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Hi, I'm Cliff Aliperti and this is the new VintageMeld, now a part of things-and-other-stuff.com, est. 2002. This part of the site is for discussing general collecting and collectibles, the objects and pursuits which don't fit under any specific heading already found on the site.

An interview with Vince Jelenic of Green Spot Antiques in Cambridge, Ontario Canada with a special emphasis of how he came to the business.

Inherited Values, a site about the passion of collecting the past without any e-commerce interruptions has launched and is looking for writers. Here’s what they want and what you get!

Details and highlights of the Mega Memorabilia and Autograph Auction being held live in Orange, MA May 27-28, 2009. Called by Walt “Auctionwally” Kolenda with online bidding available.

The book I turn to whenever I acquire a new batch of Dixie Lids or Dixie Premiums. This checklist by Tom Popelka includes everything there is to know about Dixies.

Collectibles Corner TV is an exciting new show hosted by Tammy Kahn Fennell of Bakertowne Collectables. In a recent episode, Lou Kahn interviewed Rich West of Periodyssey.

Looking at various resources for collectors the VintageMeld focuses on NewspaperArchive.com which is the largest searchable database of historical newspapers online.

An introduction to a brand new VintageMeld topic, Collecting Resources will feature reviews of books, sites, clubs and organizations for vintage collectors.

Some other resources of information being offered for Movie Collectors focusing on stars from the Silents through the Golden Age and period cards and ephemera.