http://www.articleadventure.com/Category/Collecting/207 Collecting articles from Article Adventure - Articles Content Information Rss Follow Up Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:57:50 -0600 Sports trading cards started in 1887 with baseball cards. Since then many more sports have been added. Non sports trading cards developed in the late 1900s and are now a big part of the hobby. Movies,TV and cult cards are very popular. Enjoy your hobby and make a profit from it. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Collecting-Trading-Cards--Make-Money-With-Your-Hobby/328393 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Collecting-Trading-Cards--Make-Money-With-Your-Hobby/328393 Teddy bear collecting is a popular and profitable hobby. The first Teddy bears were made in 1902 and some bears have become scarce and desirable collectibles. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Collecting-Teddy-Bears--A-Profitable-Hobby/328388 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Collecting-Teddy-Bears--A-Profitable-Hobby/328388 GI Joe action figures produced by Hasbro,since 1963 are popular collectible toys. There is a large variety of figures,vehicles and settings available to collectors and for children to play with. They were introduced as a boy's doll equivalent to the Barbie doll for girls but have become much more with a cult following. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/GI-Joe-Action-Figures--The-History-Of-A-Phenomenon/328371 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/GI-Joe-Action-Figures--The-History-Of-A-Phenomenon/328371 Next year the United States Mint will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Louis Braille's birth with a special commemorative coin. Find information on the historical design and release information for the coins. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Commemorative-Coin-Honoring-Louis-Braille/327410 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Commemorative-Coin-Honoring-Louis-Braille/327410 America loves Hollywood, and you can own a piece of the glamour when you collect celebrity and movie memorabilia. Find out what to collect and how much it is worth. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Be-A-Star-Collecting-Celebrity-and-Movie-Memorabilia/325922 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Be-A-Star-Collecting-Celebrity-and-Movie-Memorabilia/325922 Looking for way to determine the value of your sports trading card collection? Check out this article for 3 methods to do so. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/3-Ways-To-Ascertain-Your-Sports-Trading-Cards--Value/324185 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/3-Ways-To-Ascertain-Your-Sports-Trading-Cards--Value/324185 The Franklin Half Dollar coin series was issued from 1948 to 1963. Although the series was brief, it rewards coin collectors with an intriguing history and several rarities. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Franklin-Half-Dollar-Coins-Provide-History-and-Rarity/324101 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Franklin-Half-Dollar-Coins-Provide-History-and-Rarity/324101 These coins really are fascinating to say the least. Just by looking at the photos you can see the hard work that was put into them, and the gold imaging reflecting off the coin absolutely entrances your spirit. You can be a collector of coins, just starting out or just wanting to relish in the complexity of these coins, either way you absolutely have to have one of these! http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Presidential-First-Spouse-Coin-Collections/322163 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Presidential-First-Spouse-Coin-Collections/322163 Coin collecting is a very open and simple activity. Collectors today have the option of purchasing their favorite dollar coin rolls. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Coin-Collecting--Owning-a-Piece-of-the-Past/321237 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Coin-Collecting--Owning-a-Piece-of-the-Past/321237 The story of the Willow Tree Collectables started in January 2000 when artist Susan Lordi introduced her first range of sculptured figurines to the world at large. The first Willow Tree collection started out with a mere 16 figures, plus a small nativity scene. From that modest start, we now have Willow Tree collectables across many ranges amounting to hundreds of different designs and themes. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Willow-Tree-Collectables---A-Brief-History-Of-How-It-All-Started/320805 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Willow-Tree-Collectables---A-Brief-History-Of-How-It-All-Started/320805 Since Willow Tree angels first burst on to the scene back in January 2000, the have become one of the pivotal sections of the ever popular Willow Tree collection. The angels hold a unique place in many people's hearts for their simplicity and they way they seem to hit just the right note when it comes to expressing the sentiments we want to communicate. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Willow-Tree-Angels---How-To-Collect-Them-All--Even-The-Retired-Pieces/320799 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Willow-Tree-Angels---How-To-Collect-Them-All--Even-The-Retired-Pieces/320799 You may have an admiration for model boats, but not the talent or patience to build them. Collecting them can be just as rewarding and you'll find that you are constantly adding new items with the growing number of models out there. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Model-Boats-As-A-Collectible/313950 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Model-Boats-As-A-Collectible/313950 You may have an admiration for model boats, but not the talent or patience to build them. Collecting them can be just as rewarding and you'll find that you are constantly adding new items with the growing number of models out there. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Model-Boats-As-A-Collectible/313112 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Model-Boats-As-A-Collectible/313112 This article presents solutions on how to sell collectible items online. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Buying-and-Selling-Collectibles-Online/313091 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Buying-and-Selling-Collectibles-Online/313091 With the need for more toys for both adults and children, there's always a quest for something new. Model boats are not meant to be toys, but rather serve better as a show piece on a shelf. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Model-Boats-Aren-t-Just-Toys/312747 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Model-Boats-Aren-t-Just-Toys/312747 If you're like most of us than you will usually wait until the last possible moment to get a holiday gift for everyone on your list. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/How-to-Save-Money-this-Holiday-Season/312133 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/How-to-Save-Money-this-Holiday-Season/312133 Are you thinking about researching coin collecting as a pastime? If you are, then you are not the only one, because one of many aspects of coin collections popularity is that it is relatively easy. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/How-To-Start-A-Coin-Collection/312114 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/How-To-Start-A-Coin-Collection/312114 This article examines the hobby of autograph collecting and presents a few tips on ensuring an autograph is authentic. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Collecting-Autographs-Ensuring-Authenticity-of-Autograph/311954 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Collecting-Autographs-Ensuring-Authenticity-of-Autograph/311954 The loupe (pronounced loop) is an elongated and more elegant form of magnifying glass, used by all gemologists. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Your-More-Perfect-Diamond-Means-You-Loop-the-Loupe/311837 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Your-More-Perfect-Diamond-Means-You-Loop-the-Loupe/311837 Spotting errors in coin collections or in your everyday pocket change can be easier than imagined. It is rather profitable and is fun too. You need to follow these steps carefully a number of times so the impulse of checking each coin you receive is going to be a habit. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Spotting-An-Error-In-Coin-Collections/311617 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Spotting-An-Error-In-Coin-Collections/311617 Postage stamps are traded through various outlets of the post office, and are issued by the government. Postage stamps are available in various forms and dimensions. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Collectables-auctions-postage-stamps-and-more/311233 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Collectables-auctions-postage-stamps-and-more/311233 You maybe thinking that only adults collect items like coins, you are very wrong. Kids can also collect coins. They are fun loving and at times they find many coins. If you do have any coins you must store them somewhere that it can be safe. It is easy for kids to start collecting coins because they could ask from their parents, uncles and aunt, grandparents, and other relatives. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Coin-Collecting-For-Kids/310062 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Coin-Collecting-For-Kids/310062 People from all ages are getting really hooked with their coin collections. A fact of which, even children are participating actively in collecting every nickel and dime they can get their hands on. There are many reasons why people are collecting coins. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Coin-Collecting---A-Hobby-For-All-Ages/309786 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Coin-Collecting---A-Hobby-For-All-Ages/309786 Coin collecting has been extremely a popular hobby among different types of people. Whatever age the person is, coins collecting has its benefits. In a lot of cases, coin collections gravitate to two things. To children they are collections that are pretty or unusual. While to adults, the coin collections gravitate to its value instead of how it looks. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/A-Beginner-s-Guide-To-Coin-Collecting/309785 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/A-Beginner-s-Guide-To-Coin-Collecting/309785 This article will discuss the safety precautions collectors will need to take to ensure that their priceless items and valuables will not be affected by water and mold. http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Collectors--Are-Your-Items-Covered-For-Water-Damage-/309698 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articleadventure.com/Article/Collectors--Are-Your-Items-Covered-For-Water-Damage-/309698