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The hobby of collecting consists of acquiring specific items based on a particular interest of the collector. These collections of things are often highly organized, carefully cataloged, and attractively displayed.
Since collecting depends on the interests of the individual collector, it may deal with almost any subject. The depth and breadth of the collection may also vary. Some collectors choose to focus on a specific subtopic within their area of general interest: for example, 19th Century postage stamps, milk bottle labels from Sussex, or Mongolian harnesses and tack. Others prefer to keep a more general collection, accumulating Star Trek merchandise, or stamps from all countries of the world.
Some collections are capable of being completed, at least to the extent of owning one sample of each possible item in the collection (e.g. a copy of every book by Agatha Christie). Collectors who specifically try to assemble complete collections in this way are sometimes called "completists." Upon completing a particular collection, they may stop collecting, expand the collection to include related items, or begin an entirely new collection.
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Beware Rare Book Forgeries
Tom Post Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0000
Autographed first editions are a cool way to collect rare books. Forgers think so, too.
The Art of Being Charles Saatchi
Susan Adams Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0000
Reclusive and outrageous, the former adman and current avant-garde art collector has created his own cult.
Six-Figure Shotguns
Eric Arnold Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0000
Purdey over-under shotguns are works of art in form and function. They'd better be, at $110,000 and up.
Today's Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Exhibitions and Events
Dec 16: Guided Tours - Introduction to Museum Collections
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:00:18 -0500
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM One-hour tours, given by Museum-trained guides, feature masterpieces from the collections. Location: Sharf Visitor Center Tickets: Free with Museum admission.Click here for details(c) 2009 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Dec 16: Guided Tours - Art of Asia
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:00:18 -0500
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM One-hour tours, given by Museum-trained guides, feature masterpieces from this collection. Location: Sharf Visitor Center Tickets: Free with Museum admission.Click here for details Related Collection: Art of Asia, Oceania and Africa(c) 2009 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Dec 16: Guided Tours - Introduction to Museum Collections in French
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:00:18 -0500
11:15 AM - 12:15 PMOne-hour tours, given in French by Museum-trained guides, feature masterpieces from the collection. Location: Sharf Visitor Center Tickets: Free with Museum admission.Click here for details Language: French(c) 2009 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Carvers Association - The purpose of the Ohio Decoy Collectors and Carvers has been to promote the preservation of old decoys and creation of new decoys for the past twenty three years.
Antique Boxes - Information source on antique and collectible boxes. Site sells boxes but does not offer prices online. Hosts the Internet Antique Box Book.
Meta Description: [ Antique Boxes: formerly The Box Shop Camden Passage - a large range of exquisite 18th and 19th century boxes made in wood, tortoiseshell, ivory, papier macheetc.There are tea caddies, sewing boxes, jewelry boxes, writing boxes, and lap desks. Fitted dressing boxes. Snuff boxes and patch boxes. We... ]
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AToyholic Collectibles Group - Website directory for toys, phone cards, space collectibles, autographs, watches, and pinback buttons. Includes message forum, webring, and chat room.
Meta Description: [ Collectors forum on Compuserve ]
Classic Engines - An enthusiast's site for collectors of small engines.
Collect-Online - Portal site for collectors. Virtual marketplace, free classifieds.
Meta Description: [ Collect-Online is the Collector' s Internet-Portal! No matter what you do collect: arts, antiques or other collectibles, here you will find it! ]
Collect.com - An online antiques and collectibles community. Features news, buy and sell areas, calendars, directories, price guides, and forums.
Meta Description: [ Collect.com provides news, books, magazines, price guides, and buy and sell services for collectors. ]
Collectibles at About.com - Features information on starting collections and includes links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ All about Collectibles, collecting resources, free online price guides and antiques websites. If you're a collector, this is the site to bookmark. eBay tips and hints, find out what it's worth, the history of your collectibles and the best way to find what you're looking for. Specializing in pott... ]
CollectionDX.com - View other peoples collections, or add your own. Link your personal collection page. Also features exclusive articles pertaining to collecting.
Meta Description: [ CollectionDX is your source for Reviews, News and Collections of the latest Japanese Toys, American Toys, Robots, Designer Toys and Action figures. Add your collection today! ]
Collector Cafe - A site for collectors and dealers in antiques and collectibles, providing news, features, email chat, classified adverts and an online meeting place for the collecting world.
Meta Description: [ Collecting is one of the world's favourite pastimes and collectors from around the globe can now swap sell learn and chat all on the Collectorcafe website. ]
Collector Network - Online market place where dealers and collectors trade coins, stamps, banknotes, cards, antiques and collectibles.
Meta Description: [ Collector Network is a Web site where dealers and collectors trade rare US coins, World coins, banknotes, currency, paper money, cards and stamps. Buy, sell or trade your collectibles at Collector Network. ]
Collector's Planet - News, features, links and free want ads for all collectibles, from Hot Wheels to comics to Star Wars... from a Canadian perspective.
Meta Description: [ News, features and free want ads for all your favourite collectibles, from Hot Wheels to comics to Star Wars. Serving collectors from Canada and around the world. ]
Collectors Society - An online collectors site for coins, comics and sports cards that includes message boards, registries and further information on a paid subscription basis.
Collectors Universe - Starting point for all collectibles. Price guide, auctions, experts, information and fun.
Meta Description: [ Collectors Universe, Inc. ]
Collectorsencyclopedia.com - A searchable database of individuals' collections of various items. Images, descriptions and various information about the collectible is offered.
Country Living: Collecting - Articles on collecting items from antique furniture to vintage flea market finds, plus features on caring for your collectibles, appraisal quiz, and calendar of antique shows.
Meta Description: [ Collecting Articles ]
Ellen Land-Weber Exhibition: Collectors - A collection of photographs that features collectors with the items they collect.
Historic Newspapers and Imprints - Excellent collector info pages relating to grading, collecting and value. Fixed-price catalogs of historic newspapers, primarily 1775 - 1865, early book leaves, vellum indentures, 1450 to about 1900.
Meta Description: [ Visit my Website for a large selection of original historic newspapers and ephemera for sale, with emphasis on newspapers of the period of 1775 to 1865 and imprints of the 15th and 16th centuries. ]
HobbyGab.Net - Live chat site and discussion forums for collectors.
Meta Description: [ www.collectorchat.com - The Meeting Place For Collectors ]
I collectit - Online collecting resource.
Meta Description: [ Icollectit page. All types of autographs, signed cards,autographed photos, autographed memorabilia and collectables ]
iGuide Collector Pricing Sites - Specializing in online pricing guides for antiques, art, memorabilia and collectibles.
Meta Description: [ Collector Pricing Information.We publish Online Pricing Guides and Price Guide Books about Art, Antiques, Memorabilia and Collectibles, helping collectors appraise. Some of our collector categories include Action Figures , Advertising , Americana , Animals , Antiques , Aviation , Barbies , Baseb... ]
Japanese Samurai Swords - Collector seeks to assist owners of Samurai Swords to establish a fair value and terms to satisfy all
Meta Description: [ Japanese Samurai swords - Sword collector interested in buying ]
Magazine Collector Club - A message board for collectors looking to buy, sell, or trade magazine back issues.
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Mallorca Collector's Club - Meeting point for all kind of collectors worldwide, including free classified adds, directories and other information. Site is in English and Spanish.
Nonscents - Website for the perfume and vanity collector. Individual/collector offers vintage perfume bottles, miniatures, compacts, and other vanity items.
paperboynews.com - Collectable vintage magazines, old paper ads, old magazine covers.
Meta Description: [ vintage magazines, old paper items, vintage advertisements, antique paper, collectible paper, old records, movie stars, magazine, unique gifts, antiques, memorabilia, ephemera, paperboy, paper supplies, life, look, time, colliers, memories, Vintage Magazines, Vintage Paper, Old Records, Antique A... ]
RealCollectibles - Site features news on a variety of collecting subjects. Also includes message board and upcoming events.
Southeastern Antiquing and Collecting Magazine - A monthly publication on antiques and collectibles, focusing on the American Southeast. Articles, classifieds, information on dealers, shows and events.
Meta Description: [ Southeastern Antiquing and Collecting Magazine is a monthly publication on antiques and collectibles. Articles, news, events, calendar schedule, classifieds and more. ]
Souvenir Building Collectors Society / SBCS - The society was formed by a small group of avid collectors in the fall of 1994. Currently there are about 400 members.
Meta Description: [ The society was formed by a small group of avid collectors in the fall of 1994. Currently there are about 400 members. ]
Strong Numbers - This is a price guide that supposedly provides fair market values for a wide variety of items. Claiming to cover everything from electronics and computers to toys and collectibles.
Meta Description: [ Strong Numbers is the blue book for everything. Our revolutionary price guide service provides fair market values for a wide variety of items. If you need to know what something is worth, check with us first. ]
The Collective Detective - Interactive service for dealers and private collectors. Locate collectible items instantly, showcase your inventory to the world. Comics, cards, memorabilia, sports, general collectibles; new categories added continually.
Meta Description: [ Interactive service for dealers and private collectors. Locate collectible items instantly, showcase your inventory to the world. Comics, cards, memorabilia, sports, general collectibles; new categories added continually. ]
The Delphi Collectibles - Community including chat and message board, for collectors of all types to exchange information.
The inComplete Jukebox - History and information on over 1000 different antique jukebox models, 60+ manufacturers, FAQs, listing of 1200+ jukebox hits, and jukebox links.
Meta Description: [ One stop Jukebox Info Page, Over 1020
Wurlitzer, Seeburg, AMI / Rowe, Rockola Jukeboxes, wallboxes, speakers listed
with Specs and production estimates, 1200 top hits listed, 300+ repair manuals
in print, links, publications and much much more ]
Trajan Publishing Corporation - Canada's leading publisher of hobby periodicals. For collectors of stamps, coins, sports memorabilia, antiques and collectibles.
Meta Description: [ Canada's leading source for information about collecting ]
What A Collection - Unique collecting community where members post pictures of collections along with want lists and profiles. Includes message boards, chat and special features.
Meta Description: [ Collectibles and Collectors Community where members build FREE web sites to display their collections of antiques, collectibles, toys, ephemera, & more. ]
World Collectors Net - Information on famous collectables includes: histories, new and retiring pieces, hot items, club addresses and news, library, magazine, shopping centre, swapshops, bulletin boards.
Meta Description: [ Information on famous collectables includes: histories, new and retiring pieces, hot items, club addresses and news, library, magazine, shopping centre, swapshops, bulletin boards ]
World Wide Collectors Digest - Site for collectors of almost anything, from trading cards to comic books to trains.
Meta Description: [ Find your passion with CollectingChannel.com. The leader in collecting news, information, & services. Collect info on Antiques, Collectibles, Glass, Pottery, Sports, Stamps, Coins, Toys, and more! ]
Forbes.com: Collecting News - Collecting news and reports from Forbes.com
Forbes.com: Collecting News - Collecting news and reports from Forbes.com
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