The many benefits of collecting coins Today there are many people who would like to develop the hobby of collecting coins but they think that this is a very expensive proposition. However this is not at all true in modern times. This is because you can start to spend about $20 per coin initially and then increase your budget if you want. The beauty of collecting coins is that you can do it at your own pace. When you have the...more
Stay focused at your coin collecting plan After you decide on a collecting plan, stick with it. Focus on your goals and remain immune to the siren call of other coins. We know it's hard to resist, but in order to conserve your resources and be ready when buying opportunities arise, you must remain strong.Though we recommend sticking with your game plan, we don't want to say that you can never change your mind. But there's an...more
How to Choose the right holder for coin collecting? Choosing the right holder is an important first step in your collecting plan, because the cost of holders can sometimes be quite high, especially if your collection becomes large. There are many types of holders and accessories for protecting, storing, and displaying your collection. Some holders are meant only for short-term storage and may actually harm your coins over long periods of time. Surprisingly, we've learned that some holders, the very ones supposed to protect your coins, are made with chemicals that attack and damage them. Others are perfect for long-term storage and the careful preservation of your numismatic lovelies. Here are your options:Cigar box (stogie storer): Inexpensive (unless you smoke high-priced stogies) and great for beginners. Lacks a certain level of sophistication and panache. Paper envelope: Traditional and inexpensive. A variety of sizes are available at your stationery or office supply store. Coin dealers sell small 2-x-2- inch paper envelopes made for coin collectors. You can write information about the coin on the outside of the envelope. Colors allow you to code your collection....more
Collecting Premium Constantine Constantine was an emperor of Rome who played a very significant role in history. The city of Constantinople, which was capital of the Byzantine Empire, was named after him. This city, now called Istanbul, is still considered a holy city by multiple religions.Therefore, it should come as no surprise...more
Not seeing the results in LinkedIn? Are you collecting dust? I hear this quite a bit from fellow business associates all the time. "I signed up on LinkedIn…Why am I not getting results?" If this is your dilemma with LinkedIn or other social media, then think of your situation in this way… "Brad, you said if I bought a beach...more
Honey Bees, Beekeeping and Honey Collecting – What You Need To Know Honey bees are amazing creatures and well renowned as workaholics. They are of great help to the environment—not only do they produce honey, but honey bees are also responsible for pollinating plants, flowers and trees that help feed humans and animals. Sadly, nearly 30% of honey bees are dying out because of climate change, loss of habitat, pesticide use and other disasters. There are three castes within a bee colony: the queen bee, or the mother of the whole colony, drones whose purpose is to mate with the queen, and worker bees, responsible for collecting honey, cleaning, building and repairing the honey comb, feeding the brood and caring for the queen. In short, honey bees are responsible for doing anything other than mating with the queen.If you are interested in honey bees, beekeeping is a great hobby. Not only can you produce your own honey through beekeeping, but you will also do something good for the bees and the environment consequently. Every beekeeper should be well versed in knowledge about honeybees, beekeeping, and honey collecting in order to become truly successful in the hobby.Remember...more
Ice hockey is a famous and popularized sport loved by people worldwide. All the players and fans are looking forward to every NHL season to enjoy the exciting hockey game. 2009-2010 NHL Season has been underway for about a month, and was an exciting...more
In the early days, the names of actors failed to seem on the posters, that the movie studios liked, because it meant paying actors less money. It absolutely was during this early period in movie history, but, that movie studios realized movie stars...more
Why Collecting Vintage Lamps Has Such An Allure To It Collecting antique lamps seems to be the latest rage among the valuable antique and vintage items collectors. Lighting fixtures have that something special that people are drawn to. They...more
Collecting and Using Frequent Flyer Miles Frequent flyer miles have proven to be one of the greatest promotional gimmicks of all time. They're exciting to collect, knowing that you'll eventually be able to take a free trip anywhere you like,...more
Having no Speeding Tickets makes all the difference to having a great holiday.'Know Before You Go' is an on going campaign with around 250 travel partners and the UK foreign office to help drivers including British to drive safely in Europe. It could...more
On Wisconsin: Wisconsin Quarter Coin Collecting Coin collecting and collections have been an exciting hobby enjoyed by individuals of all ages. Some of those collections could be rare coins, coins that are no longer minted or coins that are...more