Tag: paper collecting
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The Picker’s Path Less Traveled If you’ve ever watched shows like American Pickers or spent a Saturday morning wandering through yard sales, you already understand the basic concept of “picking.” A picker is someone who hunts for undervalued items with the intent to resell them for profit. Unlike casual shoppers or hobbyist collectors, pickers approach every sale,…
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You’ve probably heard collectors mention “ephemera” with reverence, but what exactly is it? The term sounds mysterious, but the concept is beautifully simple: ephemera refers to paper items that were meant to be temporary—used once and thrown away. Yet these humble scraps of paper have become some of the most fascinating collectibles around. The Beauty…