The Collector's Resource

"All Aboard - Our Next Stop is Funville"

Here is an article I composed some years ago relating observations of a model train enthusiast's handiwork. It not only reveals that man's love and passion for his hobby, but also is a great example of how our hobbies can overlap and enhance each other. His combination of ceramic "Christmas" collectibles, auto collectibles, others, and trains came together in a very..I dare say...breath-taking display of which most of us have to go to a museum to enjoy

When trying to determine value of a collectible, there are many considerations that an appraiser can more accurately determine. Some of these factors include genuineness, condition, interest, rarity, historical significance, etc. By far finding a local appraiser is much easier, more accurate, and may be less expensive.