Research & Reference
collecting vinyl records - Learn about the hobby of collecting vinyl with ebook that details why people collect records, grading vinyl, why vinyl is the best sound reproduction format, where to buy collectible records, album cover art and much more.
The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) - The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) exists to support the conservation professionals who preserve our cultural heritage.
AMERICAN REVENUE ASSOCIATION - Founded in 1947, the ARA is a non-profit corporation serving the needs and interests of ALL collectors of revenues, tax stamps, stamped paper, telegraph and railroad stamps, and general non-postal Back-of-the-Book material---U. S. and foreign, federal, state, provincial, local, municipal and private.
American Stamp Dealers Association - The American Stamp Dealers Association is a professional organization serving philately since 1914. We are dedicated to promoting integrity, honesty and reliability, and we are the hobby builders of philately.
American Topical Association - Topical stamp collecting is the fastest-growing facet of stamp-collecting today. The American Topical Association (ATA) serves members in 65 countries. It is the largest philatelic society devoted to this specific area of stamp collecting.
Antique Trader - America’s weekly antiques & collectibles marketplace.
antiqueweek.com - The weekly antique auction & collecting newspaper.
armchairgeneral.com - Armchair General makes past and present battles come alive in a dynamic and engaging format.
Beckett.com - The leading online destination for sports collectible enthusiasts.
BLADE - The world’s #1 knife publication.
CBGXtra.com - Started in 1971 by a teen-ager in his basement trying to put comics fans in touch with each other, Comics Buyer’s Guide — known throughout the hobby as CBG — is the world’s longest-running publication about comics.
collect.com - Collect.com is where collectors find what they keep. Collect.com is an online community where collectors can discuss and display their finds, keep tabs on their collections value, connect with buyers and sellers, read about the latest hobby news, and more. If you collect anything, Collect.com should be a part of your daily routine.
Goldmine - Goldmine is the world's largest marketplace for collectible records, CDs, and music memorabilia covering rock & roll, blues, country, folk, and jazz. Each issue features articles on recording stars of the past and present with discographies listing all known releases.
HISTORYNET.COM - The HistoryNet.com is brought to you by the Weider History Group, the world's largest publisher of history magazines. HistoryNet.com contains daily features, photo galleries and over 1,200 articles originally published in our various magazines.
Linns.com - Linns.com is an introductory web site for beginning stamp collectors. Visitors to Linns.com will find how-to articles, a stamp glossary, a listing of countries around the world that issue stamps, polls, quizzes, headlines from the weekly Linn's Stamp News and much other useful information.
Military Trader - Military Trader is dedicated to the collecting preservation, restoration, study, and display of historic military artifacts. Spanning interests from military uniforms to medals, or helmets to ordnance and weapons, Military Trader is your best source for in-depth technical articles, artifact profiles, product and hobby news, current values, and show calendar.
Numismatic News - Numismatic News provides weekly reports on market trends and news concerning collectible U.S. coins and paper money, the source for collectors since 1952.
Old Cardboard - Your information resource for vintage baseball cards.
SHOTGUN NEWS - If you're serious about buying, selling, or trading firearms then SHOTGUN NEWS is for you.
Sports Collectors Digest - Sports Collectors Digest is the hobby's oldest and largest publication, covering every aspect of modern sports collecting including cards, memorabilia, lithographs, autographed material and more. Each issue also includes up-to-date pricing and check-listing data from some of the most respected experts in the hobby.
toy shop - Toy Shop primarily covers toys from the 1950s to the present, with a heavy emphasis on Baby Boomer-era collectibles.
trains.com - The online home of our five railroading-related magazines. Whether you're here to read the latest railroad news or to explore the hobby of model trains, we have something for every rail enthusiast.
TUFFSTUFF.COM - The #1 guide to sports and collectibles.
WizardUniverse.com - Wizard Entertainment is the industry leader in the comic book and collectibles market that publishes four magazines, Wizard: The Magazine of Comics, Entertainment and Pop Culture, InQuest Gamer: The Gaming Magazine, ToyFare: The Toy Magazine and Anime Insider, as well as publisher of Toy Wishes: The Ultimate Guide to Family Entertainment.
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