Here we have the main guides to PEZ dispensers.

Having some history and some references on hand is definitely a good idea when shopping online for PEZ related goods. Or perhaps you have already got a sizeable PEX dispenser collection and now you are trying to figure out what all you really have. Either way, if you are just starting out in the world of PEZ collecting, you need to research some to get yourself up to speed.

Title – Celebrating Pez
Author – Susan Kahn
Format – Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher – Sterling
ISBN – 1402742274

This guide contains more than 250 colorful photos of more than 50 years worth of Pez dispensers, talking about the collectability and the value for Pez dispensers through the ages. This is a colorful and fun Pez collecting guide that will sure to please the average Pez enthusiast and serious collector alike.

Title – More Pez for Collectors
Author – Richard Geary
Format – Paperback: 80 pages
Publisher – Schiffer Publishing
ISBN – 0764309943

This is a classic Pez collecting reference that is bigger and better than ever with new products and discoveries, plenty of color photographs and a great amount of information that will allow this guide to serve as an excellent resource for building your own Pez collection.

Title – Collector’s Guide to Pez
Author – Shawn Peterson
Format – Paperback: 159 pages
Publisher – Krause Publications
ISBN – 0873419650

This is an informative Pez guide that offers photographs of nearly every known dispenser with pricing that is up to date. There are more than 200 different dispensers listed and a number of variations including footless versions and those with feet. There are also a number of rare Pez dispensers listed in this book which features more than 400 photographs as well as an illustrated glossary that features plenty of historical information as well.

Title – Pez Collectibles
Author – Richard Geary
Format – Paperback: 120 pages
Publisher – Schiffer Publishing
ISBN -076431095X

This newly revised as well as expanded edition on a classic Pez collectibles guide offers 281 nicely colored photographs of the variety of Pez dispensers that are available out there as well as some of the store displays, premiums and advertising that helped to sell them. In this book you will find current estimated values as well as captions which identify each Pez dispenser so that you can keep track of your collection no matter how large it grows. If you’re looking for a high quality color reference for Pez dispensers, this is a good guide to choose.

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• Miniature Collectibles Collectibles -> Decorative Collectibles -> Miniatures When it comes to a delightful collectible that won’t take up a lot of space, miniature collectibles are the ideal answer. These tiny little works of art require a great deal of craftsmanship and many of them feature amazingly lifelike details. You can find......
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Everyone was young once- And when you were young, you probably played video games. Throughout history, we have amassed quite a collection of video game collectibles. Video game collectibles are video games, video game consoles, video game accessories and video game memorabilia that are vintage or antique, or that are collectible in some other form. Different people have different preferences when it comes to video game collectibles. Some people choose a specific console that interests them, and they collect every game, game guide, accessory and piece of memorabilia that is associated with that console. Some people have a specific game that they like, and they collect every version of that game and the memorabilia that is associated with it.

- A collector interested in console video game collectibles may choose to collect the NES, the original Nintendo Entertainment System. Then they may collect every Nintendo game, every controller, every guide, every piece of memorabilia, and any other related objects that they can in celebration of the NES.

- Another collector may be interested in video games as video game collectibles. Say a collector appreciates the Zelda series of games, so they collect every Zelda game regardless of the console it was released on, as well as Zelda books, movies, posters and other themed items that fall in with the Zelda concept. There are a number of popular game series out there that incite this kind of collecting, such as the Super Mario series, the Contra series, Castlevania, Zelda, Bubble Bobble, Kirby, and many other game themes as well.

- Other collectors choose video game collectibles that are especially rare. Some may collect arcade machines that are no longer in circulation, others may choose vintage pin ball machines. Some collectors may go for the rarest video games, or the rarest working consoles. Different video game collectibles have different meanings to different people – And the people that look for these video game collectibles are just as diverse as the types of collectibles that are out there.

Getting started in video game collectibles is actually becoming easier with the online marketplace, and the appearance of vintage video game stores, where the “old school” consoles and games are still available, albeit in a “used” or “pre owned” state. If you have a passion for video games, and you are looking for something that you can collect while furthering your interest in a passion, then it might be wise for you to consider the ins and outs associated with video game collectibles. There are so many video game collectibles out there, that you can grow your collection the way you want to, and you can enjoy your collection as well.

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There seems to be a market these days for every type of vintage collectibles under the sun, and Bakelite and antique plastic jewelry vintage collectibles are certainly no exception. These vintage jewelry collectibles include antique and vintage jewelry made from Bakelite as well as from vintage types of plastic include celluloid, Lucite and more. These items have gained a significant amount of respect in the world of vintage collectibles and they are now being sought after much more every year because all generations are beginning to collect these unique vintage collectibles not only in the form of vintage plastic jewelry, but also vintage plastic kitchenware, utensils, flatware and so much more.

Many people do not realize how many of the items that they grew up with in their childhoods were actually made out of what we now perceive to be vintage plastics like Bakelite and Lucite. The handles of your flatware and your eating utensils, kitchen clocks, ice cream scoops and egg beaters, plastic radios, sugar shaker tops, can openers, pot handles, telephones and so many other items were made out of Lucite or Bakelite, and even sometimes the two plastic materials were combined in order to create new items including two tone flatware and stunning costume jewelry. There were a variety of different patterns that began to surface when it was discovered that Bakelite plastic and Lucite plastic could be combined, no longer limiting these plastic items to solid colors only. One of the most popular designs was checkerboard, but there were also dot patterns, animal patterns and pearlized designs to choose from.

These plastics such as Lucite and Bakelite were primarily made so that the public could be provided with items at less expense, especially when money was tight during the World War II era. Plastics like Celluloid have actually been around since before the 1900s. The Celluloid plastic is a vintage plastic that was originally developed by a man named John Wesley Hyatt in the year 1869 and then it was widely used up until 1917, especially during part of the Art Deco era. Bakelite is a different type of plastic that is not capable of being melted in the same way that most plastics can be melted. Bakelite is actually an early Polymeric plastic that was made from a type of Phenol Formaldehyde Resin that was invented by a man named Leo Hendrik Baekeland in the year 1907, but what he was actually trying to create was a type of varnish, not a type of plastic.

If you have Bakelite plastic or other types of vintage collectibles made from plastic, you should be gentle with them no matter how sturdy they look. You should always buy the pieces that you like and you should always be creative when purchasing vintage collectibles made from vintage plastics. Your Lucite, Bakelite and Celluloid pieces should be stored beautifully so that people can see them and enjoy them rather than storing them away where they cannot be seen or appreciated.

Photo Credits: TCM Hitchhiker

Originally posted 2009-07-02 05:14:57. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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If you are interested in learning what it takes to buy collectibles, one of the types of collectibles that you may consider purchasing is Civil War collectibles. There are plenty of places that you can turn to that will allow you to buy collectibles relating to the Civil war, and all it takes is knowing where to go, who to trust, who to talk to and what to purchase. Collecting Civil War memorabilia is a truly fascinating hobby for you to consider. It will allow you to learn a lot about the American Civil War, which lasted between the years of 1861 and 1865. This was a turning point for our nation, which was still very young when the war occurred. As a result of the turning point that this war created for our nation, many people who have pride for our nation like to buy collectibles relating to the American Civil War.

During this war, the nation was truly divided, and there were some seriously heated emotions. Entire families found themselves being torn apart because of this great turmoil which completely changed our country as a whole. When something truly inspiring like the American Civil War occurs, the relics and remnants of that era become instant collectibles. Maybe people buy collectibles from this era because they want to have things that remind them of what our nation has been through, throughout the years.

Many people collect war memorabilia, so they buy collectibles that relate to the dangerous and bloody battles that were waged across the nation including Antietam, Gettysburg and Vicksburg just to name a few. When people buy collectibles from this era, it gives them a better understanding of these 19th century events and how tumultuous things were back then. Before you begin to buy collectibles from this era, it would be wise for you to understand what different types there are for Civil War collectibles out there, so that you can understand the historical value and significance that is attached to each piece that is capable of being purchased and collected.

If you want to buy collectibles relating to the Civil War, you may consider, for example, purchasing warship replicas. The civil war is a war that was played out not only on land but also in the war, and there were a number of boats as well as warships that played a role in this war as a result. As a result, people often buy collectibles relating to the warships and the maritime battles so that they can understand what happened during this tumultuous war. Some of the ships that you can buy include the C.S.S. Virginia as well as the U.S.S. Monitor. If you want to buy collectibles relating to the maritime part of the war, these are excellent collectibles worth purchasing.

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Originally posted 2009-06-22 05:27:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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There are many different people in the world that decide to collect books, and surprisingly enough, they decide to collect books for a whole host of different reasons that are just about as diverse as the books themselves. Classic works from the greats like Homer, Shakespeare, Dante and Dickens can jump right out of the pages, stamping themselves on the minds of those reading and collecting them. The reason why so many people decide to collect books is because great books are capable of inspiring everyday readers as well as people that are dedicated to bookbinding, book production and other parts of creating the books that we love to read so much.

Many editions of our favorite classics have seen publishing ever since the invention of the printing press, which occurred more than 500 years ago. These books were held in such high regard that you can tell from the quality of the bindings and covers how important these books used to be, as well as the illustrations that are used to adorn as well as illuminate each of the pages of text. To own a fine quality leather bound classic novel that is artfully illustrated with engravings or woodcuts is a pleasure of the senses and the mind all at once.

These are just some of the reasons for why people like to collect books, and this includes all types of books including fine books and rare books. There are novice collectors that sometimes find themselves asking what types of works are actually worth spending their hard earned money on – And so this basic principle for collecting should be considered: Simply attempt to collect books that are fine and rare and that are by authors that you have once read or intend to read at some point, as long as there is world enough as well as time enough. Your collection, thusly, will reflect your interests and your tastes, and this is what you should be striving to achieve when you collect books.

Some people that collect books decide to organize the books that they collect following a specific well known illustrator. Other people that collect books decide to collect solely on the materials or the craftsmanship of the book itself and its binding, such as calf skin books, morocco books, vellum books. In all of these cases however, it is especially important that you collect books that personally interest you and excite you, because your book collection should be a product of your own interests and your own desires and not based on perceived value of books to other people.

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To make a living with ebay collectibles, you need to have a good way to find a stream of products to sell.

Ebay can be a great marketing tool, but an ebay collectibles business will fail if you don’t constantly find more items.

The best advice is to get sellers to call you with items they have that you might be able to sell.

If you are running around to flea markets, garage sales and estate sales trying to find items that will work well for sale as ebay collectibles, you’re leaving yourself very little time to market products. You’re also likely wasting lots of time with items that aren’t relevant to your business so you end up wasting your time.

Additionally, when sellers call you, you have the advantage. If you’re at a garage sale, you’re competing with all the other buyers and collectors for the same items. You’re in a race with lots of others for the same prize.

If the sellers call you, however, you’ve made them think that they may be able to raise some cash by selling their unwanted items to you.

You don’t want to rely on simple luck if you are trying to create an income with ebay collectibles. Trying garage sales is simply relying on luck – if you’re lucky, you’ll get there before other dealers, and you might get a good buy.

On the other hand, if you have a system you can get a consistent stream of new items to post on your ebay pages and create steady income and interest.

Instead of focusing on visiting the flea market, focus your time and energy on getting your phone to ring with people wanting you to buy their collectibles.

First, invest some time into reading up and practicing marketing, salesmanship, and closing the deal. A little time invested in understanding the nature of humans and understanding how sales works can pay off big.

Even though you are technically the buyer, you need to sell the person on the idea that you are a better buyer than anyone else, and that they should accept your offer.

Make up business cards and hand them out to anyone you meet or bump into.  Hand them out to the people near you in the line at the post office or grocery store, and find places where you can post fliers.

Let your friends and neighbors know what you want, and they’ll become some of your best advertisers. Give them cards to hand out.

Put some of your antiques or ebay collectibles on display at the local library or town center and make sure to put your name and phone number in the case.

Run small ads in the local paper saying that you pay cash for collectibles or antiques, and you can buy an advertising sign in the outfield of a local baseball park, basketball gym or soccer field.

Run ads in company newsletters that say you buy ebay collectibles or antiques, or put up a sign in the local pawn shop.

Soon you’ll have people calling you!

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Originally posted 2009-06-03 05:51:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Collectibles -> Animation Art, Characters -> Bratz

Bratz Dolls, produced by MGA Entertainment, are similar to Barbie Dolls in that kids (and adults) love them and love to collect them. But there’s no mistaking a Bratz Doll for a Barbie Doll, not even at a glance. Bratz Dolls are shorter at only 10 inches compared to Barbie’s height of 11.5 inches. Though they’re shorter, they’re chunkier dolls than Barbies, because the dolls features and proportions are slightly larger. They’re further distinguishable from Barbies because they’ve actually replaced her as the top seller in some parts of the world.

Bratz Dolls are relatively new. Cloe, Yasmin, Sasha and Jade, the original dolls, appeared in 2001 and quickly took the doll world by storm. They’re now available in almost 70 countries. And the Bratz line has grown to include new dolls that are friends of the original spunky four, mini-dolls, games, video games, movies, spin-off doll lines, music, a television series, and dozens of other kids’ products from bikes to bedding.

Bratz Dolls are unique, not just because of their sassy appearance, but because the heads are made from hard vinyl, and the feet come off completely. These dolls have predominant feet to show off the stylin’ shoes the girls wear. When it’s time to change to a new, cool pair of shoes, there’s no need to wrestle small shoes onto their feet, the entire foot/shoe combo comes off at the doll’s ankle allowing for quick accessory changes.

Something else that sets Bratz Dolls apart is the makeup the dolls wear, and the focus on appearance and fashion. Some say they flaunt the bad qualities of materialism and narcissism. Some of the clothes have caused a stir, too. Skimpy outfits and outfits that look straight from the pages of Vogue have bothered some parents who feel that they don’t represent good values and that they put even more pressure on girls to look and act a certain way.

But Bratz Dolls have won several industry awards like Toy of the Year and Character Brand License of the Year, in addition to awards given by other organizations like Disney’s Family Fun and the Toy Industry Association. They also represent different ethnicities, instead of just offering blonde, blue-eyed dolls, which is one major point of appeal for kids and adults alike. They come with cool accessories that kids love, and girls tend to collect and play with the dolls longer than they do Barbies, so they have pre-teen and early teen appeal. Long after many girls stop playing with dolls, they still love these fashionable dolls.

When collecting Bratz Dolls, online auctions are probably the best place to find them. Because they’ve only been manufactured since 2001 you’ll want to purchase dolls that are in the original condition, with no wear, repairs or restoration. At the very least, any changes need to be detailed by the seller, as they drop the value. It’s also important to make sure the original packaging is intact and the doll is in the original outfit.

Originally posted 2008-10-07 14:00:26. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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The word of collectibles is full of a wide variety of different objects and interesting things, including car collectibles for example. What makes collectibles so interesting is that there is something out there for everyone, every taste, every personality, and car collectibles are absolutely no exception to this rule. The neat thing about car collectibles, even, is because there are so many different types of cars, there is bound to be a collectible to suit every taste and style.

For most car owners, cars are simply an appliance, or a method of getting to one place from another. They are built to suit a specific need, so the concept of car collectibles sort of goes over their head. This is because they only use their vehicles until they are no longer useful, and then once they have been deemed unfit for any further use, they replace them.

Just as the type of clothing that we wear is capable of defining how we look to other people, the type of vehicle that we drive is often capable of defining who we are to other drivers on the road. While some people would rather walk than be caught in something uncool like a hatchback or a minivan, other people are capable of truly treasuring those vehicles because they have value in hauling provisions or hauling around people. For the most part, car collectibles are capable of long outliving their usefulness in terms of lifespan even if they may have served a practical purpose sometime earlier in their lives.

The history of the automobile spans just over one hundred years, and usage rates and ownership rates are growing significantly all over the world, especially in the United States. Nearly everyone owns a car or is going to own a car sometime in the future, and every one of these cars is capable of being perceived as part of the car collectibles culture.

When it comes to car collectibles, as a general rule of thumb, first time car collectors are looking for automobiles that they were incapable of collecting earlier in their lives because they could not afford them. For baby boomers for example, this concept may translate into a yearning for a 1966 Mustang or a 1972 Corvette. Older collectors may be looking for older cars, and younger collectors may be looking for a mixed bag of different car collectibles depending on what their interests are. No matter what your interests are when it comes to car collectibles, one fact does remain, and that is that there are plenty of unique car collectibles to choose from, and the sky is the limit when it comes to building up your own unique car collection.

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Collectibles -> Decorative Collectibles -> Decorative Collectible Brands-> Avon

The Avon Company has been a respected institution in the United States since 1886, and their line of decorative collectibles contain some of the most sought after pieces on record. The company first began producing Avon collectibles in the mid-1960’s and they were instantly a hit. The vast majority of Avon collectibles are containers that once held products, although you can now find plush and other forms that are all valuable.

If you come across an Avon collectible, there are a few ways to make sure that you are dealing with the real thing. First, the piece should have Avon’s mark on the bottom, and may also contain the date that the piece was made. Ideally, if it was intended to hold a product, this should all be there, but finding one of these pieces is rare indeed. If there is no longer product in the Avon collectible, it should be completely clean.

Most Avon collectibles came with a certificate of authenticity. The pieces that still have their original certificates are considered to be the most valuable, so start your search for these pieces first. While there are a few rare models on the market that do not have certificates, generally it is best to find one that does still have this authentication.

For the most part, Avon collectibles are priced in a range that allows most people the chance to get a few pieces. There are a few very rare pieces that will sell in the thousands, but generally, they will be priced anywhere from $50 to $500. The older pieces from the 1960’s will generally fetch more money than newer items, and there is always sentimental value to consider as well.

One of the best places to find rare Avon collectibles is online or at your local flea market. Keep an eye out for these brightly colored figurines, since you never know when you may come across a great value. Always make sure to inspect your piece thoroughly however before you buy it. A single crack can greatly diminish the overall value of a piece.

If you are dealing with an online seller of Avon collectibles, make sure that they include pictures from every angle so that you have a better idea of the overall condition. The pictures should be close enough so that you can see any surface imperfections. If they are not, you may want to ask the seller to provide better photographs so that you know exactly what you are buying.

Avon collectibles are a great way to introduce children into the world of collecting. Their bright colors, fanciful designs and overall lower price make them an ideal starter collection for just about anyone. Whether you are looking for a specific piece that you remember from childhood, or you are completely new to Avon collectibles, this is a fun collection that you can share with the entire family. Consider starting your own collection of Avon collectibles today and see how many great pieces you can find.

Originally posted 2008-08-25 05:00:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Collectibles -> Vanity-Perfume-and-Shaving -> Perfumes

Perfume bottles are a highly collectible item, not just because of their uniqueness and beauty, but because they’re easy to store and display. They’re small, smaller than many other types of collectible items, so even those with limited space can enjoy collecting at least a few of their favorites. They can also be quite valuable ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on the manufacturer and the design. Collecting them is such a popular hobby there are even organizations dedicated to the hobby and a number of books written about collecting different types of bottles.

Most people collect perfume bottles, not necessarily because of the value but because they find them beautiful. As long as there have been perfumed oils and fragrances for the body, there have had to be containers to hold them. While an ancient perfume container is a truly rare find, vintage perfume bottles produced over the last hundred years or so are easy to find in places like online auctions.

Perfume bottles from the 16th and 17th century will probably be Venetian and Murano glass, and can be valuable because they’re handmade, one-of-a-kind. Nineteenth-century bottles might be made from porcelain. Bottles made in the 20th century both benefited and suffered from mass-production. Now the bottles were uniform and exactly alike, allowing a perfumery to duplicate a bottle an infinite number of times, as well as produce more product more quickly for sale. But with that came the decline of hand-made, unique bottles.

One of the most famous perfume bottles created during the mid-20th century is the Lalique L’air du Temps, one any collector shouldn’t be without unless you choose to specialize in a certain type of bottle. This bottle features one or more frosted doves on top of the bottle. Empty bottles from the 1940s can go for anywhere from $50 and up at auction.

Other perfume bottles from these early years of mass production can be worth as much, or more. If you’re interested in the bottles solely for their investment value, it would pay to read some books about collecting them and how to judge the price of the items. Always look for bottles in the original box with any tags or charms still intact.

If you want to collect them mostly for the aesthetics, then it’s just a matter of deciding what you like. There are so many different types of perfume bottles that one could never hope to collect even a small portion of them, so it’s necessary to decide a direction, or decide just to collect a smattering of different styles.

You might choose to collect perfume bottles that held a certain perfume, or fragrances by a specific company. Lalique is a great example of a company that put out many beautiful bottles in different designs for its different scents. You might choose bottles that feature something specific, like flowers. Marc Jacobs’ Daisy has a beautiful flower-topped bottle. Or you might choose bottles from specific countries, or those produced during certain years.

Originally posted 2008-12-03 05:00:09. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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