Collecting

Mostly old hotels in US cities. Pictures of fronts of cards, text of the messages on them.

Enthusiast's site, including information on French pioneer Thimonnier.

The first non-commercial UK society for collectors of thimbles, primarily antique, and sewing tools. Includes information about newsletters and membership.

Includes information about shells and shelling in the Jacksonville, Florida area and beyond. Includes many high-quality images, articles, guide to shelling locations, and information about the Jacksonville Shell Club.

A selection of Formula 1 and other motorsport autographs including racing drivers of past and present.

Resources for sports and non-sports trading card collectors. Includes hobby news, articles, box breaks, product reviews, and forums.

The art of bringing fish close enough to spear was taught to early European settlers by eskimos who had been using this technique for centuries.

Mitchell reel prehistory and history with images of Mitchell reels and look-alikes.

Information on collecting antique tackle.

Collector in Finland blogs about his recent acquisitions and additions to his collection.

Specializing in Revenue stamps including unusual cancellations by companies such as Coca-Cola, American Express, Moxie Nerve Food, Vass Chemical and Alligator Liniment.

Devoted to the collecting of worldwide revenue stamps, this site showcases a reference collection of U.S. 1st-3rd series revenues, as well as subscription information for Global Stamp News and Forbin's Catalogue de Timbres-Fiscaux.

Defines what are Revenue Stamps.

Magazine about philately and collecting. News, history, world organisations, book review, auction.

Interesting News, Resources and Links about Stamps, Stamp Collecting and Postal Operations

Group enables collectors to share and discuss ideas and techniques for preparing and judging philatelic exhibits.

Exciting information about Michigan Postal History.

Stamps and First day covers on Hans Christian Andersen and his tales, organized by year and country.

Stamps on Petroloeum - at various stages

More than 610 sites from 120 countries, over 1,000 scans. In four languages.

Stamp domain for thematic/topical philately, philatelic Societies and thematic Philatelic books

Lot of pictures to identify police memorabilia such as badges, patches, and logos.

Expansive collectors' focus with information on action figures, old and new. Features archives, up-to-date news, previews, chat room, shopping and links.

Offers collection of past and current news articles. Includes Ty history, information on counterfeits, tags, and message forum.

Provides news, little known facts, trivia, and tips on storing collection.

Buys and appraises Ty Beanie Babies. Includes list of trade shows.

Features trade and wanted list of Ty beanies, and includes contact information.

Collectors forum with message board, sales and trade links, and photo albums.

Informational page for collectors of Galoob Baby Face characters. Offers interview with Mel Birnkrant, toy inventor. Includes photographs, and links.

Offers information for collecting Galoob characters including history, identification, pictures, related products, and fashions. Includes message forum, and links.

Collector provides photos and information of souvenir and ethnic dolls in national costume.

Listed alphabetically or by year made, manufacturer or profession. Provides pictures and information.

Presents information about the ISM, model building, collecting, selling and articles of general interest.

Features photographs and information on Star Wars toy replicas.

Background information, scientific experiments, pictures, and data sheets.

Rare vintage and new snowglobes and snowdomes from around the world, kits, parts, and photo snowglobes.

Information, photographs and animated images of various types of Giga Pets and other virtual pets.

Collection includes lead, plastic and composition zoo animals of British, German, Danish and French manufacturers from multiple eras.

Offers early play items from 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Includes Beatles, Batman, TV, movie, cars, cowboys, space, and Worlds Fair. Includes pictures.

Collector's site for old wood toys from the 1920s and 1930s. Features photos and articles from many knowledgeable collectors. Toys lists and parts exchange pages.

Website dedicated to collectors and fans of the 1960s Jumble-Fits / Cluster Puzzle series of puzzles.

Collectors site containing information and pictures pertaining to the operation, restoration and collecting of vintage live steam toys.

Portal site with message board, calendar and chat.

List of non-sports trading cards for trade or sale, along with a want list. Also a Marvel card and sticker checklist section.

Club for matchcover collectors in Northern California and around the world. Site also offers hobby history and collecting info.

A collector from Austria shows collection of cigarette packs. Includes pictures and links to other collectors and companies.

A project sponsored by Oxford University. Provides database of 28,000 images.

Collectors with e-mail and/or web site.

Leading UK supplier of casino chips, home poker chips and other casino related collectibles.

Monthly newspaper for collectors of U.S., Confederate, and foreign paper money. Coverage of major auctions and market conditions.