The Collectors Newsletter #1097 -- August 18, 2017

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1. Special offers, sales and other news! 2. Time to get ready for the upcoming holiday shoppers! Open
your own online store or place a Classified Ad!
3. Supporting small independent merchants. 4. Do you know what day it is?
5. Pinterest: Visit the huge variety of boards we have posted! 6. Follow TIAS on Twitter and Instagram! 7. This Week's Stories, Requests for Help, and sometimes a blast
from the past
8. Facebook Updates
9. Newly listed items
10. Vintage Recipes
11. New On line Merchants
12. Did you know?
13. Helpful Resources For Collectors
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1. Special offers, sales and other news

Every day we publish "press releases" from our sellers who are offering special

sales, discounts on shipping, promoting special items, etc. Visit http://www.tias.com/special-offers to see the latest. Hovering over the image displays the message from that particular store. Come see what you can find! Here's an example:

Brenda's Jewelry Box (http://www.tias.com/stores/bjewelbox) posted this press release: "It is hard to beat the beauty and quality of vintage costume jewelry made in the USA and other countries in the 1930-70s. Make an offer."

2. Time to get ready for the upcoming holiday season! It's really not too early

to get started. Once the holiday shoppers start spending, you will have your store ready to go! Start today - it's easy to open your very own online antique shop with TIAS.com! There are no setup or listing fees, and we'll even help you with a custom logo and banner at no charge! For more information, take a look at http://www.MakeAShop.com and you can start building your store at TIAS.com today. If you have questions, email us at support@tias.com.

If you don't have enough inventory for a store, and have only one or two items,

or a set of something to sell, you can take out a Classified Ad. Please visit:

https://www.tias.com/classifieds.
Click on the Sell Now button at the top of the page to get started. If you have any questions, email support@tias.com. If a store isn't for you, give our new Classified Ads a try! https://www.tias.com/classifieds

3. Visit http://www.tias.com and use our search to shop, or shop by categories,

listed on the far left of the page.

Remember, when you buy from TIAS.com you are supporting small independent merchants who sincerely appreciate your business. Your online purchase is also backed by the TIAS.com Trusted Merchant Guarantee.

To view the most recently added items by all TIAS Merchants, please visit: http://www.tias.com/newly-listed-antiques

4. Do you know what day it is? Just to show you how versatile the inventory presented by our hundreds of sellers can be, we've been researching little-known national and world-wide "holidays" that most people aren't familiar with and matching them up with items for sale on TIAS.com.

Wednesday was National Roller Coaster Day C.1920 Coaster Dips - Glen Echo, Maryland Photo-8 X 10 http://www.tias.com/c1920-coaster-dips---glen-echo-maryland-
photo-8-x-10-224114.html[wraps]

Visit us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TIASAntiques to read about some of the interesting and sometimes amusing "holidays"! You don't need to have a Facebook account to view that page!
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5. Be sure to visit our boards on Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/

Visit our board for the August birthstone board - Peridot, the birthstone for those born in the month of August, is said to host magical powers and healing properties to protect against nightmares and to bring the wearer power, influence, and a wonderful year. https://www.pinterest.com/TIASAntiques/august-birthstone-
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Feel free to stop by and check out all of our boards and while you're there, please "follow" us! We update these boards daily.

6. TIAS.com is on Twitter! Click here and be sure to follow us! https://twitter.com/TIASdotCOM

We've also started an Instagram page, so please be sure to follow us there too!

http://instagram.com/tiasdotcom We recently added quite a number of really unique items there!We now have a Instagram button at the top of the page at http://www.tias.com, along with the Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest buttons. --------------------------

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7. This Week's Stories and Requests for Help/Blast from the past

Do you have an interesting story to tell? Send your story to newsletter@tias.com and we may publish it here. If we use your story, we'll send you a handy-dandy TIAS pocket tape measure & magnifier https://www.facebook.com/pg/TIASAntiques/videos/?ref=
page_internal[wraps]

Please be sure to include your name and postal mailing address. (Valid for US addresses only)

Here's a story from a June 2004 Newsletter: The "Pearls"
I have enjoyed the hidden finds stories very much and figure it is time to share mine. My wife and I had moved back to Maine and were going to visit old friends in the country. We managed to get behind a logging truck that was going very slow so when my wife spied a yard sale we pulled in to give the truck time to get on up the road. I only had $3 on me in cash so I limited my purchases to a couple pieces of jewelry. One was a silver pin and the other a strand of broken pearls. The lady said I would have to restring them but as they had a 14K clasp I figured they were worth the $2 she was asking for them.

When we arrived at my friend's home she asked me how to know real pearls from the simulated ones I had just bought. I told her about rubbing a pearl against

your tooth and showed her how. To my surprise, the ones I had bought were real! I had them restrung and gave them to my wife. The gentleman that restrung them said they were worth $600. This year we passed them on to our granddaughter for her high school graduation. Bob

8. Facebook Updates

Remember that you can check out our Facebook page for some interesting updates.

Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/TIASAntiques
If you have photos of items you would like to share you can post them there as well. You don't need a Facebook account to visit our page. If you do have a Facebook account please "Like" us!

Also, everyday we post a "This Date In History" story on our Facebook page, along with an item for sale on http://www.tias.com that relates to the event. We're also highlighting one item each day that we find particularly interesting

- something that's very unusual! Check it out!

It's always fun to see what other people own and treasure! Although we can't put the pictures in this newsletter, please visit our Facebook page to view the

images and learn about those items.

9 . Newly listed items for your online shopping pleasure. Stop by and check out

today's fresh inventory at:

TIAS.com - http://www.tias.com/showcase
CollectorOnline - http://cgi.tias.com/showcase/?groupKey=7 AntiqueArts - http://cgi.tias.com/showcase/?groupKey=3 Earthling - http://cgi.tias.com/showcase/?groupKey=6
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10. Vintage Recipes

Be sure to check out our vintage recipe archive online at: http://bit.ly/1vDXn6h. Over 1200 wonderful vintage recipes are listed. Email recipes@tias.com if you would like to submit a recipe.

As with collectibles, people also have very strong feelings about foods from their past. Sometimes these special recipes get lost. This section is to help

people who are looking for lost recipes from their past. If you submit a request, please include the geographical region where you tasted the recipe. If you have a vintage recipe request send it to recipes@tias.com and we might just publish it here.

TIAS.com merchants have thousands of cookbooks for sale! You can
see them here: http://www.tias.com/books/cooking/

Be sure to check out our vintage kitchen collectibles section online at: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Kitchen_Collectibles/1.html

Thanks to Carol T from Cullman, AL for this recipe!

MEATBALL & CHILI CASSEROLE

Meatballs:
1 lb.ground chuck
1 lb.ground pork
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp pepper
2 eggs,beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tbls parmesan cheese
1 tsp salt
2 tbls olive oil

Chili:
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 clove garlic,crushed
1 can (1 lb) tomatoes, untrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato paste
2 tbls chili powder
1 tsp salt
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 1/2 tbls flour
1/4 cup water
1 cup red wine (or beef broth)
2 cans (15 oz) dark red kidney beans

1. Make meatballs: In bowl, combine meats,bread crumbs, 1 clove garlic,pepper,eggs,milk,1tsp oregano,1/2 tsp basil, parsley,parmesan cheese,and

salt. Mix well. With moistened hands shape into 24 (1 1/2 ") meatballs.

2. Pre-heat oven to 350F. In hot oil in skillet,brown meatballs well, Remove to

3 quart casserole.

3. Make chili. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. In hot drippings, saute

onions and garlic for about 5-6 minutes.

4. Add tomatoes, tomato paste,chili powder,salt,oregano,basil,1/4 cup water.Bring to boil. Pour over meatballs.

5. Bake covered, 1 hour. Combine flour with wine (or broth) and stir into casserole along with beans. Bake, covered, 25 minutes longer.Serve.

Carol T--Cullman,AL

Email recipes@tias.com if you have a vintage recipe you'd like to share or if you're looking for a recipe!
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11. New Online Merchants

Be sure to check out all of the fresh inventory offered by these new merchants that just opened a store at TIAS.com. and please don't forget the rest of our merchants. Your support goes a long way in helping our merchants. You can see

them all here: http://www.tias.com/new-merchants


Love Treasures
https://www.tias.com/stores/lovetreasures/
John & Shellie Welcome You To Our Loving Treasures - Free Shipping on all things we find as we travel from state to state in our quest to find the best deals possible from our home to yours!

Re:Collection
http://tias.com/stores/recollection/
Mid-century (1930s-1970s) Vintage Jewelry, Glass, Furniture, Housewares & Oddities

Elegance at a Glance
http://tias.com/stores/eaag/
Hi, we offer a wonderful selection of vintage costume jewelry to new costume jewelry, signed or unsigned, fine jewelry as well as collectibles. This is a great site with some great items worth checking out! Thank you for visiting, come back often.

Timless Memories
http://tias.com/stores/timelessmemories/
Hello and welcome! I am Angel. I sell Glass, China, Potteries, Postcards, Vintage motorcycle magazines and books and Kitchen items. Please have fun browsing and feel free to ask questions. I accept Visa, MasterCard through PayPal. Thank you!

Ye Olde Daze Shoppe
http://tias.com/stores/yeoldedazeshoppe/
Welcome to Ye Olde Daze Shoppe where we specialize in all things collectible! Inventory includes artwork, antiques, collectibles and so much more! PayPal is

accepted

Vision One
http://tias.com/stores/dlwolf/
Welcome to our shop. We have been selling online for several years on various platforms and have many satisfied customers. Our inventory includes glass, porcelain, memorabilia, jewelry, and other varied items. We guarantee your satisfaction.

VintageVintageAlways
http://tias.com/stores/trainerjohn/
Certified Fitness Specialist who loves vintage items and has been providing excellent service products for over 10 years.I guarantee your satisfaction. We

accept PayPal.Shipping is Free.Shipping Excludes Alaska/Hawaii,US Protectorates,apo fpo,PO Box

Collector's Heaven
http://www.tias.com/stores/collectorsheaven
Welcome to my shop on the web! Selling on the internet 20 years. My inventory includes a lot of railroad collectibles, plus vintage documents, books and magazines, toys, black americanna, postcards, military, boxing, photos, advertising and more.

JJ Today
http://tias.com/stores/goldenkeys/
The JJ Today collection captures the history & beauty of our past. Each of our

featured collectibles have experienced meaning with some one at some place in time. All have value & are recognized as cherished keepsakes of our humanity.

Precious Pieces
http://tias.com/stores/preciouspieces/
Welcome to our Store! We stock a wide range of unique items ranging from high end to very affordable. Your favorite piece of antique or unique furniture is here, household curiosities, or simply your favorite book! Something precious for everyone!

At Memory Lane
http://tias.com/stores/atmemorylane/
At Memory Lane, everyone is entitled to a piece of the past. You will find antiques and vintage in my shop. I am a small seller, but have been selling online for about ten years. Currently, my stash includes old milk glass & collectible glass.

Paris 1880
http://www.tias.com/stores/frenchlover/
Welcome to my place on the web! You will find high quality french antiques and vintage jewelry in my shop. I've been a dealer for over 20 years and I have many satisfied customers.

Brenda's Jewelry Box
http://tias.com/stores/bjewelbox/
Welcome to my jewelry store. I have been in business with my husband for over 20 years and we decided to separate our jewelry business from our other TIAS stores. We have many satisfied customers. My inventory includes costume and fine jewelry.

Allie's Vintage Alley
http://tias.com/stores/alliesvintage/
I have been buying, selling and trading antique and collectibles for 30 years.

I sell a variety of great finds. I guarantee your satisfaction with a 7-day money back guarantee, and I accept Visa and MasterCard (via PayPal), Checks and

Money Orders!
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12. Did you know . . . . this about TIAS.com?

You can shop by category! On the left side of any screen on TIAS.com (including

the individual stores), you'll find a list
of Categories.

TIAS.com has an "Advanced Search" feature to help narrow down
your search results. Just use the SEARCH box at the top of any TIAS.com page, you'll see a link to "Advanced search", or
bookmark this link for easy access: http://www.tias.com/search.php

TIAS.com has a page available so that you can send emailed
vintage postcard messages to friends and family. Take a look at our selection here: http://www.tias.com/cards/

TIAS.com provides a directory which lists over 2300 clubs
related to Antiques and Collectibles? You can search by name, website name, type or description, as well as alphabetically. Take a look here: http://bit.ly/1BN65Sl If you head up an antiques and collectibles club, feel free to register it today!


13. Helpful Resources:
a) Find an antiques or collectibles club. Nearly 2000 different clubs listed. Take a look at:
http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/clubs.cgi
b) What's it worth? Try Kovels' online price guide to over 600,000 antiques and

collectibles. It can be found online at http://www.kovels.com
c) Sell Antiques & Collectibles online with us at: http://www.MakeAShop.com
d) Here's a link to the page where you can research backstamps/marks on the back of your item. http://www.kovels.com/marks/pottery-porcelain-marks.html

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Please note that stories and recipes from readers are not checked for accuracy.

They may be edited prior to publication. For questions or comments, you can reach us at support@TIAS.com (c)1995-2017 TIAS.com

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