Table of Contents: They line the walls of basement bars and pubs, but do you ever wonder how to tell if a beer stein is valuable? We’re not talking about the ones adorned with your college football team logo—though they are a valuable reminder of your university days. We’re talking about the big, lid-wearing beer … Read more
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
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
Table of Contents: Coin collecting conjures up images of people scouring the ground with metal detectors hoping to find a piece of monetary history. In reality, a lot of coin collecting takes place in homes and self-storage units when people realize that they’ve been holding on to something that has surprising value. If you’re interested in the … Read more
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