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Auctionbytes-Update, Number 179 - November 19, 2006 - ISSN 1528-6703
This & That: Online Auction Roundup
1) Spinning Collectible Ornaments
By Ina Steiner
Reminder: AuctionBytes-Update does not endorse the products and services featured in the "This & That" column, which often features new Web sites. (Anyone can set up a Web site.) Fraud has become widespread in the online auction world, and you should think twice before giving private information or User IDs and passwords to any third party.
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Barbara Crews writes a funny story, "the Curtains that Ate the Christmas Tree," in her About.com Collectibles newsletter. With the holidays upon us, it's a timely tale.
http://collectibles.about.com/od/christmascollectibles/a/treevscurtains.htm
2) Zoning for Home-Based Bookstore
By Ina Steiner
Bookseller Steve Weber has an interesting post on his blog entitled, "Q&A: My zoning office says I can't run a home-based bookstore." Let's hope this is not a trend!
http://weberbooks.com/selling/2006/11/qa-my-zoning-office-says-i-cant-run.html
3) DVD Guide to Antiques and Collectibles
By Ina Steiner
GoAntiques.com released a new DVD that it says helps novices become experts in recognizing and evaluating antiques and collectibles. "An Insider's Guide to Antiques and Collectibles - Learn from the Experts - Volume 1" is 70 minutes of tips and techniques from dealer experts in paintings, glass, pottery, furniture and other art and collectibles. The DVD retails for $19.95 US plus shipping.
http://www.goantiques.com/dvd
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