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Looking For Train Vintage ? Then This is Where You Want to Be
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 Vintage Pewter Train Pendant necklace Marked JJ $1.80 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 33m |
 Vintage Modes of Transportation Charm Bracelet Train Air Balloon Boat Car Globe $10.99 Time Remaining: 33m Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
 Vintage Lionel Train Caboose Red Number 6047 $2.00 Time Remaining: 34m Buy It Now for only: $6.00 |
 Charles Ruggles with horse Wagon Train 1960s vintage movie photo 12159 $2.49 Time Remaining: 35m Buy It Now for only: $2.49 |
 Vintage 1900 LACKAWANNA RAILROAD Dining Car TRAIN Reprint AD $7.95 Time Remaining: 37m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 |
 Vintage Thomas the train wood wooden train lot of 21 some retired $37.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 40m |
 Vintage 1899 PRAG Train station Railway Yard postcard $4.99 Time Remaining: 40m |
 Vintage Home Made Wood Diesel Locomotive With Train of Three Cars $19.60 Time Remaining: 41m Buy It Now for only: $19.60 |
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 VINTAGE HORNBY DUBLO FISH WAGON 10T 168975 WHITE ROOF $7.80 Time Remaining: 45m Buy It Now for only: $7.80 |
 VINTAGE 1969 NEW SILVER MOUNTAIN TIN TOY TRAIN 4230 BY MODERN TOYS JAPAN $20.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 46m |
 LEGO Monorail Train Track 4 long curve pieces In Vintage Sets 6990 6991 6399 $39.99 Time Remaining: 46m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Vintage Lot 14 Die Cut Santa Train 1960s Christmas Holiday Cardstock $16.50 Time Remaining: 47m Buy It Now for only: $16.50 |
 VINTAGE GERMAN BERLINER TRAIN CARRIAGE TOY 1 120 $145.00 Time Remaining: 48m Buy It Now for only: $145.00 |
 Vtg 1970s Wedding Bridal Bridesmaid Dress Train Pattern McCalls 3770 Sz9 $9.96 Time Remaining: 48m Buy It Now for only: $9.96 |
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 Train SOUTHERN BELLE LBSC Railway Vintage Tuck PC $59.99 Time Remaining: 49m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
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 LIFE LIKE POWERED LOCOMOTIVE WORKING HEADLIGHT VINTAGE IN BOX $9.99 Time Remaining: 57m |
 Vintage Japanese Train Print by M NIIKURA $9.99 Time Remaining: 57m |
 Vintage Flambro Porcelain Caboose for Christmas Train Taiwan Caboose ONLY $9.99 Time Remaining: 58m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Vintage Master Cutler GNR Train Jigsaw 1958 British Railways Good Companion 74 $5.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h |
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 SAMSONITE BEAUTY CASE VINTAGE GREEN WITH ORIGINAL BOX TRAVEL TRAIN BEAUTY CASE $7.00 Time Remaining: 1h 3m |
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 VINTAGE 1980 s TUNEYVILLE CHOO CHOO MUSICAL TRAIN WITH 4 DISCS 8 TUNES $37.97 Time Remaining: 1h 6m Buy It Now for only: $37.97 |
 Photograph Vintage Train Engine JH Deverux 1859c 8x10 $9.95 Time Remaining: 1h 9m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 Vintage Micro power die cast locomotive train Pull n goUnopened No reserve $9.99 Time Remaining: 1h 9m |
 Mens Railroad Steam Train Carve Pocket Quartz Watch Clock Vintage Style Steel UK $0.02 Time Remaining: 1h 10m |
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 Vintage Lionel Type RW 110 Watt Transformer $52.49 Time Remaining: 1h 13m Buy It Now for only: $52.49 |
 Vintage Diesel Locomotive Rio Grande Car 5378 HO $19.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 14m |
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 VINTAGE MARKLIN TRAIN SET w 8 CARS MADE IN GERMANY $175.00 Time Remaining: 1h 18m Buy It Now for only: $175.00 |
 Vtg 1970s Wedding Dress Train Bridesmaid Dress Pattern Simplicity 6160 Sz16 $9.96 Time Remaining: 1h 18m Buy It Now for only: $9.96 |
 ROCKY CANNON MONTANA RAILROAD RAILWAY TRAIN TRACKS VINTAGE POSTCARD $8.74 Time Remaining: 1h 18m Buy It Now for only: $8.74 |
 Vintage Santa Fe HO Train Set Excellent $175.00 Time Remaining: 1h 19m Buy It Now for only: $175.00 |
 Wagon Train Frank McGrath Vintage 1960s TV Show Card from Spain $9.95 Time Remaining: 1h 20m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 ST CLAIR TUNNEL PORT HURON MICHIGAN TRAIN RAILROAD TUNNEL VINTAGE 1905 POSTCARD $8.74 Time Remaining: 1h 25m Buy It Now for only: $8.74 |
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 3 vintage diecast toys Tootsie Toy mercedes Midgetoy train car $10.00 Time Remaining: 1h 27m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
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 Vintage GWR Steam Train Jigsaw 1950 Forth Bridge British Railways Good Companion $11.80 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 28m |
 Vintage 1946 Lionel Operating Instructions Booklet $22.49 Time Remaining: 1h 28m Buy It Now for only: $22.49 |
 VALLEY TRAIN RAILROAD STEAM LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT ESSEX CONNECTICUT VINTAGE POSTCARD $4.36 Time Remaining: 1h 28m Buy It Now for only: $4.36 |
 Vintage Faller Kibri German HO Houses Chalet Church Lot of 5 Nice $29.99 Time Remaining: 1h 29m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 VINTAGE HORNBY DUBLO OPEN WAGON 12T E404844 $6.24 Time Remaining: 1h 30m Buy It Now for only: $6.24 |
 SIOUX INDIAN RESERVATION TERRITORY SETTLERS WAGON TRAIN $36.00 Time Remaining: 1h 34m Buy It Now for only: $36.00 |
 5 Vtg 1932 Photos La Fiesta de LOS ANGELES Great Northern Railroad Train 818 Car $8.99 Time Remaining: 1h 34m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 Vintage 1970s AHM Power Pack Transformer HO Scale Railroad Model 70277 $7.99 Time Remaining: 1h 35m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 Railway Express Metal Tin Sign Smithsonian vtg railroad train embossed $18.99 Time Remaining: 1h 36m Buy It Now for only: $18.99 |
 GREAT CANADIAN RAILWAY MINIATURE MODEL TRAINS VICTORIA BC VINTAGE POSTCARDS $4.36 Time Remaining: 1h 39m Buy It Now for only: $4.36 |
 VINTAGE HORNBY DUBLO RED CREAM COACH M26133 $7.80 Time Remaining: 1h 40m Buy It Now for only: $7.80 |
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 Vintage Toy Town Cardboard Train Village 1940s 12 Buildings Church Fire House $29.99 Time Remaining: 1h 41m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 CALGARY LIGHT RAIL TRAIN TRANSIT SYSTEM CANADA TRAVELTIME VINTAGE POSTCARD $4.36 Time Remaining: 1h 41m Buy It Now for only: $4.36 |
 Vtg FULL Feedsack Juvenile Transpotation Boats Cars Balloons Trains Uncut Fabric $20.00 Time Remaining: 1h 44m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
Vintage Costume Jewelry: Hidden Value To The Trained Eye
Never mistake vintage costume jewelry with the cheap reproduction jewelry you see in most malls and department stores. In fact, vintage costume necklaces, bracelets, and other pieces were originally purchased by American soldiers in French boutiques, and brought home after the First World War. Trifari, Coro, and dozens of American manufacturers soon began producing the designs and pieces that have turned into some of the most prized collectibles on the vintage market today.
Unlike the fashion jewelry produced and sold today, vintage pieces have dramatically appreciated in value over the years and are expected to continue doing so in the future. Buying low and selling high is very possible in the world of vintage jewelry collecting, but identifying the most profitable pieces is an art all of its own. Investors need to look at five main areas to assess value of a vintage piece of costume jewelry:
Demand
Market Supply
Craftsmanship
Design
Condition
From basic economics we know that higher demand will lead to greater price points, and ultimately raise profits for the investor. Signed vintage necklaces, brooches, and earrings by Miriam Haskell are currently the hot items in the costume jewelry market, but being able to identify the valuable items from the pretty imitators is what separates the successful collectors from the mere hobbyist. Remember, the most popular designs are not necessarily the prettiest or most unique but they will tend to be more profitable to collect.
So why do people like some pieces but not others? Novice collectors tend to focus exclusively on signed pieces, but often the unsigned, well-designed pieces prove to be the most profitable to collect. In truth, the vast majority of vintage costume pieces are actually unsigned. Simply knowing what makes a stunning design unique can help you identify the unsigned pieces and optimize profits. The exceptional quality of jewelry designs from companies like Hollycraft and Bergere make unsigned pieces from these companies both easy to recognize and very profitable to collect.
The type and quality of gemstones used is typically the most relevant factor to the price of a vintage piece of costume jewelry. The majority of vintage costume pieces are indeed made with relatively inexpensive semi-precious materials, but seasoned collectors know that a few companies went all out and only used exceptionally high quality gemstones in their jewelry. Try locating pieces from companies like Eisenberg or Bogoff as they almost always used the best stones possible. Other designers who have excellent craftsmanship and design with great potential to buy low and sell high include Kramer, Danecraft, and Trifari.
Last but certainly not least, the condition of the jewelry plays a critical role in its value. With some pieces nearing 100 years old, it is quite common to find vintage jewelry showing significant signs of wear including scratches, peeling, discoloration, and even missing stones. But while some degree of wear is expected, it is not the only factor that determines price. Collecting vintage costume pieces is still a very profitable venture for anyone knowing how to identify the truly profitable pieces.
About the Author
Sandi Kapiszka is a vintage costume jewelry collector specializing in
period sets
.