• The Collectors Newsletter No. 1072 December 30 2016

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    The Collectors Newsletter #1072 -- December 30, 2016

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    1. Happy New Year from everyone at TIAS.com! 2. Special offers, sales and other news! 3. Open your own online store!
    4. Supporting small independent merchants. 5. Do you know what day it is?
    6. Pinterest: Visit the huge variety of boards we have posted! 7. Follow TIAS on Twitter and Instagram! 8. This Week's Stories, Requests for Help, and old stories
    revisited
    9. Facebook Updates
    10. This Week's Antique News
    11. Newly listed items
    12. Vintage Recipes
    13. New On line Merchants
    14. Did you know?
    15. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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    1. This is the last Collectors Newsletter for 2016! Hard to believe another year has passed. Happy New Year to everyone from TIAS.com. We truly appreciate your business and loyalty!

    2. Special offers, sales and other news - Every day we publish "press releases" from our sellers who are offering special sales, discounts on shipping, promoting special items, etc. Visit http://www.tias.com/special-offers to see the latest. Hovering over the image displays the message from that particular store. Come see what you can find! Here's an example: przmtz, Cam & Pete's Treasures (http://www.tias.com/stores/praz) posted this press release: "Treat yourself for New Years. Samuel Benham Sterling Silver Blue Topaz Bracelet for Sale in Our Store."

    3. It's easy to open your very own online antique shop with TIAS.com! There are no setup or listing fees, and we'll even
    help you with a custom logo and banner at no charge! For more information, take a look at http://www.MakeAShop.com and you can start building your store at TIAS.com today. If you've got questions, email us at support@tias.com.

    4. Visit http://www.tias.com and use our search to shop, or shop by categories, listed on the far left of the page.

    Remember, when you buy from TIAS.com you are supporting small independent merchants who sincerely appreciate your business. Your online purchase is also backed by the TIAS.com Trusted Merchant Guarantee.

    To view the most recently added items by all TIAS Merchants, please visit: http://www.tias.com/newly-listed-antiques

    5. Do you know what day it is? Just to show you how versatile the inventory presented by our hundreds of sellers can be, we've been researching little-known national and world-wide "holidays" that most people aren't familiar with, and matching them up with items for sale on TIAS.com.

    Today is National Bicarbonate of Soda Day wouldn't New Years Day be more fitting? Vintage Baking Soda Hoosier Jar http://www.tias.com/vintage-baking-soda-hoosier-jar-715773.html

    Visit us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TIASAntiques to read about some of the interesting and sometimes amusing "holidays"! You don't need to have a Facebook account to view that page!
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    6. Be sure to visit our boards on Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/ We've dressed them up for the holidays!

    January Birthstone: Garnet

    The birthstone for January signifies eternal friendship and trust and is the perfect gift for a friend. Garnet, derived from the word granatum, means seed, and is called so because of the gemstone's resemblance to a pomegranate seed.

    Here is a link to the Pinterest board featuring many beautiful examples of Garnet jewelry: https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/january-birthstone-garnet/

    Feel free to stop by and check out all of our boards and while you're there, please "follow" us! We update these boards daily.

    7. TIAS.com is on Twitter! Click here and be sure to follow us! https://twitter.com/TIASdotCOM

    We've also started an Instagram page, so please be sure to follow us there too!
    http://instagram.com/tiasdotcom We recently added quite a number of really unique items there!We now have a Instagram button at the top of the page at http://www.tias.com, along with the Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest buttons. --------------------------

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    8. This Week's Stories and Requests for Help/Blast from the past We try to post stories and comments from our readers each week. Send your story to newsletter@tias.com.

    Here's a reprint of a story published April 2002:

    Saving the things we collect. This reader came up with a novel way to save memories and vintage collectibles for her children... Several years ago I started making "treasure boxes" for my daughters. It began as a way for me to tuck away all of those little things I wanted to save for them. I knew they would love them even more if I wrapped each item in pretty tissue paper (that I had saved and collected from other things). I love thrift stores and have found lots of awesome vintage things to wrap and hide among the familiar things from their past. Since the beginning I have added several of their favorite books and toys. I copied all of our old old family photos of Great Grandma as a baby, Pappy in his WWII uniform, Mom as a little girl, etc... I've rolled their favorite artwork and tied them with pretty ribbons, I placed their girl scout sashes and brownie badges into neat little baggies ...... You name it.... if it meant something to someone who was special to them.... It could go in there. This is a simple way for me to give them a little happiness after I am gone. I started with a few vintage purses and have even filled an old suitcase now. You can use anything for a treasure box. I tie a name tag on each one and use them as decorations in my home. My girls know about them and have even given me things for in them... Bonnie N, Middleburg, Pennsylvania

    Comments, thoughts? We collect interesting stories about collecting. Things like your best find, unusual collections, bizarre collectibles. Anything and everything that is interesting that has to do with collecting. We may publish it here. Send your story to newsletter@tias.com
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    9. Facebook Updates

    Remember that you can check out our Facebook page for some interesting updates.
    Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/TIASAntiques If you have photos of items you would like to share you can post them there as well. You don't need a Facebook account to visit our page. If you do have a Facebook account please "Like" us!

    Also, everyday we post a "This Date In History" story on our Facebook page, along with an item for sale on http://www.tias.com that relates to the event. We're also highlighting one item each day that we find particularly interesting - something that's very unusual! Check it out!

    It's always fun to see what other people own and treasure! Although we can't put the pictures in this newsletter, please visit our Facebook page to view the images and learn about those items.
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    10. This week's Antique News

    If you want to tell the world about your antiques & collectibles business, auction, club or upcoming event related to the antiques and collectibles trade, you can post it for free at http://www.News-Antique.com Your news release will get published online and will also appear in this newsletter. To post a release, go to http://www.News-Antique.com [some links wrap]

    18th century English-made automaton musical clock may bring $1 million or more Jan. 21 at Fontaine's http://news-antique.com/?id=810627&keys=clock-pagoda-automaton-
    qing

    Nearly 400 eclectic lots pulled from estates across New England to be sold by Bruneau & Co. Jan. 14 http://news-antique.com/?id=810628&keys=hebert-picasso-hollyer-
    vreeland

    Ahlers & Ogletree to offer 1,492 quality lots at its Jan. 14-16 Signature Estates Auction in Atlanta http://news-antique.com/?id=810630&keys=pomodoro-picasso-knibb-
    whitredge

    MoranC|+s December 6th Decorative Art Session Delights with Modern Art; Art Glass and Pottery http://news-antique.com/?id=810631&keys=bronze-western-glass-silver

    Featuring nearly 350 Lots, John MoranC|+s December Fine Jewelry Auction Brings Some Sparkle to the Sea http://news-antique.com/?id=810632&keys=jewelry-diamonds-gold-
    antique

    John MoranC|+s Studio Fine Art Auction Promises Gems From Important Southern California Collections http://news-antique.com/?id=810633&keys=art-american-california-
    antique

    MANY other announcements are added on a regular basis. You can
    read the latest news about antiques & collectibles now at: http://www.news-antique.com

    12. Newly listed items for your online shopping pleasure. Stop by and check out today's fresh inventory at: TIAS.com - http://www.tias.com/showcase CollectorOnline - http://cgi.tias.com/showcase/?groupKey=7 AntiqueArts - http://cgi.tias.com/showcase/?groupKey=3 Earthling - http://cgi.tias.com/showcase/?groupKey=6
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    13. Vintage Recipes

    Be sure to check out our vintage recipe archive online at: http://bit.ly/1vDXn6h. Over 1200 wonderful vintage recipes are listed. Email recipes@tias.com if you would like to submit a recipe.

    As with collectibles, people also have very strong feelings about foods from their past. Sometimes these special recipes get lost. This section is to help people who are looking for lost recipes from their past. If you submit a request, please include the geographical region where you tasted the recipe. If you have a vintage recipe request send it to recipes@tias.com and we might just publish it here.

    TIAS.com merchants have thousands of cookbooks for sale! You can
    see them here: http://www.tias.com/books/cooking/

    Be sure to check out our vintage kitchen collectibles section online at: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Kitchen_Collectibles/1.html

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    This is a recipe that my Aunt had and we all love. I do not know when the bakery went out of business but think it would have been pre 1950's but could be off there. These make a nice soft oatmeal cookie that keep well. Hope your readers enjoy it.

    Jim H.

    Henry W's Bakery Oatmeal Cookies

    This recipe comes from one of the old bakeries in Corvallis, OR. These are a moist and flavorful raisin-oatmeal cookie, though a little more work, they are worth the extra effort.
    1 cup shortening
    2 cups sugar (at least 1/2 brown)
    3 eggs
    2 cups ground raisins
    1/2 cup milk
    1 1/2 cups oatmeal (old fashioned)
    3 cups pastry flour or cake flour
    1 heaping teaspoon soda
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
    1/4 teaspoon cloves
    Salt if desired

    Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees)


    Email recipes@tias.com if you have a vintage recipe you'd like to share or if you're looking for a recipe!
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    13. New Online Merchants

    Be sure to check out all of the fresh inventory offered by these new merchants that just opened a store at TIAS.com. and please don't forget the rest of our merchants. Your support goes a long way in helping our merchants. You can see them all here: http://www.tias.com/new-merchants

    Cottonwood Antique Mall
    http://tias.com/stores/cottonwoodmall/
    The Cottonwood Antique Mall is a multi dealer mall located in the heart of the midwest with thousands of vintage items ranging from primitives to fine glassware. Shop our site for that unique treasure and tour our store on TIAS.

    Wanting More Collectibles Shop
    https://www.tias.com/stores/bfsvc/
    Welcome to my shop on the web Ya'll~ From a small town, Murfreesboro, NC where I bought a drugstore(built in 1936)which I turn into a vintage collectible shop ~ I sold a large variety
    of everything ~ Visit my shop often in search for that one item


    DownHome Antiques and Collectibles https://www.tias.com/stores/downhomeantiques/
    Welcome to our Tias Store bringing you the best in selection and pricing honest descriptions and honest shipping.

    Vintage Variety
    http://tias.com/stores/vintagevariety/
    Welcome to Vintage Variety! I am so pleased to offer my favorite things on Tias for your enjoyment. Visit our store often for new items! I guarantee your satisfaction with a 7 day money back guarantee. We accept payments through Paypal.

    Judy's Closet
    http://tias.com/stores/judygarrels/
    Hello, Welcome to Judy's Closet! I have been a collector, dealer, flea marketer, and just an all around antique addict my whole life. I mainly sell glass, china, figurines, pottery, and art. But, you never know what might show up.

    Brenda's Jewelry Box
    http://tias.com/stores/bjewelbox/
    Welcome to my jewelry store. I have been in business with my husband for over 20 years and we decided to separate our jewelry business from our other TIAS stores. We have many satisfied customers. My inventory includes costume and fine jewelry.

    Allie's Vintage Alley
    http://tias.com/stores/alliesvintage/
    I have been buying, selling and trading antique and collectibles for 30 years. I sell a variety of great finds. I guarantee your satisfaction with a 7-day money back guarantee, and I accept Visa and MasterCard (via PayPal), Checks and Money Orders!

    Dobson Antique Hardware And Collectibles Of Eugenia's http://tias.com/stores/dobson/
    Eugenia's is a family owned business for over 40 years. We specialize in antique door and furniture hardware, antique lighting and bath accessories. We also deal in various collectibles. Our "brick and mortar" store Eugenia's Authenic Antique Hardware is located at 5370 Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA, 30341 is open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
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    14. Did you know . . . . this about TIAS.com?

    You can shop by category! On the left side of any screen on TIAS.com (including the individual stores), you'll find a list
    of Categories.

    TIAS.com has an "Advanced Search" feature to help narrow down
    your search results. Just use the SEARCH box at the top of any TIAS.com page, you'll see a link to "Advanced search", or
    bookmark this link for easy access: http://www.tias.com/search.php

    TIAS.com has a page available so that you can send emailed
    vintage postcard messages to friends and family. Take a look at our selection here: http://www.tias.com/cards/

    TIAS.com provides a directory which lists over 2300 clubs
    related to Antiques and Collectibles? You can search by name, website name, type or description, as well as alphabetically. Take a look here: http://bit.ly/1BN65Sl If you head up an antiques and collectibles club, feel free to register it today!
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    15. Helpful Resources:
    a) Find an antiques or collectibles club. Nearly 2000 different clubs listed. Take a look at:
    http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi
    b) What's it worth? Try Kovels' online price guide to over 600,000 antiques and collectibles. It can be found online at http://www.kovels.com
    c) Sell Antiques & Collectibles online with us at: http://www.MakeAShop.com
    d) Here's a link to the page where you can research backstamps/marks on the back of your item. http://www.kovels.com/marks/pottery-porcelain-marks.html

    Thanks for reading. Feel free to forward this to a friend. To subscribe to this newsletter go to: http://www.tias.com/subscribe

    Please note that stories and recipes from readers are not checked for accuracy.
    They may be edited prior to publication. For questions or comments, you can reach us at support@TIAS.com (c)1995-2016 TIAS.com

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