• The Collectors Newsletter No. 1062 October 14 2016

    From Janis Kracht@1:2320/100 to All on Fri Oct 14 21:03:14 2016


    The Collectors Newsletter #1062 -- October 14, 2016

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    1. Special offers, sales and other news! 2. Open your own online store!
    3. Supporting small independent merchants 4. Do you know what day it is?
    5. Pinterest: Visit the huge variety of boards we have posted! 6. Follow TIAS on Twitter and Instagram! 7. This Week's Stories, Requests for Help, and old stories
    revisited
    8. Facebook Updates
    9. This Week's Antique News
    10. Newly listed items
    11. Vintage Recipes
    12. New On line Merchants
    13. Did you know?
    14. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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    1. Special offers, sales and other news Every day we publish "press releases" from our sellers who are offering special sales, discounts on shipping, promoting special items, etc. Visit http://www.tias.com/special-offers to see the latest. Hovering over the image displays the message from that particular store. Come see what you can find! Here's an example: Vintage Variety (http://www.tias.com/stores/vintagevariety) posted this press release: "Vintage

    Variety's sale this month is for any purchase or combined purchase of $50 or more you are eligible for a 15% discount on your entire order. 10/14/16 through 10/31/16."

    2. 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 [email protected].

    3. 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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    4. 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.

    Today is World Egg Day Serve your soft boiled egg is this Rare Shelley Egg Cup Sunrise And Tall Trees 11678 http://www.tias.com/rare-shelley-egg-cup-sunrise-and-tall-trees-
    11678-546360.html [wraps]

    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!


    5. Be sure to visit our boards on Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/

    The birthstone for October is: Opal

    We found a few different references to October birthstones: pink tourmaline, rose zircon and opals. Visit http://www.tias.com for more examples of the various birthstones available.

    Here is a link to the Pinterest board featuring many beautiful examples of Opals:
    https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/october-birthstone-opals/

    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.

    6. 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 We recently added quite a number of really unique items there!We now have a Instagram button at the top of the page at http://www.tias.com, along with the Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest buttons. --------------------------

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    7. This Week's Stories and Requests for Help We try to post stories and comments from our readers each week. Send your story to [email protected].

    If you have a "haunted" collection, drop us a note at [email protected].

    8. Facebook Updates 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!

    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.
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  • From Janis Kracht@1:2320/100 to All on Fri Oct 14 21:03:38 2016

    9. 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

    Your news release will get published online and will also appear in this newsletter. To post a release, go to http://www.News-Antique.com

    [links wrap]

    The Bee Charmer opened a store at TIAS.com http://news-antique.com/?id=810461&keys=antiques-vintage-
    furniture-memorabilia

    Important portrait miniatures of George and Martha Washington will be in Shannon's Oct. 27 auction http://news-antique.com/?id=810464&keys=washington-george-
    portraits-miniatures

    Britain's 10 Most Remarkable Auction Houses http://news-antique.com/?id=810470&keys=British-auctioneer-
    auction-house

    Now Available: Oct. 12, 2016 Edition of Antique Trader http://news-antique.com/?id=810471&keys=desks-photographs-
    auctions-antiques

    RARE WILLIAM JAMES GLACKENSC|+ NEW YORK STREET SCENE AT GRAYC|+S http://news-antique.com/?id=810475&keys=Glackens-Trump-INDECLINE-
    Cufflinks

    The living estate of Terry and Karen Kelley will be auctioned October 29th in Panama City, Florida http://news-antique.com/?id=810476&keys=elvis-presley-kirchner-
    haggard

    MANY other announcements are added on a regular basis. You can
    read the latest news about antiques & collectibles now at: http://www.news-antique.com

    10. 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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  • From Janis Kracht@1:2320/100 to All on Fri Oct 14 21:03:44 2016

    11. 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 [email protected] if you would like to submit a recipe.

    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 [email protected] and we might just publish it here.

    TIAS.com merchants have thousands of 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

    Here's a recipe from the Better Homes and Gardens 1965 ring binder cookook:

    Yankee Red-flannel Hash

    Lightly toss together 1 1/2 cups finely chopped canned or cooked corned beef, 3

    cups finely chopped cooked potatoes, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked or canned

    beets, and 1/3 cup finely chopped onion.

    Add 1/3 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and few drops Tabasco sauce; season to taste

    with more salt and pepper, if needed.

    Melt 3 to 4 tablespoons fat in skillet; spread hash evenly over bottom. Cook over medium heat till underneath side is brown and crusty. Makes 4 servings.


    Email [email protected] 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

    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

    Wanting More Collectibles Shop
    https://www.tias.com/stores/bfsvc/ Welcome to my shop on the web Ya'll~ From a small town, Murfreesboro, NC where I bought a drugstore(built in 1936)which I turn into a vintage collectible shop ~ I sold a large variety of everything ~ Visit my shop often in search for that one item ~

    The Bee Charmer http://tias.com/stores/bcharmer/ Welcome to The Bee Charmer! We are a unique shop dealing in Antique Furniture, custom painted Furniture, Antique Glassware, Vintage Pieces, Memorabilia and much much more! Auctions, Estate Sales, Yard Sales, if it's out there we will find it!

    DownHome Antiques and Collectibles https://www.tias.com/stores/downhomeantiques/ Welcome to our Tias Store bringing you the best in selection and pricing honest descriptions and honest shipping.

    Deep River Sales http://www.tias.com/stores/drsales Welcome to our place on the

    web! We've been dealers for over 40 years. Our inventory includes: Early American Pottery & Glass and other unique collectibles. Thanks for stopping by

    - shop around and see if we have something you can't live without!

    Vintage Variety http://tias.com/stores/vintagevariety/ Welcome to Vintage Variety! I am so pleased to offer my favorite things on Tias for your enjoyment. Visit our store often for new items! I guarantee your satisfaction

    with a 7 day money back guarantee. We accept payments through Paypal.

    Judy's Closet http://tias.com/stores/judygarrels/ Hello, Welcome to Judy's Closet! I have been a collector, dealer, flea marketer, and just an all around

    antique addict my whole life. I mainly sell glass, china, figurines, pottery, and art. But, you never know what might show up.

    Brenda's Jewelry Box http://tias.com/stores/bjewelbox/ Welcome to my jewelry store. I have been in business with my husband for over 20 years and we decided to separate our jewelry business from our other TIAS stores. We have many satisfied customers. My inventory includes costume and fine jewelry.

    Allie's Vintage Alley http://tias.com/stores/alliesvintage/ I have been buying,

    selling and trading antique and collectibles for 30 years. I sell a variety of

    great finds. I guarantee your satisfaction with a 7-day money back guarantee, and I accept Visa and MasterCard (via PayPal), Checks and Money Orders!

    Dobson Antique Hardware And Collectibles Of Eugenia's http://tias.com/stores/dobson/ Eugenia's is a family owned business for over 40

    years. We specialize in antique door and furniture hardware, antique lighting and bath accessories. We also deal in various collectibles. Our "brick and mortar" store Eugenia's Authenic Antique Hardware is located at 5370 Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA, 30341 is open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST --------------------------

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  • From Janis Kracht@1:2320/100 to All on Fri Oct 14 21:03:56 2016

    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.

    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

    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/

    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' 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 d) Here's a

    link to the page where you can research backstamps/marks on the back of your item. http://www.kovels.com/marks/pottery-porcelain-marks.html


    Thanks for reading. Feel free to forward this to a friend. To subscribe to this

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    Please note that stories and recipes from readers are not checked for accuracy.

    They may be edited prior to publication. For questions or comments, you can reach us at [email protected] (c)1995-2016 TIAS.com

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