Antiques & Collectibles


Feature Writer: Susan Cramer
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Almost everyone collects something, from antiques valued at thousands to collectibles that go for pennies. With the overwhelming popularity of shows like Antiques Roadshow, average people are discovering riches in their own living rooms. Sadly, most of us won't be retiring early because that tatty blanket unwillingly inherited from Great Aunt Elizabeth turns out to be a million dollar tapestry. Often, the value of your heirloom lies more in the richness of its history than its price on the open market.

From Tiffany to tramp art, Limoges to Longaberger, McCoy to militaria, Art Pottery to Art Carney-if it exists, someone collects it, and we'll talk about it here.

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May 11, 2008

Mother's Day Collectibles

In: Collectibles

Mother's Day, one of the most successful commercial holidays of the calendar year has an interesting history and variety of tokens. more...

May 10, 2008

Marcel Breuer & the Wassily Chair

In: Antique Furniture

Examples of architect Marcel Breuer's designs for seating are sought by museums as well as private collectors. more...

May 9, 2008

Collecting Coca-Cola

In: Collectibles

The popularity and sheer volume of coca-cola collectibles makes them fun to collect, but an easy target for fakes and reproductions. more...

May 6, 2008

TV Character Collectibles

In: Collectibles

Howdy Doody & Popeye,1950's & 60's Television Favorites are Popular Collectibles more...

May 6, 2008

Antiques for Your Garden

In: Antiques & Collectibles (general)

From cherubs to chimney pots, fountains to finials, garden décor can include fine antiques or well made reproductions, salvaged architectural elements, and lots more. more...

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Apr 30, 2008

Wafflegate

For a brief time, a new category of collectible appeard on eBay called Popular Breakfast Food Partially Consumed by a Democratic Candidate for the Presidential Nomination
Barak Obama just wanted to eat his brekkie in peace, but the Philadelphia Diner, crammed with reporters and secret service agents proved too chaotic. After only about half the waffle and a few nibbles on the accompanying sausage, Obama gave up, leaving his unfinished breakfast as he went off to sign some autographs, pose for pictures, and receive his very own Glider Diner souvenir T.

The unfinished waffle was spirited away by a member of the Diner wait staff, who passed it off to another patron who listed it on eBay, where it was bid up to an unbelievable $10,000 before eBay pulled the plug.

Glider Diner proprietor, Charles LeStrange said, “the remains of the breakfast were wrapped up and given to a patron. I think they must have had an agreement between them.. . . Maybe they just wanted to see what would happen (on eBay)” LeStrange said, adding, “I felt it wasn’t right.” He asked eBay to end the auction, and eBay officials complied, citing their policy that prohibits the auction of perishable food items.

Source: The Columbus Dispatch 27 April 2008

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