Although you horded stamps and coins as a kid (I still treasure my “Nixon Penny“), nowadays the only thing you collect is parking tickets. While you don’t have to rekindle your interest in philately (it was your mom’s idea anyway), why not just grab anything that grabs your fancy and go [...]

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The first time I held a .22 at the shooting range, I imagined what might happen if I aimed and fired it at the person next to me instead of the target. It’s not that I wanted to kill him, but it was so hard to believe this little, shiny piece of [...]

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If you have an old computer collecting dust around the house, why not put it to work for a worthy cause? There are hundreds of charities that will take your old computer, refurbish it and donate it to a needy or handicapped child. Not only will you benefit from the sense [...]

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Welcome to Part III of our series on collecting. Last week, we toured online marketplaces and other resources for buying, selling and swapping collectibles. This week, I’ll point you to websites and software that’ll help you appraise your collection, manage your inventory and keep your collectibles in good shape. Plus, plenty [...]

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Ironically enough, How to Collect: Getting Started helped you get your collection started. This week, I’ll show you how to get caught up in the excitement of online auctions, and finding best online marketplaces as well as other areas where you can get a great deal online. I’ll also show you where [...]

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Your grandmother’s grandfather clock, a piece of I Love Lucy-era costume jewelry, a crumpled ball of aluminum foil — you can start a collection with just about anything. But, of course, it’s not really a collection until you have at least two related items. So how do you take the [...]

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