More on Affordable Antiques & Collectibles
Friday March 23, 2007
After taking a look at Five Great Things to Collect for Under $10 recently, a reader commented:
"Thank you for these great $10.00 or less collecting ideas! Collectors like me, either limited by space or on a shoesting budget, can have fun. I will tell you of another idea, which has over many years, brought me hours of fun and interest. That is the collecting of Occupied Japan figures, especially salt and pepper sets. Most, I have found in second hand shops or yard sales, 'for a song.'"
What are your favorite affordable collectibles? Post a comment and share your ideas for collecting on a budget!
Comments
My mother left me several 1950’s milk glass pieces (Fenton) of which I never realized the value or considered collecting till recently. Estate sales are great places to pick up vintage Fenton (usually milk glass but also other colors) for a reasonable price (many times under $10). I also check EBay daily to see what’s available there, and if the price plus shipping to me is “reasonable” (I check values in several Fenton books I’ve also gotten on EBay), I will bid on the piece and have added some lovely items to my Fenton milk glass collection which has now grown to 25 pieces!
I always love stories about people who get bit by the collecting bug when they inherit something special. The basis of your collection will always be dear to you, whether you spend a ton of money to grow it or not. Way to go!
I have many “collections”; but one of my favorites is small in size and price…tea bag holders! They come from all over, many different styles and colors, are usually under $5. Family members pick them up for me when they travel making for an interesting mix. My very favorites are ones that look like Santa and some cat and dog figured ones.
Tea bag holders – what a fun idea! Lots of possibilities for displaying them too, since they can be easily hung. Thanks for sharing one of your affordable collectible idea! Pamela
When my chidren were young they would bring home those cute seashell covered animals and things. I now have quite a collection ranging from fish, owls and dogs to roosters, swans and treasure boxes. They remind me so much of our family vacations and very happy times!They are very affordable at garage sales for mere pennies!
Antiquarian books are a great find at rural area flea markets. Most people overlook them. You don’t have to search very hard to find school books from 1865 selling for $4 or $5. Sometimes you’ll find a four leaf clover or a lock of hair tucked inside. I found one poetry book that I treasure deeply from 1834 by Lydia Sigourney….again, no more than $6. That same book at an antique store would likely be $20 or more.
More great ideas! Those vacation souvenirs are so cool to collect since everyone remembers them so fondly. And I forgot all about collecting reasonably priced books. I’ve found a few Western titles I’m fascinated with at estate sales over the years. Thanks for posting, y’all! Pamela
Dear Pamela
Would you tell me a little bit about Lilly cloth rag dolls – I have a couple and I saw a picture of her on your website. Would appreciate it if you had a chance an e-mailed me.
Ever so grateful
Maureen
Some of these are VERY antique, collectible yes, but probably not worth anything in monetary terms to others. When I visit new places, country towns, etc instead of buying souviners I find a pretty stone, or small rock on the ground somewhere and bring that home as a memory of that place.
Other than that. teapots.. I pick up some pretty and unusual ones for low prices from local thrift/opportunity shops.Having to curtial though.. running out of room!
I COLLECT BLACK ANGELS AND SOME BLACK FIGURINES. AT FIRST THEY WERE VERY HARD TO FIND, NOT ANY MORE. I PLACES THEM ON THE WINDOW STILL OVER MY BED. ROSSI
LOL-age.
These stories are wondeful and the website is great.
Keep it up coz i love antiques and reading this is all i do all day.