Collectors’ Corner by Jim Olson Why is it important to know the difference between handmade and hand-assembled (or handcrafted)? Value! The differences can sometimes be slight but it’s worth knowing if you want to be an informed collector. As savvy … READ MORE
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Collecting for Investment
Recently I was asked into the home of collectors to assess their collection. These folks wanted to liquidate their items by sending them to auction. They had been collecting for years. They believed in the philosophy of putting their extra … READ MORE
The Collector’s Less Traveled Roads
by Harry L. Rinker Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference From: “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost Linda and I stopped for … READ MORE

Tips for Dating Bolos
A man named Victor Emanuel Cedarstaff is often credited with inventing the bolo tie during the late 1940s. Many authors have stated that Victor Patented the bolo, however, records show the only patent awarded to Mr. Cedarstaff was for a … READ MORE
What Should I Collect That My Children Will Want to Inherit?
by Harry L. Rinker I received a recent email from JP who lives near State College, Pennsylvania. It read: “I realize going through life that when you inherit things, all the good things already are taken by other relatives. If … READ MORE
Superstition Grand Antique Mall In Mesa Is Under New Ownership!
Superstition Grand Antique Mall in East Mesa is excited to announce it has new owners as of October 1st—Sue Christensen and Dick Rankin! Sue and Dick have been dealers in the Mall for several years and plan to continue running … READ MORE
Greater Tucson Fire Foundation Opens Safe Shift Estate Sale/Resale Shop
The Greater Tucson Fire Foundation, the only non-profit public charity of its kind in Arizona, has opened Safe Shift Estate Sale/Resale—a “pop-up” store that will be open three days each month to sell a wide variety of estate and other … READ MORE
Celebrating our 20th Year! Goodbye, 2017. Welcome, 2018!
by Barb Stillman, Publisher “Out with the old and in with the new!” As 2017 comes to an end and we look forward to a brand new year filled with unexplored opportunities, it is natural to look back and … READ MORE

Wonderful Under Glass
One of the best trips that my husband Tray and I ever took was when we went to London to watch our son, Tanner, compete in the London Paralympics. While he didn’t place, the whole experience was amazing. Of course, … READ MORE
Rinker on Collectibles – Turning 75: A Collector’s Perspective
In the past, I suggested collectors stop collecting between the ages of 62 and 65 and think about selling or the long-term future of their collections in their early 70s. I also assumed this would not happen to me. I … READ MORE