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		<title>Vintage Women&#8217;s Clothing</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vintage clothing is clothing that was worn between the 1920s and the 1980s. The term is quite flexible and this type of clothing is also known as retro clothing.Vintage has seen a major revival over the last few years, and is a trend which will keep your style unique and timeless. Many of the recent [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vintage clothing is clothing that was worn between the 1920s and the 1980s. The term is quite flexible and this type of clothing is also known as retro clothing.Vintage has seen a major revival over the last few years, and is a trend which will keep your style unique and timeless. Many of the recent catwalk shows have showcased vintage trends, with top designers creating wondrous replica designs.</p>
<p>Some tips to remember before you go looking for any vintage items of clothing, is to consider what exactly you are looking for. Are you interested in a classic piece from the 1920&#8242;s, or maybe the hippy style from the 1960&#8242;s is more up your street. You also want to think about why you are buying your vintage clothing, whether it be for a special occasion or just for the sake of collecting a unique piece of clothing. Knowing exactly what you want is half the battle to finding the perfect vintage outfit, and there are looks to cater for all needs.</p>
<p>The next thing to think about is where you are going to find your vintage clothing. As vintage has become so popular lately, you will often find a lot of niche vintage markets, where you can pick up a piece of unique clothing at an inexpensive price. There are many shops on the high street which also have a collection of vintage pieces, although you may have to pay a bit extra for these.</p>
<p>When shopping for vintage, you really have to be patient, as it may take some time before you find the perfect item, and it can be a lot more complex than the clothes shopping you are used to. The beauty of vintage clothing is that it is a trend which is timelessly fashionable. The fabrics and patterns are unique, so have a good feel of these in order to determine which clothes will make you feel most comfortable.</p>
<p>Always try the clothing on before you purchase it and be aware of it&#8217;s condition. It can range from being in mint condition (just like new) or good condition (some repairs needed.) If you feel a bit weary of trying second hand vintage clothes on, then wear your other clothes under it, to get a feel of what it looks like and if it suits you. It may also be an idea to take someone along with you when you&#8217;re out shopping for your vintage clothes. As long as it&#8217;s someone who will give you an honest opinion. If you are working from a tight budget, then it&#8217;s a good idea to look at replica designs, as these are usually a lot more affordable.</p>
<p>Current fashion trends tend to mix up vintage with a more modern look, which will streamline your look, and make it more wearable for all different occasions. You may want to wear vintage with a popular key trend for the season, as this will keep you looking stylish, but will also give your look a unique edge.</p>
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		<title>Vintage Clothing &#8211; Unique As You Are</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wouldn&#8217;t life be boring if we all had the same color skin, eyes, or hair? Absolutely it would. It also would be boring if we wore the same clothes, drove the same car, and ate the same food.Whenever you see a celebrity wearing dress from 50s or 60s it seems to be history is repeating [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wouldn&#8217;t life be boring if we all had the same color skin, eyes, or hair? Absolutely it would. It also would be boring if we wore the same clothes, drove the same car, and ate the same food.Whenever you see a celebrity wearing dress from 50s or 60s it seems to be history is repeating itself. Isn&#8217;t it? You can buy vintage clothes from several wholesale women&#8217;s clothing stores as well as websites.</p>
<p>There is myth among women who are craving for vintage attire. Myth is that they think vintage clothing and antique clothing is one and the same thing. Dresses that belong to early 20th century or the time before 1920s are considered as antique dresses. However, clothing that was emerged between 1930s and 60s is known as vintage apparel. So, there is a huge difference between these two. You must have heard of thrift stores as well. In real sense thrift store is a place where people donate their clothes for charitable resale. You can easily get vintage clothes at these stores that too at reasonable price.</p>
<p>While buying vintage attire form wholesale women&#8217;s clothing range, make sure the dress does not have any holes since they could be as old as 60 years. You might find stains, fade colors and missing lines in the dress. Retailer will try to sell his stuff by promising this was the style during those years therefore, you&#8217;d need to do immense search before buying a vintage dress. You can buy vintage clothes online as well. There are several wholesale women&#8217;s clothing websites that offer vintage attire. In order to get funky look, you should search for the clothes that were worn in 1960s or 70s.</p>
<p>The clothes belong to 60s and 70s are known for their bright color, stripes and short hems. If you want to get teenage look even then the vintage attire of 60s will be the best option. Look out for a mini skirt and suede tasseled jackets on wholesale women&#8217;s clothing sites. If you&#8217;re trying vintage clothing for the first time, you should be aware that there will be unique feeling in wearing vintage clothes however; they won&#8217;t be new clothes. You might encounter with an uncommon smell/fragrance. If you love to experiment with your style and looks then vintage clothing provides you ample of opportunities. You can buy vintage clothing from any wholesale women&#8217;s clothing store or site and add your modern creative touch to it. Trendy handbag and antique jewelry can bring out a unique personality in you.</p>
<p>If you want to add authenticity in your wardrobe, vintage attire is one of the best options. You can also use the same vintage clothes for theme parties as well. Most of the theme parties revolves around retro era, rock n roll times etc.</p>
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		<title>Site of the Month for November 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:14:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for November 2011 talks about Antiques and Collectible. Online Antique and Collectible Directory is the best location to find antique source and collectibles directory listed for free by collectible company, retailers, silver and flatware, stamps, pins, magazines and periodicals, photographs and vehicles.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for November 2011 talks about <a href="http://www.greatcollectible.com/">Antiques and Collectible</a>. Online Antique and Collectible Directory is the best location to find antique source and collectibles directory listed for free by collectible company, retailers, silver and flatware, stamps, pins, magazines and periodicals, photographs and vehicles.</p>
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		<title>What is a Pre-Auction Bid?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making a Pre-Auction Bid provides an opportunity to present your HIGHEST and BEST bid to the seller OUTSIDE of the auction bidding process. All Pre-Auction bids will be submitted to the seller for consideration IMMEDIATELY and are Subject to Seller Confirmation. Remember, this Pre-Auction Bid will NOT be entered as an Auction Day Bid.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Making a Pre-Auction Bid provides an opportunity to present your HIGHEST and BEST bid to the seller OUTSIDE of the auction bidding process. All Pre-Auction bids will be submitted to the seller for consideration IMMEDIATELY and are Subject to Seller Confirmation. Remember, this Pre-Auction Bid will NOT be entered as an Auction Day Bid.</p>
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		<title>Site of the Month for June 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for June 2011 is about Collectible Directory. Collectible Business provides enjoyable information related to collectible business, antique gallery, antique coins, collectible dolls, advertising collectibles, music treasures, antique maps and more.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for June 2011 is about <a href="http://www.collectiblebusiness.com/">Collectible Directory</a>. Collectible Business provides enjoyable information related to collectible business, antique gallery, antique coins, collectible dolls, advertising collectibles, music treasures, antique maps and more.</p>
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		<title>Buying Gold Coins</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:37:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are other reasons to buy gold besides making a killing in the market. Even conservative investors should have some gold in their portfolio no matter what the market is doing. Not necessarily as an investment, but as insurance. In worst case scenarios, gold will always be worth something, in the best case, gold will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are other reasons to buy gold besides making a killing in the market. Even conservative investors should have some gold in their portfolio no matter what the market is doing. Not necessarily as an investment, but as insurance. In worst case scenarios, gold will always be worth something,  in the best case, gold will be worth more than cash that&#8217;s in the banks and stocks.</p>
<p>Buying <a href="http://regalgoldcoins.com">gold coins</a> is one of the best and safest ways to invest in gold. Gold coins are usually more expensive; when it comes to the content of gold compared to bars. This is because gold coins are more expensive to manufacture. One benefit of gold coins over gold bars is gold coins tend to build more numismatic value over time. The reason for this is most gold coins are struck with a date on it. The older the coin usually the more numismatic value it will build, once it is kept in good condition.</p>
<p>Another benefit of buying gold coins is its ability to preserve your wealth from inflation or any other economic downturn a nation might face. Gold coins and gold bars have intrinsic value. This means unlike a stock in a company it will not become worthless over night because of human action. Gold coins are known to preserve wealth even when the organization that struck it ceases to exist. Gold coins do not rust or tarnish, so once it is not damage or scratched it will retain and usually build more value over time.</p>
<p>One last benefit of buying gold coins is its ease to liquidate. Gold coins are one of the easiest assets to sell. Most investors that invest in gold are likely to buy coins because of its ability to accumulate numismatic value over time. Another reason why gold coins are easy to liquidate is gold coins and gold bars usually have a uniform weight and purity stated on it. If an investor is not familiar with a coin, they can look at it and know how much gold and what purity they are buying. Investing in gold coins has its benefits; some of the benefits are hard to find in other investments. This is what makes gold coins one of the best investments out there.</p>
<p><a href="http://regalgoldcoins.com">Regal Gold Coins</a> has over 50 years of combined experience in the precious metals investment industry and are here to assist you every step of the way. Buy gold coins and gold bullion from Regal Gold Coins, your premiere gold coin investment, gold IRA and gold price providers. Regal Assets has an extensive inventory of gold coins and gold bullion including: St Gaudens, Liberty Heads, Indian Heads, Austrian Philharmonics, Canadian Maple Leafs, American Buffalos, American Eagles, Chinese Pandas, and South African Kruggerands</p>
<p>They pride ourselves on putting the client first and taking the time to educate new investors on the precious metals industry. With their rapid delivery guarantee you can expect your order fully insured in hand within a week from purchase. To be your premiere precious metals firm Regal Assets takes pride in aligning itself with exceptional customer service, security, grading and knowledge. Regal Assets offers internationally recognized gold, silver and platinum coins as well as rare and collectible numismatic coins. Their Account Executives are available to discuss your precious metals trading needs, whether you are buying or selling Monday through Friday with the exceptions of major holidays. To reach an Account Executive by phone please call. </p>
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		<title>Take Care Of Your Postage Stamps Collection</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2010 08:29:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apart from being a fun and great hobby, collecting postage stamps can also be considered an important and financially rewarding leisure pursuit. For one, there&#8217;s very good money in keeping and selling commemorative or rare postage stamps. Also, stamps may be small and simple but they stand for a piece of history, a certain individual [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Apart from being a fun and great hobby, collecting postage stamps can also be considered an important and financially rewarding leisure pursuit. For one, there&#8217;s very good money in keeping and selling commemorative or rare postage stamps. Also, stamps may be small and simple but they stand for a piece of history, a certain individual and a country. Hence, it&#8217;s important to value every postage stamp. There are a number of ways to take care of these valuable collectibles. </p>
<p>Firstly, you can buy a waterproof stamp album. Make sure that you buy enough pieces so as to accommodate your entire collection. Alternatively, you may want to purchase a stock book with small pockets you can insert the stamps into. Choose an album that has enough space for each stamp. Let the stamp &#8220;breathe&#8221;. Besides, it would also look better if each and every stamp gets &#8220;featured&#8221;. Keep the album off a busy desk and keep food, cigarettes, lighters, matches and drinks at bay. Avoid accidents! </p>
<p>Secondly, don&#8217;t use your fingers in handling stamps. Experts of philately (the study of stamps) say that any outside matter such as a fingerprint can decrease the stamp&#8217;s value. This is why experts discourage the mere use of fingers to take a stamp off an envelope. They reckon that the best way to take it off is to let the stamped envelope undergo a process called &#8220;steaming&#8221;. Ask where you can buy a pair of flat bladed stamp collector&#8217;s tongs. Use this to transfer each stamp. Avoid using the regular pair of tweezers! The tweezers&#8217; sharp points may damage the stamp.</p>
<p>Thirdly, avoid using both sides of an album page. Doing this allows the stamps on one side to come in contact with the stamps on the other side of the page. Don&#8217;t let that happen since it may decrease the value of the stamp. </p>
<p>Fourthly, use inserts for the album. Place them in between pages to further keep the stamps from coming in contact with each other. An ideal insert can be as thin as onion skin paper. Don&#8217;t hesitate to ask the local school supply store which inserts are usually bought by stamp collectors. </p>
<p>Fifthly, purchase stamp mounts or clear plastic sleeves with gummed surface. Use these to handle the precious stamps that are still in mint condition. The mounts can help protect the stamps since the gummed surface can maintain the adhesive on the back of the precious stamp. </p>
<p>Lastly, never let your stamps get in contact with direct sunlight. This can cause discoloration and can also melt the adhesive on the back of the stamp.</p>
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		<title>How to Start Your Own Coin Collection</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:56:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coin collections can be prized possessions that can be handed down from generation to generation. There are even coin collections today that can fetch a prize up to hundreds and thousands of dollars. Coin collecting, more importantly, can be a very engaging hobby to follow. Anyone can enjoy collecting things as a hobby. So why [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coin collections can be prized possessions that can be handed down from generation to generation. There are even coin collections today that can fetch a prize up to hundreds and thousands of dollars. Coin collecting, more importantly, can be a very engaging hobby to follow. Anyone can enjoy collecting things as a hobby. So why not collect something that can appreciate in price as time goes by? That is just one thing that a coin collection can reward its collector. Such a collection can increase in value in time.</p>
<p>People may not be aware of it, but most may have a start of their own coin collection. It is a wonderful hobby worth taking. Coins should not be that hard to collect since there are plenty to go around with. But that is depending on what kind of coins you wish to collect. Regardless of that, a coin collection can be a breeze to start. You might begin with what is easier to obtain in your area. You can collect your own set of good luck coins. Maybe you can add in to that collection a silver dollar, an old Indian token, or a souvenir token. As you keep on collecting, you might find out sometime later that you already have a coin collection before you.</p>
<p>Coin collecting can be a fascinating hobby because each coin reflects stories from the past through its marks. From royalty, great leaders to power and patriotism, each coin provides a history of the place where it was issued. Famous figures from history are forever depicted in each coin so you have an accurate portrayal of how such famous people look like during their own time.</p>
<p>Deciding on what coins to collect will usually depend on the collector. There are no stated rules on what coins you can collect. But there are different methods that you can use to help you in your coin collecting. One method you can use is by collecting a series or a complete set of the coins in a series such as collecting a series of coins issued at a specific date in time. You can also use the shotgun method where you collect coins that have special interest to you. You might also be able to specialize in collecting coins of unusual shapes such as those found on other countries. This might prove to be a more challenging task but it can also be more rewarding for you as you continue on adding to your collection.</p>
<p>There are many ways available for you to be able to start your own coin collection. There are many places where you maybe able to look for coins to start off your own collection. First off, you can check your own pocket for coins that you might have otherwise discarded. You might have traveled to other countries and they might have a lot of interesting coins worth collecting. You can also check out coin shops in your neighborhood for more valuable coins that you may want to add into your own collection. But be prepared to dish out some cash for some coins that you might want to acquire.</p>
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		<title>Some of  Magazine Collectible Favourites</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 08:15:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are thousands of magazine collectors through out the world and just as many different magazines. It can be difficult if you are just starting out as a magazine collector to know where to start or which magazines are considered collectible. The value of a magazine depends on what issue it is and the condition [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are thousands of magazine collectors through out the world and just as many different magazines. It can be difficult if you are just starting out as a magazine collector to know where to start or which magazines are considered collectible. The value of a magazine depends on what issue it is and the condition that it is in. Some of magazine collector favorites are discussed below.</p>
<p>National Geographic is a scientific magazine that features articles, maps and pictures of various societies and wildlife from around the world. It was first published in 1888 and became a monthly publication in 1896. This magazine is one of the most popular magazines in North America. The first issue of National Geographic can be valued at close to $10 000 and is considered one of the greatest finds by magazine collectors around the world because there are few of them still around that are in good condition. Other issues of this magazine do not bring such high prices in fact most early issues after the first four will be valued in the hundreds rather than thousands. An entire collection in good to mint condition can be considered to be worth twenty five to eighty thousand dollars ($25000 to $80000), but all issues must be in the collection and the earliest issues are the most important in the collection.</p>
<p>Life magazine is one of the top news magazines for collectors because of its large format and beautifully shot pictures. It began publication in 1936 and was a weekly publication up until 1972 when it became a monthly magazine which also publishes special edition issues at times. The first issue in November 1936 had a cover story on Fort Peck Dam. Some of the other key issues that are considered magazine collector favorites include the May 1939 and August 1949 issues featuring Joe Dimaggio, three issues that had Marilyn Munroe on the cover (April 1952, May 1953 and August 1962), Cassius Clay better known to the world as Muhammad Ali was on the cover in March of 1964 and the Beatles in August the same year.</p>
<p>Sports Illustrated has many issues that are among magazine collector favorites. Sports Illustrated was first published in August 1954 by the same man who founded other collectible favorites like Life, Time and Fortune, Henry Luce. The first years of the magazine it focussed mainly on fishing, hunting, college sports and baseball. By the 1960&#8242;s it became a more well rounded sports magazine which is now considered the place to go for sports news. Aside from the first issue, other issues that are considered gems include the June 11th 1973 issue featuring Secretariat and the April 1974 issue on Hank Aaron&#8217;s 715 homerun. The swimsuit features published every year are also revered by collectors and young men around the world.</p>
<p>Rolling Stone Magazine first started publication in November 1967 and has been considered the authority on the world of Rock and Roll and was the bible of the hippie culture. Some of the most wanted issues of Rolling Stone reported the deaths of music icons such as John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Bob Marley, Brian Jones and Tupac Shakur. No magazine collection is complete without the Rolling Stones issue on Woodstock or the cover featuring Charles Manson.</p>
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		<title>The Art of Coin Collecting</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:41:08 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Coins & Currency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coin Collection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coin Collector]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coin collecting can be such a fun filled experience for you and the whole family. For some people it is just a hobby while for others it is more than a hobby as they consider it a type of an investment. These people will collect the coins not from the idea of selling them, but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coin collecting can be such a fun filled experience for you and the whole family. For some people it is just a hobby while for others it is more than a hobby as they consider it a type of an investment. These people will collect the coins not from the idea of selling them, but they will sell them in case of any type of emergency that need funds. However there are several people who have made it a profession of buying and selling coins and then making a profit out of it in between. However such type of trading requires a little bit of additional knowledge as to what is the best time to buy or what is the best time to sell. Decisions also have to be made as to for how much time the coin should be kept before selling it off to earn maximum profit.</p>
<p>And you have a lot of choices in case of coin collection as well. For example, you can begin to collect regular silver and gold coins or you can develop a fetish for collecting ancient coins. Some people collect commemorative coins while others collect coins that are specific to a particular country. So it all depends on your taste and liking if you take it as a hobby. Normally the coins with the highest price tags are the ones that are ancient and cannot be found easily. In other words, these coins are comparatively rare and hence their value is higher.</p>
<p>Hence if you want to develop the fruitful art of coin collection then you should definitely do quite a bit of research has to how to start and how to go about the whole thing. You can take help of websites that are totally dedicated to coin collection. These websites will provide complete information on coin collection including the types of coins available for buying and what is the cost of the coins. You will also be able to read a lot of trivia about coin collection and use this knowledge to your advantage so that you can benefit in the future. </p>
<p>A coin collector can choose from the different ancient periods as well as civilizations and collect coins from that era. However an individual can also simply subscribe to a program on a coin website where he gets about 1 or 2 gold or silver coins every month from the vendor. It is the subscription program you choose which will decide as to which type and the number of coins to be delivered each month.</p>
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