Valuable Stones to Look For in Costume Jewelry
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by Pamela Siegel
18h ago
This “Juliana” by DeLizza & Elster costume jewelry brooch is decorated with both margarita and rivoli stones with “watermelon” coloring. After writing about peacock eye glass recently, I started thinking about several other types of stones that can add value to even the most ordinary pieces of vintage costume jewelry. They don’t generally have a historical association with them, like the Victorian fixation with peacocks, but they’re all worth watching for as you’re perusing flea markets and thrift shops. While natural gems inspired the colors of some of these stones, they’re all made of co ..read more
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Resellers Mixed on Goodwill’s Newest E-Commerce Site
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by Adina Francis
18h ago
The GoodwillFinds online platform is now serving more than 500 Goodwill stores across the country. Image courtesy: GoodwillFinds Since October 2022, Goodwill Industries’ newest online platform, GoodwillFinds.com, has been expanding its e-commerce presence and growing its customer base to generate more revenue for community programs. While this is great for the people Goodwill helps—and for customers who can now do more thrifting online—some resellers and shoppers have mixed feelings about the site. The biggest complaint many have is the high price tags on items. Resellers also wonder if the si ..read more
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“Dune: Part Two” Collectibles: Popcorn Bucket, Anyone?
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by Amy Moyer
5d ago
Dune: Part Two was released in theaters on March 1, 2024. While I am more of a romantic comedy type of gal, last weekend, I was persuaded to see the new Dune: Part Two movie with a handful of sci-fi lovers and was quickly fascinated by the current glut of Dune 2 merch on the market. Of course, much of this has now hit the secondary market with inflated prices for limited editions, signed items, and, of course, that notorious popcorn bucket. Sandworms and all, read on to learn all about 2024’s new Dune: Part Two collectibles. A Sandy Story Both Dune and Dune: Part Two movies are based on Frank ..read more
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Does the Vintage Coach Bag Craze Affect Prices?
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by Amy Moyer
1w ago
Classic vintage Coach bags are commonly found in black, brown, and tan colors. Have you caught the vintage Coach bag craze yet? As a reseller, I haven’t been able to keep the bags on the shelf lately—girls in their twenties are looking for classic “retro” totes to go with their immaculately thrifted outfits. In addition, as a luxury brand, Coach gives off a “rich mom” vibe, which has replaced the “quiet luxury” vibe among trendsetters. Read on to learn more about the iconic leather brand and why collectors are snatching up vintage designs like the classic “feed sac” faster than you c ..read more
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Victorian VR: Stereoscopes Seeing Revival Among Collectors
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by Lynda Houston
1w ago
This stereograph featuring the New York Yankees Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig by Keystone View Company was sold for $480 in 2021. In the 1800s, an early form of virtual reality captivated the world. A small wooden contraption called a stereoscope, accompanied by curious double photographs, immersed its viewers in a three-dimensional world of exotic, far-off places. Even alongside today’s advanced technology, this simple gadget is undergoing a robust revival among collectors and enthusiasts longing for a glimpse of the past rather than the future.  What Is a Stereoscope? Because the stereo ..read more
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Secondhand Shopping Tips for Online Sellers and Buyers
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by Brenda Kelley Kim
2w ago
Purchasing and selling items via websites and online platforms has become integral to the retail economy. While most are familiar with websites like eBay, MaxSold, and CTBids, the rise of selling platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Nextdoor means that independent collectible and vintage sellers often sell items via community pages. Such transactions often mean in-person meet-ups, cash payments, and safety concerns. When collectible items, expensive computers or other tech items, and precious antiques are involved, sellers and buyers can stay safe and still be successful at sales. It’s a ba ..read more
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Hot Wheels Is Still Chasing Down the Competition
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by Matt Doherty
2w ago
Hot Wheels will always remain popular with collectors of all ages who want to own the fastest model cars ever made. Netflix and Mattel Television have recently teamed up to bring the fastest model cars ever made to life in a thrilling new show that debuted March 4, 2024. Despite being firmly placed in the kid’s category, it is a safe bet that fully grown Hot Wheels fans will also tune in to get their fix of ultra-fast engines, outrageous mods, and those iconic bright orange racetracks. As a ’90s kid, I picked up a new Hot Wheels car every other weekend. At that age, I was more of a racer than ..read more
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How to Identify and Value Hans Hansen Jewelry
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by Pamela Siegel
2w ago
A Hans Hansen 14-karat gold and hematite ring. The world of modernist jewelry design can be a fascinating field of study, whether you’re building a collection or researching a thrift store find. Danish metalsmiths led the way in popularizing this type of jewelry as early as the 1930s. Hans Hansen is credited for pioneering the movement that eventually spread across Scandinavia and the world. The Hans Hansen workshop thrived for many decades through family ownership and the contributions of several well-known Danish craftsmen. Some of the designs that came out of this business are remarkably fu ..read more
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Ireland’s Best Collectibles: Waterford, Belleek, Guinness, & More
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by Amy Moyer
2w ago
Guinness ad reproductions are aplenty in Ireland, but for original 1920s–1950s ads, you may have better luck looking online. Fáilte! Are you headed to Ireland soon and curious about the best Irish collectibles to scoop up on your trip? Here in Massachusetts, we get not one but two school break weeks. So, I took the opportunity in February to take a quick trip to Galway and visit a family member studying there for the semester while also enjoying some fabulous collectibles and shopping for all things Irish. Sure, shopping took a back seat to sightseeing and eating (not to mention car repair aft ..read more
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My Bologna Has a First Name …
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by Brenda Kelley Kim
2w ago
An original Oscar Mayer wiener whistle is one of the brand’s best- known merchandise items. Everyone is familiar with its iconic red-and-yellow packaging and commercial jingles. Many might not realize, however, that Oscar Mayer was an early adopter of marketing strategy involving company-branded merchandise. From die-cast toy cars to branded hot dog cookers and whistles, the company has steadfastly kept fans of the food happy with promotional pieces, some of which are now hot collectibles. WHO WAS OSCAR MAYER? Yes, there was an actual founder of this company, and his name was Oscar Ferdinand M ..read more
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