Sound advice based on years of experience about payment methods and the risks associated with them. For some time members have been contacting me with problems and horror stories, this has been created to...
Now before I start I want to make it quite clear that I am neither a so-called "expert" nor do I have any vested interest in the industry other than tramping around muddy fields looking for treasures. I have...
This Guide will help you make an informed decision before purchasing, or selling fine jewellery on eBay - it contains information on UK hallmarking law and useful tips to make your buying safe and enjoyable....
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...
Epiphone is a guitar brand that is steeped in history and was a head to head rival to Gibson guitars until Gibson bought Epiphone over in 1957. Gibson now positions Epiphone as a lower budget brand to the...
Which Meade ETX? Without question, one of the largest selling telescopes series in the world, the Meade ETX is a tremendously popular choice for a first telescope. However, there are many variations to choose...
The FZR600 appeared in 1988 as an upgrade from the current aircooled FZ600. It was yamaha's answer to the CBR600 which had been the top 600 for a couple of years both on road and track. The FZR's engine was...
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...
I have owned all the above binoculars at some time and feel it is time to extol their virtues. They are all made to military standards and marine tested i.e. they are waterproof and nitrogen gas filled....
This is a brief guide to collecting Del Prado and other partwork toy soldiers. Partworks have been popular in Spain, Italy and France for a long time but its seems they have really caught on in the UK in...