The Collectors Newsletter #1092 -- June 23, 2017

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1. Special offers, sales and other news! 2. Open your own online store or place
a Classified Ad! 3. Supporting small independent merchants. 4. Do you know what
day it is?
5. Pinterest: Visit the huge variety of boards we have posted! 6. Follow TIAS on Twitter and Instagram! 7. This Week's Stories, Requests for Help, and sometimes a
blast from the past
8. Facebook Updates
9. This week's Antique News
10. Newly listed items
11. Vintage Recipes
12. New On line Merchants
13. Did you know?
14. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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1. 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:

VintageVintageAlways (http://www.tias.com/stores/trainerjohn) posted this press
release: "Cut Glass, Cut Crystal, Ruby & much, much more added"

2. 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 have questions, email us at support@tias.com.

If you don't have enough inventory for a store, and have only one or two items,
or a set of something to sell, please visit: https://www.tias.com/classifieds.
Click on the Sell Now button at the top of the page to get started. If you have any questions, email support@tias.com.

3. 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
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4. 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.

Yesterday was National Chocolate Eclair Day Dessert Cart Teapot with eclairs http://www.tias.com/dessert-cart-teapot-232000.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!

5. Be sure to visit our boards on Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/

Visit our board for the June birthstone board - Pearl, Alexandrite, and Moonstone
https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/june-birthstone-pearl- alexandrite-and-moonstone/ [wraps]

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.

6. 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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7. This Week's Stories and Requests for Help/Blast from the past

Please share your story about collecting with us, and we will publish it here.
Send your story to newsletter@tias.com

We have a request for help identifying a sewing machine attachment. Anyone have any ideas?

"Hi
I found your website and hope you can help ID this part. No maker or model number on it. Mom loved to sew and had lots of Singer and Pfaff stuff. I'm finding odds and ends the I can't ID.

Thanks!
Jane"

https://www.facebook.com/TIASAntiques/photos/a.424927463655. 195561.331482348655/10155485993403656/?type=3&theater [wraps]

Do you have an interesting story to tell? Send your story to newsletter@tias.com and we may publish it here. If we use your story, we'll send you a handy-dandy TIAS pocket tape measure & magnifier https://www.facebook.com/pg/TIASAntiques/videos/?ref=page_internal

Please be sure to include your name and postal mailing address. (Valid for US addresses only)

8. 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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9. 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

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Grant ZahajkoCÇÖs June 24 Auction Aims high with 1936 Berlin Olympics US Basketball Gold Medal http://news-antique.com/?id=810725&keys=autographs-Disney-
Memorabilia-Olympics

Milestone Auctions to Present Premier Firearms & Military Arms in 800-lot Sale June 24
http://news-antique.com/?id=810726&keys=antiques-firearms-
miliary-swords

Over 150 domain names in several categories will be sold online, on June 25th, by Stampler Auctions http://news-antique.com/?id=810727&keys=domain-websites-gambling
-politics

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
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10. 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

11. 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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Here's a vintage recipe for a nice summer side for picnics.

5 cup fruit salad

1 cup mandarin oranges (drained)
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup crushed or chunked pineapple (drained) 1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup Cool Whip topping (or 1 cup sour cream, or 1/2 cup each)

Mix gently with a rubber spatula and refrigerate until served.


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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12. 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

Ye Olde Daze Shoppe
http://tias.com/stores/yeoldedazeshoppe/
Welcome to Ye Olde Daze Shoppe where we specialize in all things collectible! Inventory includes artwork, antiques, collectibles and so much more! PayPal is
accepted

Vision One
http://tias.com/stores/dlwolf/
Welcome to our shop. We have been selling online for several years on various platforms and have many satisfied customers. Our inventory includes glass, porcelain, memorabilia, jewelry, and other varied items. We guarantee your satisfaction.

VintageVintageAlways
http://tias.com/stores/trainerjohn/
Certified Fitness Specialist who loves vintage items and has been providing excellent service products for over 10 years.I guarantee your satisfaction. We
accept PayPal.Shipping is Free.Shipping Excludes Alaska/Hawaii,US Protectorates,apo fpo,PO Box

Collector's Heaven
http://www.tias.com/stores/collectorsheaven
Welcome to my shop on the web! Selling on the internet 20 years. My inventory includes a lot of railroad collectibles, plus vintage documents, books and magazines, toys, black americanna, postcards, military, boxing, photos, advertising and more.

JJ Today
http://tias.com/stores/goldenkeys/
The JJ Today collection captures the history & beauty of our past. Each of our
featured collectibles have experienced meaning with some one at some place in time. All have value & are recognized as cherished keepsakes of our humanity.

Precious Pieces
http://tias.com/stores/preciouspieces/
Welcome to our Store! We stock a wide range of unique items ranging from high end to very affordable. Your favorite piece of antique or unique furniture is here, household curiosities, or simply your favorite book! Something precious for everyone!

At Memory Lane
http://tias.com/stores/atmemorylane/
At Memory Lane, everyone is entitled to a piece of the past. You will find antiques and vintage in my shop. I am a small seller, but have been selling online for about ten years. Currently, my stash includes old milk glass & collectible glass.

Vintage Paper 'n' Stuff
http://tias.com/stores/vintagepaper/
Welcome to Vintage Paper 'N' Stuff! We strive to provide a unique shopping experience offering an eclectic collection of vintage ephemera and collectibles. We pick up a piece here a collection there and offer it to you at affordable prices. ENJOY!

Paris 1880
http://www.tias.com/stores/frenchlover/
Welcome to my place on the web! You will find high quality french antiques and vintage jewelry in my shop. I've been a dealer for over 20 years and I have many satisfied customers.

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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13. 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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14. 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
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http://www.tias.com/subscribePlease 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)1995-2017 TIAS.com

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