• The Collectors Newsletter No. 1108 November 17 2017

    From Janis Kracht@1:261/38 to All on Fri Nov 17 15:15:06 2017


    The Collectors Newsletter #1108 -- November 17, 2017

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    1. Holiday gifts!
    2. Black Friday sales
    3. Time to get ready for the upcoming holiday shoppers! Open
    your own online store or place a Classified Ad!
    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. Share your story about collecting and be eligible for a
    free gift
    9. Facebook Updates
    10. Newly listed items
    11. Vintage Recipes
    12. New On line Merchants
    13. Did you know?
    14. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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    1. Holiday gifts!

    It's definitely not too early to start online shopping for the upcoming holidays! Our dealers are loading up their stores with goodies for the holidays! They offer all kinds of antiques and collectibles, making shopping easier than ever. Vintage holiday decorations are a must these days! Visit http://www.tias.com and use our search to shop, or shop by categories, listed on the far left of the page.

    2. Black Friday sales

    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 are some Black Friday press releases:

    Silversnow Antiques and More
    http://www.tias.com/stores/silsnw
    10% off on all items Nov 24 through Nov 27. The coupon code will be displayed on the site. Holiday Ornaments, Molds, Platters, Hollow Stem Champagne Glasses
    AND Much More!

    More Than McCoy
    http://www.tias.com/stores/morethanmccoy
    Black Friday Pre-Sales & New Inventory includes: Nippon; Art Pottery; Porcelain; Glass; Primitives; Teacups; Vanity Accessories; Art; Linens; Spice Sets; Native Americana; Majolica; Doorstops; Bookends; Copper; etc.

    Brenda's Jewelry Box
    http://www.tias.com/stores/bjewelbox
    Black Friday Special thru November 30th on this vintage pearl necklace set; just make an offer of a 20% discount and it will be accepted.
    -also includes
    BG's Classic Art Pottery & Ceramics http://www.tias.com/stores/bgspottery and

    Fort Logan Antiques and Collectibles http://www.tias.com/stores/ftlogantwo

    A Date In Time
    http://www.tias.com/stores/adateintime
    Black Friday Sale Now On at A Date In Time! Save 20% On Everything! Specializing in Vintage Magazines, Sheet Music, PinUps and More. International
    orders welcome. Credit Cards through Paypal.

    Victorian Grace Art-Antiques-Collectible Jewelry http://www.tias.com/stores/hfisherbab
    Black Friday Offers: Free shipping on Religious Medals and Jewelry orders of $75 Coupon: SHIPFREE. OR coupon for $10 off orders of $100 coupon: 10NOV. Over 4500 special finds!

    HNHCO Enterprises LLC
    http://www.tias.com/stores/hacs
    Black Friday Specials: Holiday Gifts and Collectibles: Frankie Fiber Optic Scarecrow, Musical Snowman Pillow, Holiday Tree with Train, Tina the Snowlady and Tommy the Talking Snowman Greeters now available.

    Ads By Dee
    http://www.tias.com/stores/adsbydee
    Black Friday Sale at Ads By Dee. Save 20% on every order. Vintage Advertisements make Great Gifts and Awesome Home Decorations. Credit Cards accepted through Paypal. International Orders Welcomed --------------------------

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    3. There's still time to set up a store to take advantage of increased sales during this time of year. Holiday shoppers have already started shopping! 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.

    4. 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.

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

    To view the most recently added items by all TIAS Merchants, please visit: http://www.tias.com/newly-listed-antiques

    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 Homemade Bread Day
    Primitive Wood Bread Bowl Hand Made Carved http://www.tias.com/primative-wood-bread-bowl-hand-made-carved-
    239903.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!
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    6. Be sure to visit our boards on Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/

    See what's posted to our Thanksgiving board here: https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/thanksgiving/

    Visit our board for November Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/november-birthstone-
    topaz-and-citrine/ [wraps]

    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. see more at www.tias.com

    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.

    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. --------------------------

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    8. Share your story about collecting and be eligible for a free gift

    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)

    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.

    10. 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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    11. 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 Hot Cocoa from the 1974 American Family Cookbook.

    5 to 6 tablespoons cocoa, sieved
    5 to 6 tablespoons sugar
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 cup water
    3 cups milk
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    1. Mix cocoa, sugar, and salt in heavy saucepan. Blend in the water. Boil gently 2 minutes over direct heat, stirring until slightly thickened.
    2. Stir in the milk, heating slowly until scalding hot. Remove from heat. Cover and keep hot, if necessary, over hot water. 3. Just before serving, mix in the extract. Beat with hand rotary or electric beater until foamy. Serve steaming hot, plain or with whipped cream, marshmallow cream, or marshmallows. 6 servings
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    12. 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.

    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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    13. 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/
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    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!

    14. 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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