Collecting
Growing a collection
When you start collecting you'll have to spend some time working out where you can pick up the pieces you want. Good places to try are:
- Second hand shops
- Auctions
- Searching the internet
- Specialist shops
- Newspaper adverts
- Antique shops
Collecting Silver
Silver is one of the most popular things to collect, and you can find lots of reasonably priced interesting silver online. Your collection will fit together well if you select one or more of the following:
- Era
- Maker
- Types of object (i.e. cutlery, tankards)
- Plain everyday silver, or ornamental/decorative.
Other popular items for collection include antiques, furniture, stamps, rare butterflies, rare books, dvds, porcelain figures, china, comic books and coins.
Whether you are looking for the first item in your collection or deciding on your hundredth the internet is a great place to look and auction sites in particular can be a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Check our online safety guide to make sure that you shop with peace of mind and make sure you check delivery charges.
More Resources:
BBC Antiques- The BBC Antiques site is a great resources for collectors with pages of collectors guides for popular collections including: music memorabilia, art deco, silver and toys.
Collectors Forum- An online forum where collectors go to buy, trade or sell collectables.
Collecting Channel- An informative website for collectors with links and resources to support a wide range of collections including antiques, glass, pottery, stamps and coins.