06/25/02 - FAN-atics
Fans . . they were and still can be lifesavers on a hot day. But fans today just don't have that certain panache of the fans from yesterday. Plastic doesn't do it!

06/18/02 - Collecting the Statue of Liberty
It's a funny thing, when you grow up in a city or town, it's very easy to take many things for granted. I grew up in Brooklyn and the Statue of Liberty was always there in the background. Anytime we went to Coney Island or drove on the parkway -- it was always just there, but I never visited it.

06/10/02 - General Price Guides
The best buys a collector can make are reference books. For around a $100. you can have a set of books that will help make educated decisions about would-be purchases.

06/05/02 - Company Index
Want to find out how to contact a Collectibles Company? Check out the index with both addresses and web sites.

06/01/02 - McCoy
Is it authentic or is it a fake?

05/20/02 - Antique Chocolate Molds
If antique chocolate molds appeal to your sweet tooth of collecting, this book will help in your quest for these tempting collectibles.

05/10/02 - Vintage Ads
Ever wanted to know just how much that jar was when it was first sold? Take a look at some of these vintage ads.

05/02/02 - It Doesn't Get Much Better Than Free. . .
It's quick, easy and free. Get ready to dust off those collectibles and get back some cash!

04/27/02 - How Collectors Can Market and Sell Their Collections Online
Guest author Barbara Ling share tips and hints on finding the market for your collectibles.

04/18/02 - Teddy Bear to Work Day
Cherished Teddies takes part in the Teddy Bear to Work Day.

04/18/02 - Roly Poly Tins
Can't afford the real thing? Reproductions might be in order here, but they can still be pricey!

04/16/02 - Marvel HeroClix- Spiderman
Infinity Challenge, WizKids new collectable miniatures game, will be available nationwide beginning May 1, 2002.

04/10/02 - Yesterday's Toys -- Tin's In
Have those vintage tin toys always fascinated you? Learn more about old toys from Ken Holmes, the Tinman from Kansas.

04/02/02 - 4000 Teddy Bears
Read more about the huge auction of 4000 vintage and rare Teddy Bears.

04/02/02 - April's Showers
The April calendar is now up on the site and available for your desktop wallpaper.

04/01/02 - McCoy Discovery Rocks Pottery World
This was a fun one and apparently I "got" quite a few of you! See my April Fools article for 2002.

03/30/02 - Raggedy Ann Finally Makes It!
It's taken five times, but justice prevails as Raggedy Ann is inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame.

03/29/02 - Palmer/Wirfs - Antiquing in Portland
It was a first time experience for me, visiting the Palmer/Wirfs Antiques and Collectible Show in Portland Oregon. I've heard about it for years, but nothing is like seeing the real thing!

03/28/02 - M & M Cookie Jars from Las Vegas
A visit to M & M World is always one of the first stops in Vegas. I have to go before I spend all my money!

03/26/02 - Collecting the Unusual, Updated
What makes "us" love the strange item and want more of them? Who knows, but collecting is certainly ingrained in our personality.

03/25/02 - The Ali Magazine
From the PR: "The colorful collectible features articles written by former champs Larry Holmes, George Foreman, Jose Torres and other boxing personalities".

03/20/02 - The Oscar Challenge #2
The Second Annual Oscar Challenge -- win a Movie Related Collectible.

03/18/02 - The Jeans that Won The West
Another super article from Joe Caro, of the Cowboy Collector Network.

03/10/02 - Who is Winton?
Who is Don Winton? If you are a cookie jar collector you know exactly who he is, but if you are not -- let me tell you how he's probably touched your lives.

03/05/02 - Collecting the Unusual - Updated
Everyone feels their collection is unusual in some aspect or another, but the links listed on this page are the truly unusual. All the collectors listed obviously have a passion for their collection, be it Fat Collectibles, Toilet Paper or Calculators.

03/01/02 - Sand Pail Encyclopedia
The Sand Pail Encyclopedia, A Complete Value Guide for Tin-Litho Sand Toys is an excellent addition to your library of resource books. The book is chock full of excellent photographs and graphics.

02/26/02 - Blueberry Muffin Murder
You might wonder why a Collectibles Guide is reviewing a murder mystery, however the answer is quite simple. Fluke's mysteries are a perfect fit for those of us who inhabit thrift stores and scavenge garage sales in our quest to collect.

02/20/02 - The Real McCoys
McCoy and Cookie Jars go together and because they do, many unscrupulous sellers try to take advantage of collectors.

02/14/02 - Joanne DeLomba
A new contemporary line for Lotus International features this well known artist's designs.

02/13/02 - The Boyds' Collection
Our American Hero, the Limited Edition Bearstone and Crumpleton is available at dealers now (but will probably be done quickly).