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From: "This is True" <lyris@...>
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Subject: THIS is TRUE #808: 6 December


SINCE 1994 and reaching more than 107,000 subscribers in over 200
    countries, this is the 808th weekly issue of...

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MR. POTATO HEAD, ESQ.: Attorney Sam Kepfield was defending a woman in a
    Hutchinson, Kan., court who said she had participated in a check
    forging scheme because a man had threatened to kill her dog and harm
    her daughter if she didn't. To demonstrate the concept of "imminent
    threat" to the jury, Kepfield pulled a pin on a hand grenade and set it
    on the ledge in front of the jury box, asking them "Are you afraid
    now?" District Judge Richard Rome ordered Kepfield to remove it, and
    deputies took the grenade -- a fake -- into evidence, since
    unauthorized possession of any weapon in court, even fake ones, is a
    crime, said Reno County Sheriff's Capt. Wayne Baughman. The jury took
    15 minutes to convict Kepfield's client. (Kansas City Star, AP) ...So
    his defense tactic was a dud too.

POLYESTER PROPHECY: Joanne Nelson, 39, was sentenced to 3 years in prison
    after a 3-day vandalism spree in St. Joseph, Mo. She drove her teen son
    and his friend around so they could vandalize cars, paint vulgarities
    on a garage, and break out windows, causing thousands of dollars in
    damage. And when the cops showed up, they noted the message printed on
    her t-shirt: "It's All Fun & Games Until the Cops Show Up". (St. Joseph
    News-Press) ...And now the real fun begins.

VEILED THREAT: When a robber held up a betting parlor in Leeds, West
    Yorkshire, England, he probably thought his disguise was pretty good:
    he wore a baseball cap to hold a veil over his face. He escaped with
    400 pounds (US$665). But when police detectives viewed security camera
    footage, they could see right through the veil -- two officers
    immediately recognized the robber as Michael Clough, 20. Clough, was
    quickly apprehended in his flat just a few hundred yards away from the
    scene of the crime. He confessed and was jailed for four years. (London
    Telegraph) ...Support local business: when you rob, rob local.

AND DAMNED IF YOU DON'T: Gary Tudesko went bird hunting at sunrise in
    Willows, Calif., but apparently came up empty-handed. He didn't have
    time to go home or he'd be late for school, so he went straight there.
    Since his school has a "zero tolerance" policy regarding firearms, and
    he still had his unloaded shotguns in his truck, he was careful to park
    on the street so his guns would not be on the Willows High School
    campus, even in the parking lot. But a random search of parked cars on
    the street by dogs revealed the guns, and Principal Mort Geivett said
    he was justified in suspending the junior on the grounds that the
    school is responsible for students both on the way to school, and on
    the way home. "I'm erring on the safe side of protecting staff and
    kids," Geivett said. The Willows Unified School District board of
    trustees voted 4-0 to expel the boy indefinitely, in part because of
    Tudesko's recent poor grades -- which he got because he was already on
    suspension when several assignments and tests were given, his mother
    said. (Chico Enterprise-Record) ...Area residents are hunting for
    common sense in the schools, but will come up empty-handed.

NOT ALL OF THEM, ANYWAY: "Geek Realises 'All Hot Girls Aren't Evil'" --
    Sydney (Australia) Daily Telegraph headline

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From: "TIAS.com"
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 9:39 PM
Subject: The Collectors Newsletter #758 -- December 2009

The Collectors Newsletter #758 -- December 2009

-- Read all of our newsletters on the Web at: http://www.tias.com/newsletter
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1. Featured Collectors Club
2. Stories From our Readers
3. Antique News
4. Your Classifieds
5. Newly listed items
6. Funny Old Stuff
7. Wanted ads. Can you help?
8. A Vintage Recipe
9. A Vintage Recipe Request from a Reader
10. New On line Merchants
11. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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Holiday Shopping SALES at TIAS.com
TONS of SALES see.... http://tias.com/news/indexHoliday.shtml
When you buy online from a TIAS merchant, you've got TIAS to back you up.
All of our merchants offer at least a 7 day return policy if you need to
return your purchase for any reason. With over 650,000 antiques and
collectibles available online, you can trust a TIAS merchant when buying
great antique & collectible gifts for your friends and family.
For today's sales and special offer see:
http://tias.com/news/indexHoliday.shtml
-------------

Now is the best time to open an online antique shop
With the Holiday shopping season upon us, now is the time to open an online
store with TIAS.com .Let TIAS.com show you how to turn your collecting hobby
into an online business you can run from your home. This is our 15th year
selling online. Put our expertise to work for you. We are one of the oldest
and the largest online antiques and collectibles malls . There are no
start-up fees to join us and you can even test building a store to see how
you like it. To get started, go to http://www.MakeAShop.com . Questions?
Give Phil a call today at 1-888-OLD-STUF (1-888-653-7883)
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1) Featured Collectors Club
Highlighting clubs of interest to collectors.

Vaseline Glass Collectors, Inc.
Vaseline Glass Collectors, Inc., (VGCI), is a non-profit 501(c)3
organization incorporated in 1998 to educate and unify Vaseline Glass
collectors everywhere! There are different definitions of what is or is not
"Vaseline glass," depending on what part of the world you are located. Our
organization uses this definition: Vaseline Glass is a particular color of
yellow-green glass that is made by adding 2% Uranium Dioxide to the
ingredients when the glass formula is made. The addition of the Uranium
Dioxide makes the glass color yellow-green. Vaseline Glass is ALWAYS
verifiable by using an ultraviolet light (black light) on the glass item.
When this is done, the glass turns a bright florescent green! Sometimes,
even the most trained eye can be fooled by a piece of glass that looks like
Vaseline Glass, but will not 'glow' or fluoresce bright green under a black
light. Not all yellow-green glass will turn florescent GREEN when a UV light
is shined on it. When manganese is added to
  the glass formula (which also makes a yellow-colored glass) instead of
Uranium Dioxide, for instance, the end product will glow under a black
light, but the color is an orange/peach color OR a lime green color that is
much fainter than the bright neon green under UV light. Manganese was added
to the glass mixture to counteract the minor traces of iron that would give
the glass a 'coke-bottle' greenish tint to it.

For more information, click here:
http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi?OIKey=1110&listByKey=1110&groupKey=1

Are you interested in Vaseline Glass?
http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Glass/Vaseline_Glass/1.html
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2) After you read these stories, tell us your interesting story. Send your
story to phil@... and we may publish it here . We want to hear any
interesting or unusual stories you would like to share with us
that are related to collecting or anything vintage.
--
Thank You! to everyone that has been sending in stories. If you've been
waiting for the right time to send us your antiques & collectibles story,
now is the time. Email your story to phil@... and we'll run it in an
upcoming issue.
--
Hi everyone, I always love getting the newsletter to read. I have a question
for anyone out there & maybe someone will know the answer. I went to visit
my sister who lives in Woodstock, VA at the time, 2001 or 2002. There was an
antique mall we went to that wasn't very far from her home and first thing
that was seen was a picture on the wall. It had a woman kneeling by a
gravestone, she was in black old time dress(maybe civil war era) and next to
her was the ghost of the deceased in a soldiers uniform trying to comfort
her. This picture or painting, not sure which, was just awesome, but at the
time I didn't have the money for it, I figured I'd send the money to my
sister when I had it saved up. Well the antique mall went out of business
and now I'm not sure where to find this picture and I keep thinking of that
darn picture. Does anyone know if or where I could purchase this picture or
what the picture is called? Thanks to all who might know. Please e-mail me
at fmhx4fun@yaho
  o.com if you know anything about this picture. Linda

--Another Story--

Hi....I have thought of this story for several years and always find it so
surprising and it brings a smile to my face every time.

I worked with a gal in a factory and we were talking about where we grew up.
I told her I had for a time lived NE Minneapolis(MN) and she said she had
also.  As we were talking I told her I went to Pierce elementary school and
she also had.  I said my favorite teacher was a Mrs Spaulding whom taught
the fifth grade.  She said I hadn't thought about her for years.  As time
went on one day she told me about a member of her extended family who worked
for the gas company.  One day he took over service calls for another out of
his area.  He went to a home where they had collected bells of all sizes.
He said they were  everywhere.  When he went downstairs he was looking at
some of them, when he saw a bell that had belonged to his grandfather or
great grandfather, which he had on a horse drawn wagon when he delivered
vegetables in our old neighborhood.  He was so excited that he asked the
home owner   about the "Old Bell".  The man said that his wife, a school
teacher,  had collec
  ted bells for years and had recently passed away.  He gave the "Old Bell"
to this serviceman and told him to keep it in his family.  And yes, the
man's wife was my old teacher, Mrs. Spaulding.

I don't know if the story is per say accurate but it is close to what I
remember my ex co-worker telling me.  A way beyond fifth grader ~ Joyce
--
WE NEED YOUR STORY ABOUT COLLECTING. DO YOU HAVE AN INTERESTING STORY TO
TELL? SEND IT TO PHIL@...
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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@...
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3) 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  the #1
listing on Google for "Antique News" Your news release will get published
online and will also appear in this newsletter so that 15,000 people can
read it. To post a release, go to http://www.News-Antique.com
--
Here are the latest news headlines about antiques and collectibles from
http://www.News-Antique.com
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1. FINE AND RARE WATCHES AT CHRISTIE'S
NEW YORK ON DECEMBER 15
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789644

2. NEW YORK JEWELS AND MAGNIFICENT
JEWELS FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTOR
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789645

3. American Currency & Gold Coins from Freeman's
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789685

4. December Catalogue Auction from The Potomack
Company
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789684

5. Artfact Welcomes New Partner Houses to Artfact Live!
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789683

6. Two bronze figural dancers hit $60,950 at Leland Little
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789682

7. Estate of Jack In the Box Founder Robert O. Peterson
Hits the Block at Kaminski’s December Auction
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789680

8. Gold dominates in Heritage Auctions' $9.4 million+
Houston U.S. Coin sale, Dec. 6
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789677

9. Two monster estates will be sold in Ivor, Va., Jan. 1st
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789669

10. Autograph Collectors Daily - Top 10 Celebrity
Signers in 2009
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789668

11. Country Joe's New Year's Day Auction
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789667

12. Power of Love and Magic in This Week’s
  LiveAuctionTalk.com Column
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789665

13. Peter J. Crowley Photographic Art December Shows
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789664

14. Artfact Introduces iPhone App with Absentee
Bidding and Auction Price Research
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789663

15. The Estate Of William D. Ansley from Antique Helper
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789662

16. Eubanks, Harvey, Rungius and more in Western Art
Auction at Heritage Auctions, Dec. 16
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789661

17. Important Canadian & International Works Of Art
from Westbridge Fine Art Auct
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789660

18.  Jewelry And Collectibles from Woodbury Auction
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789659

19. LEARN “THE BUSINESS OF ESTATE SALES” AT
A FOUR DAY SEMINAR IN GAINESVILLE, FL
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789655

20. Martin Willis Creates Online Podcast for Auctions
and Antiques
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789649
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MANY more stories are added several times a day. You can read the latest
news now at:
  http://www.news-antique.com
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YES! you can put the latest DAILY news about antiques and collectibles on
your Web site.
It's easy to do. Go to:  http://javafeed.news-antique.com/  to get the code.
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4) Your Classifieds...
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Here are your classifieds...

Stunning Hand Painted Nippon Biscuit / Cracker Jar
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1360717/PictPage/3923711079.html

WHOLESALE: Antique Vintage Jewelry Collection 400+ pcs.
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1356466/PictPage/3923711140.html

A Time Remembered
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1437210/PictPage/3923711345.html

I Love My Gift
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1370583/PictPage/3923711628.html

Do you have antiques or collectibles you are just itching to sell? A simple
classified ad in this newsletter might just be your answer. Over 15,000
readers subscribe to this newsletter. One of them just might be able
to help you out. Place your ad today at: http://tinyurl.com/39eulu

Want to know what our advertisers think? Check out the testimonials at:
http://tinyurl.com/8xqyw
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5) Newly listed items for your online shopping pleasure for Friday December
11, 2009 Stop by and check out today's fresh inventory at:
TIAS - 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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6) Funny Old Stuff
This is our humor section. These are humorous family stories and comments
that are sent in by readers. If you have a submission you would like to
share, please send it to newsletter@... and we may run it in the next
issue.
--
Julianne and the Bear
One day I was at the mall with our youngest daughter, Julianne and her two
older sisters. Seeing a large crowd gathered, we went to investigate and saw
several performing bears doing tricks with balls and riding bicycles around
the ring.  Afterwards there was an opportunity to have their pictures taken
with the bears.  I wasn’t surprised when Michelle, age 10, and Ariana, age
8, wanted to have their pictures taken with one of the bears, but I was
dumbfounded when my extremely timid Julianne, age 5, wanted to go with them.
I watched in amazement when their turn came and Julianne proudly stood next
to the bear with a big smile and actually put her arm around the bear and
started stroking his neck.

On the way home, Julianne didn’t make a sound until we pulled into the
drive.  And then she said very quietly, “Mommy, I couldn’t find the zip.”
Then I knew why she had been so brave.  She thought the bear was actually
someone in a costume.  She is now 27 and we still laugh about the zip that
wasn’t there.  Carol St.Clair-Phillips
--
Do you have a funny family story you would like to share? Make someone feel
good by sharing it with us. Send it to newsletter@... and we may
publish it here.
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7) Wanted ads. Can you help?
Here are the latest wanted ads from the TIAS Exchange. Can you help someone
out?
--
GET YOUR WANTED AD HERE! Just $10 and we'll send it out to 15,000 people who
get this newsletter. Go to http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/submitClassified.cgi
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Looking for something? Place a "Wanted" ad in this newsletter. Over 16,000
subscribers will see it. It's easy, go
to:http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/submitClassified.cgi
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9) A Vintage Recipe
Be sure to check out our vintage recipe archive online at:
http://www.tias.com/newsletter/topics/A%20Vintage%20Recipe.html  Over 1200
wonderful vintage recipes are listed.

In the last issue Michelle requested recipe for “Giant Oreo Cookies” here
are two recipes that we received.
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I found this recipe at the Desert News Website.  My cousins in Utah make a
smaller version and they are great.  Hope this is the one you are looking
for that was in Seventeen in the 70's. Rebecca Pacey - Eagar, AZ

Giant Oreo Cookies - Author: Janet Barton, Sandy

Ingredients

Yield: 24 servings

For batter:
2 packages Devils Food Cake Mix
4 eggs
2/3 cup oil

For Filling:
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl combine cake mixes, eggs
and oil. Mix until all ingredients are well blended. Roll cookie dough into
balls 11/2-inch in diameter. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for
8-10 minutes. Let cookies cool on cookie sheet for about 5 minutes, then
remove to a cooling rack. Cool completely. For filling, in a medium mixing
bowl blend together cream cheese and butter. Mix in powdered sugar and
vanilla. Spread filling over the bottom side of a cooled cookie, then place
another cookie over the filling, sandwiching the filling between the
cookies. Store in an airtight container. Each serving contains 309 calories,
17g fat, 35g carb, 237mg sodium, 92mg cholesterol.

--Another Recipe--

Homemade Oreo Cookies -24 servings

The Cookie
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
12 tablespoons butter (room temp)
1 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
12 ounces chocolate chips, melted

The Filling
8 tablespoons butter (room temp)
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons light cream, plus
2 teaspoons light cream


Directions:
Cookies: Cream butter& sugar together.
Add eggs and water, beat together.
Add melted chocolate until combined.
Add flour& baking soda, beat.
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
Scoop rounded teaspoon onto sheet.
Press each cookie with bottom of a glass until it forms a round 1 1/2" in
diameter.
Bake 17 minutes at 375°F, cool completely on rack.

Filling: Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth.
Fill cookies and allow to set for 2- 3 hours (or refrigerate for 1 hour).
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If you enjoy these vintage recipes, you should buy a vintage cookbook from
us. They make great gifts too. Take a look at: http://www.tias.com/cookbooks
Buy a Vintage Kitchen collectible from us. We've got lots of them here:
http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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10) A vintage recipe request from a reader
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 had this
recipe.
--
Would any of your readers have a recipe for Amish sour cream fudge.  Now
it's the holiday season, I would like to try making some after tasting at a
craft fair. thanks. Laurie
--
If you can help this reader with this recipe, please forward it to
recipes@... . If you have a vintage recipe request send it to
recipes@... and we might just publish it here.
--
Be sure to check out our vintage kitchen collectibles section online at:
http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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11) New Online Merchants
Be sure to check out all of the fresh inventory offered by these new
merchants at TIAS.
--
Cottonwood antique mall
http://www.tias.com/stores/dmyates
We have been in the antique business for 13 years and have many fine quality
antiques and collectibles.Our inventory includes glassware, porcelain,
jewelry, postcards, books and furniture.

Roads End Antiques
http://www.tias.com/stores/roadsend
This is a collection of antiques and collectibles spanning 60 yrs of
collecting. Glass, ceramics, post cards, furniture, oil lamps, and many
more. I want to make this a pleasant experience for all customers and have
fun in the process.

Flatwater Agency Paper & Collectibles
http://tias.com/stores/flatwateragency
Specializing in pinup blotters, automotive magazine ads and manuals, travel
miscellaneous paper and collectible china.

Sophistomax
http://tias.com/stores/sophistomax
I am sophistomax. Surround yourself with Beauty. Antiques, Vintage,
Collectibles, Porcelain, Sculpture, Art, Jewelry, Glass, The Unusual and
Unique. I hope you enjoy shopping with me.

Aunt Pitty Pat's China Closet
http://www.tias.com/stores/appcc
Offering early Americana pattern glass, pressed glass, depression glass,
Cambridge, Fostoria, Heisey and other elegant glassware companies. Also
offering china, porcelain and pottery.
--
This year, open your own online Antique & Collectible Shop. If you have one
or a few items to sell, try our classifieds at http://classifieds.tias.com.
If you have more than a few items to sell, open your own store at TIAS. It's
easy and fun. Over 160,000 customers visit us on an average day. It costs
you nothing to get started. Take a look at: http://www.makeashop.com
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12) Helpful Resources:
1. Find an antiques or collectibles club. Nearly 2000 different clubs
listed. Take a look at:  http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi
2. What's it worth? Try Kovels' free online price guide to over 600,000
antiques and collectibles. It can be found online at http://www.kovels.com
3. Make money with your Web site. Join the TIAS.com affiliate program today.
Go to http://www.tias.com/affiliates/
4. Looking for prices for antiques and collectibles? PriceMiner.com has
millions of them. Most items listed include color photos as well. Sign up
today at:  http://tinyurl.com/c6oqc (Not affiliated with Kovels.com)
5. Get an online appraisal. For just $9.95 from "What's It Worth To You?"
http://www.whatsitworthtoyou.com/tias.htm (Not affiliated with Kovels.com)
6. The Latest News regarding Antiques & Collectibles Take a look at
http://www.news-antique.com
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Thanks for reading. Feel free to forward this to a friend.

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From: "TIAS.com"
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 9:00 PM
Subject: The Collectors Newsletter #757 -- December 2009


The Collectors Newsletter #757 -- December 2009

-- Read all of our newsletters on the Web at: http://www.tias.com/newsletter
  or we can send you a copy via RSS. See:
http://www.tias.com/other/aboutRSS.html
-------------
1. Featured Collectors Club
2. Stories From our Readers
3. Antique News
4. Your Classifieds
5. Newly listed items
6. Funny Old Stuff
7. Wanted ads. Can you help?
8. A Vintage Recipe
9. A Vintage Recipe Request from a Reader
10. New On line Merchants
11. Helpful Resources For Collectors
-------------

Holiday Shopping SALES at TIAS.com
TONS of SALES see.... http://tias.com/news/indexHoliday.shtml
When you buy online from a TIAS merchant, you've got TIAS to back you up.
All of our merchants offer at least a 7 day return policy if you need to
return your purchase for any reason. With over 650,000 antiques and
collectibles available online, you can trust a TIAS merchant when buying
great antique & collectible gifts for your friends and family.
For today's sales and special offer see:
http://tias.com/news/indexHoliday.shtml
-------------

Now is the best time to open an online antique shop
With the Holiday shopping season upon us, now is the time to open an online
store with TIAS.com .Let TIAS.com show you how to turn your collecting hobby
into an online business you can run from your home. This is our 15th year
selling online. Put our expertise to work for you. We are one of the oldest
and the largest online antiques and collectibles malls . There are no
start-up fees to join us and you can even test building a store to see how
you like it. To get started, go to http://www.MakeAShop.com . Questions?
Give Phil a call today at 1-888-OLD-STUF (1-888-653-7883)
-------------

1) Featured Collectors Club
Highlighting clubs of interest to collectors.

Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Club
This is the official website of the Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Club (VCCC.)
It is dedicated to those who love and are fascinated with vacuum cleaners
old and new. Come and join us to explore and enjoy the world of the vacuum
cleaner from the beginning to the present.
For more information, click here:
http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi?OIKey=2800&listByKey=2800&groupKey=1

Are you interested in collecting appliances?
http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Kitchen_Collectibles/Appliances/1.html
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2) After you read these stories, tell us your interesting story. Send your
story to phil@... and we may publish it here . We want to hear any
interesting or unusual stories you would like to share with us
that are related to collecting or anything vintage.
--
Thank You! to everyone that has been sending in stories. If you've been
waiting for the right time to send us your antiques & collectibles story,
now is the time. Email your story to phil@... and we'll run it in an
upcoming issue.
--
I have been collecting rocking horses since 1983 when I was living in
Germany.  My family was always trying to find one that I did not have so
they could surprise me.  One Christmas my sister drove up to my house and
blew the horn for me to come out.  She was so excited because she thought
that she had the one rocking horse that I did not have.  She pulled him out
of the trunk and said, "I'll bet you don't have this one!"  She had bought
me a rocking horse made from rope lights and it actually rocked.  I was
tickled and said, "Oh wonderful, now I can put one on either side of my
front door!"  The look on her face was priceless.  My Mom had given me the
exact one the day before!  We all had a big laugh about the matching rocking
horses.

The same sister was dying of cancer in 2006 and she kept telling her
children to look for the treasure.  She told them it was in a shoe box.
Needless to say they looked but to no avail.  After she passed away, I was
given the task of clearing out her closet so her husband would not have to.
In my cleaning I found a plastic shoe box with several treasures...one was
about nine hundred dollars (I guess that was her mad money) the another was
a University of Alabama Rocking horse.  I knew that the horse was meant for
me and I had to finally admit that she given  me a rocking horse that I did
not have. Her children enjoyed their surprise and I have really treasured
mine.  It brings back so many memories of a wonderful sister. Thanks for
letting me tell my story - Dorothy in Starkville, MS

--Another Story--

   We shop public auctions in Illinois, and often buy box lots that have
miscellaneous items that we store until needed.  Yesterday, I was unpacking
some Christmas decorations we have had in storage for a couple of years.  I
opened a box that held a glass Christmas tree, and felt paper.  Thinking it
was care instructions, I pulled it out.  There were two envelopes and each
contained money!  We found bank slips showing that checks had been cashed at
two different banks. (no names on them, of course)  Apparently the owner had
cashed checks, spent some of the money, and either the envelopes fell into
the box or they were hidden.  As we have no idea where we got this box, we
expect a Merry Christmas!
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interesting that has to do with collecting. We may publish it here. Send
your story to newsletter@...
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3) Antique News
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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  the #1
listing on Google for "Antique News" Your news release will get published
online and will also appear in this newsletter so that 15,000 people can
read it. To post a release, go to http://www.News-Antique.com
--
Here are the latest news headlines about antiques and collectibles from
http://www.News-Antique.com
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1. Over 325 vintage bottles will be sold online, Jan. 8-18
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789625

2. Bidding extended for Collect.com Auctions mesh
handbag sale
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789623

3. STERLING SILVER FLATWARE MAILBID
CATALOG AUCTION
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789621

4. Frank-Sammy-Dean GENUINE Autographed Photo:
Autographs & Movie Posters
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789613

5.  Luxury Antiques Weekend at Linden Hall in
Northumberland, UK
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789612

6. The Second Luxury Antiques Weekend at Kilhey
Court in Lancashire, UK
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789611

7. Vintage Wallpapers - Arts & Crafts and Art Deco
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789610

8. ANNUAL PRE-CHRISTMAS AUCTION
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789608

9. Souvenir Spoon Auction Catalog #98
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789607

10. TITANIC AND APOLLO MISSION ITEMS LEAD
  I.M. CHAIT’S NATURAL HISTORY AUCTION ON
DECEMBER 13.
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789606

11. Gray's Auctioneers Holiday Auction
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789600

12. Vintage clocks to be offered at Converse sale,
Dec. 29
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789599

13. Special Shopping incentives in Bahoukaville!
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789598

14. Fine And Decorative Arts from Dawson and Nye
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789597

15.  Twelve Days of Artfact Live! Auctions
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789596

16. The Eclectic Collector Auction #6 - Amazing Train
  Auction from Fusco Auctions
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789595

17. Artfact Live! Presents a Fine Asian Art Auction
from Michaan's Auctions
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789594

18. an Asian Art Auction from Waddington's
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789593

19. an Estates Auction from Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789592

20. Tradewinds 11th Annual Holiday Sale
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789582
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MANY more stories are added several times a day. You can read the latest
news now at:
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4) Your Classifieds...
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Here are your classifieds...

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ART GLASS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
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EARLY ENGLISH IRONSTONE AT HOLLY LANE ANTIQUES
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1360717/PictPage/3923710253.html

Color Your Kitchen at Mama's Treasures
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1437211/PictPage/3923710521.html

Items for sale on Petticoat Lane Collectibles
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1360717/PictPage/3923711038.html

Past Life Regression Gift Certificate
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1370583/PictPage/3923711176.html

Do you have antiques or collectibles you are just itching to sell? A simple
classified ad in this newsletter might just be your answer. Over 15,000
readers subscribe to this newsletter. One of them just might be able
to help you out. Place your ad today at: http://tinyurl.com/39eulu

Want to know what our advertisers think? Check out the testimonials at:
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5) Newly listed items for your online shopping pleasure for Tuesday December
8, 2009 Stop by and check out today's fresh inventory at:
TIAS - 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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6) Funny Old Stuff
This is our humor section. These are humorous family stories and comments
that are sent in by readers. If you have a submission you would like to
share, please send it to newsletter@... and we may run it in the next
issue.
--
When I was about 12 years old I started collecting the little glass
containers that came filled with candy beads. My favorite is one shaped like
a lantern. It even has a little handle on top. Well one day that summer I
came home from a neighbor hood garage sale very excited that I had found a
new piece to add to my collection. It was a little clear glass horn that had
a red squeeze ball on the horns mouth end. I happily showed my new purchase
to my Mom. It was then that Mom told me I had not bought a horn shaped candy
container after all. I had in fact bought a vintage breast milk pump. My Mom
is now 85 years old and still reminds me about it now and then when I find a
new candy container for my collection...Robert
--
Do you have a funny family story you would like to share? Make someone feel
good by sharing it with us. Send it to newsletter@... and we may
publish it here.
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7) Wanted ads. Can you help?
Here are the latest wanted ads from the TIAS Exchange. Can you help someone
out?
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get this newsletter. Go to http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/submitClassified.cgi
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Looking for something? Place a "Wanted" ad in this newsletter. Over 16,000
subscribers will see it. It's easy, go
to:http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/submitClassified.cgi
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9) A Vintage Recipe
Be sure to check out our vintage recipe archive online at:
http://www.tias.com/newsletter/topics/A%20Vintage%20Recipe.html  Over 1200
wonderful vintage recipes are listed.

In the last issue Daphne requested recipe for “Mint Fudge” here are two
recipes that we received.
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Try this - looks good and tastes even better...Ellen

Chocolate Mint Fudge Recipe

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup white confectioners' coating
1 tablespoon peppermint extract
1 drop green food colouring (optional)

In heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with 1 cup sweetened
condensed milk and vanilla.
Spread half of the mixture into a wax paper-lined 8 or 9" square pan; chill
10 minutes or until firm.
Reserve remaining chocolate mixture at room temperature.

In another heavy saucepan over low heat, melt white confectioners' pieces
with remaining sweetened condensed milk (mixture will be thick).
Stir in peppermint extract and food colouring (if desired).
Spread this mixture on chilled chocolate layer; chill 10 minutes longer or
until firm.
Spread reserved chocolate mixture over the mint layer.
Chill 2 hours or until firm.

*Confectioners coating can be purchased in candy specialty stores.

--Another Story--

Mint Fudge

Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 cup butter or margarine
1 (10 ounce) package Andes mint baking chips
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk (about 2/3 cup)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Lightly grease a foil-lined 9x9x2 inch pan; set aside.
Heat sugar, butter or margarine, milk and marshmallow creme in heavy 3-quart
saucepan over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly. Boil and
stir for 5 minutes.
Add Andes Baking Chips and vanilla extract, stirring until chips are melted.
Immediately spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into 1 inch
squares. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. For creamier fudge,
let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving. Carol
Thomas---Cullman,AL
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If you enjoy these vintage recipes, you should buy a vintage cookbook from
us. They make great gifts too. Take a look at: http://www.tias.com/cookbooks
Buy a Vintage Kitchen collectible from us. We've got lots of them here:
http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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10) A vintage recipe request from a reader
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 had this
recipe.
--
Hi, I'm looking for a recipe that was in "Seventeen" magazine back in the
late 70's (about '77 or 78 I think) for cookies that were like a giant Oreo
cookies. I remember making them as gifts for Christmas and would love to do
it again!  Does anyone have the recipe?  Thank you!    Michelle, Minnesota
--
If you can help this reader with this recipe, please forward it to
recipes@... . If you have a vintage recipe request send it to
recipes@... and we might just publish it here.
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Be sure to check out our vintage kitchen collectibles section online at:
http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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11) New Online Merchants
Be sure to check out all of the fresh inventory offered by these new
merchants at TIAS.
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Flatwater Agency Paper & Collectibles
http://tias.com/stores/flatwateragency
Specializing in pinup blotters, automotive magazine ads and manuals, travel
miscellaneous paper and collectible china.

sophistomax
http://tias.com/stores/sophistomax
I am sophistomax. Surround yourself with Beauty. Antiques, Vintage,
Collectibles, Porcelain, Sculpture, Art, Jewelry, Glass, The Unusual and
Unique. I hope you enjoy shopping with me.

Aunt Pitty Pat's China Closet
http://www.tias.com/stores/appcc
Offering early Americana pattern glass, pressed glass, depression glass,
Cambridge, Fostoria, Heisey and other elegant glassware companies. Also
offering china, porcelain and pottery.
--
This year, open your own online Antique & Collectible Shop. If you have one
or a few items to sell, try our classifieds at http://classifieds.tias.com.
If you have more than a few items to sell, open your own store at TIAS. It's
easy and fun. Over 160,000 customers visit us on an average day. It costs
you nothing to get started. Take a look at: http://www.makeashop.com
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12) Helpful Resources:
1. Find an antiques or collectibles club. Nearly 2000 different clubs
listed. Take a look at:  http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi
2. What's it worth? Try Kovels' free online price guide to over 600,000
antiques and collectibles. It can be found online at http://www.kovels.com
3. Make money with your Web site. Join the TIAS.com affiliate program today.
Go to http://www.tias.com/affiliates/
4. Looking for prices for antiques and collectibles? PriceMiner.com has
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5. Get an online appraisal. For just $9.95 from "What's It Worth To You?"
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6. The Latest News regarding Antiques & Collectibles Take a look at
http://www.news-antique.com
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Subject: THIS is TRUE #807: 29 November


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HE CAN SEE ALL THIS BY LOOKING IN HER EYES? Dr. Earl Sunderhaus, an eye
    doctor in Asheville, N.C., is unhappy with a complaint filed with the
    state Medical Board. In response letters addressed to the Medical Board
    and the governor, Sunderhaus said the complaining patient, a woman on
    medicaid who is having a child, had an "irresponsible orgasm" resulting
    in pregnancy, and he is upset because taxpayers have to pay for it. The
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    to emphasize that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness." As for
    the woman being upset, he said that "People have got to accept
    criticism without getting their bowels in an uproar." The doctor could
    see his license revoked. "I'm 77," he said about that threat. "I can
    tell them to stick the darn thing." (Raleigh News & Observer) ...Well,
    he's got them there.

CLEVER DISGUISE: Police in Carroll, Iowa, got a "hot" call -- two men
    were trying to break into an apartment. Responding officers saw a
    vehicle matching the getaway car's description leaving the scene and
    stopped it. They were pretty sure they had their men: witnesses said
    the burglars had blacked-out faces, and sure enough the occupants of
    the car did. But rather than use facepaint, Matthew Allan McNelly, 23,
    and Joey Lee Miller, 20, had used permanent markers to blacken their
    faces. Both were arrested on burglary charges, and McNelly was charged
    with driving while intoxicated. (Carroll Daily Times Herald) ...No
    fair! That was from the fumes!

HOW THINK DO YOU DRUNK I AM?! A woman called the Clark County (Wisc.)
    Sheriff's Department to report a drunk driver. When dispatcher asked if
    she was "behind them," Mary Strey, 49, replied, "I am them." She's
    calling on herself? the dispatcher asked. Yes, Strey replied. "Do you
    want to stop driving before you get in an accident?" the dispatcher
    suggested. "Yep, I'll stop right now," Strey said. "How many people you
    get that call in on themself?" Strey asked. "Not many," the dispatcher
    told her. Deputies found her on the side of the road with her flashers
    on, and arrested her for drunk driving with a blood-alcohol level of
    0.1 percent or above. (Wausau Daily Herald) ...How did the dispatcher
    know she really was drunk? The caller's use of the word "themself".

YOU MAY BE A WHITENECK IF: Jonathon Michael Miller, 29, and Stephen Ray
    Dilley II, 32, were jailed in Anchorage, Alaska, after a stunt went
    awry. "You know what would be funny?" Dilley asked Miller, according to
    the resulting police report. Dilley was holding a lighter and a can of
    starter fluid -- a "Redneck Flamethrower". Miller was babysitting his
    girlfriend's 5-year-old son while she was away, and they called the boy
    in. Diller squirted the fluid through the lighter's flame -- which set
    the boy's hair on fire. "They ran to [him] and doused the flames with
    their hands, then tended to his burns," the police report says. "Dilley
    stated he didn't think the spray would go that far." The boy was not
    seriously injured. "It was described to the troopers as an accident,"
    said Alaska State Troopers spokeswoman Megan Peters. "I mean a child,
    two guys, a can of Quick Start, a Bic lighter," she said. "How could
    this not go wrong?" (Anchorage Daily News) ...Evidently "You know what
    would be funny?" is the non-lethal version of "Hey everybody, watch
    this!"

FOR THE LACK OF A SHOE HORN: "Shoe-Theft Suspect Caught on Foot near
    Scene of the Crime" -- Knoxville (Tenn.) News Sentinel headline

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    your iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, or other web-enabled phone!

BONZER WEB SITE OF THE WEEK: http://www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/cards.htm --
    the Centers for Disease Control's Global Health Odyssey Museum. In
    association with the Smithsonian, the Health Odyssey Museum is a
    physical place you can tour. But they have something so WEIRD online
    that you almost have to see it to believe it: Disease Trading Cards.
    No, really: there are three sets to download, print, and trade with
    your friends! Offer to trade your Campylobacter jejuni for a Strep A
    Infection -- all the cards are richly illustrated (don't look at the
    site while eating, but the sample in the Bonzer archive isn't too bad)
    and explained. Definitely bizarre, and a great example of "You really
    can find ANYTHING on the Internet."
-- Bonzer Sites archive: http://www.BonzerSites.com

THIS WEEK'S HONORARY UNSUBSCRIBE goes to Lester Shubin. A chemist, Shubin
    took a material developed for racing tires and used it to save
    countless lives. For the full story see
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----- Original Message -----
From: "TIAS.com"
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 9:25 PM
Subject: The Collectors Newsletter #756 -- December 2009

The Collectors Newsletter #756 -- December 2009

-- Read all of our newsletters on the Web at: http://www.tias.com/newsletter
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1. Featured Collectors Club
2. Stories From our Readers
3. Antique News
4. Your Classifieds
5. Newly listed items
6. Funny Old Stuff
7. Wanted ads. Can you help?
8. A Vintage Recipe
9. A Vintage Recipe Request from a Reader
10. New On line Merchants
11. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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Holiday Shopping SALES at TIAS.com
TONS of SALES see.... http://tias.com/news/indexHoliday.shtml
When you buy online from a TIAS merchant, you've got TIAS to back you up.
All of our merchants offer at least a 7 day return policy if you need to
return your purchase for any reason. With over 650,000 antiques and
collectibles available online, you can trust a TIAS merchant when buying
great antique & collectible gifts for your friends and family.
For today's sales and special offer see:
http://tias.com/news/indexHoliday.shtml
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Now is the best time to open an online antique shop
With the Holiday shopping season upon us, now is the time to open an online
store with TIAS.com .Let TIAS.com show you how to turn your collecting hobby
into an online business you can run from your home. This is our 15th year
selling online. Put our expertise to work for you. We are one of the oldest
and the largest online antiques and collectibles malls . There are no
start-up fees to join us and you can even test building a store to see how
you like it. To get started, go to http://www.MakeAShop.com . Questions?
Give Phil a call today at 1-888-OLD-STUF (1-888-653-7883)
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1) Featured Collectors Club
Highlighting clubs of interest to collectors.

Universal Autograph Collectors Club
The UACC has over 2,000 members worldwide; offers a bi-monthly magazine with
reports on facsimiles, forgeries, authentication, auctions, shows, celebrity
addresses, etc.

For more information, click here:
http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi?OIKey=1104&listByKey=1104&groupKey=1

Are you interested in Autograph collecting?
http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Autographs/1.html
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2) After you read these stories, tell us your interesting story. Send your
story to phil@... and we may publish it here . We want to hear any
interesting or unusual stories you would like to share with us
that are related to collecting or anything vintage.
--
Thank You! to everyone that has been sending in stories. If you've been
waiting for the right time to send us your antiques & collectibles story,
now is the time. Email your story to phil@... and we'll run it in an
upcoming issue.
--
Hi Phil, I collect vintage sewing machines.  The collection has grown to
over 60 machines; portables and treadles.  Several years ago a local church
requested I bring my "best 10" for display and demonstration at their quilt
show.  What fun!!

While setting up, I saw a Singer treadle machine in the corner of the hall.
I went to look at it.  It was for sale!!  A great price and they would
deliver.  Woo hoo!!  Once delivered, I cleaned the wood cabinet and oiled
it.  Then I  cleaned the sewing machine head, replaced the belt and sewed
contentedly on it for many months.

When I shared my story at show-n-tell  at the local quilt guild,  a woman
walked up to me with tears brimming in her eyes and said "That was my
mother's machine!  My brother sold it without my knowledge."

I smiled, hugged her and said . . ."When would you like to come over and get
it?  I've simply been the caretaker until someone in the family wanted it."

That's my best story of the one that truly "got away", but for a VERY good
reason.  Allison C. Bayer, Plano, Texas

--Another Story--

As in one of your letters I miss my brother still after 15 years.  Jerry
always put a lot of thought into the gifts he gave for Christmas.  He gave
me some new & some old gifts.  I have a bell collection which he helped
grow.  He also came up with a few other gifts that I still am not sure what
they are.  I only know they are old & I have not seen them anywhere else.
It was always fun  to open his presents because you never knew what to
expect.  He also loved children & came up with unusual toys for them which
they all enjoyed.  When Jerry passed he did leave us with lots to remember
him by.  His home was filled with STUFF.  It took us months to go through
everything.  He was a collector of almost everything.  There was so much
that the auctioneer was not able to get through it all in one day.  But it
was a great adventure and something I will never forget.  Sharon R
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TELL? SEND IT TO PHIL@...
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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@...
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3) Antique News
--
TIAS.com (http://www.tias.com) the Webs largest online antique and
collectible mall today released their monthly "Hot List" of Antiques &
Collectibles. The TIAS "Hot List" has been published monthly since 2002.
These monthly "Hot Lists" are based on hundreds of thousands of searches by
people using the online search engines at the indicated Web sites. This
month's list includes November and October of 2009. This will also allow you
to see how categories have shifted position from month to month.

Keep in mind that these searches are what people were looking for, not
necessarily what they were buying. In many cases, people will search for
items when they are just trying to determine a value of a specific item that
they have in their possession.

Here are the top ten search words used at http://www.TIAS.com. This site
specializes in offering a broad range of antiques and collectibles:
---
November 2009
1. Transferware
2. Dinnerware
3. Bavaria
4. Ironstone
5. Selb
6. Cookie Jar
7. Die Cut
8. Hutschenreuther
9. Knowle
10. Silesia
--
October 2009
1. Transferware
2. Ironstone
3. Bavaria
4. Cookie jar
5. Dinnerware
6. Selb
7. Plates
8. Porcelain
9. Die Cut
10. Hutschenreuther


Here are the top ten search words used at http://www.AntiqueArts.com . This
site specialized in "high end" Antiques and Art:
---
November 2009
1. Transferware
2. Nippon
3. Desks
4. Limoges
5. Mirrors
6. Chairs
7. Sofas
8. Tables
9. Tiffany
10. Staffordshire
--
October 2009
1. Transferware
2. Limoges
3. Staffordshire
4. Chairs
5. Tables
6. Mirrors
7. Sofas
8. White Ironstone
9. Tiffany
10. Chandelier

Past hot lists can now be viewed online in the TIAS Newsletter archives,
just search for "Hot List" at http://www.tias.com/newsletter
--
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  the #1
listing on Google for "Antique News" Your news release will get published
online and will also appear in this newsletter so that 15,000 people can
read it. To post a release, go to http://www.News-Antique.com
--
Here are the latest news headlines about antiques and collectibles from
http://www.News-Antique.com
--
1. December 2009 Auctions from Alex Cooper Auctioneers
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789580&

2. 3 Outstanding Auctions from Alderfer Auction & Appraisal
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789579

3. Howard & Davis clock brings record $161,000 at auction
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789578

4. Manion’s International to Feature Early American
Stoneware online auction
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789577

5. Introducing The NEW Atlantic City Antiques Show
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789576

6. Dan Ripley to auction Ansley contemporary art glass
collection Dec. 19
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789575

7. New Issue of eNewsletter for Personal Property
Appraisers Contains Hard-hitting USPAP Articles
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789558

8.  2 Days Of Art & Antiques: Silver, Jewelry & Gifts from
  Pacific Galleries
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789557

9. Eisenhower Jacket This Week’s LiveAuctionTalk.com
Focal Point
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789556

10. “The Bauhaus Meets Mad Men” – Postwar Design
by Franz Ehrlich Rolled Out at Bauhaus Anniversary Sale
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789555

11. Sotheby’s Sale of American Paintings
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789552

12. The Zucco Fine Art Gallery’s World Premier Exhibit
of New Original Oil Paintings
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789549

13, Vintage yard is an online jewelry store which makes
things convenient for online shoppers who wish
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789547

14. Historic $2+ Million Pony Express Collection in
New York City Auction
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789544

15. Artfact Live! Presents Fine & Decorative Art from
Eldred's
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789539

16. Fine Art,Furniture, Decorative Arts And Jewelry
from Michaan's Auctions
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789537

17. Decorative Arts from Waddington's
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789536

18. International Art from Waddington's
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789535

19. Fine And Decorative Arts from William Bunch
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789534
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Do you have antiques or collectibles you are just itching to sell? A simple
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5) Newly listed items for your online shopping pleasure for Friday December
4, 2009 Stop by and check out today's fresh inventory at:
TIAS - 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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6) Funny Old Stuff
This is our humor section. These are humorous family stories and comments
that are sent in by readers. If you have a submission you would like to
share, please send it to newsletter@... and we may run it in the next
issue.
--
I just wanted to pass this on after reading about the need for funny
stories.I remember when my daughter was very young but could read a bit, and
we finally had caller identification on our phone, she ran to see who it
was. I made her repeat her answer. She said, "It's Annie Nomus" I said, I
don't know anyone by that name and then looked at the phone myself. Of
course, it was "anonymous" and we had a good laugh. Sadly, I  must say, she
passed away last September at 21 years of age. These little moments keep her
in our memories.
thank you, Joyce M.
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9) A Vintage Recipe
Be sure to check out our vintage recipe archive online at:
http://www.tias.com/newsletter/topics/A%20Vintage%20Recipe.html  Over 1200
wonderful vintage recipes are listed.

In the last issue Shirley requested recipe for “a green bean salad” here is
one recipe that we received.
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Ingredients:

     * 4 to 5 cups cut green beans
     * 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
     * 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
     * 3 tablespoons butter
     * 1/4 cup flour
     * 1 cup liquid from beans
     * salt
     * 2 teaspoons sugar
     * 3 tablespoons vinegar
     * 1 cup sour cream

Preparation:
Cook green beans in boiling salted water until tender. Drain, reserving 1
cup of the cooking liquid. In a saucepan, heat butter over low heat; add
onion and parsley and sauté until tender. Blend in flour; stir, adding
reserved 1 cup liquid from beans, salt, sugar, and vinegar. Add beans and
heat through. Just before serving add sour cream. Heat just until hot; do
not boil.
Serves 6.
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If you enjoy these vintage recipes, you should buy a vintage cookbook from
us. They make great gifts too. Take a look at: http://www.tias.com/cookbooks
Buy a Vintage Kitchen collectible from us. We've got lots of them here:
http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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10) A vintage recipe request from a reader
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 had this
recipe.
--
Mint fudge is what i would like to give away as a Holiday treat for friends
and family. Does anyone have this recipe? Daphne
--
If you can help this reader with this recipe, please forward it to
recipes@... . If you have a vintage recipe request send it to
recipes@... and we might just publish it here.
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Be sure to check out our vintage kitchen collectibles section online at:
http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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11) New Online Merchants
Be sure to check out all of the fresh inventory offered by these new
merchants at TIAS.
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Flatwater Agency Paper & Collectibles
http://tias.com/stores/flatwateragency
Specializing in pinup blotters, automotive magazine ads and manuals, travel
miscellaneous paper and collectible china.

sophistomax
http://tias.com/stores/sophistomax
I am sophistomax. Surround yourself with Beauty. Antiques, Vintage,
Collectibles, Porcelain, Sculpture, Art, Jewelry, Glass, The Unusual and
Unique. I hope you enjoy shopping with me.

Aunt Pitty Pat's China Closet
http://www.tias.com/stores/appcc
Offering early Americana pattern glass, pressed glass, depression glass,
Cambridge, Fostoria, Heisey and other elegant glassware companies. Also
offering china, porcelain and pottery.
--
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If you have more than a few items to sell, open your own store at TIAS. It's
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you nothing to get started. Take a look at: http://www.makeashop.com
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3. Make money with your Web site. Join the TIAS.com affiliate program today.
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5. Get an online appraisal. For just $9.95 from "What's It Worth To You?"
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6. The Latest News regarding Antiques & Collectibles Take a look at
http://www.news-antique.com
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----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 9:39 PM
Subject: The Collectors Newsletter #755 -- December 2009

The Collectors Newsletter #755 -- December 2009

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1. Featured Collectors Club
2. Stories From our Readers
3. Antique News
4. Your Classifieds
5. Newly listed items
6. Funny Old Stuff
7. Wanted ads. Can you help?
8. A Vintage Recipe
9. A Vintage Recipe Request from a Reader
10. New On line Merchants
11. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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It's Cyber December at TIAS.com
TONS of SALES see.... http://tias.com/news/indexHoliday.shtml
When you buy online from a TIAS merchant, you've got TIAS to back you up.
All of our merchants offer at least a 7 day return policy if you need to
return your purchase for any reason. With over 650,000 antiques and
collectibles available online, you can trust a TIAS merchant when buying
great antique & collectible gifts for your friends and family.
For today's sales and special offer see:
http://tias.com/news/indexHoliday.shtml
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Now is the best time to open an online antique shop
With the Holiday shopping season upon us, now is the time to open an online
store with TIAS.com .Let TIAS.com show you how to turn your collecting hobby
into an online business you can run from your home. This is our 15th year
selling online. Put our expertise to work for you. We are one of the oldest
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you like it. To get started, go to http://www.MakeAShop.com . Questions?
Give Phil a call today at 1-888-OLD-STUF (1-888-653-7883)
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1) Featured Collectors Club
Highlighting clubs of interest to collectors.

United States Stamp Society
We are a non-profit, volunteer-run association of collectors to promote the
study of the philatelic output of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and
of postage and revenue stamped paper produced by others for use in the
United States and U.S. administered areas.
For more information, click here:
http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi?OIKey=1572&listByKey=1572&groupKey=1

Are you interested in Stamp Collecting ?
http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Stamps/1.html
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2) After you read these stories, tell us your interesting story. Send your
story to phil@... and we may publish it here . We want to hear any
interesting or unusual stories you would like to share with us
that are related to collecting or anything vintage.
--
Thank You! to everyone that has been sending in stories. If you've been
waiting for the right time to send us your antiques & collectibles story,
now is the time. Email your story to phil@... and we'll run it in an
upcoming issue.
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Hi Phil, I love your newsletter!

Some may find this story funny, however, for reasons that will soon be
revealed, the incident was quire unsettling to me.

Like many of your readers, I love estate sales. It might even be accurate to
say that I haunt estate sales, but that would be sort of a silly pun given
my little story.  I am a costume jewelry collector and I often find pretty
rhinestone pieces at local estate sales. At one particular sale, a woman (a
friend of the deceased woman whose estate was being settled) was intent on
following me around to each room at the estate sale as I shopped. She was
very eager to tell me stories and share her memories of her deceased friend
Ruth, even insisting that I take a few moments to view a huge  oil painting
of Ruth that stood guard in the foyer of the home. The painting kind of
creeped me out, but I listened politely as Ruth's friend shared memories and
stories about the deceased as we both stood beneath the painting.

I was finally able to make my way to a room that had a very small amount of
jewelry on a dresser. It was late in the day and there wasn't much jewelry
left, just a few pieces of cheaper jewelry. There was one very beautiful
pair of vintage rhinestone earrings that stood out and caught my eye. I
picked them up and admired them, watching the stones catch and reflect what
remained of the late afternoon sunlight. Ruth's friend had followed me into
the room and was admiring the earrings along with me. She complimented the
design of the earrings and the color of the stones. She then added the
single line that made me drop the earrings like a hot potato,  "They are so
pretty that we had Ruth laid out in those earrings." Needless to say, I did
not buy the earrings. Cheryl K.  Allen Park, Michigan

--Another Story--

My mother and I had to go live with her two unmarried sisters when my father
died.  Mama took what she could when we moved from Calif. to N.C. One item
he had that I remember so well was the Shawnee Dutch couple S/P set that sat
on our stove.  She also had the grease pot that went with them.  When Mama
and my aunts died that set disappeared.  While shopping at the Charlotte
Metrolina Antique Show one day I found the S/P without the grease jar and
actually broke down and bought them for $50.00!  Within the next year my
husband came home from our local flea market one day with a set that he had
purchased for a quarter!!  The set I bought was new, but the set he bought
was old and worn.   She passed away in 1983 - this is a nice reminder of
mama & my "growing up" years" in the mountains of NC. Julia in S.C.
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TELL? SEND IT TO PHIL@...
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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@...
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3) Antique News
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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  the #1
listing on Google for "Antique News" Your news release will get published
online and will also appear in this newsletter so that 15,000 people can
read it. To post a release, go to http://www.News-Antique.com
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Here are the latest news headlines about antiques and collectibles from
http://www.News-Antique.com
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1. Antiques from Constantine & Pletcher
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789506

2. Jewelry And Collectibles from Clements
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789505

3. Collectibles from Charlton Hall
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789504

4. Artfact Live! Presents Fine Art from Point Pleasant
Galleries
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789503

5. Online auction of Pearl Harbor memorabilia closes
December 7
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789502

6. 20th Century Fine Art, Furniture And Decoration;
Asian Works from Stair
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789501

7. December Auctions from Apple Tree Auction Center
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789500

8. 3-Day Premiere Firearms Auction from Rock Island
Auction Company
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789499

9. Figurine Auction from Alderfer Auction & Appraisal
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789498

10. A stash of paintings found in the attic
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789497

11. Antique toys for Christmas
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789496

12. Dearly Departed: women & Mourning 1680-1918
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789488

13. Art Deco... and More...
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789487

14. Announcing C. Dianne Zweig’s Hot Retro, Mod,
Vintage Blog “Kitsch n Stuff”
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789486

15. Christmas Decorations at Mama's Treasures
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789478

16. Bearded Immortal Surprises at I.M. Chait's
November Sale.
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789462

17. SKINNER FINE JEWELRY AUCTION
DECEMBER 8th
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789461

18. Armacost Antiques Shows Assumes Ownership
of Delray Beach Show
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789460

19. Quinn's Dec. 2 Fine Jewelry auction to fund
scholarships for students of Arlington County, Va.
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789448

20, 2 Days Of Antiques, Fine Art,Orientalia & Militaria
  from Time & Again
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789447
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MANY more stories are added several times a day. You can read the latest
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  http://www.news-antique.com
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4) Your Classifieds...
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Here are your classifieds...

Time Was Antiques Shelley China Specialists
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1410506/PictPage/3923703748.html

Blenko Glass at Muddy Creek Antiques
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1442533/PictPage/3923676253.html

Discount Holiday Shopping at Doris Stephan's Antiques
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1370583/PictPage/3923695968.html

Do you have antiques or collectibles you are just itching to sell? A simple
classified ad in this newsletter might just be your answer. Over 15,000
readers subscribe to this newsletter. One of them just might be able
to help you out. Place your ad today at: http://tinyurl.com/39eulu

Want to know what our advertisers think? Check out the testimonials at:
http://tinyurl.com/8xqyw
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5) Newly listed items for your online shopping pleasure for Tuesday December
1, 2009 Stop by and check out today's fresh inventory at:
TIAS - 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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6) Funny Old Stuff
This is our humor section. These are humorous family stories and comments
that are sent in by readers. If you have a submission you would like to
share, please send it to newsletter@... and we may run it in the next
issue.
--
Love the newsletter.  This happened when my youngest son was 3 years old.
Both my husband and I worked, and I would take my two young sons to day
school prior to going to my dental assistant job.  My three daughters took a
bus to their schools before I left the house. One morning, I was making
fried eggs for breakfast.  My youngest son came into the room, all ready to
eat.  I asked him how he wanted his eggs, (meaning scrambled or fried).  He
said, "pushed".  I thought he meant poached; so I said, no we are not having
poached eggs.  He replied...I want that one pushed up next to that one. (The
little guy was really hungry and wanted two eggs. What a cutie! Betty -
Dixon, IL
Tell us some funny, family related stories and we'll share them with our
readers. Send them to Phil@...
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7) Wanted ads. Can you help?
Here are the latest wanted ads from the TIAS Exchange. Can you help someone
out?
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subscribers will see it. It's easy, go
to:http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/submitClassified.cgi
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9) A Vintage Recipe
Be sure to check out our vintage recipe archive online at:
http://www.tias.com/newsletter/topics/A%20Vintage%20Recipe.html  Over 1200
wonderful vintage recipes are listed.

In the last issue Elaine requested recipe for “a Turkish desert called
Kadayif” here are some of the recipes that we received.
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Imitation Armenian Tell Kadayif

Syrup:

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 box full-sized shredded wheat
2 cups milk
1 pound chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 pound butter

Boil sugar and water 10 minutes; add lemon juice; cool.

Dip each roll of shredded wheat lightly into the cold milk, one by one, and
put them on a towel to drain.

Mix nuts, cinnamon and sugar. Open the centers of the rolls with a spoon and
fill with the nut mixture. Place in a buttered baking pan and put a dab of
butter on each roll, or pour a spoonful of melted butter on each, and bake
for 1/2 hour at 350 degrees. As soon as they are baked, pour the cold syrup
over the rolls, cover and let stand until cool. May be served with whipped
cream. Makes 12 servings.

Yet another version of this Armenian dessert -- which we did not test --
replaces the nut filling with 2 pounds ricotta cheese (well drained).

After putting the first layer of kataifi in the buttered pan, spoon the
ricotta cheese evenly on it and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon. Place
the other half of the katiafi on top and press down gently.

Continue as before: bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour. For this recipe, pour
the warm syrup on it as soon as it is taken from the oven...Mary Ellen
Carter

--Another Recipe--

Elaine was looking for "Kadiff, (correct spelling is Kadayif), made with
shredded wheat".
Could this be what she wants?
Shredded wheat dessert with syrup and nuts (MOCK KADAYIF)
-Akaby Yaylaian
1 box shredded wheat
1½ cups lukewarm milk
½ lb. sweet butter, melted
2 cups chopped walnuts
1 tbsp. sugar
¼ tsp. cinnamon
Syrup
2 cups sugar
1½ cups water
1 tsp. lemon juice
Dip shredded wheat quickly in lukewarm milk and quickly drain excess milk.
Split each shredded wheat in half horizontally and arrange in 9"x13" pan
which has been generously greased on sides and bottom with some of the
melted butter. Sprinkle mixture of walnuts, sugar and cinnamon on top.
Arrange remainder split shredded wheat over nut mixture and pour remainder
of melted butter evenly over top. Bake in preheated 350F oven for 7 minutes.
Cover shredded wheat with foil when it comes out of oven until it becomes
lukewarm. Cook sugar and water together for 10 minutes. Add lemon juice and
cook 1 minute more. Cool and pour over lukewarm shredded wheat and cover
with foil again.
Makes 24 squares

--Another Recipe--

You can buy Kataife dough which looks like shredded wheat or make it with
the cereal.

Kataife, a Greek Pastry, using Shredded Wheat cereal.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:

     * 3 lbs. shredded wheat cereal
     * 6 cups walnuts chopped fine
     * 2 teaspoons cinnamon
     * 1-1/2 lbs. sweet butter melted
     * 6 cups sugar
     * 3-1/2 cups water
     * juice of 1 lemon

Preparation:
Spread out half of the shredded wheat on a greased pan, 2 x 13, and pour
half melted butter over it. Mix nuts and cinnamon together and sprinkle over
shredded wheat. Add the remainder of the ingredients, and pour remainder of
butter over top. Bake for 45 minutes in oven 300 degrees.

Make syrup by combining sugar, water and lemon juice in saucepan. Cook for
20 minutes making sure sugar is completely dissolved. Allow to cool before
pouring over kataife. Cool before serving. Serves 10-12.
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If you enjoy these vintage recipes, you should buy a vintage cookbook from
us. They make great gifts too. Take a look at: http://www.tias.com/cookbooks
Buy a Vintage Kitchen collectible from us. We've got lots of them here:
http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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10) A vintage recipe request from a reader
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 had this
recipe.
--
I am looking for a recipe my German grandmother used to prepare green beans
with milk and onions. I'm not sure of all the ingredients. It may also have
had vinegar in the recipe. Does anyone have this recipe? Thanks, Shirley
--
If you can help this reader with this recipe, please forward it to
recipes@... . If you have a vintage recipe request send it to
recipes@... and we might just publish it here.
--
Be sure to check out our vintage kitchen collectibles section online at:
http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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11) New Online Merchants
Be sure to check out all of the fresh inventory offered by these new
merchants at TIAS.
--
sophistomax
http://tias.com/stores/sophistomax
I am sophistomax. Surround yourself with Beauty. Antiques, Vintage,
Collectibles, Porcelain, Sculpture, Art, Jewelry, Glass, The Unusual and
Unique. I hope you enjoy shopping with me.

Aunt Pitty Pat's China Closet
http://www.tias.com/stores/appcc
Offering early Americana pattern glass, pressed glass, depression glass,
Cambridge, Fostoria, Heisey and other elegant glassware companies. Also
offering china, porcelain and pottery.

Little Rapids Hillside Treasures
http://www.tias.com/stores/lrht
Welcome to Little Rapids. We are seeking honest, energetic and personable
collectors, seeking honest, energetic and personable dealers. The past is
alive and well. We will be offering from the most elegant European to the
quaint America.

Koble Antiques by Patricia
http://www.tias.com/stores/kapatricia
I deal in porcelains and various other types of beautiful antiques. Many are
signed and hand painted. I deal in Limoges - French, chocolate pots, tea and
coffee pots, cup and saucers, etc. I also have vintage items of interest.

Walt & Pam's
http://www.tias.com/stores/pwr
Our store has something for everyone! From designer belts to pottery, from
purses to angels, from costume jewelry to porcelain from furniture to
pictures, and the list goes on! Join us for a unique journey into yesterday.
Pam & Walt
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This year, open your own online Antique & Collectible Shop. If you have one
or a few items to sell, try our classifieds at http://classifieds.tias.com.
If you have more than a few items to sell, open your own store at TIAS. It's
easy and fun. Over 160,000 customers visit us on an average day. It costs
you nothing to get started. Take a look at: http://www.makeashop.com
-------------

12) Helpful Resources:
1. Find an antiques or collectibles club. Nearly 2000 different clubs
listed. Take a look at:  http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi
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The Collectors Newsletter #753 -- November 2009

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1. Featured Collectors Club
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4. Your Classifieds
5. Newly listed items
6. Funny Old Stuff
7. Wanted ads. Can you help?
8. A Vintage Recipe
9. A Vintage Recipe Request from a Reader
10. New On line Merchants
11. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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1) Featured Collectors Club
Highlighting clubs of interest to collectors.

Tribal Art Forum
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interaction, regardless of their specializations. This is a place for novice
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2) After you read these stories, tell us your interesting story. Send your
story to phil@... and we may publish it here . We want to hear any
interesting or unusual stories you would like to share with us
that are related to collecting or anything vintage.
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waiting for the right time to send us your antiques & collectibles story,
now is the time. Email your story to phil@... and we'll run it in an
upcoming issue.
--
Editors Note:
With the holidays closing in on us, a reader suggested that for our next
issue, our readers might tell us about their favorite antique or collectible
gift they received or gave to someone....Phil
--
My only brother in law, Tim, was always so thoughtful when it came to buying
me Christmas gifts.  I always received nice gifts from my family, but he
seemed to put a lot of thought into the gifts he bought me.  Two of my most
precious keepsakes are two things I received for Christmas from him.  Tim
was a great Marilyn Monroe fan and for his birthday one year, my sister had
me draw him a picture of Marilyn.  He was thrilled with it and was always so
grateful to me for doing it for him.  This is when he started buying me
special gifts.  My favorite is a beautiful antique ink well with the rarely
found, original glass insert.  I think of him every time I see it.  The
other thing is an antique mirror which I use as a small table top.  We lost
Tim two Christmases ago to hepatitis and I feel a special sadness each year
when the Holidays roll around now.  Tim was one of those quiet people who
was just always there and now he's gone and I really miss him. While we were
going through
  the two years when our mother was fighting cancer, and then the final week
when she was dying, it was Tim who was always there to do anything we needed
him to do.  He never complained, even though I knew he was as tired and
emotionally drained as we all were.  He loved our mother dearly.  She passed
away in April of 2006 and five months later our father died of a broken
heart.  But, while he was in the nursing home - it was, you guessed it - TIM
who went to see him nearly every day when my sisters and I  could not always
go.  He was a wonderful person and his death the next Christmas was a real
shock to us all.   I will always treasure his kindness to me and think of
him each time I walk through my living room and see his tokens of kindness.
We need to treasure those special people in our lives and make sure they
know how we feel about them.  After loosing our parents, I was later
grateful that I had taken the time to send him a long letter telling him
just how much he had
  meant to me and to the rest of the family during those difficult two years
that our mother had cancer.  Tim, I love and miss you; we all do.  God Bless
You - but I know you're happy - for you'll be spending your Christmas with
Jesus again this year.  Judy, Jacksonville, Fla.

--Another Story--

My mother loved crackle glass, which she called "cracked glass."  It was
very scarce in Nebraska in the 1960s, however, so her collection was small.
When I married and moved to Ohio in the 1980s, I found crackle glass to be
quite plentiful at flea markets and antique stores so I began to enlarge her
collection by giving her pieces on all gift-giving holidays.  Soon her
collection was very large and included some rare colors.  Years later in her
last days, she enjoyed watching the way the glass sparkled on her
windowsills as the sunshine played on all the cracks.  She left the
collection to me in her will and I treasure it greatly.  And yes, my own
children now give me new pieces of crackle glass. Jenni
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2. AMERICAN COUNTRY ANTIQUES SALE!
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3. It’s That Time Again – Daryle Lambert’s Antique
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4. Just Art Pottery's New Search Function for Roseville
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5. Artfact Live! Presents Annual Thanksgiving Auction
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6. The 17th Annual Miami Beach Antique Jewelry &
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7. eBay Sales of Vintage Holiday Sears Catalog Soar
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8.   Remember When Antique Show
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9. OLD WORLD RESTORATIONS OF CINCINNATI
UNCOVERS UNKNOWN WORK BY DUNCANSON
WORTH $300,000
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10. Kovels' Top 10 Collectors' Searches for October 2009
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789366

11. FINE PAINTINGS AND ORIENTAL RUG AUCTION
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789365

12. Bela Lugosi "Dracula" Autographed Photo - STUNNING!
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13. Artfact Live! Presents European & Canadian Fine
Paintings & Decorative Arts from Walker's
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14. Joyner Canadian Fine Art Auction from Waddington's
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789361

15. The Fall 2009 Catalogue Auction from Ken Farmer
Auctions & Appraisals
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789360

16.  A Fall Antique Americana Estates Auction from
California Auctioneers
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789359

17. The Nov. 21, 2009 Estate Of Bob Claude from
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789358

18. November Decorative Arts Auction from Vintage
Galleries - S & S Auction
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789357

19. Important American, Russian And European Art
from Gene Shapiro Auctions LLC
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789356

20. Books And Ephemera from National Book Auctions
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6) Funny Old Stuff
This is our humor section. These are humorous family stories and comments
that are sent in by readers. If you have a submission you would like to
share, please send it to newsletter@... and we may run it in the next
issue.
--
We love the 4th of July and all the patriotic songs.  Many years ago, my
Kendra was belting out "It's a Grand Old Flag"!  She was doing great and
then came...It's a grand old flag, it's a hot doggin' flag and forever....!"
She still blushes a bit when we mention having hot dogs on the 4th of July.

--Another Story--

I am a caterer of afternoon tea parties and one of my events took place at a
local park.  It was a croquet and afternoon tea picnic, everyone dressed in
white,  with music provided by my old 1916 Victrola and jazz records of the
era.

As the Victrola requires frequent winding, my husband was always close by to
ensure the music kept playing.  At one point, a little girl, about 7 years
old, came over and was watching the entire process with facination.  She
looked under the table where the Victrola was sitting on, she look behind
and beside it too, and had a puzzled look on her face.  When my husband came
up to rewind the machine he showed her how to wind it,  put on a new record
and place the needle.  She was happy to help and commented to him in awe
"but it has NO WIRES?!"
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9) A Vintage Recipe
Be sure to check out our vintage recipe archive online at:
http://www.tias.com/newsletter/topics/A%20Vintage%20Recipe.html  Over 1200
wonderful vintage recipes are listed.

In the last issue we requested recipes for “favorite Thanksgiving side
dishes” here are some of the recipes that we received.
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For over 35 years I have always made a traditional bread stuffing and
stuffed the turkey. I spent a lot of time the day before making the
dressing, and getting it ready to stuff the bird in the early morning hours.
I was given a recipe that makes stuffing in a slow cooker(crock pot). I have
made this for several Thanksgivings, and it is great. One of best things
about this stuffing, it takes away the last minute rush with getting the
stuffing out of the turkey, cutting the turkey, dressing, etc.
Dressing....Carol C. .Royalton, Minnesota

1 pkg Brownsberry Onion & Sage breadcrumbs
1pkg Jimmy Dean pork sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 eggs slightly beaten
3 3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup butter, melted
Brown sausage, onion, and celery. Cook in crock-pot 45 minutes on high
setting,
then on low for 4 to 6 hours.

--Another Recipe--

Scalloped Corn

Serves: 8

1/2 cup melted butter OR margarine
2 eggs - beaten
1 cup sour cream - low-fat okay
8 1/2 oz. package cornbread muffin mix (Jiffy brand if that is sold in your
area)
15 oz. can creamed corn
15 oz. can whole kernel corn – drain ½ the water from the can


-Combine all ingredients.
-Pour into a greased 9" X 9" X 2" casserole dish.
-Bake in a 375 degree oven for 40 minutes, or until center is set (no longer
jiggles when dish is shaken).

Looks like corn bread when done but the texture is much more moist
You can add diced ham, cheese, or spice it up with chopped jalapenos

I take this to every holiday dinner and to the pot lucks we have at work.
Cannot count the amount of times
I have given out this recipe.

It is a wonderful side dish with Mexican food too.

--Another Recipe--

My mother always served a creamed corn casserole at Thanksgiving dinner.
When I was old enough, it became my job to make it.  The recipe:
  1) ) Rub a bit of butter around the bottom and side of a round glass
casserole
  2)  Open a can of Libby's creamed corn.
  3) Spoon some creamed corn into the bottom of the casserole.
  4) Crush 1 or 2 saltines  with your fingers and sprinkle  crumbs over the
first layer of corn.
  5) Place small pieces of butter randomly over the saltines.
  6) Repeat layers of corn and saltines until all corn is in casserole.,
ending with saltines (there will probably be 3 layers of each)
  7) In empty can, beat one egg, add a little milk.
  8) Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole, poking a knife into the
mixture so the milk/egg mixture will be distributed throughout.
  9)   Sprinkle 2-3 crushed saltines over top and place a few more small
pieces of butter on top.
  10) Place, uncovered, in a 350 degree over and bake about 30 minutes.
  The only adjustment for larger quantities are to use a larger casserole,
and beat 2 eggs with a bit more milk .
  It's quite a nice vegetable dish.  I am unable to give exact amounts; in
fact, I cannot make this dish without using the empty can to judge the
correct amount of  egg/milk mixture.
  This "recipe" is at least 70 years old, and was served only at  Easter
Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Gloria W.

--Another Recipe--

Corn always seems traditional at Thanksgiving. Here are two of family
favorites used at special occasions.

Corn Maque Chaux
Can be served as soup by addition of stock.

8 ears fresh corn
½ cup bacon drippings
1 cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup diced garlic
¼ cup finely diced Andouille (Cajun) sausage
2 cups coarse chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp. tomato sauce
2 cups tiny (150-200 ct.) shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 cup sliced scallions
salt & pepper to taste

Shuck corn and remove silk.
Using a sharp knife, cut down the length of the ear to remove kernels from
the cob.
Scrape cobs with blade of knife to remove all “milk” and pulp; richness of
the dish is dependent on how much milk and pulp is scraped from cobs.

In a 3 qt. cast iron Dutch oven set over medium-high heat, melt bacon
drippings.
Add corn, onions, celery, bell peppers, garlic, and Andouille and cook for
15 to 20 minutes until vegetables are wilted and corn is just tender.
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and shrimp.
Continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes or until juice of tomatoes and shrimp
is rendered into the dish.
Add scallions and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Continue cooking for 15 more minutes or until full flavor of corn and shrimp
is developed.
Serves 8 (or more).

Credited to John Folse, Chef- Owner, Lafitte’s Landing, Donaldsonville, LA

  --Another Recipe--


Crawfish Corn Casserole

¼ pound butter (1 stick)
1 large onion, chopped
¼ cup green onion, chopped
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 15-ounce can creamed corn
1 15-ounce can whole kernel, drained (not incl. liquid)
1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix
½ teaspoon salt
½ pint sour cream
1 cup cheddar cheese
½ - 1 pint crawfish meat
2-3 dashes Louisiana Hot Sauce

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Sauté onion in butter.
Add egg, creamed corn can, corn, green onion and liquid, Jiffy mix, salt and
sour cream.
Spoon or pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking pan or buttered 2-quart
casserole dish.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Add cheese, crawfish and stir well.
Bake an additional 15 minutes, or until dish is slightly puffed.

--Another Recipe--

This is our favorite Thanksgiving family recipe. It was passed down from my
(Pa. German) Granny Munzinger to my mother, who we called "Hootie".  We
always referred to this as "filling", not "stuffing".  My brother has
updated this with amounts, and added the sage and sausage.  Since turkeys
seem much larger now, I wonder if this was for a home-grown farm bird.
Leftovers are wonderful. -   Kay M. Fiala


HOOTIE'S POTATO  FILLING FOR A 10pound TURKEY

10 medium potatoes                              5 slices bread moistened
with milk
2 medium onions                         2 tsp. salt
3 stalks celery with leaves                     2 tsp. sage (optional)
4 Tbsp butter                                   ½ tsp. pepper
¼ C. parsley, cut up                            ½ # pork sausage (optional)
2 beaten eggs

Cube bread slices and soak with a small amount  of milk.  Cube potatoes and
mix with chopped onions and celery.  Simmer vegetables in a small amount of
water until potatoes are soft but not mushy.  Combine drained potato mixture
with bread, eggs, salt, pepper, sage,  parsley, butter,  and cooked sausage
if desired.   Stuff turkey or bake at 350 degrees in covered casserole dish
for 50 minutes.

--Editors note--
We'll be running more of these in the next issue....
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If you enjoy these vintage recipes, you should buy a vintage cookbook from
us. They make great gifts too. Take a look at: http://www.tias.com/cookbooks
Buy a Vintage Kitchen collectible from us. We've got lots of them here:
http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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10) A vintage recipe request from a reader
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 had this
recipe.
--
Last weeks request resulted in some really interesting recipes. So for next
week, send us more of your recipes for favorite family side dishes to go
along with your family's Thanksgiving feast. Every family seems to have one
or two dishes that they must have with their Thanksgiving meal and many of
these are also unique to their family. ....Phil
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recipes@... . If you have a vintage recipe request send it to
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11) New Online Merchants
Be sure to check out all of the fresh inventory offered by these new
merchants at TIAS.
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Aunt Pitty Pat's China Closet
http://www.tias.com/stores/appcc
Offering early Americana pattern glass, pressed glass, depression glass,
Cambridge, Fostoria, Heisey and other elegant glassware companies. Also
offering china, porcelain and pottery.

Little Rapids Hillside Treasures
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Welcome to Little Rapids. We are seeking honest, energetic and personable
collectors, seeking honest, energetic and personable dealers. The past is
alive and well. We will be offering from the most elegant European to the
quaint America.

Koble Antiques by Patricia
http://www.tias.com/stores/kapatricia
I deal in porcelains and various other types of beautiful antiques. Many are
signed and hand painted. I deal in Limoges - French, chocolate pots, tea and
coffee pots, cup and saucers, etc. I also have vintage items of interest.

Walt & Pam's
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Our store has something for everyone! From designer belts to pottery, from
purses to angels, from costume jewelry to porcelain from furniture to
pictures, and the list goes on! Join us for a unique journey into yesterday.
Pam & Walt
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The Collectors Newsletter #752 -- November 2009

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1. Featured Collectors Club
2. Stories From our Readers
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5. Newly listed items
6. Funny Old Stuff
7. Wanted ads. Can you help?
8. A Vintage Recipe
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10. New On line Merchants
11. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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Safe Holiday shopping for gifts at TIAS.com
When you buy online from a TIAS merchant, you've got TIAS to back you up.
All of our merchants offer at least a 7 day return policy if you need to
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With the Holiday shopping season quickly approaching, now is the time to
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1) Featured Collectors Club
Highlighting clubs of interest to collectors.

Treasures for Little Children (Formerly Toy Dish Collectors Club)
A club for collectors of children's dishes, toy glass, toy graniteware, tin
tea sets, miniature furniture, doll houses, kitchen doll accessories, and
related toys.
For more information, click here:
http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi?OIKey=2215&listByKey=2215&groupKey=1

Are you interested in Toy dishes and similar items? Take a look at:
http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Toys/Miniatures/1.html
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2) After you read these stories, tell us your interesting story. Send your
story to phil@... and we may publish it here . We want to hear any
interesting or unusual stories you would like to share with us
that are related to collecting or anything vintage.
--
Thank You! to everyone that has been sending in stories. If you've been
waiting for the right time to send us your antiques & collectibles story,
now is the time. Email your story to phil@... and we'll run it in an
upcoming issue.
--
Editors Note:
With the holidays closing in on us, a reader suggested that for our next
issue, our readers might tell us about their favorite antique or collectible
gift they received or gave to someone....Phil
--
I can certainly relate to the story told by Judy in Jacksonville about her
grandmother in the country giving away family mementos to strangers who
probably took advantage of her generosity.

After my mother-in-law passed and the family assembled from various points
in the country, I noticed almost immediately that a prized table that had
been in her family for four generations was missing.  She had always told me
that it would become my husband's some day because it always passed to the
oldest child of each generation.  When I asked what had happened to it, my
father-in-law told me it was "gone".  Turns out that a co-worker of my
mother-in-law's, who had probably admired the table, showed up at their
doorstep after her death and expressed an interest in having it.  My
father-in-law, without any thought to family members or sentiment, gave it
to her.  He had never paid any attention to my mother-in-law's wishes and
she had never written anything in a will.

It made me almost physically ill.  The only way, to this day, that I console
myself with the loss and not being able to honor her wishes to keep it and
pass it down to the next generation is remembering the wise words of a
friend of mine.  She told me to think of all the times I have found a
treasure at an antique store or estate sale that gave me great pleasure and
remember that they had belonged to someone else and through whatever
circumstances, the piece now came to be offered for sale to an unknown
buyer.  It is just a material "thing" and I console myself by hoping that
the lady who took the table enjoys its beauty and is taking care of it and
will pass it on to one of her family members down the line.

--Another Story--

In regards to Scott's letter (following) We also have 2 particular "dealers"
in our area who do not have any scruples. Not only does one dealer do the
same practice as you mentioned but he also mails out "notices" to relatives
listed in obituaries that he will buy their estates. I personally find this
"tacky." He is really not honest in his "appraisals" & takes advantage of
those in a very vulnerable position. Another "dealer" will go to estates
sales a day before they are listed to start. She will give them a sad story
that she either has to go out of town or use an excuse that someone close to
her is ill or whatever suits her tactics. It just takes "one bad apple" to
ruin it for the many honest and reputable dealers. Unfortunately these two
dealers are still in our area......Lois

Since the conversation is on dealers, I thought I’d pass along an experience
(actually more than one, but they were all similar) about a dealer that used
to be in my hometown.  This was about 25 years ago, but the experience has
stuck with me all these years.  I have been an avid garage / estate /
rummage saler for years.  There was a dealer that would go into estate sales
with sheets of his own “sold” stickers and put them on everything that he
wanted.  Then he’d argue about the prices trying to get a better deal.
Eventually, the professionally run sales wouldn’t even let him in the door.
He was very rude.  It eventually got to the point that he couldn’t buy
anything and he left the area.

I’ve met a number of dealers that are very nice and would go out of their
way to help you, but it only takes one to ruin it.  I’ll never forget this
guy and what he tried to do. Scott
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3) Antique News
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If you want to tell the world about your antiques & collectibles business,
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listing on Google for "Antique News" Your news release will get published
online and will also appear in this newsletter so that 15,000 people can
read it. To post a release, go to http://www.News-Antique.com
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http://www.News-Antique.com
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1. San Andreas, CA - Buck Kelly Drugstore Estate Sale
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789345

2. John Moran Auctioneers December 8, 2009, Antique,
Fine Jewelry & Decorative Art Auction
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789344

3. CHRISTIE’S PRESENTS LARGEST GROUP OF
LALANNE WORKS TO EVER BE OFFERED AT
AUCTION THIS DECEMBER
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789343

4. CHRISTIE’S TO SELL EXTRAORDINARY PEONY
LAMP FROM THE STORIED GLUCK COLLECTION
THIS DECEMBER
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789342

5. CHRISTIE’S PRESENTS: HISTORICAL DESIGN
REFLECTS – THE EAST 61ST STREET YEARS

6. Proxibid Brings Personal Assets of Auto Racing
Star Jeremy Mayfield to Online Bidders
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789339

7. Original Comic Art Superheroes Find a New Home
on the World’s Greatest Comic Art Marketplace
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789338

8. Pre Civil War Canopy Twin Bed and Twin Reproduction
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789326

9. $5 Million America's Most Beautiful Gold Coin at
Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789325

10. Dinnerware Replacements Adds New Inventory
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789324

11. PIMCO Founder Bill Gross Selling $3M Portion of
Stamp Collection to Benefit Smithsonian Museum
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789323

12. Autograph Store Charity Fund raising Helps 152
Organizations Raise Money in October
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789322

13. THE WINTER SARASOTA ANTIQUES SHOWS
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789321

14. ROYAL DOULTON EXPOSITION TO BE PART
OF ATLANTIC CITY SHOW
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789320

15. Strickler's Celebrity Autographs Pre-Holiday Special
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789311

16. Nearly 750 lots to be sold at massive estate
sale Dec. 5
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789310

17. CHRISTIE’S GOES COUNTRY - INAUGURAL
COUNTRY MUSIC SALE TO BE OFFERED AT
CHRISTIE’S NEW YORK
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789309

18. Porro Art Consulting & C. joins Artfact Live! to
present XX Decorative Arts auction online
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789308

19. Artfact Live! Presents Exceptional Lighting,
Antiques, Clocks, Watches from Fontaine's
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789307

20. Artfact Live! Presents Estates Auction from
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789306
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Blenko Glass at Muddy Creek Antiques
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Discount Holiday Shopping at Doris Stephan's Antiques
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Do you have antiques or collectibles you are just itching to sell? A simple
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5) Newly listed items for your online shopping pleasure for Tuesday November
17, 2009 Stop by and check out today's fresh inventory at:
TIAS - 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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6) Funny Old Stuff
This is our humor section. These are humorous family stories and comments
that are sent in by readers. If you have a submission you would like to
share, please send it to newsletter@... and we may run it in the next
issue.
--
We were cleaning out some items after a death in the family and came across
some false teeth. My young son asked what they were for and I explained they
were false teeth that people used for eating. He examined them closely,
turning them over and over and finally asked, quite puzzled, "Where's the
tongue?" RM in NC
--
Tell us some funny, family related stories and we'll share them with our
readers. Send them to Phil@...
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good by sharing it with us. Send it to newsletter@... and we may
publish it here.
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7) Wanted ads. Can you help?
Here are the latest wanted ads from the TIAS Exchange. Can you help someone
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9) A Vintage Recipe
Be sure to check out our vintage recipe archive online at:
http://www.tias.com/newsletter/topics/A%20Vintage%20Recipe.html  Over 1200
wonderful vintage recipes are listed.

In the last issue Barb requested recipes for “Favorite ways to cook turkey”
here are several recipes that we received.
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A neighbor gave me this recipe years ago and it has become a favorite way to
cook a turkey that will be moist and very tasty.  Once it is in the oven to
cook, sit back, relax, and then enjoy the best holiday turkey anyone can
fix.


TURKEY-IN-A-SACK





1 teaspoon ground black pepper


4 teaspoons hot water

2 teaspoons salt


1 cup peanut oil

3 teaspoons paprika


1 turkey or turkey breast
(14 to 16 pounds, maximum)





Combine pepper, salt, paprika and hot water.  Let stand a least ten minutes.
Add peanut oil and mix thoroughly.  Select turkey carefully.  It should not
exceed 14 to 16 pounds.  Wash and dry.  Rub some of the peanut oil mixture
on the inside and outside of the turkey.  Truss as desired (tie its legs).



Pour the remaining oil (plus additional oil if needed) into a large paper
sack (from the grocery store—heavy-duty with no holes).  Rub oil into inside
of sack until every pore in every inch of the sack is sealed with the oil
mixture.



Place turkey into sack--breast up.  Fold over the end of the sack and close
securely with a metal clip or similar device.  It is a good idea to rest the
sack on a pan as some of the oil may seep through to the outside of the
sack.



Bake in a moderate oven (325o) for approximately 15 minutes per pound.

WEIGHT OF TURKEY


COOKING TIME

8 pounds 2 hours

9 pounds 2 hours 15 minutes

10 pounds 2 hours 30 minutes

11 pounds 2 hours 45 minutes

12 pounds 3 hours

13 pounds 3 hours 15 minutes

14 pounds 3 hours 30 minutes

15 pounds 3 hours 45 minutes

16 pounds 4 hours

Since the sack is airtight, the turkey is cooked by live steam.  Be careful
when the sack is opened!

You will not have to baste the turkey since the oil-sealed sack is
self-basting.  You will not have to watch it carefully.  The turkey comes
out tender to the bone and golden brown.  Your turkey is done, ready to
serve, and you can wrap up the sack—after the turkey is removed, of
course—and throw it away.  Not even a roaster to scrub and wash.

Do NOT substitute any other oil for peanut oil.  Only peanut oil will work
and it also imparts a wonderful flavor to the turkey.  Also do not attempt
to substitute aluminum foil in place of the sack.  It will not work.

Be careful when you open the sack.  Open the sack with its end turned away
from you to prevent hot steam from burning you.

--Another Recipe--

Now this may sound odd but there is an old tradition on the Eastern Shore of
the Chesapeake Bay of cooking a turkey stuffed with sauerkraut.  In general,
here are the directions.  Thoroughly drain enough sauerkraut to generously
stuff your turkey.  Fry the kraut in a small amount of lard with hot pepper
added to taste.  Stuff the turkey with the kraut mixture and cook as you
would usually cook a stuffed bird.  If there is extra kraut, place it around
the bird in the roasting pan. Baste infrequently.  It makes a marvelously
juicy bird and the sauerkraut sweetens just enough in the roasting to make
it a perfect accompaniment for the bird.  Serve with mashed potatoes and a
quality dark bread as well as the usual Thanksgiving sides.  I recommend
creamed onions as a go with. Alice V
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If you enjoy these vintage recipes, you should buy a vintage cookbook from
us. They make great gifts too. Take a look at: http://www.tias.com/cookbooks
Buy a Vintage Kitchen collectible from us. We've got lots of them here:
http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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10) A vintage recipe request from a reader
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 had this
recipe.
--
After reading Beths request for ways to cook a Turkey, I was wondering about
favorite family side dishes to go along with your family's Thanksgiving
feast. Every family seems to have one or two dishes that they must have with
their Thanksgiving meal and many of these are also unique to their family.
Send us your favorite recipes for side dishes..Phil
--
If you can help this reader with this recipe, please forward it to
recipes@... . If you have a vintage recipe request send it to
recipes@... and we might just publish it here.
--
Be sure to check out our vintage kitchen collectibles section online at:
http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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11) New Online Merchants
Be sure to check out all of the fresh inventory offered by these new
merchants at TIAS.
--
Aunt Pitty Pat's China Closet
http://www.tias.com/stores/appcc
Offering early Americana pattern glass, pressed glass, depression glass,
Cambridge, Fostoria, Heisey and other elegant glassware companies. Also
offering china, porcelain and pottery.

Little Rapids Hillside Treasures
http://www.tias.com/stores/lrht
Welcome to Little Rapids. We are seeking honest, energetic and personable
collectors, seeking honest, energetic and personable dealers. The past is
alive and well. We will be offering from the most elegant European to the
quaint America.

Koble Antiques by Patricia
http://www.tias.com/stores/kapatricia
I deal in porcelains and various other types of beautiful antiques. Many are
signed and hand painted. I deal in Limoges - French, chocolate pots, tea and
coffee pots, cup and saucers, etc. I also have vintage items of interest.

Walt & Pam's
http://www.tias.com/stores/pwr
Our store has something for everyone! From designer belts to pottery, from
purses to angels, from costume jewelry to porcelain from furniture to
pictures, and the list goes on! Join us for a unique journey into yesterday.
Pam & Walt
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This year, open your own online Antique & Collectible Shop. If you have one
or a few items to sell, try our classifieds at http://classifieds.tias.com.
If you have more than a few items to sell, open your own store at TIAS. It's
easy and fun. Over 160,000 customers visit us on an average day. It costs
you nothing to get started. Take a look at: http://www.makeashop.com
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12) Helpful Resources:
1. Find an antiques or collectibles club. Nearly 2000 different clubs
listed. Take a look at:  http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi
2. What's it worth? Try Kovels' free online price guide to over 600,000
antiques and collectibles. It can be found online at http://www.kovels.com
3. Make money with your Web site. Join the TIAS.com affiliate program today.
Go to http://www.tias.com/affiliates/
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5. Get an online appraisal. For just $9.95 from "What's It Worth To You?"
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The Collectors Newsletter #751-- November 2009

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7. Wanted ads. Can you help?
8. A Vintage Recipe
9. A Vintage Recipe Request from a Reader
10. New On line Merchants
11. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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Safe shopping for gifts at TIAS.com
When you buy online from a TIAS merchant, you've got TIAS to back you up.
All of our merchants offer at least a 7 day return policy if you need to
return your purchase for any reason. So as we approach the Holiday shopping
season this year, trust a TIAS merchant when buying great antique &
collectible gifts for your friends and family.
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Now is the best time to open an online store
With the Holiday shopping season quickly approaching, now is the time to
open an online store with TIAS.com .Let TIAS.com show you how to turn your
collecting hobby into an online business you can run from your home. This is
our 15th year selling online. Put our expertise to work for you. We are one
of the oldest and the largest online antiques and collectibles malls . There
are no start-up fees to join us and you can even test building a store to
see how you like it. To get started, go to http://www.MakeAShop.com .
Questions? Give Phil a call today at 1-888-OLD-STUF (1-888-653-7883)
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1) Featured Collectors Club
Highlighting clubs of interest to collectors.

Toy Train Operating Society
The Toy Train Operating Society is a fraternal organization dedicated to the
operating and collecting of toy trains of all makes and eras.  Founded  in
1966 and incorporated in 1968, TTOS has over 5,400 members around the world.
The society   is organized geographically into 21 divisions that have
regular meets throughout  the United States and Canada. For information on
the TTOS Division nearest to you, see our Divisions page.
For more information, click here:
http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi?OIKey=1087&listByKey=1087&groupKey=1

Are you interested in Toy Trains? Take a look at:
http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Toys/Trains/1.html
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2) After you read these stories, tell us your interesting story. Send your
story to phil@... and we may publish it here . We want to hear any
interesting or unusual stories you would like to share with us
that are related to collecting or anything vintage.
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waiting for the right time to send us your antiques & collectibles story,
now is the time. Email your story to phil@... and we'll run it in an
upcoming issue.
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Hello - I have received your e-newsletter for a few years now and love
reading the stories.  I find it interesting the threads that pop up
regarding dealers.  I read Jeff's letter and I know how he feels.  I too
have found several to be among the kind to be avoided.  And I read letters
from the other side, dealers who don't do those things.  I would love for
some of those dealers to come visit me!!!  One dealer came to my yard sale
and I had a miniature Made In Occupied Japan vase for sale.  I had what I
considered a low price on it and the dealer asked if I would take 50c for
it!!!  I told her no, but lowered my asking price by 50c.  She bought it at
the lower price and a few minutes later her friend saw her with it and
admired it, esp. the price.  I told her her friend offered me 50c for it and
she was floored that her friend would do such a thing!  She told her friend
she should be ashamed and then told me that had she seen it first, she would
have paid the asking price be
  cause it was a good price.  I was glad of the sale, even if I took a lower
price, but felt a bit better after the second woman scolded her friend.
Another time, a dealer was looking at a little vintage handled cheese tray
and spreader. It was in it's original box, which was not taped on either
end- and you could see the box was loosely closed on both ends.  The woman
snatched the box up and started to open it when the ceramic tray slid out
and hit the sidewalk and chipped (very noticeable and no longer sale-able).
She apologized, all the while complaining that it slid out if the box
bottom.  She didn't offer to give me anything for it.  I probably wouldn't
have taken anything for the tray had she offered, but the fact that she
didn't even offer a couple of dollars for the breakage surprised me.  I'm
sure had I been in her shop and the same thing happened she would have
expected me to pay full price for it. On the other side- I have visited
several shops, flea market stands
  and auctions and have met some nice dealers, sellers and auctioneers who
not only give you a good price, but keep you in mind when they come across
things you collect.

      So I guess my question/comment is this: I understand about getting
something at a good price, marking it up to cover your expenses; but why is
it that it's ok for a dealer to offer to buy at lower prices (sometimes
insultingly low) and yet when you visit their booths, they snarl at you when
you ask if the listed price is their best price, or could they go lower?
They are quick to point out chips, cracks, nicks in items they are buying
from you; but insist that their higher price is adjusted for the same flaws
in their merchandise.  I heard one dealer in a store snap at a customer
who'd asked for a better price (she didn't make a suggestion, just asked for
a lower price), that she didn't run a yardsale!  The customer didn't buy and
I didn't either!  Recently someone suggested that if a dealer had a sale on
items, offering them at 10-20% off, then it wasn't appropriate to ask for
further discounts.  I think that's good advice and probably common courtesy-
since they are d
  iscounted (although I'm sure there are some who still ask).  I just
remember the late Ralph Kovel and his wife Terry always saying to ask
dealers/sellers for their best prices or if they would sell at a lower
price.  If they said no, you could either pay their asking price or be
prepared to walk away.  I like that advice and follow it most times.
Thanks for your forum.  I'll write again, to tell of my collections
(thimbles, cat figurines, cups and saucers, left handed crackle glass
pitchers, to name a few!!) and of great finds I've made through the years.
..Mabel in NC

--Another Story--

I am a big collector of lady head vases after finding my first two at a
school sale nearly 20 years ago now for $1 each! I had never seen one before
and knew nothing about them but fell in love with them on sight and have
been collecting them ever since. Australia has a very limited number of
types here but I often shop on ebay and buy some ladies from America, my
dream is to attend the annual head vase convention in Miami - will get there
one day! I also collect anything 1950s and regularly scour fetes, garage
sales and auctions - I do occasionally buy and sell but find I am not much
of a dealer as I fall in love with everything! My husband and I are
currently building a home loosely based on the Bewitched house and we will
be filling it with 1950s & 60s memorabilia - cant wait till its finished,
collecting is definitely addictive! I also am a collector of Betty Boop but
try and collect only the old composition ones which are becoming harder to
find..my big regret is not buy
  ing a composition jointed Bimbo dog ( bettys boyfriend) when i had the
chance which brings me to the question - would anyone know where i would
find one of these, i would dearly love to add one to my collection of
bettys - any help would be greatly appreciated my email is
marina@... - love the newsletter! Marina - Australia.
Regards, Marina
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3) Antique News
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auction, club or upcoming event related to the antiques and collectibles
trade, you can post it for free at http://www.News-Antique.com  the #1
listing on Google for "Antique News" Your news release will get published
online and will also appear in this newsletter so that 15,000 people can
read it. To post a release, go to http://www.News-Antique.com
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Here are the latest news headlines about antiques and collectibles from
http://www.News-Antique.com
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1. THE EVENING STAR-39 CARAT, D-COLOR
GOLCONDA DIAMOND TO LEAD CHRISTIE’S
  DECEMBER JEWELS SALE
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789289

2. James Julia presents Important Toy, Doll &
Advertising Auction on Artfact Live!
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789288

3. Lou Gehrig's circa-1933 Yankees home jersey tops
  the lineup in Grey Flannel's Holiday Auction
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789287

4. FACE IT: Portraiture in a Technologically Advanced
Society
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789286

5. Asselmeier & May 2 Day Antique Auction
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789285

6. artnet Auctions Launches Faces & Figures
Photographs Sale November 10-19
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789278

7. Artfact Live! Presents Antiques from Constantine
& Pletcher
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789277

8. Artfact Live! Presents Period Furniture, Antiques
And Fine Art from Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789276

9. Artfact Live! Presents an Important Lamp & Glass
Auction from James Julia
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789275

10. Artfact Live! Presents Americana and Paintings
from Eldred's
Click Here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789274

11. Artfact Live! Presents Major Antiques & Fine Art
Auction from Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789273

12. Artfact Live! Presents Antiques, Fine Art, Jewelry
& Decorative Art from Kodner Galleries
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789271

13. Artfact Live! Presents Modern Design from Uniques
& Antiques
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789270

14. Legendary comic artist Joe Kubert opens his vault
to Heritage Auctions, Nov. 20
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789269

15. The Great Lehigh Valley Antique Show This Weekend
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789268

16. November 14, 2009 - Holiday Treasures Auction -
3:00 PM
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789267

17. Mathew Brady’s Candid Take on Lincoln This
Week at LiveAuctionTalk.com
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789260

18. Web-Based Fine and Decorative Arts Personal
Shopper Service Goes Live at NicForrest.com
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789259

19, WEST PALM BEACH ANTIQUES FESTIVAL
OFF TO FAST START FOR NEW SEASON
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789258
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MANY more stories are added several times a day. You can read the latest
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4) Your Classifieds...
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Here are your classifieds...

Blenko Glass at Muddy Creek Antiques
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1442533/PictPage/3923676253.html

Discount Holiday Shopping at Doris Stephan's Antiques
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1370583/PictPage/3923695968.html

Over 2500 postcards at Numismattica.com
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Large Collection of Fine Art and Antiques For Sale
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1362494/PictPage/3923695278.html

Do you have antiques or collectibles you are just itching to sell? A simple
classified ad in this newsletter might just be your answer. Over 15,000
readers subscribe to this newsletter. One of them just might be able
to help you out. Place your ad today at: http://tinyurl.com/39eulu

Want to know what our advertisers think? Check out the testimonials at:
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5) Newly listed items for your online shopping pleasure for Friday November
13, 2009 Stop by and check out today's fresh inventory at:
TIAS - 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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6) Funny Old Stuff
This is our humor section. These are humorous family stories and comments
that are sent in by readers. If you have a submission you would like to
share, please send it to newsletter@... and we may run it in the next
issue.
--
This occurred several years ago when my so Danny was about 3 yr. old. He had
said or done something cute, his older sister said, "oh, Mama, isn't he
cute!" Dan stood up tall. stuck his chest out and said, "I''m not cute, I'm
big and strong".  submitted by Virginia, of Belton, Mo.
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Tell us some funny, family related stories and we'll share them with our
readers. Send them to Phil@...
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Do you have a funny family story you would like to share? Make someone feel
good by sharing it with us. Send it to newsletter@... and we may
publish it here.
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7) Wanted ads. Can you help?
Here are the latest wanted ads from the TIAS Exchange. Can you help someone
out?
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WANTED: OLD GUITARS
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1355837/PictPage/3923696756.html

GET YOUR WANTED AD HERE! Just $10 and we'll send it out to 15,000 people who
get this newsletter. Go to http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/submitClassified.cgi
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subscribers will see it. It's easy, go
to:http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/submitClassified.cgi
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9) A Vintage Recipe
Be sure to check out our vintage recipe archive online at:
http://www.tias.com/newsletter/topics/A%20Vintage%20Recipe.html  Over 1200
wonderful vintage recipes are listed.

In the last issue Beth requested recipes for “plumb crumble” here is the one
recipe that we received.
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Ingredients:

     * 3 pounds fresh plums, pitted, quartered, about 5 cups
     * 1/4 cup brown sugar
     * 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
     * 1 cup granulated sugar
     * 1/2 teaspoon salt
     * 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
     * 1 large egg, beaten
     * 1/2 cup butter, melted

Preparation:
Combine plums and brown sugar, stirring well to blend. Pour into a buttered
11 1/2x7 1/2 inch baking dish. Sift together the flour, granulated sugar,
salt, and cinnamon. Add the beaten egg, stirring lightly with fork until
mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the plums then drizzle with
the melted butter. Bake plum crumble at 375° for 40 to 45 minutes, or until
lightly browned. Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream.
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If you enjoy these vintage recipes, you should buy a vintage cookbook from
us. They make great gifts too. Take a look at: http://www.tias.com/cookbooks
Buy a Vintage Kitchen collectible from us. We've got lots of them here:
http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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10) A vintage recipe request from a reader
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 had this
recipe.
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Everyone seems to have a different favorite way of cooking turkey for
Thanksgiving. What do your readers recommend? Barb
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If you can help this reader with this recipe, please forward it to
recipes@... . If you have a vintage recipe request send it to
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Be sure to check out our vintage kitchen collectibles section online at:
http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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11) New Online Merchants
Be sure to check out all of the fresh inventory offered by these new
merchants at TIAS.
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Aunt Pitty Pat's China Closet
http://www.tias.com/stores/appcc
Offering early Americana pattern glass, pressed glass, depression glass,
Cambridge, Fostoria, Heisey and other elegant glassware companies. Also
offering china, porcelain and pottery.

Little Rapids Hillside Treasures
http://www.tias.com/stores/lrht
Welcome to Little Rapids. We are seeking honest, energetic and personable
collectors, seeking honest, energetic and personable dealers. The past is
alive and well. We will be offering from the most elegant European to the
quaint America.

Koble Antiques by Patricia
http://www.tias.com/stores/kapatricia
I deal in porcelains and various other types of beautiful antiques. Many are
signed and hand painted. I deal in Limoges - French, chocolate pots, tea and
coffee pots, cup and saucers, etc. I also have vintage items of interest.

Walt & Pam's
http://www.tias.com/stores/pwr
Our store has something for everyone! From designer belts to pottery, from
purses to angels, from costume jewelry to porcelain from furniture to
pictures, and the list goes on! Join us for a unique journey into yesterday.
Pam & Walt
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or a few items to sell, try our classifieds at http://classifieds.tias.com.
If you have more than a few items to sell, open your own store at TIAS. It's
easy and fun. Over 160,000 customers visit us on an average day. It costs
you nothing to get started. Take a look at: http://www.makeashop.com
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12) Helpful Resources:
1. Find an antiques or collectibles club. Nearly 2000 different clubs
listed. Take a look at:  http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi
2. What's it worth? Try Kovels' free online price guide to over 600,000
antiques and collectibles. It can be found online at http://www.kovels.com
3. Make money with your Web site. Join the TIAS.com affiliate program today.
Go to http://www.tias.com/affiliates/
4. Looking for prices for antiques and collectibles? PriceMiner.com has
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5. Get an online appraisal. For just $9.95 from "What's It Worth To You?"
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6. The Latest News regarding Antiques & Collectibles Take a look at
http://www.news-antique.com
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Subject: THIS is TRUE #804: 8 November


SINCE 1994 and reaching more than 107,000 subscribers in over 200
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THE DIRTY RATS! When flags started going missing from graves at a
    cemetery in Hampton, N.H., locals -- especially veterans' groups --
    expressed outrage at the desecration. But people need to chill, a
    cemetery official said. "Several years back we had the same situation,"
    said Cemetery Trustee Richard Bateman. The conclusion: "it was the
    squirrels." The rodents were snatching the flags to line their nests,
    he said, and that's probably what's going on now, too. "I don't think
    it's squirrels," said the dubious Commander of the local American
    Legion Post, Ralph Fatello. "But, if it's squirrels, we are going to
    prosecute them and I'm going to make an example out of them." And,
    Fatello added, they need to be more patriotic. "I don't know how I'm
    going to teach a history lesson to squirrels, but I would be willing to
    sit them down and try to talk to them." (Portsmouth Herald)
    ...Squirrels or not, there are clearly nuts involved here.

EATING DISORDER: Trinda Barocas, a teacher at a special education school
    in Indianapolis, Ind., was getting ready to take her students on a
    field trip to the zoo, but allegedly didn't want to take one student
    along -- the 7-year-old is autistic and has a severe peanut allergy. "I
    wonder what would happen if he had peanuts?" she allegedly said to an
    aide. "I could touch it, and then touch him." Then, the aide says, she
    tossed him a peanut-filled candy bar, saying "Maybe he could get sick
    enough not to attend and we won't have to deal with it." Giving peanuts
    to someone with a peanut allergy can cause extreme illness, and very
    often death. The boy didn't eat the candy. The teacher's aides notified
    school administrators, who called in child welfare officials, who
    "substantiated" the charges. In a previous teaching position, Barocas
    was accused of restraining, slapping, and forcing a student to eat. She
    has denied the allegations, but has resigned again. (Indianapolis Star)
    ...You know, maybe teaching just isn't the best career for her.

HEY, WHO COULD IT HURT? William Seago, 52, of Paulton, Bath, England, is
    blind in one eye, and thus not eligible for a large-truck driver's
    license. He got one anyway by memorizing the chart used for his eye
    test, and took a job driving a trash truck. While on his route, his two
    partners were outside the 26-tonne truck as he was turning around in a
    cul-de-sac. "Mr. Seago appears not to have seen [co-worker and friend
    Keith] Warman in front of his vehicle," prosecutors say, and ran him
    over, killing him. Seago admitted careless driving and making a false
    statement, but was found not guilty of causing death by dangerous
    driving. (Bath Chronicle) ...Maybe, but he will still be serving a life
    sentence.

WHERE THERE'S SMOKE, THERE'S OBFUSCATION: Marc Grizzard, the pastor of a
    church in North Carolina, wants to "light a fire" under the faithful --
    by having a good old-fashioned book burning. On top of his list of
    books to burn: the Bible. According to Grizzard, every version except
    the King James translation is "satanic" and a "perversion" of God's
    word. His church is the Amazing Grace Baptist Church in Canton, N.C.
    (AP) ...He definitely has an amazing concept of grace.

WORSE, IT WAS THE WRONG ONE: "One-Legged Suspect Caught with One Stolen
    Shoe" -- AP headline

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    best way to find a flight on the Internet. I travel most every week,
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    finds better flights than anything else out there. The key is they
    don't sell flights directly, so they aren't beholden to the airlines.
    You can search by departure time, arrival time, include nearby airports
    and use flexible dates. You can filter by airline or frequent flier
    program, while excluding connections, redeyes, and small planes. Best
    of all, the interface is slick and fast, so you don't have reenter a
    bunch of information when you tweak your travel plans. Don't believe
    it? Kayak will even launch the other travel search engines with your
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----- Original Message -----
From: "TIAS.com"
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 8:29 PM
Subject: The Collectors Newsletter #750-- November 2009

The Collectors Newsletter #750-- November 2009

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1. Featured Collectors Club
2. Stories From our Readers
3. Antique News
4. Your Classifieds
5. Newly listed items
6. Funny Old Stuff
7. Wanted ads. Can you help?
8. A Vintage Recipe
9. A Vintage Recipe Request from a Reader
10. New On line Merchants
11. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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Safe shopping for gifts at TIAS.com
When you buy online from a TIAS merchant, you've got TIAS to back you up.
All of our merchants offer at least a 7 day return policy if you need to
return your purchase for any reason. So as we approach the Holiday shopping
season this year, trust a TIAS merchant when buying great antique &
collectible gifts for your friends and family.
-------------

Now is the best time to open an online store
With the Holiday shopping season quickly approaching, now is the time to
open an online store with TIAS.com .Let TIAS.com show you how to turn your
collecting hobby into an online business you can run from your home. This is
our 15th year selling online. Put our expertise to work for you. We are one
of the oldest and the largest online antiques and collectibles malls . There
are no start-up fees to join us and you can even test building a store to
see how you like it. To get started, go to http://www.MakeAShop.com .
Questions? Give Phil a call today at 1-888-OLD-STUF (1-888-653-7883)
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1) Featured Collectors Club
Highlighting clubs of interest to collectors.

Toy Soldier Collectors of America
The TSCA was originally founded at the Atlanta Soldier Show back in January
of 1979.  John Giddings, Gene Johnson, Walter Mabrey, Bob Drew, Mel Cohen,
Alan Gwin, Dale Van Ormer, Walt Dineen, and Charlie Duval held a short
meeting to figure a way of getting toy soldiers recognized at military
miniature shows, as a legitimate part of the hobby.   John Giddings
suggested that we form a club - a loose organization of toy soldier
collectors and enthusiasts, and we would publish a list of our members so
that we could all contact each other.  Also, we would sponsor awards at
various military miniature shows.
For more information, click here:
http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi?OIKey=1085&listByKey=1085&groupKey=1

Are you interested in Toy Soldiers? Take a look at: http://bit.ly/7tmVG
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2) After you read these stories, tell us your interesting story. Send your
story to phil@... and we may publish it here . We want to hear any
interesting or unusual stories you would like to share with us
that are related to collecting or anything vintage.
--
Thank You! to everyone that has been sending in stories. If you've been
waiting for the right time to send us your antiques & collectibles story,
now is the time. Email your story to phil@... and we'll run it in an
upcoming issue.
--
Please let Jeff know that the  public is just as guilty as these "dealers"
he has run into. I have dealt in antiques for almost 40 years including
restoring antique dolls. You would not believe the people who try to sell me
stolen, damaged, put-together and repro items swearing that it has never
been out of their grandma's attic until today. I have exhibited at many high
end hows where the public has stolen expensive vintage doll shoes, valuable
factory tags, caused damage to items and then walked away. I have had a
person call her credit card company and say she never bought an item so she
doesn't have to pay. How did I get her card if she never reported it stolen?
After weeks of stress over this one- she said she "forgot". I have had
people claim I have their item and it was stolen. The item is question was
mass produced 40 years ago and there are literally millions of them out
there, and yet they are sure that I have their item.Luckily I keep records
of every item I buy- w
  ho and when.  I have had many, many items stolen from me at antique shows
including my cash box and receipt books! How about a whole small display
case full of small items?! Person claims he "mistakenly" picked it up. How
about this scam that made the rounds a few years ago: Person comes into a
booth and asks to see a very rare and expensive pocket watch. He writes down
the serial number,  and engravings inside. Then he goes to the local police
and claims he has "found" his stolen watch. He "knows" it's his, because
(miraculously) the serial numbers and engravings match! People taking photos
of items in show booths so they can photo shop them and claim that they are
theirs. Not to mention bad checks. I could indeed write a book, but I am a
very honest and ethical person who has accepted the bad with the good- and
there are lots of good stories, too.I have never asked for a discount on an
item marked too low and I have never switched or stolen a tag.  I just
wanted Jeff to kn
  ow that not all these rascals that he dislikes are dealers. Some are
"pickers" and people saying they are dealers. In the world we live in, we
have to look after ourselves and our own stuff. Please don't paint us all
with the same brush as those few stinkers.


On a more funny side: I have bought, sold and restored antique dolls for
almost 40 years. I really love them and have restored and saved many from
destruction. One comes to mind- a beautiful German big bisque that was very
dirty and in parts. I was methodically cleaning all her parts so that she
could be put back together. Her hollow torso was packed full of a kapok type
material- it soon became apparent that this was nesting material put in
there by mice. Now, I have dealt with all types of gross stuff that has
moved into the dolls or their clothes or hair, so I took some long tweezers
and started pulling this material out through one of the leg openings. I was
working outside so as not to have the nasty stuff invade my home. When I got
to the end of the project, there were some petrified pieces of old rubber
stringing cord stuck inside the torso. The only way to get them out is to
break them up  and then they will fit through the leg opening. I was working
and working on on
  e such piece and when I held the torso up to let light into the cavity, the
piece of stuff partially fell through the leg hole and then I realized IT
WAS A PETRIFIED BABY MOUSE! Yikes! I left it outside until my hubby broke it
up and removed. I still have the doll and I can never look at her without
thinking about that mouse.,,,Sherri
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3) Antique News
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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  the #1
listing on Google for "Antique News" Your news release will get published
online and will also appear in this newsletter so that 15,000 people can
read it. To post a release, go to http://www.News-Antique.com
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Here are the latest news headlines about antiques and collectibles from
http://www.News-Antique.com
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1. Artfact Live! Presents Clarke's Seventh Fine Art
  Auction from Clarke Auction Gallery
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789242

2. Sollo Rago Modern Auction October 24 and 25,
2009 Results
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789241

3. Rago Auctions: Fine Arts Auction
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789240

4. Jackson-Presley signed marriage certificate to be sold
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789239

5. Artfact Live! Presents Pennsylvania Sale from
Freeman's
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789238

6. Artfact Live! Presents Fine American Furniture &
Decorative Art from Freeman's
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789237

7. Bid Live Online for Primitive Antiques from Harrison
Auctions
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789236

8. Artfact Live! October Auction Results Roundup
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789235

9. Bidder sinks fangs into vampire killing kit for $8,800
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789234

10. American Red Cross to auction historic Rose
Percy Doll at Heritage Auctions, Nov. 17
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789232

11. Internationally Renowned Antiques, Art, Jewelry
  Dealers Exhibit at the 49th Annual Original Miami Be
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789230

12. Black Friday Sale at Yellow Garage
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789219

13. The Best Inventory on the Internet is found at
Dinnerware Replacements
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14. Artfact Live! Presents Antiques, Collectibles &
Firearms Auction from Cottone
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789206

15. Artfact Live! Presents Fine Art, Antiques And
Decorations from Gray's Auctioneers
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789205

16. Artfact Live! Presents Big Fall Phoenix Auction
2009 from Allard Auctions
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789204

17. Artfact Live! Presents Americana Featuring VA
& The South from Jeffrey S. Evans
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789203

18. Artfact Live! Presents Fine Art, Antiques, Jewelry
& Decorative Objects from Morton Kuehnert
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789202

19. Wall Street came to play and RSL Auction reaped
  the rewards with a $1 million sale, Oct. 17
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789201

20. Rare Letter of Walt Disney’s “Silly Symphony”
Discovered
Click here: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=789200
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news now at:
  http://www.news-antique.com
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4) Your Classifieds...
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Here are your classifieds...

Blenko Glass at Muddy Creek Antiques
http://pages.tiasexchange.com/1442533/PictPage/3923676253.html

Discount Holiday Shopping at Doris Stephan's Antiques
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Over 2500 postcards at Numismattica.com
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Do you have antiques or collectibles you are just itching to sell? A simple
classified ad in this newsletter might just be your answer. Over 15,000
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5) Newly listed items for your online shopping pleasure for Tuesday November
10, 2009 Stop by and check out today's fresh inventory at:
TIAS - 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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6) Funny Old Stuff
This is our humor section. These are humorous family stories and comments
that are sent in by readers. If you have a submission you would like to
share, please send it to newsletter@... and we may run it in the next
issue.
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A funny little story about my little Grandson when he was about 4 years old.
One of my favorite things was going to neighborhood garage sales on most
Saturdays.  Little Brian enjoyed going too and I had a companion who
brightened my day. One Saturday morning as we drove by a small strip mall of
stores we saw a group of young children exiting one of the store fronts and
Brian curiously asked me why they were there .Noting the sign on the
building I said "Oh, it's a place that teaches dancing to children, would
you like to do that?" He looked at me disdainfully and said " Mimi, you got
me garage saling and now you want me dancing ! " He's 24 years old now and I
still smile as I remember his words...
Dorothy
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readers. Send them to Phil@...
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good by sharing it with us. Send it to newsletter@... and we may
publish it here.
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7) Wanted ads. Can you help?
Here are the latest wanted ads from the TIAS Exchange. Can you help someone
out?
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WANTED: OLD GUITARS
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GET YOUR WANTED AD HERE! Just $10 and we'll send it out to 15,000 people who
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subscribers will see it. It's easy, go
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9) A Vintage Recipe
Be sure to check out our vintage recipe archive online at:
http://www.tias.com/newsletter/topics/A%20Vintage%20Recipe.html  Over 1200
wonderful vintage recipes are listed.

In the last issue a reader from Utah  requested recipes for “a custard like
cheesecake” here are the responses that we received.
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Yogurt Cheesecake

8-oz cream cheese, room temperature
16-oz Greek-style yogurt, room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
pinch salt

Prebake a graham cracker base into a 9-inch springform pan (see recipe
below); a 9-inch graham cracker pie crust should work fairly well, too. This
cheesecake can also be baked without a crust.Preheat oven to 350F.In a
food processor, blend cream cheese, yogurt, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and
salt until mixture is very, very smooth.Pour into prepared pan and bake for
about 50 minutes, until the cake is set and jiggles only slightly when
gently
tapped.Cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

Springform Graham Cracker Base

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp butter, melted
Preheat oven to 350F.Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir
until well combined. Press into a 9-inch springform pan, pressing the crust
slightly up the sides if you don't wish to have a thick crust on the
bottom.Bake for 10-12 minutes, until set. Cool completely before
filling.
Carol Thomas---Cullman,AL

--Another Recipe--

I can't tell you what the "green drink" would be from the Swedish
resteraunt.  But I do believe that the custard/cheese cake is Ost Kaka.
This recipe is from my husband's aunt and I believe it was from her mother.
I have the dish in my cupboard that Grandma Meline used to bake it in.  You
could spoon a sauce over it such as raspberry but we make a lingonberry
sauce which is a Swedish tradition.  Good luck, there are several recipes
that use cottage cheese instead of dealing with so much milk and messing
with the rennet.  The first time I made it-it seemed to take all day for the
milk to congeal-but I was with my husband's aunt and her daughter said that
she had probably put a "hex" on it just to keep me there a little longer:)
Sonja Meline

Ost Kaka
6 quarts milk
11/2 tablets rennet
1/2c flour
1 teasp vanilla/or almond extract
2 to 4 eggs
2c cream
1 c sugar

method:   dissolve rennet in a little cold water.
  Heat milk to lukewarm.
  Make paste of flour and milk
Add dissolved rennet and stir until mixed.
Let stand til milk solids separate
Strain the whey from the milk solids
Beat eggs and add cream
Add cheese, sugar and flavoring
Put into buttered baking dish
Bake at 3:50 degrees until pulls from the side of the dish.
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If you enjoy these vintage recipes, you should buy a vintage cookbook from
us. They make great gifts too. Take a look at: http://www.tias.com/cookbooks
Buy a Vintage Kitchen collectible from us. We've got lots of them here:
http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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10) A vintage recipe request from a reader
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 had this
recipe.
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I'm looking for a recipe for plumb crumble. This was a favorite of my mother
when I was growing up and I'd like to try it again. Beth
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If you can help this reader with this recipe, please forward it to
recipes@... . If you have a vintage recipe request send it to
recipes@... and we might just publish it here.
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http://www.tias.com/kitchen
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11) New Online Merchants
Be sure to check out all of the fresh inventory offered by these new
merchants at TIAS.
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Koble Antiques by Patricia
http://www.tias.com/stores/kapatricia
I deal in porcelains and various other types of beautiful antiques. Many are
signed and hand painted. I deal in Limoges - French, chocolate pots, tea and
coffee pots, cup and saucers, etc. I also have vintage items of interest.

Walt & Pam's
http://www.tias.com/stores/pwr
Our store has something for everyone! From designer belts to pottery, from
purses to angels, from costume jewelry to porcelain from furniture to
pictures, and the list goes on! Join us for a unique journey into yesterday.
Pam & Walt

Elkrun Antiques
http://www.tias.com/stores/elra
I appreciate your business very much and try to keep an array of fine
quality pieces on hand, check back frequently for good bargains. My
inventory includes glass, porcelain, vintage,costume jewelry, and my
specialty - primitives.

AUNT MINNIES MARVELS
http://www.tias.com/stores/auntminniemarvel
We offer affordable pricing on all of the MARVELOUS items in our store which
includes: Vintage and Antique jewelry, pottery, art, china, glass, kitchen
collectibles, furniture, figurines, crystal, old bottles, postcards, books
and much, much MORE!
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