7 Best Practices for Storing Jewelry and Other Metal Heirlooms

A collection of vintage jewelry.

Table of Contents: You’ll find them in virtually every American home; jewelry and metal heirlooms that hold both sentimental and financial value. Some are relatively new, given by family and friends as gifts or purchased for investment purposes. Others have been passed down from one generation to the next, reminders of people and times long … Read more

Is My Comic Book Valuable? Five Ways to Know for Sure

A retro comic book style illustration of a woman reading a comic book and looking shocked.

Table of Contents: When it comes to collecting, some items are more popular than others. One of the most popular is comic books, a beloved collecting hobby for millions of Americans. Ever since the first superhero donned a cape, mask, and tights, comic books have been incredibly popular. That popularity has made some comic books … Read more

5 Best Cities for Winter Sports And How to Store Your Gear

A couple on skis at the top of a snowy hill in one of the best US cities for winter sports.

Table of Contents: For many folks, winter is a time to dread, thanks to all the snow, ice, and frigid weather. For everyone that loves winter sports, however, the season’s first snowflakes are always a time for great celebration! The celebratory urge is even more pronounced in cities where winter sports are fondly embraced. Cities … Read more

Top 8 Tips for Identifying and Storing Valuable Vinyl Records

A person taking a vinyl record from its sleeve.

Table of Contents: Collecting vinyl records, a hobby that was extremely popular throughout most of the 20th century, has experienced a recent resurgence. Music enthusiasts and antique collectors alike are rediscovering the timeless appeal of these throwbacks to a different era of sound. Not all records, however, are created equal. The majority are only worth … Read more

Guide to Storing Your Holiday Decorations Like a Pro

Christmas and holiday decorations in an open box.

Table of Contents: In the United States, many of us express our love for the holidays through ornate and colorful holiday decorations. From brightly lit Christmas trees and scary skeletons to pastel eggs, fun flags, and much more. No matter the holiday, these festive ornaments and trimmings make them more memorable and fun! Once the … Read more

How to Know if Your Trading Cards are Valuable – and How to Store Them

A stack of Pokémon trading cards.

Table of Contents: Trading cards have been a part of childhood for decades. They go back as far as the 1860s when the cards were offered as a “prize” with packs of cigarettes. Since then, kids and adults alike have enjoyed collecting and, as the name suggests, trading these cards, from baseball and football to … Read more

Antique Sewing Machine: How to Determine Its Value

An antique sewing machine.

Table of Contents: Whether you inherited it from family, found it at an estate sale, or are an avid collector, your antique sewing machine could be worth more than you think. Here are some starter tips to help determine your antique sewing machine’s value. Age of the Antique Sewing Machine The age of the sewing … Read more