I've always been curious about collector plates and whether they actually hold value beyond their decorative appeal. While ...

Question: I inherited about 150 collector plates my late father purchased during the 1970s and 1980s, some from the Bradford Exchange. The plates' countries of origin include the U.S., Russia, Germany ...

Q — I have about 100 examples of Christmas and Mother’s Day Bing and Grondahl plates from the 1970s. They are in mint condition. Some boxes are not even open. What is their approximate worth and where ...

The world of collectibles and antiques is incredibly unpredictable for those who aren’t experts. What may seem like an old, worthless object to most people can actually be highly valuable. That’s ...

Think you can spot an antique porcelain plate worth thousands from a pile of thrift store items? One man in Illinois managed to do so at a Goodwill store in a Chicago suburb. "I bought a rare ...

Nostalgia is more than a feeling, it’s a booming market. In 2025, collectors are paying top dollar for items that once gathered dust in attics and basements. Whether you’re decluttering or treasure ...

Many once-loved collectibles that people thought would make them rich are now worth almost nothing. From Beanie Babies to porcelain figures and collectible plates, these nostalgic “investments” have ...

People often purchase collectibles with the hope they will increase in value. But, as with any speculative investing, putting your money into vintage toys, collectible cards, figurines or classic ...

Dear Mike, I recently found a box of old Manitoba licence plates in my mom’s garage. They date from 1928 to 1976. Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com Read the E-Edition, our digital ...

Question: I am downsizing and want to sell a dozen white, 9-inch luncheon plates decorated with the birds shown in my photo. "Plate #367 Reproduced from the Elephant Folio Audubon's BIRDS OF AMERICA ...

Q: This door plate came from my mother, whose family had a general store back in the 1920s and ’30s. It was one of the items kept when the business was sold. It measures about 20 centimetres high and ...