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Archive for October 2008

WorthPoint Corporation Completes GoAntiques Acquisition

Oct 30th, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Business

Atlanta-based WorthPoint ( www.worthpoint.com ), a leading online source for information about art, antiques and collectibles, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Dublin, Ohio-based GoAntiques ( www.goantiques.com ), an online network for buying and selling antiques and collectibles.
Under the terms of the acquisition, WorthPoint founder and CEO Will Seippel will remain chief executive […]



Wyatt Earp’s Return to Tombstone

Oct 30th, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Miscellanous

Immaculate bronze statue set to be unveiled in Tombstone, Arizona to honor the legendary hero. The eight foot high statue has been the result of meticulous work by Tim Trask, a lifelong sculptor and local western art gallery owner.
Tombstone, AZ (PRWEB) October 29, 2008 — Wyatt Earp is returning to Tombstone, Arizona.
The legendary lawman will […]



Vinyl Art - A New Canvas

Oct 29th, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Arts

Album cover art has a fascinating and long history. From the days of Alex Steinweiss to pop artists like Andy Warhol and Roger Dean, album cover art has evolved; with some highly praised covers (i.e. the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper LP) to the controversial, including Jimi Hendrix’s “Electric Ladyland” that featured nude women.
But using old, generally […]



Beautiful Art Deco Showcase Bust (1925/30)

Oct 28th, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Moment's Item

We are moving to Europe for our CO-Object of the week. On eBay-Germany the Advertising Art Museum (Reklamemuseum) is offering a splendid Art-Deco-Bust of a young lady, made between 1925 and 1930 and signed “C.&N. Bruxelles”. The beautiful showcase bust comes in a great unrestored condition! Interrested? Seller is shipping worldwide, also the auction’s description is […]



The Historical Military Photo Collection at VetFriends.com Honors U.S. Veterans & Military

Oct 28th, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Miscellanous

This Veterans Day, www.VetFriends.com encourages the community to enjoy and appreciate an authentic collection of online military photos honoring the many brave men and women who are veterans of or whoare currently serving in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
Charleston, SC (PRWEB) October 25, 2008 — This Veterans Day, Americans […]



The Virtual Advertising Art Fair on the Net

Oct 26th, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Sites to Visit

If you are looking for old and original advertising art, such as enamel porcelain signs, ashtrays, figures and much more, you absolutely have to visit this site.

Click on the Screenshot to visit the site



Free eBook: “The Fascinating Hobby Of Vinyl Record Collecting”

Oct 26th, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: About Collecting

Learn about the hobby of collecting vinyl with FREE eBook called “The Fascinating Hobby Of Vinyl Record Collecting.” This FREE download details why people collect records, grading vinyl, why vinyl is the best, where to buy collectible records, album cover art history, interviews and much more. 
Get your free copy here: www.collectingvinylrecords.com



Collecting Antique Glass & Glassware

Oct 26th, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Movies to watch

An antiques expert teaches you the basics for starting an antique glassware collection in this free video on collecting antiques.



Vintage Bicycle Accessories

Oct 26th, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Movies to watch

Collect vintage bike parts if you don’t want to collect complete bikes. Learn about collection vintage bike accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.



Ten Ways to Invest in Art - artmarketblog.com

Oct 26th, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: About Collecting

Ten Ways to Invest in Art - artmarketblog.com
1. Buy art and hang on wall
-Yes I know, stating the bleeding obvious
2. Become an artist
-Think you could be the next Damien Hirst?
3. Invest in an art investment fund
-There are many different art investment funds operating around the world which can be found online by searching for “Art […]



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