• The Collectors Newsletter No. 1068 November 26 2016

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    The Collectors Newsletter #1068 -- November 26, 2016

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    1. Black Friday Sales continue and Cyber Monday/Week is about to
    get started!
    2. Special offers, sales and other news! 3. Open your own online store!
    4. Supporting small independent merchants - today is Small
    Business Saturday!
    5. Do you know what day it is?
    6. Pinterest: Visit the huge variety of boards we have posted! 7. Follow TIAS on Twitter and Instagram! 8. This Week's Stories, Requests for Help, and old stories
    revisited
    9. Facebook Updates
    10. This Week's Antique News
    11. Newly listed items
    12. Vintage Recipes
    13. New On line Merchants
    14. Did you know?
    15. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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    1. Many of our sellers still have Black Friday promotions in their stores. We're gearing up for Cyber Monday/Week as well! Visit http://www.tias.com/special-offers for all the sales promotions!


    2. Special offers, sales and other news - Every day we publish "press releases" from our sellers who are offering special sales, discounts on shipping, promoting special items, etc. Visit http://www.tias.com/special-offers to see the latest. Hovering over the image displays the message from that particular store. Come see what you can find! Here's an example: More Than McCoy (http://www.tias.com/stores/morethanmccoy) posted this press release: "Black Friday/Small Business Saturday Sales! Small business with huge inventory! Just added: Monmouth; Bookends; Glass; Teacups; Linens; Art; Porcelain; Primitives; Kitchen Collectibles; Stoneware; Graniteware & more!"

    3. It's easy to open your very own online antique shop with TIAS.com! There are no setup or listing fees, and we'll even
    help you with a custom logo and banner at no charge! For more information, take a look at http://www.MakeAShop.com and you can start building your store at TIAS.com today. If you've got questions, email us at support@tias.com.

    4. Visit http://www.tias.com and use our search to shop, or shop by categories, listed on the far left of the page.

    Today is Small Business Saturday! Remember, when you buy from TIAS.com you are supporting small independent merchants who
    sincerely appreciate your business. Your online purchase is also backed by the TIAS.com Trusted Merchant Guarantee.

    To view the most recently added items by all TIAS Merchants, please visit: http://www.tias.com/newly-listed-antiques
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    5. Do you know what day it is? Just to show you how versatile the inventory presented by our hundreds of sellers can be, we've been researching little-known national and world-wide "holidays" that most people aren't familiar with, and matching them up with items for sale on TIAS.com.

    Today is Good Grief Day, and Charlie Brown comes to mind! 1965 'the Gospel According To Peanuts' - Signed http://www.tias.com/1965-the-gospel-according-to-
    peanuts---signed-490484.html [wraps]

    Visit us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TIASAntiques to read about some of the interesting and sometimes amusing "holidays"! You don't need to have a Facebook account to view that page!

    6. Be sure to visit our boards on Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/ We've dressed them up for the holidays!

    Birthstones for November: Topaz and Citrine Topaz and citrine are appropriate birthstones for November birthdays. Topaz: gemstone in a rich rainbow of colors. Prized for several thousand years in antiquity, all yellow gems in antiquity were called topaz. Citrine, the other birthstone for November is known as the "healing quartz", said to support vitality and health while encouraging and guiding hope, energy warmth within the wearer. Citrine can be found in a many shades from pastel yellow to dark brownish orange.

    Here is a link to the Pinterest board featuring many beautiful examples of Topaz and Citrine:
    https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/november-birthstone-
    topaz-and-citrine/ [wraps]

    Feel free to stop by and check out all of our boards and while you're there, please "follow" us! We update these boards daily.
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    7. TIAS.com is on Twitter! Click here and be sure to follow us! https://twitter.com/TIASdotCOM

    We've also started an Instagram page, so please be sure to follow us there too!
    http://instagram.com/tiasdotcom We recently added quite a number of really unique items there!We now have a Instagram button at the top of the page at http://www.tias.com, along with the Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest buttons.

    8. This Week's Stories and Requests for Help We try to post stories and comments from our readers each week. Send your story to newsletter@tias.com.

    There are two new requests for help identifying some vintage tools. Take a look here and see if you can help:

    https://www.facebook.com/TIASAntiques/posts/10154781159488656 https://www.facebook.com/TIASAntiques/posts/10154781166828656

    9. Facebook Updates
    Remember that you can check out our Facebook page for some interesting updates.
    Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/TIASAntiques
    If you have photos of items you would like to share you can post them there as well. You don't need a Facebook account to visit our page. If you do have a Facebook account please "Like" us!

    Also, everyday we post a "This Date In History" story on our Facebook page, along with an item for sale on http://www.tias.com that relates to the event. We're also highlighting one item each day that we find particularly interesting - something that's very unusual! Check it out!

    It's always fun to see what other people own and treasure! Although we can't put the pictures in this newsletter, please visit our Facebook page to view the images and learn about those items.
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    10. This week's Antique News
    If you want to tell the world about your antiques & collectibles business, auction, club or upcoming event related to the antiques and collectibles trade, you can post it for free at http://www.News-Antique.com Your news release will get published online and will also appear in this newsletter. To post a release, go to http://www.News-Antique.com

    California Gold Rush items, taxidermy, Native American, mining at Holabird's huge Dec. 9-12 auction http://news-antique.com/?id=810564&keys=mining-numismatics-
    cowboy-indian [wraps]

    Getting the LED Out of Christmas Lights: Christmas Tree Candles and Candle Holders Make a Comeback http://news-antique.com/?id=810566&keys=Christmas-Lights- Candles-TreasuresofEurope [wraps]

    MANY other announcements are added on a regular basis. You can
    read the latest news about antiques & collectibles now at: http://www.news-antique.com

    12. Newly listed items for your online shopping pleasure. Stop by and check out today's fresh inventory at: TIAS.com - http://www.tias.com/showcase CollectorOnline - http://cgi.tias.com/showcase/?groupKey=7 AntiqueArts - http://cgi.tias.com/showcase/?groupKey=3 Earthling - http://cgi.tias.com/showcase/?groupKey=6
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    13. Vintage Recipes

    Be sure to check out our vintage recipe archive online at: http://bit.ly/1vDXn6h. Over 1200 wonderful vintage recipes are listed. Email recipes@tias.com if you would like to submit a recipe.

    As with collectibles, people also have very strong feelings about foods from their past. Sometimes these special recipes get lost. This section is to help people who are looking for lost recipes from their past. If you submit a request, please include the geographical region where you tasted the recipe. If you have a vintage recipe request send it to recipes@tias.com and we might just publish it here.

    TIAS.com merchants have thousands of cookbooks for sale! You can
    see them here: http://www.tias.com/books/cooking/

    Be sure to check out our vintage kitchen collectibles section online at: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Kitchen_Collectibles/1.html

    We'd love to do a Christmas Cookie recipe swap! Please email your family's favorite Chistmas Cookie recipe to recipes@tias.com. Here's one of ours:

    "Acorn" Cookies

    1 cup softened butter
    3/4 cup brown sugar
    1 cup finely chopped walnuts
    1 tspn vanilla
    2 3/4 cups sifted flour
    1/2 tspn baking powder
    6 oz simi sweet chocolate chips

    Cream butter, brown sugar and 3/4 cup walnuts and vanilla, Sift flour and baking powder together and stir into butter mixture. Blend Well. Shape in a teaspoon and place on an ungreased cookie sheet (use parchmanet paper if desired). Bake 375 for approximately 15 minutes, but keep an eye on them so they don't get too dark. Cool. Melt chocolate chips over warm water. Dip large end into chocolate and then into the remaining ground nuts to make the cookies look sort of like acorns.
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    Email recipes@tias.com if you have a vintage recipe you'd like to share or if you're looking for a recipe!
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    13. New Online Merchants

    Be sure to check out all of the fresh inventory offered by these new merchants that just opened a store at TIAS.com. and please don't forget the rest of our merchants. Your support goes a long way in helping our merchants. You can see them all here: http://www.tias.com/new-merchants

    Cottonwood Antique Mall
    http://tias.com/stores/cottonwoodmall/
    The Cottonwood Antique Mall is a multi dealer mall located in the heart of the midwest with thousands of vintage items ranging from primitives to fine glassware. Shop our site for that unique treasure and tour our store on TIAS.

    My Memories
    http://tias.com/stores/onesouthpaw/
    I have been buying and selling rare and unique collectibles for 15 years.

    On A Whim
    https://www.tias.com/stores/stillnotime/
    Hello & welcome to my shop. I'm a dealer in several shops. I have decided to try selling online as I'd like to share with a new audience. I don't have any one specialty. I will try to get your purchase out within a few days of purchase.

    Wanting More Collectibles Shop
    https://www.tias.com/stores/bfsvc/
    Welcome to my shop on the web Ya'll~ From a small town, Murfreesboro, NC where I bought a drugstore(built in 1936)which I turn into a vintage collectible shop ~ I sold a large variety of everything ~ Visit my shop often in search for that one item.


    DownHome Antiques and Collectibles https://www.tias.com/stores/downhomeantiques/
    Welcome to our Tias Store bringing you the best in selection and pricing honest descriptions and honest shipping.

    Vintage Variety
    http://tias.com/stores/vintagevariety/
    Welcome to Vintage Variety! I am so pleased to offer my favorite things on Tias for your enjoyment. Visit our store often for new items! I guarantee your satisfaction with a 7 day money back guarantee. We accept payments through Paypal.

    Judy's Closet
    http://tias.com/stores/judygarrels/
    Hello, Welcome to Judy's Closet! I have been a collector, dealer, flea marketer, and just an all around antique addict my whole life. I mainly sell glass, china, figurines, pottery, and art. But, you never know what might show up.

    Brenda's Jewelry Box
    http://tias.com/stores/bjewelbox/
    Welcome to my jewelry store. I have been in business with my husband for over 20 years and we decided to separate our jewelry business from our other TIAS stores. We have many satisfied customers. My inventory includes costume and fine jewelry.

    Allie's Vintage Alley
    http://tias.com/stores/alliesvintage/
    I have been buying, selling and trading antique and collectibles for 30 years. I sell a variety of great finds. I guarantee your satisfaction with a 7-day money back guarantee, and I accept Visa and MasterCard (via PayPal), Checks and Money Orders!

    Dobson Antique Hardware And Collectibles Of Eugenia's http://tias.com/stores/dobson/
    Eugenia's is a family owned business for over 40 years. We specialize in antique door and furniture hardware, antique lighting and bath accessories. We also deal in various collectibles. Our "brick and mortar" store Eugenia's Authenic Antique Hardware is located at 5370 Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA, 30341 is open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
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    14. Did you know . . . . this about TIAS.com?

    You can shop by category! On the left side of any screen on TIAS.com (including the individual stores), you'll find a list
    of Categories.

    TIAS.com has an "Advanced Search" feature to help narrow down
    your search results. Just use the SEARCH box at the top of any TIAS.com page, you'll see a link to "Advanced search", or
    bookmark this link for easy access: http://www.tias.com/search.php

    TIAS.com has a page available so that you can send emailed
    vintage postcard messages to friends and family. Take a look at our selection here: http://www.tias.com/cards/

    TIAS.com provides a directory which lists over 2300 clubs
    related to Antiques and Collectibles? You can search by name, website name, type or description, as well as alphabetically. Take a look here: http://bit.ly/1BN65Sl If you head up an antiques and collectibles club, feel free to register it today!


    15. Helpful Resources:
    a) Find an antiques or collectibles club. Nearly 2000 different clubs listed. Take a look at:
    http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi
    b) What's it worth? Try Kovels' online price guide to over 600,000 antiques and collectibles. It can be found online at http://www.kovels.com
    c) Sell Antiques & Collectibles online with us at: http://www.MakeAShop.com
    d) Here's a link to the page where you can research backstamps/marks on the back of your item. http://www.kovels.com/marks/pottery-porcelain-marks.html --------------------------

    Thanks for reading. Feel free to forward this to a friend. To subscribe to this newsletter go to: http://www.tias.com/subscribe

    Please note that stories and recipes from readers are not checked for accuracy.
    They may be edited prior to publication. For questions or comments, you can reach us at support@TIAS.com (c)1995-2016 TIAS.com

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