Nielloware and Siam silver jewelry have become popular collectibles, as have other unique treasures from Old Siam. This lens will help explain why! To get a real feel for the fantastic range of Old Siam collectibles, click here. Read Full Story

There are many good reasons to buy fine antique or vintage jewelry. Chief among these are craftsmanship, uniqueness, and value. You can often find great deals on beautiful fine jewelry through estate sales, in the estate departments of jewelry stores, at auctions, and on eBay. When people are facing economic challenges, as is the case these days, you're likely to find even more fabulous pieces for sale: earrings, bracelets, brooches, necklaces, rings, cuff links, tie pins, and other items... Read Full Story

I'm an eBay store owner who spends a fair amount of time in eBay's discussion boards and groups. "Where can I buy wholesale products?" is one of the most frequently asked questions. People want to know where they can buy wholesale products to sell on eBay or Amazon or at flea markets or other venues. As is so often the case these days, scammers and fraudsters are waiting for these folks to make one ill-informed move. Or people tell you about so-called "fantastic" w... Read Full Story

Unlike a wrist watch, which is meant to be worn on the wrist, pocket watches are intended to be carried in one's pocket and taken out whenever the owner wants to know the time. There's something special about a pocket watch. Using one makes us slow down just a bit -- we can't just grab a quick look at our wrist. Instead, we have to reach into our pocket, remove the watch, and if the watch has a cover, open it. We are perhaps reminded of earlier times, or of train conductors, who s... Read Full Story

The days when full figured women were severely limited in their fashion choices are, fortunately, in the past. Designers and retailers now realize that offering fashionable plus size clothing is smart business. Full figured women know that who you are is not defined by what size you wear. You can look wonderful and feel great in the body you have. And with so many plus size women's clothing options now available at every price price point, there's no reason you can't look your bes... Read Full Story

Bakelite is a brand name for thermosetting plastic, invented in 1907 by Leo Hendrik Baekland. It was used for everything from industrial products to decorative objects and costume jewelry (see Life magazine cover left). Bakelite was especially popular during the 1930s and into the early 1940s. In recent years vintage Bakelite products have become popular collectibles, and those who've been bitten by the Bakelite "bug" are usually seriously addicted. And why not? Bakelite is real... Read Full Story

I have decided that I really want to write a much more focused blog, so this is my last post here. Please visit my new blog Affiliate Marketing Adventure, which is about affiliate marketing and other ways to earn money online.Thanks! Read Full Story

I'm happy to say that eBay sales have been keeping me busy as folks buy gifts for the holidays. As many sellers have found, traffic is down this year, but all things considered (recession/depression anyone?), I'm not going to complain.I have been working on a new BANS site called Full Figure Style - it's for teens and women who wear plus sizes and are looking for fashionable and/or sexy apparel. I like the way it looks and can't wait until it's ready to promote.I've al... Read Full Story

I just came across a really neat group of celebrity auctions for charity. These benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee.For a second year, PROJECT PAPER DOLL has enlisted "A-list" artists and celebrities from around the country to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art using wooden "paper dolls" - the signature of the Children's Hospital logo. The dolls are being auctioned on eBay, with the final auctions ending on Decemb... Read Full Story

There's nothing that I can say about the terrorist attacks in Mumbai that hasn't already been said. My heart goes out to everyone affected by this outrageous event. Read Full Story