The Collectors Newsletter #1121 -- March 9, 2018

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE
If someone forwarded this newsletter to you or you found it in our online archive, you can get an email subscription to this newsletter at: http://www.tias.com/subscribe/

Read all 1000+ editions of our newsletter on the Web at: http://www.tias.com/newsletter/cn or we can send you a copy via RSS. See: http://www.tias.com/other/aboutRSS.html

-------------
1. Start a store now or place a Classified Ad! 2. Special Offers from TIAS.com sellers 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. Interesting story shared! Send us your story about
collecting
and be eligible for a free gift
8. Identification assistance and Facebook updates 9. Newly listed items
10. Vintage Recipes
11. New On line Merchants
12. Did you know?
13. Helpful Resources For Collectors
----------
--------------------------

--- BBBS/Li6 v4.10 Toy-3
* Origin: Prism bbs (1:261/38)

1. Start a store on TIAS.com or place a Classified Ad! Start today - 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 have questions, email us at support@tias.com.

If you don't have enough inventory for a store, and have only one or two items,
or a set of something to sell, you can take out a Classified Ad. Please visit:
https://www.tias.com/classifieds. Click on the Sell Now button at the top of the page to get started. If you have any questions, email support@tias.com. Here are some examples of recently published Classifieds:

Rare Survey Chain
https://www.tias.com/classifieds/id/62

Rocking Chair Spindle Back Upholstered https://www.tias.com/classifieds/id/61

Kittinger Chippendale Camel Back Sofa https://www.tias.com/classifieds/id/60

2. Special Offers from TIAS.com sellers

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 are a few of the most recent press releases:

A Time Remembered
http://www.tias.com/stores/tuffarelli
Newly listed items include this Annalee Boy in Bunny Suit 1991
#1672 and so much more. Come in and browse, the door's always
open.

BG's Classic Art Pottery & Ceramics http://www.tias.com/stores/bgspottery
Check out our fine English china collector plates like this Spode plate. Make an offer if you see one you like. We have Wedgewood plates too.

Randall Antiques & Fine Art
http://www.tias.com/stores/rafa
Enormous Sales and Specials: 25% off listed prices ALL Art(Japanese Woodblock/other prints, watercolors, oils); 30% off ALL Flow Blue and cloisonne. Featuring rare paperweights,
American/European artglass vases, pottery. Layaways!!

3. Supporting small independent merchants

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.

Visit http://www.tias.com and use our search to shop, or shop by categories, listed on the far left of the page.

To view the most recently added items by all TIAS Merchants, please visit: http://www.tias.com/newly-listed-antiques
--------------------------

--- BBBS/Li6 v4.10 Toy-3
* Origin: Prism bbs (1:261/38)

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 Today is Barbie Day
Goddess Of Beauty Barbie(c) Doll https://www.tias.com/goddess-of-beauty-barbiereg-
doll-726816.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/

Visit our board for examples of the March Birthstone Aquamarine or Bloodstone https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/march-birthstone- aquamarine-or-bloodstone/ [wraps]

Aquamarine is derived from Latin word aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning the sea. Was believed to protect sailors, as well as to guarantee a safe voyage. The serene color of aquamarine is said to cool the temper, allowing the wearer to remain calm and levelheaded. The 2nd birthstone for March is bloodstone, dark-green jasper flecked with vivid red spots of iron oxide. This
ancient stone was used by Babylonians to make seals and amulets. Here are items from merchants at http://www.tias.com/

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. --------------------------

--- BBBS/Li6 v4.10 Toy-3
* Origin: Prism bbs (1:261/38)

7. Share your story about collecting and be eligible for a free gift!

Do you have an interesting story to tell? Send your story to newsletter@tias.com and we may publish it here. If we use your story, we'll send you a handy-dandy TIAS pocket tape measure & magnifier. https://www.facebook.com/pg/TIASAntiques/videos/?ref=
page_internal [wraps]

Patricia in WA submitted her story about hidden treasures. Her measuring tape/magnifier is going in the mail! We have a number of other stories that have been submitted which we'll share in the coming weeks.

The elderly widow next door to my Mom passed away. She had been an interesting
British lady who dressed up every day of her life! High heels, girdles (remember those?), stockings.

Her 2 children had come to dispose of the remains of the house, but were first working on her clothing (and some of their Dad's who had died the year before).
My Mom came over to visit with them. They were so proud that they had done so
much work already bringing over quite a few boxes to the Goodwill the day before.

My Mom stared at them in shock when she heard that, she intended to give them some information on the clothing and couldn't imagine they had disposed of stuff so quickly!

"Did you know about her money in the bras?" "Did you know about your Dad's belts?"

It turned out that the elderly lady would cut slits in her bras and sew 50.00 &
100. bills into them. The leather belts of her husband were done the same way.

NO! Their eyes registered the shock....all that underwear, all those belts,......given away the previous day.

The lady had been so careful preparing for an emergency with hidden money...but
never told her children ...instead she had told my Mom, her close friend.

Just a funny story that has stuck with me for years!

Always enjoy your newsletters! Thank you!

Patricia M


If you have an interesting story about a hidden treasures send your story to newsletter@tias.com and we may publish it here. If we use your story, we'll send you the TIAS pocket tape measure & magnifier.

Please be sure to include your name and postal mailing address when sending in your story. (Valid for US addresses only)
--------------------------

--- BBBS/Li6 v4.10 Toy-3
* Origin: Prism bbs (1:261/38)

8. Identification assistance and Facebook updates

If you need help identifying an object, send in-focus images to support@tias.com (no appraisals) Please include description including size, material and any markings and we'll post it to our Facebook page for help.

Remember that you can check out our Facebook page for some interesting updates.
Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/TIASAntiques

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!

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
--------------------------

--- BBBS/Li6 v4.10 Toy-3
* Origin: Prism bbs (1:261/38)

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.

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.

We haven't had any requests for recipes in a while. Isn't anyone out there having a craving for a childhood favorite

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 --------------------------

--- BBBS/Li6 v4.10 Toy-3
* Origin: Prism bbs (1:261/38)

11. 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

Uncommon Finds & Creations
http://www.tias.com/stores/uncommonfinds
Looking for an uncommon vintage item for yourself or as a gift? We travel across New England to find antique and vintage tools and hard to find memorabilia. Please take a look around - and reach out if you have any questions or requests. Thank you!

Mae's Antiques & Collectibles
https://www.tias.com/stores/maes
Welcome to Mae's Antiques & Collectibles. I have been a dealer for over 25 years, having gone to the World's Longest Garage Sale six times. My inventory includes glass, porcelain, pottery, jewelry, Art, books, vintage comic books, metalware, paintings and vintage clothes. We accept credit cards through Paypal.

RM Collectibles
http://www.tias.com/stores/rmcollectibles
WELCOME to RM COLLECTIBLES! We were established in 1972 with
millions of satisfied patrons worldwide! We offer collector vinyl LPs / CDs / cassettes; magazines, video, collectibles in sports, books, film, vintage & more! Please check back regularly

Tricia's Treasure Trove
https://www.tias.com/stores/jusrluck/
Welcome to Tricia's Treasure Trove! I've been a dealer and collector for over 20 years. My tastes as a collector are numerous and you just never know what you may find in my treasure trove! Thank you for stopping by!

Elegance at a Glance
http://tias.com/stores/eaag/
Hi, we offer a wonderful selection of vintage costume jewelry to new costume jewelry, signed or unsigned, fine jewelry as well as collectibles. This is a great site with some great items worth checking out! Thank you for visiting, come back often.

Precious Pieces
http://tias.com/stores/preciouspieces/
Welcome to our Store! We stock a wide range of unique items ranging from high end to very affordable. Your favorite piece of antique or unique furniture is here, household curiosities, or simply your favorite book! Something precious for everyone!

At Memory Lane
http://tias.com/stores/atmemorylane/
At Memory Lane, everyone is entitled to a piece of the past. You will find antiques and vintage in my shop. I am a small seller, but have been selling online for about ten years. Currently, my stash includes old milk glass & collectible glass.

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!
--------------------------

12. 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!

13. 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
newsletter go to: http://www.tias.com/subscribe
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 support@TIAS.com (c)1995-2018 TIAS.com

--- BBBS/Li6 v4.10 Toy-3
* Origin: Prism bbs (1:261/38)