Is your Valentine interested in the unique, the rare, and the environmentally marvelous? Make a big impact on his or her Valentine's Day by getting something truly special. Try some of these novel recycled Valentine's Day gifts. Jewelry You can acquire the recycled and environmentally edifying approach when it comes to jewelry. Instead of buying your jewelry...

With bargain shoppers in hot pursuit of rock bottom prices and people looking to beget money selling stale items—flea markets remain a strong market . One of the best ways to perform some extra cash is to get rid of unwanted items in a flea market booth. With this type of shrimp business there is no limit on what to sell or how much. The versatility and...

You have to stop at the Peachtree Peddlers Flea Market if you are driving through middle Georgia. It is located off interstate 75 at exit 221. You can find it by the huge American flag they fly. It offers the best in collectibles, bargains and local flavor each weekend. The Market is divided in three areas. There is an outdoor parking lot where vendors have set...

The general look of a piece of furniture can tell an expert whether it is passe or not, but this is a matter of experience. If you are interested in old furniture, see as many genuine antique pieces as you can. Go to museums where you are certain of the authenticity of the articles. Your eye and mind can be trained to recognize whether the appearance of a piece...

"Television? Grandma, what is THAT? " That is how I envision my granddaughter, decades from now, asking about my younger years, back when I was wild and carefree and lived the kind of life her parents won't really hiss her about. I'll tell her that in an unique moment of clarity, slight financial desperation, and unconscious trendsetting, I sold my television...

How many of you are frequent flyers of the flea market looking for deals and discounts on things like antiques? Well, Chicago's got one of the best markets around for these things. It's the Chicago Antique Market which is over on Ogden and Ada Avenue. It's not too far from Harpo Studios where Oprah Winfrey tapes her display. The market is initiate on the last...

Finding and choosing toys can sometimes be a headache, not to mention the fact that most kids already have many of the basic toys out there. But, don't fret. Here are ten tips for finding and choosing unique toys for all ages. Tip #1: Classic With A TwistClassic toys can be fun, but those with a new twist will not only be fun, but unique. Check the websites of...

Gary Parietti of Bedford Hills has been in the business of coin collecting and dealing for over 40 years. His fascination for Numismatics goes back even further than that. "I was four years old when I started playing with grandma's pennies," he said. Considering, he recently sold a rare 1823 half dollar for $125,000 at a 200% profit margin, it certainly can...

When purchasing any kind of insurance product, the first step is always an objective assessment of the property you want to insure. Realistically, then, before insuring your jewelry, you should consider: A. What are your needs? Take stock of how much jewelry you have and what kind it is. Do you have a lot, but mostly it is pretty and fun rather than...

There's still snow in the yard, but my crocus and tulips are beginning to poke up through the ground, letting me know that spring is finally on its way! As folks initiate their spring cleaning, lots of great vintage toys, books, kitchen accessories, knick knacks, pottery, home decor, furniture, and more will find their way into spring clean-up piles or be...

I was recently discussing this very topic on Vintage Pulse. I thought I may share it here as many of us wonder impartial what our prized antique or collectible is really worth. You don't have to be an antiques or collectibles dealer to find out. This article is for anyone who wants easy, free ways to date their items, and hopefully helpful to dealers or sellers...

Antique (Latin: antiquus; old) is a collectible item which is old (usually at least 100 years old-fashioned) and is collected or spruce because of its age, rarity, condition, utility, or other modern features. It is an object which has reached an age which makes it a look of a previous era in human society. Antiques are usually objects which show some degree of...

Have you ever found a rare Ford catalog from the early 1900s? Many people do and construct a living off of selling antique books and materials such as these. Finding rare prints and selling them is a great opportunity for those seeking to work from home. Many of these types of books can be found almost anywhere and can be purchased at a low price to be...

Every year you sit alone and cheer or moan (often both at the same time) as the Emmy Awards are aired on television. Listless? I thought so a few years ago. That's when I remembered an traditional college party a friend once threw to make the Oscar's a bit more fun. So I threw my hold Emmy's Party a few years back and it was a hit with all my friends. ...