Why Moms Have the Upper Hand in Debt Collection

September 4th, 2010

If you are a mom, you can be a successful bill collector. In my opinion, if you are a mom, you are superwoman and can do anything you set your mind to. Some of the things moms and bill collectors have in common are:

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Murano Green Glass Wine Bottle Stopper Cork Color Leaf NEW!

September 3rd, 2010

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How Best to Begin Buying Antiques in Auction or From Dealers

September 2nd, 2010

About Becoming An Antique Collector

Before buying anything; make a point of studying books and catalogues (even old ones) on your subject, then attend a few auctions, be sure to inspect your choice of antiques on the viewing days before the auction, always allow enough time to visit and explore the main dealers’ stock, both before and after any auction sales. This way you will gradually be able to assess what quality items are available and the prices being currently asked. Make a point of chatting to dealers, or well-known collectors, about what has happened after an auction. Not always, but sometimes one can gain quite a lot of useful guidance about particular pieces, what to look out for and importantly about the general feelings about any record breaking prices.

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