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Baltimore Summer Antiques Show Figurine Collectors Event

Baltimore Summer Antigues Show   The 31st Annual Baltimore Summer Antiques Show is now held at the Baltimore Convention Center.  Produced b the Palm Beach Show Group this years Baltimore event last from August 23rd to August 26th, 2012. This show attracts thousands of figurine collectors and dealers from around the world. This year the show will cost $12 to attend. More than 500 exhibitors will display at what is typically the largest indoor collectors and figurine event in the country.  Dealers will exhibit figurines made of porcelain, glass, pewter, crystal, lead crystal, and more.  In addition to figurines the show features fine art, furniture, Asian art, textiles, folk art, American and European silver and jewelry. The Annual Baltimore Summer Antiques event is the most important silver show in the nation.  More than 30 … Read entire article »

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Boyds Bears Figurines Membership Club Friends of Boyds 2012

Friends of Boyds 2012   Become a Bearamerican join the Boyds Bears Figurines Membership Club today!  This years summer lovin club theme is made to show off your patriotic flair and your Boyds Bears pride.  Now this year the club  theme is Patriotic Pinwheels Friends of Boyds 2012 Club.  (F.o. B. 2012) Why join this membership club? This year your handcrafted 2012 F.o.B. kit includes: Franklin T. Breezly Soft gold chenille Bear figurie 8 inches tall. Lil’ Franklin Miniature resin bear red, white, and blue figurine. Proud to be an F.o.B. Flag 2012 Club year designed Plus items      Offishull Boyds season catologs      Online Newsletter and Chat Room      Advanced preview of new products      Membership only website access      Member exclusive products   Cost:  $34.95 + $7.95 Shipping and Handling Boyds by Enesco Website http://www.boydsstuff.com About Figurines     … Read entire article »

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Attend Figurine Expert Antique Appraiser Dr. Lori Live Events

If you are looking for a fun entertaining event focused around your figurine collecting hobby I recommend you attend a local event featuring antique appraiser Dr. Lori a noted expert and certified figurine appraiser.  She is both knowledgeable and entertaining. Antique Appraisals by Dr. Lori   Dr. Lori is a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist who writes articles for more than 94 newspapers.  She is an expert certified appraiser in various figurines by Hummel, Lladro, Swarovski Crystal, anime and others.  As an author she has written 30 books covering art, antiques, travel, appraising, cooking and food.  She is a TV talk show host who has appeared in 60 other TV programs including The Tonight Show, and Jon Stewart. Dr. Lori has degrees in art history from University of Michigan, Weslayan University, and a Ph.D from Penn State … Read entire article »

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Hummel Figurines: Reasons to Join Membership Club

Hummel Figurines:  Reasons to Join Membership Club

THTE233D35GG Hummel figurines are a classic tradition.  More than 100,000 people are members of the M.I. Hummel Club.  Pay your $60 first year cost to join the membership club and receive your welcome gift.  Yearly renewals are $54.  Hummel figurines are one of the most popular collector items with more than 80 local chapters of the Hummel Club. Reasons to Join: Welcome gift Membership card Membership Pocket Planner Membership Guide Exclusive member right to purchase limited edition Hummel figurines Member local chapters and … Read entire article »

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Duncan Glass Lives On Museum and Membership Club

Duncan Glass Lives On Museum and Membership Club

Duncan and Miller Glass Company closed in 1955 just over 56 years ago.  Collectors and family still remember the hand made glass maker through both a museum and collector club.  Twenty years after closing Betty Duncan Alison and her friend Orva Heissenbuttel joined to start The National Duncan Glass Society.  In 1993 they opened the Duncan and Miller Glass Museum not far from where the old plant stood in Washington, Pennsylvania. At the yearly cost of … Read entire article »

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Join Swarovski Crystal Society Membership Club

Join Swarovski Crystal Society Membership Club

Swarovski Crystal Society is more than a figurine club.  Just as Swarovski crystal figurines are more than just a glass figurine.  If you are looking to begin figurine collecting and enjoy the beauty of crystal, I highly recommend Swarovski as the club of my choice. First when you join for a one year price of $55 you will receive a unique members only crystal piece valued at $55 or more. For 2011 it is an emerald colored … Read entire article »

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Lladro Gold Club: Figurine Membership Club

Lladro Gold Club:  Figurine Membership Club

Lladro Figurine Gold Club is for the best customers of this premium porcelain figurine manufacturer.  Lladro has been offering exclusive clubs for customers since 1985.  This is the first year for the Lladro Gold Club.  The company and retail organization invite special customers to join.  Usually those are customers who yearly purchase more than $1500 in products. The club membership is free to invited customers. Other Lladro customers can purchase a 5 year membership for the total … Read entire article »

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