warman’s Shoes Field Guide, there are three criteria to use when looking for vintage shoes: condition, condition and condition. Beyond that, she advises buy what you love, buy the best you can afford … Read More +
What size is this — really
As I read “Vintage clothing and accessories have teen prom appeal” (from the last Cotton & Quail Antique Gazette), it made me think of when I was a teen. All I wanted to do was be like everyone else to … Read More +
Tin Toy Expert To Visit Trenton City Museum
Noted tin toy authority Alan Jaffe will speak at 2 p.m. Jan. 11, 2009 at Ellarslie, the Trenton City Museum, in conjunction with the ongoing exhibition A Toy Story: Seven Decades of J. Chein and Company, New Jersey Toymaker. Jaffe, … Read More +
O’Brien’s Collecting Toys – Captain Midnight
With O’Brien’s Collecting Toys nearly finished and moving rapidly toward its date with the printer, I thought it would be fun to share another interesting item from the book. The Premiums chapter is loaded with fun and fascinating items offered in … Read More +
Free Comic Book Day — For All Ages!
I received a couple of emails regarding Free Comic Book Day and the types of comics available, so I thought a larger explanation might benefit everyone. You can really obtain comics for free at participating comic book shops tomorrow. BUT, the … Read More +