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Is There Money in Early Bank Promotional Gifts?

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But, years ago, bank promotional items included high-quality collectibles that could be worth a lot today, like this celluloid bank , which sold in May 2023 for $115. These giveaways mostly ended when changes in banking regulations limited a bank’s ability to give expensive promotional materials to customers.

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Memorial Library, 2023 (Photo by Dorothy Cheng). We will be performing basic mold mitigation and rehousing of printed paper materials which have been exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions. Please RSVP as soon as possible as volunteer slots are limited: Register Priority will be given to WCG members.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. Sold for ¥1,500,000 JPY via Tomikai Auction (Oct 2023). Sold for $340,000 USD via Bonhams (Dec 2023).

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2024 Community Partnership Project

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Memorial Library, 2023 (Photo by Dorothy Cheng). We will be performing basic mold mitigation and rehousing of printed paper materials which have been exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions. Please RSVP as soon as possible as volunteer slots are limited: Register Priority will be given to WCG members.

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Victorian Taxidermy: Curiosities and Oddities from the Age of Exploration

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Taxidermy is an art absolutely essential to be known to every naturalist since, without it, he cannot pursue his studies or preserve his own materials” British zoologist William Swainson in his 1840 Treatise on Taxidermy Walter Potter – Kittens’ Tea & Croquet Party. Sold for £70 GBP via Hannam’s Auctioneers (Aug 2023).

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A Barrel of Monkees: Collecting The Monkees’ Albums

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These sets offer everything collectors expect—premium packaging, exclusive goodies—and top it off with custom box art made from high-quality materials. Small, local record shops often carry them in mint condition, sometimes close to the original retail price. Platforms like Discogs also tend to have more reasonable listings.

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The Vintage Cookie Press: Baking Up Some Nostalgia

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Many presses from the 1960s and 70s were made with better materials, so, as a reseller, finding one in decent condition is a personal bonus. Considering most of these gadgets appeared primarily during the holidays, you can find quite a few in good condition with their original packaging, accessories, and user manuals.