Assembling a collection that rivals no other is a challenge that many of us aspire to, but few ever achieve. So, what does it take to become a super-collector? What are the stages of building a museum-worthy collection? Here’s how I see it… 1. The Spark is Lit For whatever reason, you are attracted to […]
What does the future hold for comic book collecting?
While comic book fans descended on New York City for NYCC this past weekend, we had our own little comic show here in northern Virginia. The Shoff Show comes around every few months, and I’ve been going to it fairly often lately — I’m a sucker for the bargain bins. There is one dealer who […]
This Dr. Zaius bank just got a little more rare
We’ve all done it — the shameful act that can elicit shrieks of terror and uncontrollable sobbing. Yes, I’m talking about that moment when tragedy strikes and we accidentally destroy a prized possession in our collection. It might be an item falling off a shelf and smashing to bits on the ground far below, or […]
Illustration Art at Heritage Auctions
The upcoming Heritage Illustration Art auction features work by iconic illustrators such as Gil Elvgren, Rockwell Kent, and Arthur Szyk. While illustration art may not command the same astronomical prices as “fine art,” if I had much deeper pockets, illustrations by these masters would be hanging on my walls long before anyone name Pablo or Claude. These […]
Upgrade acquired!
I’ve never been a mint-condition collector, not because I don’t like toys that are in pristine condition and in their original packaging, but because those items tend to be astronomically more expensive and difficult to find. Plus, in collecting vintage toys, knowing that the items were played with at some point and have a history […]
Whaddayawant???
Today, the Cool & Collected information gathering mission continues. Welcome to the focus group — you will be asked several questions, and refreshments will be served. Collect your money on the way out. I’m convinced that only nine people visit my site, due to the consistent commenting by those same few individuals (you guys are […]