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Ebony Visions CollectionEbony Visions Collection
Erte CollectionErte Collection
Ernie Barnes CollectionErnie Barnes Collection
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Lladro Retired CollectionLladro Retired Collection
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Master Peace CollectionMaster Peace Collection
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The resources page is provided to offer basic information related to collecting collectible items, understanding the terminologies in the naming of pieces as well as insight on the value of retired items on the secondary market.

What is the Secondary Market?
The secondary market is the buying and selling of collectibles previously sold on the primary market by retailers to collectors. Secondary market prices are determined by the collectors themselves who are buying and selling collectibles. Many of these trades take place through The Bradford Exchange, while many others are transacted through dealers, newspaper ads, collector's clubs and local buy-and-sells. In many cases, secondary market prices are higher than those of the primary market. Of course, not all collectibles go up in value; some go down. If there are more buyers for a particular collectible than there are people willing to sell . . . the price goes up. If on the other hand there are more people wishing to sell than buyers . . . the price goes down till the buying and selling market balances out . . . much like the stock exchange.


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hat do all those terms mean? - A Collectibles Glossary
Annual Edition - a new piece created annually, usually for a long-running series.

Backstamp - a legal mark or logo put on the bottom of a figurine or the back of a plate as proof of authenticity.

Certificate of Authenticity - a document that accompanies a piece denoting the name of the manufacturer, artist, date, size of the edition, etc.

Cold-cast
- a type of resin that is set by a chemical process as opposed to heat - this process allows for great detail.

Collector's Club
- a society that usually charges annual dues that include special pieces, newsletters, exclusives, etc.

Club Piece
- a piece that is included in the annual membership dues of a collector's club
Event - a special happening for collectors, e.g. artist signing, collectibles show, demonstration, etc.

Event Piece
- a piece that is made specifically for a particular event and available only to those who attend - these are generally valuable on the secondary market.

Issue Price
- the manufacturers suggested retail price at the time a piece is first introduced for sale.

Limited Edition
- a manufacturing run that is restricted to a limited number of pieces.

Limited Production
- a manufacturing run that is restricted to a limited amount of time.

Numbered
- pieces are numbered within an edition - lower numbers are generally more desirable.

Porcelain
- a hard-fired ceramic with smooth lines and light detail - the original medium for collectible figurines.

Resin
- a plastic material that allows for fine detailing in collectible sculptures.

Retired
- a piece that the manufacturer has decided to stop making - from that point it will only be available on the secondary market.

Secondary Market
- collectibles sold by private collectors, not the original retailers.

Signed
- a piece that either comes signed by the artist or is signed at an event specifically for the collector.


NALED - see who the winners are for current and previous years NALED (National Association of Limited Edition Dealers) Awards. Click Here.

LINKS - links to websites related to art and collectibles both current and historical.

AFRICAN AMERICAN ART LINKS
Website Name:  California African-American Museum    Click Here for more..
Description : Treasures of African American art, history and culture. Located in Los Angeles.  
Website Name:  Calaboose African-American Museum   Click Here for more..
Description : San Marcos museum offers a look at the roles African Americans have filled in law, medicine, science and exploration.  
Website Name:  Buffalo Soldiers    Click Here for more..
Description : Listing of member sites of the Association of African American Museums in the US.  
Website Name:  Boston African American National Historic Site    Click Here for more..
Description : Comprised of 15 pre-Civil War structures in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood. Information on activities, downloadable PDF maps and directions to the area are provided.  
Website Name:  Black American West Museum and Heritage Center   Click Here for more..
Description : Offers historical artifacts, documents and memorabilia which tell the history and relate the stories of Black men and women who helped settle and develop the American West.  
Website Name:  Association of African American Museums    Click Here for more..
Description : A nonprofit membership organization serving the interests and needs of black museums and cultural institutions, and black museum professionals.  
Website Name:  Arna Bontemps African American Museum and Cultural Arts Center   Click Here for more..
Description : The birthplace home of Arna Wendell Bontemps, a noted Black poet, author, anthologist, and librarian.  
Website Name:  Anacostia Museum   Click Here for more..
Description : Museum and center for African American history and culture.  
Website Name:  The African American Museum of the Arts    Click Here for more..
Description : Located in DeLand, Florida, houses a revolving gallery where visitors will find works of both established and emerging artists.  
Website Name:  The Collection Shop   Click Here for more..
Description : Gallery Showcasing art work from today's most collected African American Artists  
Website Name:  Ernie Barnes   Click Here for more..
Description : Colection of Limited Edition Prints from African American Artist Ernie Barnes  
Website Name:  Charles Bibbs Art Gallery   Click Here for more..
Description : Colection of Limited Edition Prints from African American Artist Charles Bibbs  
Website Name:  African American Museum of Cleveland Ohio   Click Here for more..
Description : A place to experience African and African American culture in the heart of Cleveland.  
Website Name:  African-American Mosaic Exhibition   Click Here for more..
Description : A Library of Congress Resource Guide for the Study of Black History & Culture  
Website Name:  Acacia Collection Gallery and Museum   Click Here for more..
Description : Welcome to the Acacia Collection; the home of the world's most valuable collection of African Americana.  
Website Name:  A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum...    Click Here for more..
Description : Information, African American, labor history museum  

ART NEWS AND INFORMATION

Website Name:  Art By Star   Click Here for more..
Description : Great Site for Art Links and articles.  

Website Name:  Art Network   Click Here for more..
Description : Empowering artists since 1986 We want artists to succeed in their career as a fine artist. We're here to help them do just that!  

Website Name:  Your Artlinks   Click Here for more..
Description : YourArtLinks is the largest directory of artist listings and art related sites. Over 4000 unique links, in more than 60 categories for artists, masters, sculptors, online galleries, emerging artists, and much, much more. Bookmark our site or add us to your favorites.  


COLLECTIBLES WEBSITES

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Website Name:  BLACK QUEST-THE GRIOT   Click Here for more..
Description : African American Business & Consumer Directory  

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