.: Collection of Collectibles
By:John Crement
Copyright 2006 John Crement
CollectiblesToday.com (http://www.collectiblestoday.com) is one of the top collectibles websites that offer collectible items for serious and non serious collectors. A huge inventory includes angels, dolls, jewelry, wildlife collections and music boxes. Some top brands like, Ardleigh Elliott, Ashton-Drake, Bradford Editions, Bradford Exchange, Hamilton Authenticated, Hamilton Collection, Hawthorne Village have also showcased their items with collectiblestoday.com. A free catalogue is on offer but you should register with your email address. If you’re a compulsive buyer like me, you won’t leave the shop without shelling out a few bucks. Website navigation is good, colours used are pleasant and shipping and delivery terms are also satisfactory.
FranklinMint.com (http://www.franklinmint.com) must be mentioned here. Franklinmint.com impressed me most just for my cars and auto collecting passion. Their automobile, motorcycle, military vehicles and aircraft section surely will impress anyone with an interest in the die-cast automobile collecting hobby. Their precision engineered, high quality models do stand up to the mark. Other than automobiles you will also find originally sculptured dolls of celebrities, royal families, dragons, warriors etc. The knives and decorative section displays a very good collection as well. If you are interested in collecting the above items trust assured you won’t leave the website without picking out at least one or too items; I know I did. The ‘everyday specials’ section has items that are sold for discounts up to 75 %.
If price is what concerns you, then CollectionsETC (http://www.collectionsetc.com/) is just for you. Their motto of “Nothin’ over $20” is certainly the case with a large variety of outdoor, home décor, housewares, and gifts for all occasions. The company was founded over 40 years ago while Collections ETC began in 1997 and now operates in Illinois. Customers can shop from a huge range of unique items that will surely add style, charm, and uniqueness to their homes. Ranked in the top 100 catalogs in the "2004 Catalog Age 100" list published by Catalog Age magazine, Collections Etc. Inc. is one of the fastest growing and highly successful giftware catalog companies.
Allposters.com (http://www.allposters.com) is a wonder. Posters – that is all they sell; but every poster under the sun is available here. Pictures are a treat to the eyes even for a casual surfer. Intelligently categorized site navigation is simple and hassle free. Certain posters are found only with allposters.com. You may find these posters to be a little bit more expensive but you may not have an option because you will not find it elsewhere. Customer service, shipment and delivery are all of the highest quality, even allowing you to track your shipment through a tracking number. If you are into collecting posters, you don’t have a better choice than allposters.com and you won’t regret it. They also offer framing services on high-quality moldings, mats, and glass along with a hard to find mounting service.
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John Crement is a passionate collector, being very knowledgeable in collectible items. His main passion is for die-cast automobiles and posters. At present, www.discounts-plus.net has hired John to write reviews on collectible online shops.
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