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...
Choosing the right cookware is important because we use it daily and expect it to last a long time; that alone makes it a serious investment. This guide aims to help you make the right choice according to your...
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...
How to clean and test items that you think is bakelite or catalin phenolic resin, which I will refer to occasionally as “the substance” Over the years I have seen many sellers attempt to justify the title of...
As you are looking at this guide, maybe you are not sure about buying a Trabant. Let's get one thing straight - THEY ARE NOT LUXURIOUS! Now to dispel some myths about Trabants that may have put you off...
Steinberger guitars - A guide for people looking at buying a Steinberger guitar to clarify what an ‘American’ Steinberger GL or ‘cricket bat’ is and is not. As someone who has owned some of the...