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Succession Planning for Collectibles

Most of us prefer to ignore the inevitable – death. Ignoring this will unfortunately not prevent it from happening and the fact that it is going to happen will not go away. You owe it to your family to have a proper estate plan in place and if you are a collector provision must be made for the distribution of your collection by means of an art succession plan. Read

By: lauradutoit | 23/11/2008 | Collecting

Collectibles as an Investment

In the current economic situation people are looking for alternative investment options to broaden their investment portfolio. The collectibles market has seen an upsurge in new entrants, not all necessarily equipped to evaluate the profit potential of the particular market in which they have invested. Collecting is first and foremost a hobby and the people that derive the most out of their collections are those that are in the market for the sheer joy of collecting. Read

By: lauradutoit | 23/11/2008 | Investing

How to Store Your Doll Collection

Doll collectors inevitably need to store part or all of their doll collection at some time. Be informed and avoid the pitfalls of incorrect storage facilities, containers and general conditions that can cause irreversible damage to your doll collection Read

By: lauradutoit | 31/10/2008 | Collecting

Venturing Into Doll Collecting

Venturing into doll collecting can be a costly experience if not approached in the correct manner. These basic guidelines will assist you in knowing where to start this fascinating and rewarding hobby. Read

By: lauradutoit | 17/10/2008 | Collecting

How to Survive Doll Collecting

Doll collecting, like any other collecting pastime can be overwhelming for a newcomer. Here are a few basic guidelines to help you get through the teething stages of doll collecting, which if followed will ensure that you do not end up bankrupt with hundreds of unwanted dolls within a very short space of time. Read

By: lauradutoit | 16/10/2008 | Collecting