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“I found a weird coin: how valuable is it?”

The frustrating truth is that rare valuable error coins are just that: rare. Most oddities seen on coins are post-mint damage or deliberate altering. Here are some of the most common kinds. …

How do I sell my baseball cards?

When someone discovers that I collect, buy, and sell baseball cards, it isn't unusual for the response to be, "I (or my parents or siblings or a friend) have a bunch of baseball cards. How do I sell them?" The truth is, there are many possible answers to that question, and the response often depends on what the cards are. If you're interested in learning the options for selling baseball cards, read on. Local card store (LCS): If you're lucky enough to have…

3 49ers among 50 biggest draft steals of last 10 years

The 49ers have done a nice job finding mid-to-late-round gems in the NFL draft.

10 Surprising Collectible Toys Worth Money — And One That Was a Waste

Are your 90s collectible toys worth money today? We studied ten nostalgic collectibles thought to be a good investment in the late 80s and early 90s to find out the truth. Surprisingly, four vintage items had a better annual return on investment than the S & P 500. Those items include...

Finding Treasure: A Quick Guide to Antique Appraisal

Could that old vase in your attic be valuable? We talked to a local appraiser to find out.

Art & Antiques: Top 10 collectibles for value

My expertise and education allows me to spot valuable objects overlooked by most appraisers. In many homes, I have found $25,000 worth of valuables already overlooked.

Top Four Best Places to Buy and Sell Antiques

If you’re up for the travel and antique shipping, here are four places to start your search for the best place to buy and sell your antiques away from home.

Easy Riser Display Cubes for Artist Trading Cards

I have a large collection of artist trading cards (ATCs), most of which are displayed in trays on the walls of my studio. I continue to make and collect new ATCs, for which I don’t have wall space, so I use these “handy” place card holders (bought at World Market ) to display them on my desk and on shelves. I needed some risers to fit more ATCs in a smaller space so I could still see them all – Smoothfoam to the…

Why you can’t trade cards in Marvel Snap

Social Pros All-Stars Trading Cards [Slideshow]

Social Media - Want to learn how to become a heavy hitter in social media? The Social Pros All-Stars slideshow highlights the career paths of social media managers and provides tips for becoming ...

Can you guess these TV shows from their trading cards?

Craft Trading Cards

Learn more about the different careers in construction.

How sports cards became a multi-million dollar alternative investment

Collecting sports cards has reached popularity not seen in over 30 years. Values have reached all time highs and investors are taking notice.

What Should I Do With Old Racist Memorabilia?

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on preserving racially prejudiced — or otherwise bigoted — historical artifacts.

space collectibles

Source for space history, space artifacts, and space memorabilia. Learn where astronauts will appear, browse collecting guides, and read original space history-related daily reports.

25 Tips For Managing Your Memorabilia

Have too much memorabilia and don't know what to do with it all? Take this advice from expert photo organizers and home organizers gathered by Good Life Photo Solutions.

How to Spot and Protect Yourself from Trimmed Sports Cards

Tips on how to tell if a sports card has been trimmed, types of trimming and simple steps on how to protect yourself against it.

Parenting Tips for Moms: 10 Reasons Why Mothers Should Encourage their Kids to Collect Sports Cards

We hear less and less about moms throwing away trading cards and more and more about moms getting involved in the hobby of collecting. So what is it that moms really love about collecting?

Tips on Saving Money Running a Sports Trading Card Shop

As a shop owner it is important to take a time out to break down our business expenses and make changes that will really help our bottom lines.

Why Tho? Readers offer ideas for handling unwanted family memorabilia

Your tips for a memento-laden grandchild and neighbor who doesn't want to hang out.