The Collectors Newsletter #1069 -- December 2, 2016

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1. Christmas Coundown: the clock is ticking for ordering holiday
gifts online!
2. Special offers, sales and other news! 3. Open your own online store!
4. Supporting small independent merchants. 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. Christmas Countdown: There are only 22 days left until Christmas! Many dealers are still offering special Cyber Monday sales! 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: Dinnerware Replacements (http://www.tias.com/stores/dwr) posted this press release: "Entire month of December storewide sale. So many great buys. Fast shipping too. "

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.

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 Safety Razor Day. Take a look at this: Ever Ready 1920s Single Edge Safety Razor In Case http://www.tias.com/ever-ready-1920s-single-edge-safety-razor- in-case-651857.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!

December Birthstone: Tanzanite, Turquoise and Zircon

Tanzanite, Turquoise and Zircon are the birthstones for people born during the month of December. Tanzanite exhibits a rich violet-blue color and is found in Tanzania.

Here is a link to the Pinterest board featuring many beautiful examples of Tanzanite, Turquoise and Zircon: https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/december-birthstone- tanzanite-turquoise-and-zircon/ [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/Blast from the past We try to post stories and comments from our readers each week. Send your story to newsletter@tias.com.

Here's a cute story reprinted from a December 2003 newsletter:

Silly Monkey - The passage of a favorite toy made for an interesting discussion between grandmother and grandson. After you read this story, tell us if you've ever had anything similar happen to you. Send your note to newsletter@tias.com

I knew the collecting bug had been passed on to another generation when one day my six year old Grandson came over with a beany-baby monkey. I asked him if he wanted to see Grandma's monkey from when she was a baby. I took the very well-loved monkey from the cupboard. His felt ears were completely torn off, his fur was thread bare in places but there was his ever present smile on his plastic face which still showed the pin holes inflicted by my older sister seeking retaliation after I broke her shell collection. I carefully handed it to him. He lovingly cradled it in his arms and said, "its really old Grandma, huh?" I said, "yes it is 50 years old." He lovingly looked from the monkey to me and back to the monkey and said, so sweetly, " So, grandma, what are you going to do with this monkey after you die." I turned around so he could not see my laughter and composed myself and told him I would of course give it to him. Janet T., Anaheim, CA

Comments, thoughts? We collect interesting stories about collecting. Things like your best find, unusual collections, bizarre collectibles. Anything and everything that is interesting that has to do with collecting. We may publish it here. Send your story to newsletter@tias.com
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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

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NorthEast Comic Con & Collectibles Extravaganza Guest List http://news-antique.com/?id=810572&keys=Autograph-Comics-
Collectibles-Toys

Painting by Thomas Hart Benton headlines KC Auction & Appraisal's online-only auction ending Dec. 12 http://news-antique.com/?id=810576&keys=benton-thomas-hart-
tiffany

Artemis Gallery to Host Dec. 1 Specialty Auction Focused on Art of the Ancient Americas
http://news-antique.com/?id=810580&keys=Tribal-Ethnographic-
Jade-African

Own (and Wear) a Piece of Design History C|r the Work of Legendary Mary Ann Scherr
http://news-antique.com/?id=810581&keys=Scherr-Garths-Auction-
Jewelry

December Auction at GrayC|+s http://news-antique.com/?id=810595&keys=guilloche-faberge-
vasarely-dali

Cincinnati art carved cabinet becomes a family affair, sells for
$7,400 at Great Gatsby's in Atlanta http://news-antique.com/?id=810596&keys=fry-cabinet-cincinnati-
broadfoot

Beatles and Janis Joplin posters, Committee of Vigilance material, more at Weiss Auctions Dec. 17-18 http://news-antique.com/?id=810602&keys=beatles-joplin-janis-
swords

Rare Coin, Currency and Fine Jewelry Auction http://news-antique.com/?id=810603&keys=gold-Sterling-Coins-
Jewelry

ChristieC|+s New York Estates, Appraisals and Valuation Expert Joins GarthC|+s + Selkirk
http://news-antique.com/?id=810608&keys=Christies-Garths-
Selkirk-Estate

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 from a very early and well-used Betty Crocker Picture Cook Book complete with "Betty's" comment:

Russian Tea Cakes Crunchy, sugared, nut-filled snowballs:

This favorite with men came to us from a man. Carl Burkland, a radio executive of New York City, made them himself for me one Christmas season.

Mix together thorouthly...
1 cup soft butter
1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla

Sift together and stir in...
2 1/4 cups sifted Gold Medal flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix in...
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts

Chill dough. Roll into 1" balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet (cookies do not spread). Bake until set, but not brown. While still warm, roll in confectioners' sugar. Cool. Roll in sugar again.

TEMPERATURE: 400 degrees (mod. hot oven).
TIME: Bake 10 to 12 min.
AMOUNT: About 4 doz. 1 1/2" cookies


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.

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!
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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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