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Imagine if you will the tale of a gun. It’s a Springfield Model 1873 carbine which was issued in 1874 through the Springfield Armory. A gun that was issued to a member of the Seventh Cavalry. A carbin … read more

We have talked about value before. About how the true value of an item, at any given time, is what a seller is willing to sell it for and a buyer is willing to pay for it. How that can change from reg … read more

When buying items online, a buyer relies heavily on pictures. They also rely on the description added by the seller (or seller’s agent). The condition of an item, especially when i … read more

Many collector’s wonder about the value of their collectibles. They want to know, “What is my collectible worth?” The simple answer is: An item is worth what a seller is willing to sell it for an … read more

“Chaps” is an Americanized version of the Spanish word “Chaparreras” which loosely translates into, “for the brush.” This makes sense, as chaps are intended to protect the legs of horsemen from thorny … read more