Whenever I'm asked what people like to collect, my answer is always "Everything." Doesn't matter what the item is, if it brings you enjoyment to own, that's all that matters.

I've been a so-called "junk" collector and historian all of my life, and it's from the "Collectors Corner" that I'll start bringing you all the aging babyboomer advice I can, on the pros and cons of the Collecting World.

It's here, every once in a while, that I'll start giving away some of my trade secrets in the Art of Collecting:

How do you know you're buying an
original animation cell or a reproduction?.

Before you buy a doll or a toy, do you know
the right questions to ask about its condition?

When you leave a one-of-a-kind item with a store
or dealer on consignment, do you know how to protect
yourself if they lose or break it?

Where do you go to find great deals on the First
Edition Books, Posters, cameras, records, dolls,
trains, celluloid films, or videos you so desperately
want to add to your personal collection?

It's here that you'll start seeing me post my best bets tips and hot links to the places that will help you on your quest into the world of collectibles.