Random Thoughts:
So as nearly as I can tell, 'collectables" are things that are going to be valuable antiques some time in the future. This might seem silly, but think about it for a moment. How is it any different then pondering, researching, and going to extreme lengths to figure out which little start-up company is going to me the next IBM or Intel? There is -of course- one big difference. Collectables are just a heck of a lot more fun. The stock market has done well during certain periods, and not so well during other periods. Can you say the same thing about Star Wars Action Figures? PEZ dispensers? Charlie's Angles lunch boxes with the thermos intact? I think not.
Storing and Displaying Collectables:
My problem is coming up with advice on how to store and or display things as small as PEZ or a large as lunch boxes. Disney and Mickey Mouse fine china in a old dresser? How about a display case for your collection of American Flyer Pedal Cars? Can't be done. So here is what I suggest for the REALLY dedicated collector. Check out Architectural Casework and turn a room into your own Home Museum. Turn the whole room into one big display case.
Or,
for those items that you want to show-off, consider a Display
Case. The pix shows my own collection of fine china -(clean
coffee-cups.)
Is your stuff really
valuable -or just way too much fun so people tend to futz with it too
much? Put it in a display case with a Lock.
Interesting Links:
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The Heritage Bookshop and Bindery is a wonderful site all about books, and books is what I collect. Probably a good thing I don't live in LA where these folks have their shop. I'd be broke and destitute an living on the street -BUT, I'd be pushing a grocery-cart full of beautiful first-edition books.
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For the sentimental sort, Cherish Collectables
has some lovely stuff. Hand painted even!
This old boy is some-kinda dedicated to collecting Beer Cans. Great Site!
Museum Spot is a database for -and this may surprise you- MUSEUMS, but it's organized by category. So if you collect -f'rinstance photographs, Museum Spot will tell you where to find a photography museum.