While many people assume that stamp collecting is a dying hobby, it shouldn’t be discounted yet. True, it’s no longer in its heyday like it was in the mid 20th century when nearly one out of seven families owned a collection, but it’s still very popular for several reasons....
When people first start collecting, they often turn to old letters in the attic or ones they’ve received in the mail themselves. This results in many stamps from their own countries, unless, of course, they have family or friends that write from overseas. However, these stamps can carry various...
When coin collecting, it’s essential to understand how the condition affects the overall worth of the coin. Each and every coin is evaluated based on many different factors. Let’s go over them so that you have a good idea of what to look for when bargaining for a coin...
While many people search for army surplus items individually in stores, if you’re trying to outfit an entire company, you might want to consider one of the auctions instead. Not only is the price lower, but you can buy items wholesale or in bulk, allowing you to acquire enough...
We feel pride in our country. Some of us have had the chance to stand by our country by joining one of the armed services and defending it. Some of those have paid the supreme sacrifice with their lives. Many more of us have either not had the opportunity...
As a numismatist or coin collector, you’re probably very interested in the value placed on specific coins. We all know that many factors determine the worth of an item, and coins are no different. Not only must the grade and rarity of the coin be considered, as well as...
It is essential to be prepared for any situation, as we never know when we might not have access to some of the things we continuously take for granted, such as medical care. By taking the time to purchase a MedKit for emergencies, we’ll be a step ahead when...
If you’re a comic book collector, you never know what you’re going to find. People who don’t know comics tend to lump them all together and sell them at garage sales and flea markets without ever considering that some can be worth millions of dollars. Let’s go over the...
