• The Collectors Newsletter No. 1106 October 20 2017

    From Janis Kracht@1:2320/100 to All on Fri Oct 20 16:44:20 2017


    The Collectors Newsletter #1106 --October 20, 2017

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    1. Special offers, sales and other news! 2. Time to get ready for the upcoming holiday shoppers!
    Open your own online store or place a Classified Ad!
    3. Supporting small independent merchants. 4. Do you know what day it is?
    5. Pinterest: Visit the huge variety of boards we have posted! 6. Follow TIAS on Twitter and Instagram! 7. This Week's Stories, Requests for Help, and sometimes a
    blast from the past
    8. Facebook Updates
    9. Newly listed items
    10. Vintage Recipes
    11. New On line Merchants
    12. Did you know?
    13. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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    1. 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: "Still have a few pieces of Renwal Doll House furniture left. Great collector items. "

    2. Time to get ready for the upcoming holiday season! It's really not too early

    to get started. Once the holiday shoppers start spending, you will have your store ready to go! Start today - 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 have questions, email us at support@tias.com.

    If you don't have enough inventory for a store, and have only one or two items,

    or a set of something to sell, you can take out a Classified Ad. Please visit:

    https://www.tias.com/classifieds. Click on the Sell Now button at the top of the page to get started. If you have any questions, email support@tias.com.

    3. 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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    4. 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 National Suspenders Day
    WWII M1944 Combat Suspenders For M44/m45 1944-1948 http://www.tias.com/wwii-m1944-combat-suspenders-for-m44-m45- 1944-1948-612797.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!

    5. Be sure to visit our boards on Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/

    Visit our board for the October birthstones. We found a few different references to October birthstones: pink tourmaline, rose zircon and opals https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/october-birthstone-opals/

    We have several Holloween themed boards, and we just started a new board: Vintage advertising, character and Swanky Swig glassware located here: https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/vintage-advertising- character-and-swanky-swig-glas/ [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.

    6. 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. --------------------------

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    7. This Week's Stories and Requests for Help/Blast from the past

    Do you have an interesting story to tell? Send your story to newsletter@tias.com and we may publish it here. If we use your story, we'll send you a handy-dandy TIAS pocket tape measure & magnifier https://www.facebook.com/pg/TIASAntiques/videos/?ref=page_internal

    Please be sure to include your name and postal mailing address. (Valid for US addresses only)

    This is a reprint from 2/29/2002:

    Elvis Lids! An old box lid from a childhood pair of sneakers turns out to be worth quite a bit. Among the items I collected over the years was an extensive

    collection of Elvis Presley memorabilia. I started collecting in 1956 and being a big fan continued even after his death to add to my collection. When I

    finally decided to sell it all on Ebay, as I was going through the items, I came across the lid to my old Elvis Presley sneakers. I was 12 yrs. old when my mother bought the sneakers
    & when they got a hole in the toe, I threw them out (ouch, they
    recently sold on Ebay for $2,600.00). Over the years the box fell apart, but for some reason the lid was intact. Complete with a black & white photo of him

    & signature It even included the logo of the company it was made by. As there weren't any more to judge a selling price from, I decided to put it on Ebay for

    $75.00 & put it on for 10 days. I couldn't believe the next 9 days as the bidding price went up & up. At the end, it was purchased for $485.00. I was surprised, but very much happy. It just goes to show you that items in your attic/closet/storage are always worth something to someone out there. You just

    need to click with the right person. .....J.Williams

    8. 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.

    9. 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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    10. 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


    Here's a recipe for Pumpkin Tarts from a 1959 Farm Journal's Country Cookbook.

    1 tblsp. cornstarch
    3/4 c. sugar
    1/2 tsp. cinnamon
    1/4 tsp. ginger
    2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
    1 c. milk
    3/4 c. cooked or canned pumpkin
    2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
    1/2 c. heavy cream, whipped
    1/3 c. chopped pecans
    Mix cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Stir in egg yolks and milk. Cook over hot water in double boiler until thickened, stirring constantly. Add pumpkin. Freeze. Break into chunks; turn into bowl. Beat smooth with rotary beater (this extra beating adds air, makes a smoother ice cream).
    Fold in egg whites, whipped cream and nuts. Pour into 8 small tart shells. Freeze firm. Makes 8 servings.
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    11. 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

    Elegance at a Glance
    http://tias.com/stores/eaag/
    Hi, we offer a wonderful selection of vintage costume jewelry to new costume jewelry, signed or unsigned, fine jewelry as well as collectibles. This is a great site with some great items worth checking out! Thank you for visiting, come back often.

    Ye Olde Daze Shoppe
    http://tias.com/stores/yeoldedazeshoppe/
    Welcome to Ye Olde Daze Shoppe where we specialize in all things collectible! Inventory includes artwork, antiques, collectibles and so much more! PayPal is

    accepted

    VintageVintageAlways
    http://tias.com/stores/trainerjohn/
    Certified Fitness Specialist who loves vintage items and has been providing excellent service products for over 10 years.I guarantee your satisfaction. We

    accept PayPal.Shipping is Free.Shipping Excludes Alaska/Hawaii,US Protectorates,apo fpo,PO Box

    Collector's Heaven
    http://www.tias.com/stores/collectorsheaven
    Welcome to my shop on the web! Selling on the internet 20 years. My inventory includes a lot of railroad collectibles, plus vintage documents, books and magazines, toys, black americanna, postcards, military, boxing, photos, advertising and more.

    JJ Today
    http://tias.com/stores/goldenkeys/
    The JJ Today collection captures the history & beauty of our past. Each of our

    featured collectibles have experienced meaning with some one at some place in time. All have value & are recognized as cherished keepsakes of our humanity.

    Precious Pieces
    http://tias.com/stores/preciouspieces/
    Welcome to our Store! We stock a wide range of unique items ranging from high end to very affordable. Your favorite piece of antique or unique furniture is here, household curiosities, or simply your favorite book! Something precious for everyone!

    At Memory Lane
    http://tias.com/stores/atmemorylane/
    At Memory Lane, everyone is entitled to a piece of the past. You will find antiques and vintage in my shop. I am a small seller, but have been selling online for about ten years. Currently, my stash includes old milk glass & collectible glass.

    Paris 1880
    http://www.tias.com/stores/frenchlover/
    Welcome to my place on the web! You will find high quality french antiques and vintage jewelry in my shop. I've been a dealer for over 20 years and I have many satisfied customers.

    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!
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    12. 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!

    13. 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

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    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)1995-2017 TIAS.com

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