Owl in the Attic

“I found a weird coin: how valuable is it?”

The frustrating truth is that rare valuable error coins are just that: rare. Most oddities seen on coins are post-mint damage or deliberate altering. Here are some of the most common kinds. …

How do I sell my baseball cards?

When someone discovers that I collect, buy, and sell baseball cards, it isn't unusual for the response to be, "I (or my parents or siblings or a friend) have a bunch of baseball cards. How do I sell them?" The truth is, there are many possible answers to that question, and the response often depends on what the cards are. If you're interested in learning the options for selling baseball cards, read on. Local card store (LCS): If you're lucky enough to have…

3 49ers among 50 biggest draft steals of last 10 years

The 49ers have done a nice job finding mid-to-late-round gems in the NFL draft.

10 Surprising Collectible Toys Worth Money — And One That Was a Waste

Are your 90s collectible toys worth money today? We studied ten nostalgic collectibles thought to be a good investment in the late 80s and early 90s to find out the truth. Surprisingly, four vintage items had a better annual return on investment than the S & P 500. Those items include...

Top Four Best Places to Buy and Sell Antiques

If you’re up for the travel and antique shipping, here are four places to start your search for the best place to buy and sell your antiques away from home.

10 Collectibles NOT Worth Collecting Anymore

Kovels.com is the go-to source for information on antiques and collectibles since 1953. Research your antiques using our FREE price guide.

Finding Treasure: A Quick Guide to Antique Appraisal

Could that old vase in your attic be valuable? We talked to a local appraiser to find out.

Why you can’t trade cards in Marvel Snap

Easy Riser Display Cubes for Artist Trading Cards

I have a large collection of artist trading cards (ATCs), most of which are displayed in trays on the walls of my studio. I continue to make and collect new ATCs, for which I don’t have wall space, so I use these “handy” place card holders (bought at World Market ) to display them on my desk and on shelves. I needed some risers to fit more ATCs in a smaller space so I could still see them all – Smoothfoam to the…

Social Pros All-Stars Trading Cards [Slideshow]

Social Media - Want to learn how to become a heavy hitter in social media? The Social Pros All-Stars slideshow highlights the career paths of social media managers and provides tips for becoming ...

Can you guess these TV shows from their trading cards?

Craft Trading Cards

Learn more about the different careers in construction.

Why American trade cards of yore were hilarious advertising tools

Hurting younger children, torturing animals and racism were fairly popular themes back then

space collectibles

Source for space history, space artifacts, and space memorabilia. Learn where astronauts will appear, browse collecting guides, and read original space history-related daily reports.

What Should I Do With Old Racist Memorabilia?

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on preserving racially prejudiced — or otherwise bigoted — historical artifacts.

How Are Collectibles Taxed?

If you plan to sell collectibles, it's imperative that you know the tax implications.

Are Antique Typewriter's Worth Collecting?

Ever wonder whether that antique typewriter in the attic is worth anything? Read more about antique typing machines and their value to collectors.

Digging for Disney collectibles: What are they worth?

While they may not help you pay off your car, you just can't put a price on their sentimental value.

I find that collecting is the nourishment for the soul.

I find that collecting is the nourishment for the soul. - Marika Herskovic - Google+