Lionel Train History

What’s in the Attic? by Linda Hamer Kennett (reprinted with permission) Even though we may only realize it in retrospect, children often display behavior very early in life that points to their destiny. In the early 1890’s seven year old Joshua Lionel...

Vintage Dress Patterns

Vintage dress patterns have value for collectors IndyStar.com Lynn Hopper Posted: August 15, 2009 “They’re art. They’re history. They’re style. They are frustrating. They often have pieces missing. I’m just thinking up all the things to...

Collectible Boats

Collecting – A Style Both Wet and Wild NYTimes.com By LARRY EDSALL Published: August 13, 2009 “KEVIN MUELLER’S car collection started with his grandmother’s 1957 Chevrolet sedan, which he received as a high school graduation present in 1980. In...

Fake Michael Jackson Autographs

It had to happen, the economics and scams following the death of a popular culture icon: Caution Urged on Michael Jackson Autographs, Memorabilia (Santa Ana, California) — Collectors and fans are cautioned about the anticipated explosion of fake Michael Jackson...