December 2009
Short and sweet - 3 things you need to know December 7, 2009 - Do you understand your insurance policy? Really?...- (read more)
November 2009
Learn to Check Glassware for Damage November 12, 2009 - Learning to check glassware for damage before you make a purchase will help you avoide costly mistakes. ...- (read more)
October 2009
Depression Glass Collecting Continues to Evolve October 14, 2009 - Depression glass has been widely reproduced since the 1970s. ...- (read more)
Militaria and Collectible Updates from Manion's October, 2009 - MAX 2009...- (read more)
Are The Coin Prices In Most Catalogs Accurate? October, 2009 - Coin collectors of all stripes, from novices to experts, frequently make the same mistake when it comes to coin price catalogs and guides...- (read more)
September 2009
Top 10 Things To Check Out When You Buy a Vintage Barbie Doll September 25, 2009 - Barbie dolls from approximately 1959 through 1972 - (read more)
Estate Sales: What You Should Know About Them September 23, 2009 - Estate sales can be fun and exciting. They are also a great way to make some extra money. - (read more)
What Will Happen To Your Doll Collection When You Are Gone? September, 2009 - A Difficult Topic That All Collectors Must Face - (read more)
Hurricanes and Wildfires Prompt Calls for Insurance September, 2009 - “We try to keep our customers informed and prepared for possible claim events... - (read more)
August 2009
How to Identify Your Doll August, 2009 - Here are the steps to help identify the name and/or manufacturer of a doll. - (read more)
How to Clean Coins Safely August, 2009 - To clean coins is not recommended, but if you feel you must be cleaning your coins, follow the steps... - (read more)
Top 7 Ways to Ruin Your Coins August, 2009 - The seven best ways to ruin your coins are things that many beginning collectors do without even thinking about them. - (read more)
July 2009
Andrew Turner of Manion's International Auction House featured on PBS's
History Detective July 2009 - (Watch a preview)
Largest sale ever planned for Morphy's, August. 13-15 July 7, 2009 - Thousands of fake coins are sold every month on eBay. If coin collectors would follow these five simple steps, not only would they not get saddled with fakes, they'd help put the counterfeiters out of business!n Aug. 13-15, Dan Morphy Auctions will conduct the biggest cataloged sale in its history – a 3,000-lot no-reserve absolute auction featuring long-held private collections of Kentucky rifles, fine dolls and toys, mechanical music boxes, decorative art, jewelry and gold coins. (read more)
Don't buy coins from Chinese sellers and don't drink the water in Mexico! July 3, 2009 - Thousands of fake coins are sold every month on eBay. If coin collectors would follow these five simple steps, not only would they not get saddled with fakes, they'd help put the counterfeiters out of business! (read more)
June 2009
Manion's Announces Multi-Estate Auction Now Live with Online Bidding and Local Pick-Up June 29, 2009 - (read more)
Manion's on History Detectives - Season VII June 18, 2009 - (read more)
Top 7 Alternative Comic Book Protection June 15, 2009 - (read more)
Finding the Right Auction House to Selll Your Antiques June 1, 2009 - There are many auction houses around the world and each with different criteria on what they will take in for consignment. There are a few questions you should ask yourself before choosing an auction.... (read more)
May 2009
25 Commonly Used Antique Terms May 18, 2009 - Knowing these terms can help any collector understand the antique industry a little better.... (read more)
The Eagle Awards May 18, 2009 - The Eagle Awards are the name given to a series of awards for comic book titles and creators.... (read more)
Sunken Treasure Ship Coins and What You Should Know Before You Buy Them May 6, 2009 - Sunken treasure ship coins can be very appealing to us when we think we're getting a bargain.... (read more)
Top Ten Comic Book Superheroes May 4, 2009 - Find out how your favorite superhero stacks up against the cream of the crop of superhero characters. (read more)
April 2009
Major News from Enesco April 29, 2009 - On April 24 the company announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Department 56® brand and key portfolio brands from Lenox Corporation.... (read more)
Which Mint Sets Make the Best Investment April 29, 2009 - The U.S. Mint offers a bewildering variety of coin sets each year, ranging from the old stand-by's such as Proof sets and Uncirculated (year) sets, to the special commemorative sets... (read more)
The Breen Book - Online and Free! April 28, 2009 - One of most important coin collecting books about U.S. coins is called Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins.... (read more)
How to Start an Action Figure Collection April 27, 2009 - Collecting action figures can be an incredibly fun and rewarding hobby. It can make you feel like a kid again.... (read more)
Free Comic Book Day - What Is It? April 26, 2009 - Like it’s name implies, Free Comic Book Day is a day, typically the first Saturday of May, where comic book shops all over the United States give away free copies of comic books.... (read more)
Which Newspapers Should you Save and Preserve? April 23, 2009 - How to Save and Preserve Newspapers... (read more)
Vampire and Werewolf Killing Kit to be auctioned April 20, 2009 - Manion's International Auction House is soon to be auctioning a mid to late 1800's vampire and werewolf killin kit... (read more)
How Much is My Comic Worth? April 13, 2009 - Knowing what your comics are worth can be a tricky business. There are many things to consider... (read more)
Free Online Price Guides for Collectibles April 8, 2009 - Want to know what something is worth? Check out this alphabetical list of price and value guides... (read more)
The Art of WWII: Propaganda or Patriotism? April 7, 2009 - Manion's International Auction House of Kansas City acquires original WWII poster collection... (read more)
Before You Buy Baby Dolls April 2, 2009 - You might think, "what could be easier than buying a baby doll? They are soft, cuddly and cute--one just grabs your heart and that's it!" Well, that is true to an extent... (read more)
5 Popular Antiques and Collectibles You Can Find Cheap at Estate Sales and Resell for a Profit April 1, 2009 - We have all heard the stories about someone finding a painting at an estate sale or flee market for 10 dollars then selling it at an auction for thousands. (read more)
March 2009
Can Trash Become Treasure March 29, 2009 - Manion’s International Auction House and KCPT partner for local appraisal event. (read more)
How to Care for Antiques and Collectibles March 26, 2009 - As an antique appraiser I get asked many questions about caring for antiques and collectibles. The proper care is essential to maintain the value of your antiques and collectibles. (read more)
Sci-Fi Auction at Manions March 25, 2009 - While Manion's International Auction House is well known for militaria and historic collectibles, they also have many other special auctions every year. (read more)
Are your Antiques and Collectibles Insured? March 24, 2009 - The most common mistake I see from collectors is that they assume their home owners insurance covers their antiques and/or collectibles... (read more)
How to Document your Antiques and Collectibles March 24, 2009 - ...steps on how to document your antiques and collectibles in case you ever need to make an insurance claim. Being prepared is your best defense... (read more)
World's Most Expensive Baseball Cards March 23, 2009 - The card didn't look like much when Bernice Gallego plucked it from a bin of unsorted merchandise in her Fresno, Calif., antique shop... (read more)
How to control the clutter in your collection March 20, 2009 - (read more)
Top 10 Doll Collecting Myths March 19, 2009 - I'm always surprised at some of the ideas about dolls and doll collecting that non-doll collectors, new doll collectors, and even some long-time doll collectors have. Here are my top 10 doll myths, with the actual facts that debunk those myths. (read more)
How dealers are coping with paying insurance premiums. March 17, 2009 - (read more)
Collectibles Insurance now offers expanded coverage for doll artists. March 16, 2009 - (read more)
Pearl Harbor Memorabilia up for bid on Internet Auction March 12, 2009 - Manion’s International Auction House, a leading broker in the sale of militaria and historic collectibles, has acquired a significant grouping of Pearl Harbor related material, and is featuring the collection... (read more)
Catching the Collectible Bug March 11, 2009 - Are prices falling for collectibles and antiques? That's the most frequently asked question we're getting this month. (read more)
Collecting Autographed Baseballs March 11, 2009 - It can certainly be a fun thing to collect, but before you spend big bucks, educate yourself on sports collecting. (read more)
Collectibles Definition: What are Collectibles? March 9, 2009 - (read more)
February 2009
Secrets for Finding Bargain Antiques February 20, 2009 - Bargains aren’t as plentiful as they used to be in the antiques realm, but with some diligence you can still find undervalued treasures to add to a collection (read more)
Toy Auction February 10, 2009 - More than militaria; Manion’s to host collectible toy auction. (read more)
IDEX - A Mom's Perspective February 4, 2009 - This year my husband and two young daughters plus grandma and grandpa accompanied me to the IDEX Doll and Teddy Bear Show. ....their presence gave me other insights into the show that I may have missed otherwise. (read more)
How to Protect Your Comic Collection February 2, 2009 - Collecting comic books is more than just enjoyable – it can be a good investment. (read more)
Insurance and Comics? February 1, 2009 - Collectibles Insurance on eBay Radio discussing
the need to insure comics & other collectibles. (listen here)
January 2009
Identify What You Have and What's it Worth? January 20, 2009 - That's a question many ask when they find something interesting at a sale or perhaps discover a would-be treasure from a relative's estate and can't identify the mark on the collectible. (read more)
Comics Sold Well in 2008 January 13, 2009 - The comic-book industry, helped by the enormous success of films such as The Dark Knight, showed continued growth in the burgeoning graphic novel category, according to an exclusive look at top sellers. (read more)
Top Antiques and Collectibles for 2008 January 10, 2009 - Every year TIAS.com releases the list of most searched items in the antiques and collectibles world. (read more)
Inventory, Make a Record of your Stuff January 8, 2009 - Law officers and insurance people will tell you of the importance of detailed information in the case of theft or of fire. It's not enough to report the loss of "a television set." What kind was it? You think it was an Emerson or was it Samsung? What is the serial number of that television that is gone or destroyed? (read more)
Doll Restoration and Conservation: January 12, 2009 - What You Need To Know (read more)
Doll Collecting Timeline: A Year In The World of Dolls January 12, 2009 - A Timeline showing the major events of the doll year, plus yearly "to dos." (read more)
How To Preserve Your Autographed Photo Collectibles January 9, 2009 - Autographed photos are fun to collect and can be a very profitable hobby. (read more)
What Happens to Your Collection if You Drop Dead. . . . Unexpectedly? January 9, 2009 - You hear about this happening all the time. A long-term collector dies and the spouse or family has to dispose of his or her collection. (read more)
Best Affirms Hiscox Lloyd's Syndicate 33 'A' Ratings September 18, 2008 - A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the Best's Syndicate Rating of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of "a+" of Lloyd's Syndicate 33, which is managed by Hiscox Syndicates Limited (HSL). (read more)
Tribal Artery January 3, 2009 - 10 suggestions to protect your valuable tribal art collection (read more)
Insurance Mythbusters - Learn the Facts!
