What is the most lucrative “collecting” hobby?
I used to collect stamps and coins. I’m trying to find out if I should continue doing that or collect something else that could wind up being worth a lot of money in a few decades. Do you know what hobbies yield the most return?...
Is it safe to drink from a teacup with crazing?
Cups and mugs are prone to developing fine cracks if too-hot tea is poured into them. Crazing is just cosmetic, right? The cups aren't collecting germs or losing structural integrity, are they?...
What are some of the best advent calendars to buy for yourself?
There's an advent calendar out there for every taste! I like them as a mid-winter daily pick me up, not as a religious symbol, so I'm always on the hunt for a new and exciting advent calendar with great daily gifts. A lot of them are wildly expensive, and some have less than exciting treats inside. ...
Where can I get a Sacagawea dollar for the price of a dollar?
My local bank doesn't usually have gold dollars available, so I'd have to make a special request for them to stock the coins. Buying them on eBay or from collector sites are great, but I'm not looking for collector items, so I wouldn't want to pay more than the actual value. ...
Where do you start with selling a collection of "collectible" items?
I have inherited a bunch of different collections of "collectible" items and I have no idea where to start with moving them on to interested collectors. Where is the best place to start? For example, I have inherited large collections of Ginny dolls and original, handmade ...
Is it legal to collect crystals (quartz, etc) from a U.S. national park?
I love collecting crystals! It's fun and easy to buy them in the shops or online, but finding them while on vacation would make such a unique souvenir. Can I find them in national parks and take them home?...
How can I know the worth of my comic book collection?
I have a modest collection of Jungle Action comics, (the first appearance of the Black Panther and other associated characters) and am wondering how I can go about finding their value....
What are good strategies for finding old and rare comic books?
I am looking for strategies or sources to find old and rare comic books....