Here is my guide to practical car boot sale buying and selling. Below I give useful tips on buying and selling.... plus.... what's hot to offer, and what's not! Car boot sales (garage sales)can be small...
You've just bought a Clarice Cliff from an antiques fair and are eager to make some money on eBay. How do you know whether it is genuine or counterfeit? This is a general guide to some of the common pitfalls....
This guide is intended to give a brief outline of the history of the pocket watch, from its beginnings in the 16th century, up until the early part of the 20th century. It covers the technical development and...
How to Avoid eBay Fraud eBay is a fantastic place to shop. You'll find items on eBay that you simply can't find anywhere else. If you're lucky, you'll also find some terrific deals. But let's face it, buying...
Cigarette Card's Meteoric Rise I've been collecting and selling collectors cards and cigarette cards for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please subscribe to my card collecting newsletters for...
Plastic collectables Most collectors of vintage plastics really know their subject. Labelling any and every old plastic item as “Bakelite ” and hoping for the best is a certain recipe for grief, angry buyers...
Welcome to this, my second guide on the subject of Amusement Arcade coin or penny pushers. I have heard them called many things in my time - penny pushers - coin pushers - sliders - penny falls - shovers -...
The original value of the United Kingdom Crown was Five Shillings. Queen Elizabeth II Crowns come in two values, namely five shilling or twenty-five pence and five pounds. The reason for this is because as a...
and should not need to ask……. For most collectors, condition is extremely important, so here is a handy checklist that I use in my auctions and some other useful tips on postage and plastics. Condition...
You’ll never guess how often we’re asked about “this seller is cheaper than you, why can’t you do it cheaper?”……………. This guide will hopefully help you understand the “cheap diamond” myth… In a basic message,...