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Vintage Clip on Earrings Up for Auction

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Chunky Earrings — who ever thought they’d come back?  They certainly bring back memories for me, along with the vests and big hair of the 80′s.  And yet when a friend gave me her whole collection, I discovered — they’re vintage!

So guess what’s up for auction this week?  You guessed it, some vintage clip on earrings in that funky chunky style.  Pictured here is my favorite pair– because even though I never actually wear them,  I love rhinestones! These 3+ inch long sparkly things are one heck of a statement, I can tell you that much.

Also there are a pair of screwbacks with a lovely moss green stone, and a whole lot of those big old chunky style clip ons.  

There will be more auctions of coins and other good stuff coming up, so visit the eBay store often this week!

Meanwhile for your enjoyment, I did a little research on some fun articles across the web about funky 80′s style. Be sure to read the second one listed– “Hooker Earring Wednesday” sounds like it could be fun!

Here Ya Go:
Big Earrings

Looking to pick out a pair of big earrings? Before you do, make sure you read this first!

The Post and Courier – Gaudy earrings make patients’ day …

Nearly five years later, the chandelier-earrings incident has blossomed into a “Hooker Earring Wednesday” support group. The women book their treatments Wednesday afternoons, and they all wear big, cheap, flashy earrings. …

For Those Interested In Clip On Earrings

With the increasing popularity, there is a increasing number of retailers that offer both new clip on earrings and vintage ones. An internet search will turn up a wealth of different choices that will impress you no matter what style …

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Fifty State (District of Columbia and Territorial)

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Whitman Brand folder holds State Series Quarters 1999-2009 both Philadelphia and Denver Mints. 120 openings.

Fifty State (District of Columbia and Territorial) Commemorative Quarter Folder: Deluxe Edition (Official Whitman Coin Folder)

Unitrade Specialized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Collecting World Coins

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Recognized as the leading authority on world coins. Reports on new issues, market trends and other coin news from around the world, along with features by some of the top experts in the field.

The Official Blue Book Handbook of United States Coins 2010

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

The Official Blue Book 2010 Soft Cover

The Official Blue Book Handbook of United States Coins 2010 (Handbook of United States Coins (Paper))

Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Histoire Antique & Medievale

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Antiqueweek – Central Edition

Monday, March 15th, 2010

With its staff of editorial experts, AntiqueWeek presents timely and accurate news coverage of the antiques and auction industry. Capsule summaries from around the country appear in every issue of their respective regional editions in the AntiqueWeek Auction Roundup. AntiqueWeek has been published every Monday, 51 weeks per year, since 1968. The central edition focuses on the midwestern states and the auctions, shops and malls that take place there. If you’re looking for event calendars to plan your next antiquing session, look no further.

Important issues in the auction industry are discussed in Auction Time, a weekly column by auctioneer and attorney, Steve Proffitt. Additional commentary is provided regularly by veteran AntiqueWeek editor, Connie Swaim and AntiqueWeek staff.

AntiqueWeek readers consist of industry experts, such as appraisers and auctioneers, to the common collector and home decorator. Recent readership surveys show 81 percent of AntiqueWeek readers rely on only one antiques newspaper – AntiqueWeek.

Stamp News

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Stamp News is an Australian magazine that contains articles on stamp collecting, stamp history, book reviews, and information about philatelic societies in Australia and around the world.

Antique Trader (1-year)

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

ANTIQUE TRADER provides a forum for hundreds of buy and sell ads in 75 categories where collectors and dealers can buy, sell, or trade their collectibles. Each issue contains articles, columns, and features about antiques and collectibles, a collector Q&A column, serves as a national directory for antique shopping, an antiques show calendar, and an auction calendar. Book reviews, coverage of industry news and events, and updates including auctions and shows, collector profiles, and dealer profiles. A ?Traveler? insert is included four times a year. “Cotton & Quail Antique Gazette” is inserted into the 2nd issue date each month.