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Here you will find news stories hot off the press, red hot deals of the month, scorching websites, brand new articles and any other fresh content that has been added to Collector Cafe.


NEWS
It's Time To Start Collecting
You will never see Satori menswear founder and managing director, Bob Nelson without a watch on. Nelson who has been in the fashion business for over 20 years began collecting watches 15 years ago...
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Stolen Maps Are Found
More than 30 rare antique maps stolen from libraries and universities across the world have been returned. The thief confessed to stealing over 100 maps from libraries in Boston, New York, Chicago and London and collections at Harvard and Yale universities over a period of 7 years...
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Don't Kick the Can
You can have a collection of almost anything. Stamps, coins, cars, books, even beer cans! In America there is an association for beer can collectors, the ‘Brewery Collectables Club of America’ (BCCA)...
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Say Cheese
Why not start a camera collection? These historic devises have been around for over a century and offer much variety to collectors. Some collectors only collect specific manufacturer types or film formats, whilst others collect cameras only from a certain time in history...
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Santa Yoda's
Dale Meyers, an OSWCC member has been busy creating custom Santa Yoda’s. He has been busy making these Christmas decorations for Star Wars fans throughout the year...
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Become a Part of the Art World
Once upon a time only elite art collectors could afford to pursue their love for fine art, everyone else had to visit their local art gallery to admire pieces of art...
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Award For Stamp Collecting
Jean Woods, a stamp collector from the North east of England is set to receive an award for her work with stamps. The Philaletic Congress Medal will be presented to Ms Woods in recognition for her work in North Tyneside, Newcastle and Blyth for helping to promoting stamp collecting amongst young people...
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Put Down Your Sword
Sword collectors across the United Kingdom have been asked to put their swords down by MPs and victims’ groups. The news that samurai swords are to be banned from being owned, manufactured and imported into the UK has not been welcomed well by collectors...
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Rocking New Barbie
The Hard Rock café have created a new Barbie, exclusive to their chain of worldwide restaurants. Barbie is back and ready to rock as one the world’s most collectable dolls again...
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Royal Weddings Exhibition
Windsor Castle is marking the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of The Queen and Prince Philip by holding a special exhibition there. The exhibition ‘Royal Weddings 1840-1947’ tells five stories of famous royal weddings...
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DEAL OF THE MONTH
Stanley Gibbons Catalogues are available in colour for the first time.
For some time Stanley Gibbons has been preparing for the day when its popular major catalogues could be published in colour. That time has now arrived, with the 'flagship' Commonwealth and British Empire stamps now in colour for the first time. Please click here for more details on Stanley Gibbons colour catalogues.

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WEBSITE OF THE MONTH
www.frasersautographs.com is the website of the UK’s market leading dealer in autographed material. You will find a massive variety of autographed items and other memorabilia available for sale ranging from a signed Rolling Stones guitar to a photocopy of Elvis Presley’s will. www.frasersautographs.com is a must visit site especially if you are struggling for Christmas presents this year.


NEW ARTICLES THIS MONTH
A Galaxy of Stars at the Winter Gardens - [more]
Identifying and Authenticating US Military Swords - [more]
She sells sea shells by the seashore - [more]
A Faking Nightmare - [more]
Kaleidoscope Hope - [more]


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