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The Collectors Newsletter #1024 -- December 11, 2015

The Collectors Newsletter #1024 -- December 11, 2015

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1. If you hurry, there's still time to open a store in time for holiday sales!
2. Christmas Countdown!
3. Do you know what day it is?
4. Pinterest: Visit the Christmas boards!
5. Follow TIAS on Twitter and Instagram!
6. This Week's Stories and Requests for Help
7. This Week's Antique News
8. Your Classifieds
9. Newly listed items
10. Vintage Recipes
11. First annual TIAS.com virtual holiday cookie bake
12. New On line Merchants
13. Did you know?
14. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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1. If you hurry, there is still time to start a store to take advantage of holiday sales, but you need to act fast!

It's easy to open your very own online antique shop with TIAS.com! There are no setup or listing fees, and we'll even help you with a custom logo and banner at no charge! For more information, take a look at http://www.MakeAShop.com and you can start building your store at TIAS.com today. If you've got questions, email us at support@tias.com.
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2. Some of you probably rolled your eyes when we started our Christmas countdown but time flies!!! Only 13 days until Christmas! This is getting serious :-) If you haven't started your online shopping, it's time to get started to allow for shipping time!

Our dealers are not seasonal merchants, but they sure are loading up their stores with goodies for the holidays! They offer all kinds of antiques and collectibles, making shopping easier than ever. Vintage holiday decorations are a must these days! Visit http://www.tias.com and use our search to shop, or shop by categories, listed on the far left of the page.

Remember, when you buy from TIAS.com you are supporting small independent merchants who sincerely appreciate your business. Your online purchase is also backed by the TIAS.com Trusted Merchant Guarantee.

To view the most recently added items by all TIAS Merchants, please visit: http://www.tias.com/newly-listed-antiques
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3. Do you know what day it is? Just to show you how versatile the inventory presented by our hundreds of sellers can be, we've been researching little-known national and world-wide "holidays" that most people aren't familiar with, and matching them up with items for sale on TIAS.com. Yesterday was Play Monopoly Day - TIAS.com sellers have a variety of vintage and collectible monopoly games, as well as novelty items such as earrings, glassware and ornaments relating to the game. http://www.tias.com/simple_search/monopoly/

Visit us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TIASAntiques to read about some of the interesting and sometimes amusing "holidays"! You don't need to have a Facebook account to view that page!
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4. Be sure to visit our boards on Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/

We have several boards dedicated to Christmas and the Holidays, including vintage Christmas Postcards (awesome graphics from the past!), ornaments, decorations, jewelry, and a Hanukkah board!

Also visit the page for December Birthstone: Tanzanite, Turquoise and Zircon

Tanzanite, Turquoise and Zircon are the birthstones for people born during the month of December. Tanzanite exhibits a rich violet-blue color and is found in Tanzania.

Visit http://www.tias.com for more examples of the various birthstones available.

Feel free to stop by and check out all of our boards and while you're there, please "follow" us! We update these boards daily.
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5. TIAS.com is on Twitter! Click here and be sure to follow us! https://twitter.com/TIASdotCOM

We've also started an Instagram page, so please be sure to follow us there too! http://instagram.com/tiasdotcom
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6. This Week's Stories and Requests for Help
We try to post stories and comments from our readers each week. Send your story to newsletter@tias.com and we'll publish it in an upcoming newsletter. Please share your story about what you collect and what got you started collecting. We *love* to hear your stories! If you have a story you'd like to share, tell us about it and if you have any photos, we'd love to see them! Send us an email to newsletter@tias.com so we can share your story with the rest of our readers.

Remember that you can check out our Facebook page for some interesting updates. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/TIASAntiques If you have photos of items you would like to share you can post them there as well. You don't need a Facebook account to visit our page. If you do have a facebook account please "Like" us!

Also, everyday, we post a "This Date In History" story on our Facebook page, along with an item for sale on http://www.tias.com that relates to the event. We're also highlighting one item each day that we find particularly interesting - something that's very unusual! Check it out!

Thanks to those of you who have responded in the past! We really enjoy, and appreciate, the feedback!

It's always fun to see what other people own and treasure! Although we can't put the pictures in this newsletter, please visit our Facebook page to view the images and learn about those items.

Please let us know if you'd like us to highlight one of your favorite collectibles!
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7. This week's Antique News

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 16,000 people can read it. To post a release, go to http://www.News-Antique.com

1. Barnebys.com makes holiday shopping for fine art, antiques and collectibles easy, fun -- and global!
http://news-antique.com/?id=809811&keys=auction-aggregator-barnebys-worldwide

2. Chiswick Auctions - Ceramics and Glass - Auction Preview
http://news-antique.com/?id=809817&keys=Ceramics-Glass-Auction-Specialist

3. A Truly Stunning Fine Jewellery and Watches Sale at Chiswick Auctions
http://news-antique.com/?id=809818&keys=Jewellery-Watches-Auction-Antique

MANY more stories are added on a regular basis. You can read the latest news about antiques & collectibles now at: http://www.news-antique.com
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8. Your Classifieds...

Newest classifieds are listed here: http://bit.ly/1ifCI4r

NEW: The Classifieds are now set up to accept PayPal as a payment option. Visit this page for more information: http://bit.ly/1qDe7oA

WANTED classifieds are only $10 and will be listed for 30 days, and also be included here in the newsletter!

Promote your store online, or sell one or two items with a Newsletter Ad for only $25!

6 Heavy Crystal Arctic Rose Footed Ice Tea Goblets
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/7283/PictPage/3924193241.html

Time Was Antiques English Royalty Items Specialists
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/7283/PictPage/3924193019.html

Fitz and Floyd at Dinnerware Replacements
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/7283/PictPage/3924193277.html

Bronze Kuan Yin
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/7283/PictPage/3924193033.html

RENWAL Doll House Furniture
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/7283/PictPage/3924192649.html

Noritake Arizona Stoneware Dinnerware Replacements
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/7283/PictPage/3924192650.html

Do you have antiques or collectibles you are just itching to sell? A simple classified ad in this newsletter might just be your answer. Place your ad today at: http://tinyurl.com/39eulu

Want to know what our advertisers think? Check out the testimonials at: http://tinyurl.com/8xqyw
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9. Newly listed items for your online shopping pleasure. Stop by and check out today's fresh inventory at:
TIAS.com - 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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10. Vintage Recipes

Be sure to check out our vintage recipe archive online at: http://bit.ly/1vDXn6h. Over 1200 wonderful vintage recipes are listed. Email recipes@tias.com if you would like to submit a recipe.

Here's a recipe from Linda L "These are a nice change of pace from the usual chips and pretzels during the holidays".

Ranch Oyster Crackers

3/4 cups oil
1 pkg powdered Ranch dressing mix
1/2 tspn dill weed
1/4 tspn garlic powder
12-16 oz bag of small oyster crackers

Wisk together the 1st four ingrediants and pour over crackers, stir gently to coat

Place on a baking sheet with an edge and bake at 275 for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool and seal in zip style bag.
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11.We' having our own TIAS.com virtual cookie bake this year! Send us your favorite holiday cookie recipe and we'll feature it here!

Here's another cookie recipe submitted by Deb J:

Acorn Cookies

1 cup butter at room tep
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 3/4 cups sifted flour
1/2 tspn baking powder
6 oz semi sweet chocolate chips

Cream butter, brown sugar, 3/4 cup walnuts and vanilla. Mix flour and baking powder, and add gradually to the creamed mixture, blending well. Shape into a teaspoon, pressing the end into a slight point, so the top is larger than the bottom, imitating the shape of an acorn. Bake at 375 on an ungreased sheet approximately 15 minutes (don't overbrown). Cool well. Melt the chocolate chips over warm water and cool slightly. Dip the large end of the cookie (front only) into the melted chocolate, and then press into the reserved finely chopped nuts. Cool completely before storing.
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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 tasted the recipe. If you have a vintage recipe request send it to recipes@tias.com and we might just publish it here.

TIAS.com merchants have well over 4,000 cookbooks for sale! You can see them here: http://www.tias.com/books/cooking/

Be sure to check out our vintage kitchen collectibles section online at: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Kitchen_Collectibles/1.html

Email recipes@tias.com if you have a vintage recipe you'd like to share or if you're looking for a recipe!
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12. New Online Merchants this week

Be sure to check out all of the fresh inventory offered by these new merchants that just opened a store at TIAS.com. and please don't forget the rest of our merchants. Your support goes a long way in helping our merchants. You can see them all here: http://www.tias.com/new-merchants
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Berenice Denton's Cottage
https://www.tias.com/stores/bdentonscottage/
I've been a dealer for over 40 wonderful years. My inventory includes antiques, collectibles, furnishings and fine art. Your satisfaction is my top priority. I hope you find a lovely addition to compliment your home.

Gallery 954
https://www.tias.com/stores/gallerysouthfl/
Our treasures are sourced everywhere along the coast from Historic St. Augustine through the Florida Keys, as well as some very special, sweet, secret spots we can't divulge! We hope to inspire you to live green, embracing treasures from the past.

Back In Time
http://www.tias.com/stores/shophere/
I'm glad you chose to visit my store. I have a collection of vintage items that are sure to interest you. Sterling silver, china, and oriental rugs are my specialty but look for other antiques here also.

SK Antiques
http://www.tias.com/stores/skantiques/
Welcome to SKAntiques! My inventory consists of cut glass and crystal, tea pots and tea cups, plates, brass, china, books, costume jewelry, vinyl records, and much, much more. I hope you'll find that special something to compliment your collection!

Timeless Art LLC
http://www.tias.com/stores/boldhearted/
Welcome to our website of Timeless Art!! We have been Designers for Interior and Exterior Design for Many Years and Pride ourselves in finding the most Unique and hard to find Art Elements for your Designs, including Garden Elements.

Boyan Antique
http://www.tias.com/stores/boyan/
Family company that is specialized in some of the most beautiful antique around. We buy and sell our items worldwide and have had acquired a very happy clientele over the past 40 years of being in this beautiful business.

Times Past Jewelry
https://www.tias.com/stores/timespastjewelry/
Welcome to Times Past Jewelry. We specialize in vintage costume jewelry with over 30 years experience in the antique and collectible trade. We quarantee satisfaction or your money back.
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13. Did you know . . . . this about TIAS.com?

You can shop by category! On the left side of any screen on TIAS.com (including the individual stores), you'll find a list of Categories.
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TIAS.com has an "Advanced Search" feature to help narrow down your search results. Just use the SEARCH box at the top of any TIAS.com page, you'll see a link to "Advanced search", or bookmark this link for easy access:
http://www.tias.com/search.php
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TIAS.com has a page available so that you can send emailed vintage postcard messages to friends and family. Take a look at our selection here: http://www.tias.com/cards/
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TIAS.com provides a directory which lists over 2300 clubs related to Antiques and Collectibles? You can search by name, website name, type or description, as well as alphabetically. Take a look here: http://bit.ly/1BN65Sl
If you head up an antiques and collectibles club, feel free to register it today!
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14. Helpful Resources:
a) Find an antiques or collectibles club. Nearly 2000 different clubs listed. Take a look at: http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi
b) 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
c) Sell Antiques & Collectibles online with us at: http://www.MakeAShop.com
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