Category: old collectibles
The Search for Unique Antique Coffee Tables
Why Do People Love Antique Coffee Tables? People who are aware of their history tread on the path of life with certainty and preparedness for the future. We have reverence for the past and the culture and tradition that prevailed within its limits. The artistic creations produced by these classical cultures are highly regarded by [...]
Vintage Valentines Day Cards
My Box of Vintage Valentine Cards In one corner of my game room I’ve got a box filled with someone’s memories. Vintage Valentines Cards, heart felt greetings signed with love from someone long since gone to their reward. Bundled up in that plain old box are hundreds of long kept tender messages and well wishes [...]
German Helmets for Sale
Old German helmets like these are very popular with collectors. Check here for tips and low prices on authentic collectibles.
Vintage Dick Tracy Comic and Toy Collectibles
Dick Tracy comics and related memorabilia are very popular collectibles.
Kentucky Derby Glasses are a Hot Collectible
Grab Up Those Glasses When You See Them! Kentucky Derby Glasses have been a tradition at Churchill Downs since way back in 1938. Many people have started collecting these official mint julep glasses and some of the early ones are not only rare, they are quite valuable. I didn’t realize how valuable and collectible these [...]
Vintage Matchbooks|Matchcover Lots
Don’t Throw Away That Old Box of Matchbooks! It’s funny how seeing one little thing can bring back a really old memory of something you completely forgot about. I was doing my usual skimming and scanning of eBay auctions when I came upon some auctions for vintage matchbooks. I looked at the old matchbook covers [...]
Vintage Harley Davidson
Almost anything vintage Harley Davidson is going to attract attention. Old Harley Davidson equipment and gear is a very popular collectible.
Leather Bound Books
Leather bound books are a wonderful collectible that celebrate an art that is quickly disappearing.
Vintage Sign Letters
When I was actively going to estate sales a lot, I sort of specialized in finding the offbeat items that people collect. The reason for this is becomes obvious if you have ever attended an estate sale. The early rush of people trying to buy the “common” collectibles can be pretty obnoxious and they tear [...]
Antique Cutlery
I find it interesting that one of the areas of collecting that has a very strong following is antique cutlery. If you check out what sells on eBay, you will see that a search on antique cutlery will bring up not only sets of knives, forks and spoons, but also pocket knives, and even vintage [...]
Vintage Luggage Labels
I came across what I think is a fantastic little collectibles niche. Vintage luggage labels are a hot collectible on eBay and in general. There is a larger group of collectors who go for old labels in general but like collectors of vintage fruit crate labels, these folks are focused on what they like. These [...]
Beagle Club
I didn’t even realize that there was such a thing as a Beagle Club until I found a bunch of neat old Beagle Club pins. I purchased an entire collection from an estate. Some of the ones I found dated all the way back to the 1950′s. Update: The pins I found did indeed sell [...]
Cutwell Engine Burs
Second Hand Sale presents… These Cutwell Automotive Engine Burs are a fine example of what I’m surrounded by right now. I’ve got so much stuff that has accumulated through buying lots of estate merchandise that I can barely keep track of it. Someone could probably really use these (even though some are missing). I, on [...]
Antique Stanley Planes|Hand Planes
One of the first “uncommon” items I found when I started looking for things to sell on eBay years ago, was antique Stanley planes. I learned about them because I had gone to an estate sale that featured many vintage and antique woodworking tools. I had a hunch that these vintage tools would be worth [...]
Military Pins
Military pins and military medals are a very popular collectibles. Although I’ve seen a few of these being sold at estate sales, I don’t believe I’ve ever seen any truly high quality collectible military pins being sold at yard or garage sales. Vintage military items are wonderful to collect, but they are often held on [...]
Finding Vintage Halloween Costumes and Decorations for Sale
Searching Out Vintage Halloween Collectibles When I started exploring the world of collectibles, it didn’t take long to realize that a lot of people form a special connection to holidays. I was a little bit surprised to find out how many folks really love Halloween collectibles. Almost anything old that has to do with Halloween [...]
The Treasure of a Sarmatian King Up for Auction
In a truly amazing auction, a Sarmatian King’s Gold Necklace and Amulet from 2000 years ago is up for bidding.
Michael Jackson Autograph
One of the things I do is look for items that are extremely hot sellers on eBay. Some of these, like popular toys, people try their best to predict months in advance. Others, like items related to celebrities, it can be tough to predict. Right now, putting up just about anything that includes a Michael [...]
Antique Electric Fans|Vintage Fans
Antique electric fans and vintage fans can be a great find if you like to hit estate sales. There are some serious collectors out there. I learned this by accident when I was searching around the basement of a house where an estate sale had been going on all day. I wasn’t really expecting to [...]
Old Sears Catalogs Online and the Popularity of Vintage Catalogs
Have you seen these vintage catalogs? Many people know that old Sears catalogs are collectible, but there are a lot of other vintage catalogs growing in popularity every day.
