Collector's Shopping Blog

2008 Presidential Proof Four Coin U.s. Mint Set is very worthwhile collectible for its price. Consisting of US Mint-produced coins featuring former Presidents John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren and James Monroe - all titans of their eras at very pivotal times during American history, this "Proof" set of dollar coins makes an attractive decoration for display as well as being an excellent collectible value.

Proof coins increase in value over time as consistently as any other collectible item almost anywhere. Their shiney and excellent finish mixes with the sculptured excellence and detail of the coins themselves to not only represent durability and beauty but value as well. These will make a wonderful additon to anyone's coin collection and could be a fabulous starter set for the enterprising youngster, breaking into coin collecting.

For more on this interesting collectible product, click here.

Silver Retro 70s Style Digital Watch - Collectors Classic is a very cool retro item, fresh from the 70's with it's then-novel and groundbreaking and famous laser bright LCD readout in the awesome red letting of the day. Not backlit, the numbers and functions are produced by a touch of a button and stay for a bit after. Date and time are included.

This retro classic features what was ionce all new and epoch-making. What you see here is the first digital watch. "Space" has all the high tech features from the era, including the brushed stainless teel casing surrounding the readout, mixed with the same burshed stainless steel look for the band itself. Combining the look and feel of the older electronics with more modern and practical newer electronics inside, such things as a far longer battery life and more reliable systems driving the mechanism apply, Thus we have an actually extremely reliable watch with all the glamor and classic retro look of the very first "space aged" digital watches.

For more product information and some user reviews, please click here.

Joe DiMaggio The Rookie Autographed Card is one of the cards representing perhaps the first or second-most beloved ballplayers in the game's long history. Collector value for things such as this one never slide anywhere but upward. Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle - these famous Yankee icons draw a value from antiqutiy like few others before or after them. There were 2,500 of these cards made and signed and there are now so few in circulation, they have maintained a value far surpassing what one may have thought originally. A tribute, indeed, to the rich history and lore of the famous Yankee Tradition, "Jolting Joe's" cards sell and maintain value like very, very few other cards anywhere. Popular and just a sweet ballplayer, few people ever gathered the American imagination like this man. As if his playing and his own unsurpassable records were not enough, Joe was also simply a classy icon for Americans everywhere. This is a totally sweet additon to any baseball fan's collections. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Hollywood Collectibles.

Click here for some more infornmation about this item.

The Lord of the Rings Frodo Sting Sword Replica - Collectors Edition is a 27 inch, full size sword that is made to the high standards only found in the most sought-after European collectibles. This official reproduction of The Sting, the sword of Frodo of the "Lord of The Rings Trilogy" was crafted in Toledo, Spain by their master sword makers. The Sting sword comes with a handcrafted and attractive sheath, touched with sterling silver and ready for mounting on display. It also comes with a 37" official "The Lord Of The Rings" plaque as well as a certificate of auhtenticity from New Line Cinema.

The legions of fans of the trilogy of "The Lord of The Rings" can rest assured they are getting a collectible item which is made to the highest standards of swordsmanship and which will make an heirloom and timeless additon to any collection. This is a well-crafted piece, suitable for the legions of followers of this timeless tale for whom the collectible popularity is at a peak.

For more on this interesting collectible, please click here.

Lewis and Clark 3.5 Inch Silver is a simply remarkable coin, crafted by the Northwest Mint and offered as yet another extremely high quality proof coin which should be a must-have for collectors. With only a few of these exceptional high quality minted coins made, their value will last as long if not longer than their beauty of construction and design. DesignNoted artist Diane Turner designed the original work and noted sculpter Charles Vickers assembled the coin itself. This exceptional coin also has a proof US One Dollar Gold Coin imbedded inside it. This is a truly remarkable, striking piece.

The coin is a proof strike of a full 12 Troy ounces of .999 pure silver and comes enclosed in lucite capsuleand placed in a museum-quality black leatherette presentation box with a certificate of authenticity.

Celebrating the amazing journey of Merriweather lewis and Geogre Rogers Clark as they explored the American Northwest and with the obverse showing their trusted Indian helper, Sacagawea, this celebration of history is presented in a valuable and most artisitic manner.

For more on this stunning piece of minted coin work, click here.

James Bond 007 Complete Limited Edition is in essence the complete film works of Bond, from the 1962 version of "Dr. No", with Sean Connery, to the 2006 film "Casino Royale". DVD-quality renderings in stereo and Dolby Digital, these wide screen movies are perfect for the Bind aficianado. In fact, these films are heaven.

One can follow the basic entirety of the James Bond 007 series from it's rave reveiwed onset until the very most recent editions, knowing this is the highest quality of these films to be offered anywhere. For the connoisseur to a great anniversary or birthday present, this compilation is the fundamental record of every Bond movie ever made.

Enjoy not only watching these stellar and exciting spy adventures featuring the handsome rakes who make up the casts, but also holding in your possession what will eventually be the best collectible compilation ever offered.

For more on this purchase, please click here.

Gywneth Doll is a charming recreation of the elegance and tradition of yesteryear. Modeled after the 19th Century fashion trends made popular in England at the time, the style became a world wide trend among the upper classes and included much silk and floral emphasis. This gorgeous 18" high porcelin doll is a throwback piece, detailed in every way and perfect for girls and for collectors with a classy model in mind. "Gwyneth" is a beautiful addition to the Anastasia Collection and comes with a certificate oif authenticity. The Anastasia Collection contains other items of an equal interest and refinement, and they all meet the stern requirements of "collectibles" inasmuch as they come in a rather limited number and are uniformly of the highest quality construction and composition. This is an excellent keepsake for girls and for pure collections.

For more information about this very beautiful keepsake item, please click here.