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Antiques & Collectibles Feature Writer: Lorraine Syratt

Antiques and collectibles can be found everywhere. People may simply be drawn to the beauty of a piece of antique furniture, or to a collectible that reminds them of their childhoods. With antiques, it's the warmth of old things – owning a piece of history. With collectibles, it's the passion of building the collection from coins and stamps to costume jewelry by a certain designer.

Join us here to learn about the antiques and collectibles you collect or those you've discovered in Granny's attic. Learn their histories, their values, how to find them and how to care for them.

From Vintage Jewelry to Vintage Clothing, from Coins and Stamps to Prints and Books, collectors learn about it here.


Feature Writer Articles in Antiques & Collectibles

 		Hoarding to Sell Once at a Weekly Antique Market
Selling only once or twice a year at a weekly antiques market will prove successful. The dealers who show up to buy early sniff out new vendors for all new "old" stock.
How to Hold an Annual Vintage Cottage Chic Sale
Shabby and cottage chic style vintage furniture and decor is all the rage. For collectors looking to earn $1000 or more per year, save finds to hold an annual sale.
Collectible Vintage Barkcloth
Barkcloth is a very collectible fabric or textile that decorators can't do without. It's a functional collectible and a good investment in decorating.
What is Bakelite?
Vintage Bakelite jewelry is quite similar in appearance to plastic jewelry, but it is made of a denser and therefore heavier material. Learn how to test for Bakelite.
The Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain Button
Victorian hand painted porcelain buttons are becoming popular collectibles. These delicate works of miniature wearable art are easy to fall in love with.
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Contributing Articles in Antiques & Collectibles

 		U.S. Postal Service Announces 2010 Stamp Lineup
Hollywood legend Katherine Hepburn, humanitarian Mother Teresa and the Sunday funnies are some of the subjects that will be featured on U.S. stamps in 2010.
How to Buy Inuit Art Online
Authentic Inuit sculpture, carved art and paintings are revered the world over. Find online galleries with secure online purchasing to own a piece of Canadian history.
Items and Services Becoming Obsolete
As technology continues to advance it becomes harder to buy outdated items in stores. But that doesn't mean consumers can't find them in other places.
Botanical Flower Garden Dinnerware
Botanical patterned dinnerware is a timeless look. Inspired by nature, botanic patterns range from casual to sophisticated, suitable for everyday or special occasion use
Stamps Against Cancer
Statistics from the World Health Organization state that 12.5 deaths are from cancer. Using a postal tax stamp to fight cancer started in Ecudaor in 1938.
Antique Embroidered Chinese Bound Feet Shoes
The fashion for bound feet in China died out decades ago, yet there are many collectors overseas who search antique shops and markets for a pair of tiny shoes.
Repairing a Valued Book
Treasured books sometimes are damaged or begin to fall apart due to age. Care should be used to restore them.
Antique Chinese Embroidered Purses
Embroidered purses were important accessories during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). They are a unique choice today to hold a mobile phone or iPod.
How To Adjust A Pendulum Clock
Christiaan Huygen patented the pendulum clock and escapement in 1657. The Connecticut clock companies made them affordable in the early 19th century.
How to Collect Sports Cards
Selecting and protecting your valuable collection are two key skill factors for creating a set worth keeping. Organization enhances enjoyment and promotes easy access.
How to Grade and Price Your Sports Cards
Value added protection combined with accurate grading extends the life of your collection and increases its worth. Accurate grading tools help set the price of the card.
The Snow Globe – Magic and Memory in Miniature
Snow globes or domes are highly collectible, ranging from rare art and antiques to chintzy offbeat novelties, all capturing in miniature a moment, item or place in time.
The Retired Department 56 North Pole Series
The North Pole series from Department 56 is alive and available today - but the original collectors know how beautiful and special the first collectible houses are.
Unique Christmas Gifts – Original Art and Glass
Chain stores target consumers relentlessly at Christmas but retail is not the only gift-buying option. For distinctive gifts, find the gallery, artist or craftsperson.
Chinese Dragons and Antique Dragon Robes
Chinese people worshipped the powerful and dynamic dragon for thousands of years. The supernatural beast represented China appearing on robes, coins and the national flag
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