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The Collectors Newsletter #744 -- October 2009

The Collectors Newsletter #744 -- October 2009

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1. Featured Collectors Club
2. Stories From our Readers
3. Antique News
4. Your Classifieds
5. Newly listed items
6. Funny Old Stuff
7. Wanted ads. Can you help?
8. A Vintage Recipe
9. A Vintage Recipe Request from a Reader
10. New On line Merchants
11. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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Safe shopping for gifts at TIAS.com
When you buy online from a TIAS merchant, you've got TIAS to back you up. All of our merchants offer at least a 7 day return policy if you need to return your purchase for any reason. So as we approach the Holiday shopping season this year, trust a TIAS merchant when buying great antique & collectible gifts for your friends and family.
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Now is the best time to open an online store
With the Holiday shopping season quickly approaching, now is the time to open an online store with TIAS.com .Let TIAS.com show you how to turn your collecting hobby into an online business you can run from your home. This is our 15th year selling online. Put our expertise to work for you. We are one of the oldest and the largest online antiques and collectibles malls . There are no start-up fees to join us and you can even test building a store to see how you like it. To get started, go to http://www.MakeAShop.com . Questions? Give Phil a call today at 1-888-OLD-STUF (1-888-653-7883)
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1) Featured Collectors Club
Highlighting clubs of interest to collectors.

The Victorian Society

The Victorian Society is the national society responsible for the study and protection of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and other arts. It was founded in 1958 to fight the then widespread ignorance of nineteenth and early twentieth century architecture. Among its thirty founder members were John Betjeman and Nikolaus Pevsner.

For more information, click here: http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi?OIKey=1413&listByKey=1413&groupKey=1

Are you interested in bottle collecting? Take a look at: http://bit.ly/150ZpE
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2) After you read these stories, tell us your interesting story. Send your story to phil@tias.com and we may publish it here . We want to hear any interesting or unusual stories you would like to share with us
that are related to collecting or anything vintage.
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Thank You! to everyone that has been sending in stories. If you've been waiting for the right time to send us your antiques & collectibles story, now is the time. Email your story to phil@tias.com and we'll run it in an upcoming issue.
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Hi Phil, I own/operate a antique/mall (3,300 sq feet) in a rural mountain hamlet in northern Arizona. The shop has to have a bit of everything...home decor...antiques...collectibles..etc. Owning the shop for over 7 years...I have problems finding items that I can resell. I also have another problem...the customers want a discount on everything...even a item that is priced less than $10.00. Are there other dealers/owners of shops that are having this problem also? I realize that we are in a small rural town but....everyone is trying to earn some money. LB..Pine, AZ

--Another Story--

Hi! Just a short message to your readers from a former antiques dealer: If an item is being offered at a substantial discount (25-50%), please have the decency NOT to ask for another reduction, even if it has damage. We know about the flaws and have priced accordingly. The item was probably damaged accidentally by customers, not bought in that condition. Offering it at a discount sometimes hardly covers our costs.

Remember that dealers have to pay for the item (plus a buyer's premium at auctions), gas and snacks while searching for good buys, mall rent, an extra percentage to the mall owner on total sales (usually 8-10%), and income taxes at year end. Never do we get paid for our time spent buying, cleaning, researching value, pricing, or displaying. Antique dealers make more fun than money! But, we can't give items away at cost or afford to take a loss. It was those losses that influenced my partner and me to quit the business which we loved! Snooky in Charlotte, NC

--Another Story--

Love the newsletter. I was reading the stories from people who will not sell to dealers. I have had garage sales for over 35 years and I love to see the dealers come to my garage sales. They usually buy almost all of my glassware. I price it so they can make a profit but I get more from them then I would from just a regular customer. In the last few years I have been selling some of my things on ebay and now sometimes pick up things to resell on ebay. The little bit of money I make helps to pay for my gas and pay for items I want or need. The one writer is right concerning the high prices at estate sales and some garage sales on glassware , unless the pattern or shape of the glassware is very rare most glassware goes for peanuts on ebay. Just because it was your great grandmothers does not make it worth alot of money. It can make it priceless to you because of memoirs or just knowing it has been in the family for generations but not does not make it worth big bucks. I now have met 9 or 10 people who are dealers by doing the garage sale route and the majority are very honest and if they know what you are interested in they will yell over, come over here and check this out. I have no clue how they make money as the booth rent is between 70 to 200.00 a month plus you pay the credit card fee if the customer uses a credit card. That is alot of selling to do to cover your rent. Happy Hunting every one. Paulette

--Another Story--

To all who are sorting and fearing the great "divide" when treasures get dispersed. Yes, it's a major bummer, but you've got the right idea. Make sure that "list" with names also includes phone numbers and physical addresses or e-mails so your heirs can contact the right person. And make sure the "list" gets to the right hands. I can tell you horror stories of nasty relatives disposing of the list/re-writing it, etc. to protect their interests before the heirs arrived.

Photographing items is great. And when packing boxes, tape a digital of what's in the box on the outside, you'll save hours of searching later. When removing an item from that box, simply note it on the photo.

And surround yourself with folks you trust while doing this, a couple of good antique dealers, a good auctioneer, and good friends to make sure you're tossing as much into the "charity" box as you're saving. Been there, done that, probably kept too much, but I can always call that auctioneer again to come and pick up more things. Having just moved and downsized, my son is very happy we sifted thru the attic and basement and that garage, but we also saw how hard it was for him to grasp that it was "now-or-never" time to take his old toys, things that meant something to him. He surprised us with some of his choices, making my husband and I feel honored that he wanted to keep something of strictly sentimental nature. And we're also finding that our brand new house is as comfortable with our antiques as the drafty 1830s house was. Ellen, Quakertown, PA
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WE NEED YOUR STORY ABOUT COLLECTING. DO YOU HAVE AN INTERESTING STORY TO TELL? SEND IT TO PHIL@TIAS.COM
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We collect interesting stories about collecting. Things like your best find, unusual collections, bizarre collectibles. Anything and everything that is interesting that has to do with collecting. We may publish it here. Send your story to newsletter@tias.com
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3) Antique News
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If you want to tell the world about your antiques & collectibles business, auction, club or upcoming event related to the antiques and collectibles trade, you can post it for free at http://www.News-Antique.com
the #1 listing on Google for "Antique News" Your news release will get published online and will also appear in this newsletter so that 15,000 people can read it. To post a release, go to http://www.News-Antique.com
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Here are the latest news headlines about antiques and collectibles from http://www.News-Antique.com
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1. Autographed 1930’s Sports Pen & Ink Drawings For Sale
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788960

2. Antique Estates Auction - Period Furniture & Other
Antiques
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788959

3. Artfact Live! Presents Autumn Fine Art And Antique
Auction from Cleveland Auction Company
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788958

4. Artfact Live! Presents October Art Antiques &
Mission To Modern Auction from Antique Helper
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788957

5. Artfact Live! Presents Fine And Decorative Arts from
Alex Cooper
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788956

6. Fenton Blue Ridge Collectibles
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788955

7. Artfact Live! Presents the October 2009 Grand Opening
Gala Auction from Apple Tree Auction Center
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788954

8. Artfact Live! Presents Fine Art from Westbridge
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788953

9. Artfact Live! Presents Freeman's Friday: Paintings &
Prints from Freeman's
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788952

10. GArth's Auctions Adds Gemologist for Jewelry
Judgments
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788951

11. Princess Rose Cameo Pin
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788950

12. Artfact Live! Presents American Indian & Steiff from
Bunte Auctions
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788949

13. Artfact Live! Presents An Antique Sewing Collection
from Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788948

14. Antique Dealers Wanted Huntley IL & Valparaiso IN
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788947

15. Morristown, TN Memories on Main Street Antiques
and Art Show
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788946

16. Melrose & Duddy to Bring New Show to Charlottesville
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788945

17. New Inventory at Dinnerware Replacements
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788943

18. Brighton Masonic Lodge F&AM Antique Show
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788942

19. Brighton Masonic Lodge F&AM #247 Antique Show
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788941

20. Flight of a Good Golf Drive This Week at
LiveAuctionTalk.com
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=788940
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MANY more stories are added several times a day. You can read the latest news now at:
http://www.news-antique.com
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It's easy to do. Go to: http://javafeed.news-antique.com/ to get the code.
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4) Your Classifieds...
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Here are your classifieds...

Authentic Celebrity Autograph Photos
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Time Was Antiques Shelley China Specialists
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Centennial Walnut George Jones Regulator clock
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Do you have antiques or collectibles you are just itching to sell? A simple classified ad in this newsletter might just be your answer. Over 15,000 readers subscribe to this newsletter. One of them just might be able
to help you out. Place your ad today at: http://tinyurl.com/39eulu

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5) Newly listed items for your online shopping pleasure for Tuesday October 20, 2009 Stop by and check out today's fresh inventory at:
TIAS - http://www.tias.com/showcase
CollectorOnline - http://cgi.tias.com/showcase/?groupKey=7
AntiqueArts - http://cgi.tias.com/showcase/?groupKey=3
Earthling - http://cgi.tias.com/showcase/?groupKey=6
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6) Funny Old Stuff
This is our humor section. These are humorous family stories and comments that are sent in by readers. If you have a submission you would like to share, please send it to newsletter@tias.com and we may run it in the next issue.
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When my grandson was 3½ he found a child’s horseshoe set that I had bought at the end of the season sale at a local discount store. I told him I bought it to use next summer but he insisted on opening it that day. I soon noticed a forlorn look of disappointment as he handled the pieces of the set. What’s wrong? I asked. “I thought there was an on-off button”, he replied. I guess it’s sometimes hard for the old standbys to compete with todays’ electronic gadgets and toys. Thanks for all you do, Glenda H. Dreamcatcher's Antiques - Greensboro, GA
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Tell us some funny, family related stories and we'll share them with our readers. Send them to Phil@tias.com
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Do you have a funny family story you would like to share? Make someone feel good by sharing it with us. Send it to newsletter@tias.com and we may publish it here.
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7) Wanted ads. Can you help?
Here are the latest wanted ads from the TIAS Exchange. Can you help someone out?
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WANTED: Buying Milk Bottles From All 50 States
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1355837/PictPage/3923674416.html

GET YOUR WANTED AD HERE! Just $10 and we'll send it out to 15,000 people who get this newsletter. Go to http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/submitClassified.cgi
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Looking for something? Place a "Wanted" ad in this newsletter. Over 16,000 subscribers will see it. It's easy, go to: http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/submitClassified.cgi
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9) A Vintage Recipe
Be sure to check out our vintage recipe archive online at: http://www.tias.com/newsletter/topics/A%20Vintage%20Recipe.html Over 1200 wonderful vintage recipes are listed.

In the last issue Sue requested recipes for “a traditional English steamed pudding” here are several response that we received.
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Steamed Pudding - Serves 4

4oz butter or margarine at room temperature
4oz caster sugar
2 medium eggs, beaten
6oz Self raising flour, sifted
a little milk
3 level teaspoons ground ginger

Half fill a steamer pan with water and bring to the boil.
Grease a 1 1/2 pint (3/4 liter) pudding basin with a little softened butter.
Put the butter or margarine into a mixing bowl and cream with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy. Alternatively, this can be done in a food processor or mixer.
Now add the beaten eggs a little at a time beating well between each addition to cream the ingredients.
Using a metal spoon, slowly fold in half of the sifted flour.
Combine the ginger with the remaining flour and then carefully fold this in, again with a metal spoon in a slicing action. Add enough milk to achieve a dropping consistency.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared basin. Cut a piece of greased cooking foil or parchment paper and make a pleat in the center to allow for expansion. Use this to cover the pudding basin and secure tightly with a piece of string.
Put the pudding into the steamer and cover with the lid. Now steam for two and a half hours checking the water occasionally incase it boils dry.
Once cooked, carefully remove from the steamer and leave it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Then remove the foil or parchment lid and run a knife around the outside to loosen the pudding. Carefully turn upside down onto a warm serving dish.
Serve the pudding with custard sauce,(recipe below) softly whipped cream or a jug of my decadent brandy sauce.

Custard Sauce:
2 cups milk
1 large egg
3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter

In saucepan, scald milk and allow to cool. Mix together remaining ingredients, except for butter. Add to cooled milk. Cook over low heat until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter, mixing well. Carol Thomas---Cullman,AL

--Another Recipe--

This STEAMED PUDDING is known to us as SUET PUDDING. It is delicious served with "hard sauce" (a very thick powdered sugar frosting with a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg) or "hot lemon sauce" (basically a "runny" lemon pie filling recipe without any thickening). - Mary in Ohio

Note: I sent this to Tias recipes ages ago when someone asked about suet pudding.

Suet pudding is a tradition at our house too. Mom was from Massachusetts, but this is the recipe passed down from my Dad's mother who lived in Minnesota. My Massachusetts grandmother made it too. Mom and Dad made this every year and I have continued the tradition. I have a mold for it, but Mom and Dad made it in one-pound coffee cans they saved all year. They covered the tops of the cans with waxed paper, tied on with butcher's twine. Served with "hard sauce" or warm lemon sauce....Yummmmm!!! Mary in Ohio.

SUET PUDDING

1 cup sugar
1 scant cup chopped suet
1 or 2 eggs (depending on size of egg)
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup sour milk or buttermilk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 cups flour
1 cup raisins
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp baking powder

Steam for 2 hours.

NOTE: Good steaming method is to place batter in a clean can (or mold); cover top of can with waxed paper tied on with string (mold usually had its own clamp-on cover); place filled/covered can on a rack in a deep pot with a small amount of water; bring water to a boil; reduce heat and simmer; add water as needed.
NOTE 2: You can sour milk by placing 1 Tbsp of white vinegar or lemon juice in a cup before adding milk to fill the cup...let stand 5 minutes.
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If you enjoy these vintage recipes, you should buy a vintage cookbook from us. They make great gifts too. Take a look at: http://www.tias.com/cookbooks
Buy a Vintage Kitchen collectible from us. We've got lots of them here: http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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10) A vintage recipe request from a reader
As with collectibles, people also have very strong feelings about foods from their past. Sometimes these special recipes get lost. This section is to help people who are looking for lost recipes from their past. If you
submit a request, please include the geographical region where you had this recipe.
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It was incredible and I want to have it again. It's called Sopapilla Cheesecake. I had it at a restaurant in Tijuana in the 70's. Does anyone know how to make this wonderful dessert? Jack
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If you can help this reader with this recipe, please forward it to recipes@tias.com . If you have a vintage recipe request send it to recipes@tias.com and we might just publish it here.
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Be sure to check out our vintage kitchen collectibles section online at: http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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11) New Online Merchants
Be sure to check out all of the fresh inventory offered by these new merchants at TIAS.
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Little Rapids Hillside Treasures
http://tias.com/stores/lrht
Oh say can you see....Savings here are on me...With the holiday season near...You'll find lots of gifts for your Dear...oh say can that little rapids banner give way.. Pottery, porcelain,art, glass,postcards..

The Good Stuff
http://tias.com/stores/thegoodstuff
The Good Stuff features unique jaw dropping items to make your family and friends stop, look and admire your collections! Some are pricey, some not. But trust me, all are hand picked because of their rarity, uniqueness and detail.

Seekers Findz
http://tias.com/stores/seekersfindz
We sell vintage costume jewelry, dolls, doll houses, glass, kitchenware, hair accessories, Mid Century Modern, home decor , china dinnerware replacements, pottery, porcelain, cookie jars, the rare and hard to find! We look forward to doing business with you!

Circle of Friends Foundation
http://tias.com/stores/coff
The Store will carry Avon Collector Bottles, Salt and Pepper Shakers, Collector Pipes, Vintage Jewelry, Collector Knives and Swords, Milk Glass, Crystal, Antique Furniture and Estate items.

Vic's Antique Shop
http://www.tias.com/stores/vickieannseeley
A collection of odds and ends that made us happy, could now be yours!
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This year, open your own online Antique & Collectible Shop. If you have one or a few items to sell, try our classifieds at http://classifieds.tias.com. If you have more than a few items to sell, open your own store at TIAS. It's easy and fun. Over 160,000 customers visit us on an average day. It costs you nothing to get started. Take a look at: http://www.makeashop.com
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12) Helpful Resources:
1. Find an antiques or collectibles club. Nearly 2000 different clubs listed. Take a look at: http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi
2. What's it worth? Try Kovels' free online price guide to over 600,000 antiques and collectibles. It can be found online at http://www.kovels.com
3. Make money with your Web site. Join the TIAS.com affiliate program today. Go to http://www.tias.com/affiliates/
4. Looking for prices for antiques and collectibles? PriceMiner.com has millions of them. Most items listed include color photos as well. Sign up today at: http://tinyurl.com/c6oqc (Not affiliated with Kovels.com)
5. Get an online appraisal. For just $9.95 from "What's It Worth To You?" http://www.whatsitworthtoyou.com/tias.htm (Not affiliated with Kovels.com)
6. The Latest News regarding Antiques & Collectibles Take a look at http://www.news-antique.com
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