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  • The Birth Of The Willow Tree Collection - I recall only too well my first introduction to the Willow Tree collection. I was visiting Enesco, our top supplier for gifts and collectables. Every year I pay them a visit early in the New Year to see what they have for us that is new and exciting. As distributors for Border Fine Arts, Lilliput Lane, Breed Apart, Franz Porcelain and many other successful collectable ranges, it’s important that I devote a solid couple of days perusing their amazing showrooms. Popping onto their stand at a trade fair is never enough. So, it was January 200 and the Managing Director of Enesco, John Hammond asked me to come and see something new.
  • Collectable Kitchen Plates Are A Great Decorating Idea - Collectible kitchen plates have been around for a long time. Your grandmother may have had a collection of antique or specialty plates. Decorating with these plates is one way to add interest to your rooms. There are many categories of these collectibles. Some of them were designed to be collected and some of them became more desired as their value and popularity grew. When these products were no longer available to be purchased new, they began to become prized parts of a collection.
  • Take What You Want, But Leave Free Video Alone! - Get Amazing Videos Downloads: Collectable Edition If you are a movie freak, you definitely cannot afford to miss the new technology of free online video downloads that offers you exquisite fun of downloading almost any movie at the click of the mouse.
  • Netsuke - Beaded Throughout History - Netsuke is basically miniature sculptures which have now become a collectable item. Netsuke was a carved piece on the cord of the (sagemono) or a hanging compartment, that was kept tight by the cord bead or 'ojime', placed between the 'inro' and the netsuke. The inro hanged from the kimono sash (obi) and the netsuke was placed below the sash, holding the Sagemono in its place. Collectors prefer the different styles of netsuke specially the decorative mask netsuke which were miniature replicas of the masks worn in the popular plays of Noh and Kyogen. Japanese are known for their delicate carving.
  • Buying Vintage Designer Handbags - Buying vintage designer handbags is a fabulous way of broadening your handbag collection. You should determine whether the fashion bag will be used frequently or if you're more interested in purchasing it as a collectable. You should follow some of these simple guidelines when purchasing and looking for your vintage handbag. - You should buy from a reputable dealer.
  • Banking On Coin Collecting - Not any coin gets the collectors' attention; there are certain features that makes one coin collectable and another not so much. Coins that are no longer in circulation and therefore rare gain value over time, coins that are minted to commemorate certain events or persons are also very valuable and more so if they are old and no longer in general circulation.
  • Model Cars For Car Model Collection - Collecting…what a passion! People collect the most varied of items and the most collected are undoubtedly model cars. The reproduction of cars of any kind and era, ranging from the most desiderable Ferrari and Porsche to the means of transport used by police.
  • The Willow Tree Collection – Emotion In Figurative Form - The Willow Tree Figurine Collectable Range was launched in January 2000. Initially the collection comprised just one figurine, fifteen angels, and the Christmas Nativity collection.
  • Lladro Figurines – A Truly Great Porcelain Collectable - Right from 1951, the Lladro brothers have been making some of the most magnificent porcelain figurines that Europe and the world have ever seen. It was in the small self contained town of Almácera, next to the historic city of Valencia situated on the East Coast of Spain where the brothers started to create their art. From the beginning people couldn’t get enough of the brother’s work, even if they were only selling it locally.

  • How To Value Your Antique Clocks - Antique Longcase clocks like antique artwork or other collectable items are so individual in nature that it is almost impossible to make a fixed valuation on them. Unlike motor vehicles there is no standard value list guide, antique clocks hopefully go up in value, whereas motorcars depreciate the moment you drive them off the sales room forecourt A price asked for and offered is determined by the personal interest of the seller and the buyer, and also on the market trend, but it is interesting to note that the antique markets, like all other markets are cyclical and are in and out of vogue. The antique market seems to be correlated to the housing market.
  • How To Give A Gift Of Wine - Wine makes an excellent gift. It is timeless, classic and tasteful. It works for almost any occasion and is, perhaps, the perfect adult gift. You will surely find many occasions to give wine as a gift. Of course, you may need a little guidance in figuring out how to give wine as a gift. Wine is a popular gift for many reasons. Here are some to think about: - It is easy to give. - It can fit into almost any budget. - It has universal appeal. Let’s look at these for a minute to help you understand why you should give the gift of wine. It Is Easy To Give Wine is easy to give because it comes pre-packaged. It is a compact gift, too. People will usually look at wine as a nice gift, too.
  • Don't Let Projection Get You Into Trouble - There's a common psychological pattern that can get you into trouble as a Bible teacher. It's called "projection." The basic idea of projection is that you act as if someone else is thinking and feeling the same way you are. The thoughts and feelings can be negative or positive. Let's look at how this affects people in sales, and then I'll explain how it creates problems for teachers. A friend of mine used to supervise people selling collectable knives -- some of these cost over a $1000! Many of his sales people were almost-broke college students who really needed the commission.
  • Football Memorabilia - Memorabilia has a similar meaning to souvenirs. As you get football souvenirs you also get football memorabilia. As the word says football memorabilia are football souvenirs that are to be treasured because of its memories.
  • Renegade eBay Strategy - Feedback - Let's talk about feedback. We all know that feedback is an essential component of eBay, in fact it's probably a large part of why the company has been so successful. In marketing terms we might refer to feedback as social proof. I'll explain what I mean. We all make decisions based on what others do, yes we are influenced by others to an extraordinary degree. If someone tells us that they enjoyed a great meal or watched a really good movie, chances are that we'll do the same, based on their recommendation. That's social proof.
  • Artists Proofs and Limited Edition Collections - In recent years, fine art collectors have increasingly focused on acquiring quality limited edition photo prints deriving from work carried out in the pre-digital era. As in all collectors editions, the value of the investment is in the fact that each image is available in set numbers, so that once the edition is sold out, then logically the value increases over time.
  • What Do You Know About House Insurance? - Understanding house insurance is important if you want to ensure that you take out the right cover to suit your needs. There is no set policy to suit every homeowner and so you do need to be aware of the different policies available. Different House Insurance Policies Generally there are two main types of house insurance. These include contents insurance and building insurance.
  • Find the Perfect Gift or Some Great Gift Ideas on the Internet - Buying gifts for friends and family can be such fun! And it can be so easy nowadays as well with websites specially designed to give you some great gift ideas. Remember the days of traipsing from one shop to another, looking for inspiration, spending hours and then going home empty handed?! It was so frustrating. But thanks to the internet, gift buying isn’t like that any more.
  • Coalport China And The Famous Guzunder - For over a hundred years Coalport China has been one of the mainstays of our family business. Along with top china and crystal brands, such as Waterford, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Minton, Royal Worcester and Spode, Coalport was one of the most prestigious. These days, it’s known more for Coalport Ladies and figurines than very much else.
  • Collecting Die Cast Vehicles - There is hardly a child anywhere who has not played with a diecast vehicle.
  • What Are Specialty Insurance Policies? - There are many types of insurance available. Home owner's insurance, automobile insurance, life insurance, to name just three, but there are also specialty insurance policies available that some consumers may find very useful. This article will examine some of the more common types of specialty insurance. In simple terms, specialty insurance is exactly what it sounds like. It is insurance that is purchased for items that are special or unique. It is also used to provide protection for items that might otherwise be protected under another policy but are not protected because of some unusual aspect. For example, a diamond necklace might be protected under the home owner's insurance policy but what if the necklace is with you while you are traveling and it is stolen or broken?
  • Pool Tables: Fun For All The Family - Having your own pool table at home can be a very rewarding step for any homeowner. The pool table, along with your favorite pool accessories, will not only help you unwind, but it will also provide quality entertainment for your guests.
  • Poker Chips: Design And Tips - Poker chips, or poker tokens, are used to keep track during gambling and replace money during the game. Even though poker chips are called clay chips, poker chip sets are not entirely made of clay. Sometimes clay is used as filler, but it is always mixed with some synthetic material for durability.
  • Give A Piece Of The Picture - Know someone who loves the movies? Most people do. Almost everyone sees a movie or two every couple of months, but movie lovers are something else. They are the ones who go to the theater 2 hours early on opening night just to be one of the first to see a particular film. Extreme cases, like Star Wars fans, will camp in front of the theater for a few days or dress like the characters in the movie. People like that are fun to know because it's easy to buy them gifts. Some movie mementoes can be high priced items. An 8 inch Han Solo Marquette costs $80.00. There are some inexpensive things you can buy for the movie lover in your life.
  • Ex Army Surplus Kit - The larger items of Army Surplus like vehicles, trailers, mobile kitchens etc are mostly sold at auction by specialist auction teams through out the world. A superb example of this was drawn to my attention when attending a tiger and tracks day at R.A.F Duxford where they have purchased several vehicles and either fully restored them or are in the process of restoring them. Kit and equipment that has been purchased by the Ministry of Defence to be used by its employees that has become surplus to requirement or no longer needed. Is exactly what the term Army Surplus refers to.
  • The Origin Of The Teddy Bear - Teddy Bears have been among the world’s favourite child’s toy for over a hundred years, and, as the years pass, they don’t just get shoved to the back of the toy cupboard.
  • The Lilliput Lane And David Winter Cottages – The Early Years - Lilliput Lane Cottages have been long regarded as one of our favourite collectables, along with Willow Tree, Border Fine Arts and Lladro figurines. Lilliput Lane was founded in the early 1980’s as a competitor to David Winter Cottages. David Winter had been around a year or two and had the market pretty much to themselves. The phenomenon of miniature cottages was in its infancy, but was booming fast. The difficulty we had was that the company was run in an eccentric fashion. The cottages were modelled by David Winter, but he wasn’t in any sense, a businessman.
  • A Basic Guide To Comic Book Collecting - Even with the emergence of popular entertainment outlets such as the internet and satellite television, comic books have maintained an impressive market share of consumer spending. There simply is no replacement for the unique way a comic can present a story and engage its readers. Because of this, comic book collecting has also grown in recent years with a new generation of readers enjoying this rewarding hobby.
  • Famous Doll Houses From Around The World - Dollhouses can range from a simple one-room cottage to a great multi-levelled castle of intricate design. Some of these houses are modern, others are Colonial, and still others unlike any real house ever made. Here is a short list of the world’s most famous dollhouses from around the world that truly are unique: Queen Mary’s Doll House – Most enthusiasts see this magnificent dollhouse as the marker to which all other doll houses are measured. Built and designed in 1924 by renowned English architect, Sir Edward Lutyens, the dollhouse was a gift to Queen Mary and the people of England from the King of England.
  • Getting A Great Piece Of Art At Auctions - Art poster auctions are very popular. Owning great pieces of art has gotten easier. A properly framed art poster can be as nice as owning an original painting and it is far less expensive. I have found many different art styles in art poster auctions. The most expensive art poster in the abstract style sold recently on eBay was a 1959 Picasso entitled Les Menines. The poster sold for $560.00. There was an original and authentic art poster auction recently in the art deco style that caught my eye. The poster was from 1961 and was for Breakfast at Tiffany. The poster sold for over three thousand dollars. World's Fair art poster auctions seem to do very well.
  • Finding Easy Money, In The Most Unlikely Places, To Pay Off Debt - Years and years of consumption can lead to a very unusual side effect besides debt; clutter and junk. It isn’t surprising that a fast growing business segment is the building and renting/letting of self-storage facilities. Not only are we buying more stuff than we have space for but we now need to pay for places to store it when it gets to be too much.
  • Post War Growth – From China Tea Services To Lladro, The Blossoming Of The UK’s Oldest China And Glass Retail Business - Church’s China, now equally well known by its online identity, The UK Gift Company, began life in Devizes in Wiltshire in 1858. During most of the twentieth century, it occupied various premises on Northampton’s Market Square. This has always been the very heartbeat of the town. Life on the Market Square was rarely dull. For example, on occasions, it would be enhanced by the visit of the circus. Advertisements were now becoming more sophisticated, with old images from them giving us a rare insight into the interior. Also a bill offers a suggestion of the kind of goods on offer some eighty years ago.
  • The Perfume Museum In Barcelona - Perfume is a cosmetic that has existed for thousands of years. It has appeared in a variety of formats with a variety of production methods reflected by product availability and equipment availability. Perfume is both bespoke and mass produced, and has an endless variety of possible bouquets on offer. Perfume has been used for religious, spiritual and social purposes, having an important influence in many areas of everyday life. It has also been a valuable commodity throughout the ages, and is still a huge industry today.
  • Seven Selling Expensive Tips Collectable Items on eBay - Recently, a friend asked me to help her brother sell his collection on Lladro glass figurines on eBay. These are expensive glass collectibles and I knew nothing about them - but I don't have to. The principles for selling expensive collectibles on eBay are the same, regardless of what is being sold. Obviously, like any eBay auction, the seller must have a powerful listing with great pictures. This is always true regardless of what the merchandise is.
  • Limited Editions In Films, Music and Photography : Fact or Fiction? - The exponential growth in digital technologies in the past 20 years has revolutionised the market for the reproduction of art through digital means. This applies to the visual arts in film of photography, as well as in music. Re-mastered versions of old - and no so old - movies, of classic albums and of archetypal images in photography are all now common currency, and the market for such images has been revolutionary. But with this revolution has come a proliferation of terms to describe the various versions of the source material and for the wannabee collector of fine art reproductions (for example) it becomes increasingly vital to understand the genuine investment opportunity and the marketing-driven hype. So what are the terms currently in use to define the additional value of a classic or popular image or movie?
  • Destruction of the Inca Civilization - Agriculture was a fundamentally important step in the development of civilization, because it constituted the discovery of a way to live and let others live, too. As long as primitive man remained dependent upon hunting or wild fruit and vegetables there was usually not enough to go around.
  • Time For a Credit Repair Tune Up! - Every Point Counts! Your credit score will determine the interest rate you pay on every dollar you borrow, from your car loan to your mortgage. Every point makes a difference! A nationally recognized credit repair expert explains how to give your credit score the tune up it needs. Starting your Credit Repair Tune Up: Get Your Reports A credit repair tune up does not have to be hard. If you break up the project into smaller tasks the whole job will be a breeze. Don’t be intimidated. Take it slow and you will get the job done. Each little step along the way can add points to your credit score and move you closer to your credit repair goals.
  • Credit Repair: Collectors And Your Legal Rights - The Law is on Your Side Getting contacted by a collector is never a good thing. But there are laws that govern the behavior of collectors, and there are steps you can take to control the situation. Credit repair expert Jim Kemish discusses the rights and remedies that anyone facing a collector should know. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) The FDCPA is the consumer protection act designed to prohibit abusive practices by debt collectors.
  • Church’s China – The Modern Era Aided And Abetted By Willow Tree - The collection of Willow Tree has made a massive impact on collectible retailers ever since it's beginnings in 2000.
  • Photographic Media and Photo Art Reproduction - a Guide to Terminology - The range of photographic media for photo-art reproduction has grown apace in recent years. For serious and occasional collectors alike, it pays to understand the differences in methodology, and the potential effect of acquisition prices and the investment value for the years ahead. Here are some key terms and the processes which apply to them C-Type Prints Darkroom/wet prints made from colour negatives or transparencies.
  • What To Do With Your Waltham! A Short History And Some Antique Watch Repair Tips! - The Waltham Watch Company founded by Aaron Dennison, David Davis and Edward Howard pioneered the manufacturing of interchangeable parts. Set up in America, Massachusetts to be more specific and incorporated in 1851, it produced a broad line of affordable pocket and wrist watches in a large factory located along the banks of the Charles River in Waltham, Massachusetts. The city is about 10 miles west of Boston. After the initial early company ran into financial difficulties and was sold at Sheriff's auction, Mr. Dennison and Edward Howard, embarked on creating the world's first enterprise aimed at mass watch production.
  • Basic Coin Collecting Strategy - Collecting coins is a longer term goal, however, the happiness of pursuit is always more important than the rapid completion of a set of coins.
  • Movie Monster Legends: Ten of the greatest ever onscreen beasts - Some monsters never die. Some of them keep on burrowing ever deeper into the collective unconscious until they are rooted there for all time. Here we'll take a look at ten of the film industry's most unforgettable creatures. There is no real order to this list, as they are all fine examples of celluloid terror (and opinion, after all, is subjective.

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