arustocracy — antiques

Often people ask us what antiques they can collect on a small budget. There are dozens of classes of antiques that aren’t very expensive to collect, but the most important thing is to collect the items you love. Here are a few ideas: Ephemera (paper items): Old advertising, envelopes, souvenir programs, train schedules, brochures, event programs, checks, bills, deeds, indentures Political collectibles, such as buttons, pins and flyers Diecast miniature cars Vintage jewelry, accessories Stamps, coins and paper money, particularly non-U.S. Fast food giveaways like McDonald’s Happy Meal toys (free with food, and many become valuable) Record albums (45 rpm and...