by Harry L Rinker Chip Sansom’s October 17, 2020, Born Loser cartoon strip struck a memory cord. Art Samson created The Born Loser in 1965. The daily strip began on May 10 and the Sunday strip on June 17. His … READ MORE
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Closing the Sale – Rinker on Collectibles
There are multiple factors that determine the value of an object. Condition, desirability and scarcity are the Big Three value determinants. Age, pizzazz, provenance, regional appeal and size are some of the other value considerations. In this instance, value means … 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
Rinker on Collectibles Summer Reads 2019
A year has passed since I last wrote a “Summer Reads” column for “Rinker on Collectibles.” During the Golden Age of antiques and collectibles themed cozy mysteries, I typically wrote one or two “Summer Reads” columns and a “Winter Read” … 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
Hobby Shop Memories – Rinker On Collectibles
by Harry L. Rinker A September 7, 2018, email from Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, my good friend and sister in all but name, contained a graphic showing survey results from a question that asked former Toys ‘R’ Us shoppers where they will … 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
Rinker on Collectibles: The Traditional vs. Digital Hunt
The hunt is an essential part of collecting. It consists of seven parts: 1) research, 2) select goal(s), 3) plan the hunt, 4) decide where the hunt will take place, 5) consult experts and dealers, 6) persist, and 7) achieve … READ MORE
What Was I Thinking When I Bought All This Stuff? – The Saga Continues
Collecting creates mountains—piles of objects and boxes filled with objects that fill display cases and shelves, spills over into closets and basements, storage sheds and buildings such as barns and warehouses. I filled a 14,000 square foot elementary school. … READ MORE
What Is the Best Thing You Have Owned?
I received an email from Joanna Reeves, subeditor/editor newspaper supplements for APL Media Limited in London, asking if she could email me a few questions regarding my opinions about current and past developments “for collectibles.” While loath to do another … READ MORE