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Member retirednavydoc asks, "I have acquired an extensive collection of Disney collectables- about 1000 pieces, all new in original containers. I can list a few of them. A limited edition by Davis Kracov 58 of 250- three hitchhiking ghosts. A couple of cells, Sundays with Walt and signed cell 'Toad Hall' in original packing signed. A 'pirates life for me' March 2000, .999 silver 1 oz round in wooden box. Is there a good reference I can buy with up to date values and how and where would be the best place to sell them?"
Retirednavydoc,
It sounds like you have a wonderful collection of Disney memorabilia. The best and most recent refer
A friend of mine is a comic book collector. Like most collectors of comic books, he views them as artwork to be coveted, collected, and preserved. At one point, his collection grew to include thousands of rare comics. Serious comic collectors like my friend, who amass comics and study them as an art form, refer to the hobby of comic book collecting as Panelology.
While comic book collecting isn’t as old as stamp or book collecting, it does have a major global following. The hobby grew out of the pop culture phenomenon linked to the popular superhero characters of the 1940s, most notably Superman, Batman, and Captain Marvel.
For the last several decades, two main publishers have dominated the comic book industry—Marvel Comics and DC Comics. In the mid-1980s, I worked in a comic book warehouse, along with my friend the comic book collector. Our
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Rockincobra asks, "I am interested in finding out the value of an 1807 gilbert grandmother clock (I think thats the right name for it), it stands about five feet eight inches tall, has a brass face plate with gilbert 1807 on it, with a glass door and a floral decal on the front lower case. I understand that William T Gilbert clockmaker started his clock making buisness in 1807, so that would mean that this clock is one of the first clocks built by William T Gilbert. This clock has the pendulum and key and a weight."
Answer:
To find the value of your clock, you will need to seek the service of a qualified appraiser. After examining the clock, an expert antique clock appraiser should be able to determine the authenticity of the clock and a
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Non-member Sandy wants to know if she can order any red paint for her old Coke machine.
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Sandy,
DuPont Fleet Red 60807AH is one color that is very true to what most collectors think of as Coke Red. However, collectors have reported there to be several shades of reds on originally painted machines! Here’s why: in the 1950s, if the plant painting a machine ran out of the red that they normally used, they'd use what was available. So, if you don't like the bright red color, you can go up to the darker reds that are almost a burgundy and still be authentic. However, many collectors avoid using “Coke Red” from the 1960s and later because it's an orange-red. Therefore, the best bet is to ask the paint s