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Value of Gold & Guns

Value of Gold & Guns

Posted by Jim Olson on Aug 15th 2023

There is an old saying which goes something like this, “A good pistol is always worth an ounce of gold.” Having heard that many times in the past, and in reviewing articles written over time, this aut … read more
The Changing Morality of Collecting

The Changing Morality of Collecting

Posted by Jim Olson on Aug 7th 2023

The banning of items such as ivory, tortoise shell, bear claws, and certain other animal parts in the jewelry and decorative items industries has had great impact on the markets. These commonly used m … read more

Top 8 Tips on Authenticating Collectibles

Posted by Jim Olson on Jul 8th 2023

Introduction: When it comes to owning a collection of potentially valuable items, particularly items with historical significance, authentication is of utmost importance. Whether you have intentions … read more
Collector’s Corner — Cowboy Boots

Collector’s Corner — Cowboy Boots

Posted by Jim Olson on Jun 9th 2023

Cowboy boots have a rich history that dates back to the 1800s in the American West. The first cowboy boots were simple, practical boots made of leather and were adaptations of the English style boots … read more