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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.

Dan Epp of magisterrex.com stops by to talk about collecting retro games. A retro gamer who built a business out of his hobby, Dan goes into all the details in this post.

Hillary DePiano stops by for several questions about collecting and dealing in My Little Pony items. Quite a bit of detail here for anyone collecting Ponies … then or now.

Janet Gaynor won the first Academy Award for Best Actress and later starred in A Star Is Born. Here we take a look at all that, but more specifically her post-screen passion: painting. Charles Triplett shares Blue Brazil, a Janet Gaynor painting that hangs in his home.

An interview with Bob of the Star Wars Magazine Reference Guide, a visual checklist to over 1,200 periodicals referencing the original Star Wars Trilogy.

JG Collectibles share their authentically signed circa 1910 Harry Houdini cabinet card with us. Includes a brief biography of Houdini as well as detailed information about this particular collectible.

Collector Charles Triplett shares his passion for Judy Garland which sprouted from his viewing The Wizard of Oz over 40 years ago, when he was just 6. Includes several photos of original Judy Garland gowns and movie collectibles.

Details from super spark plug collector Joe Cook about collecting plugs, sharing his collection through his mini-museum inside his home, and how he takes his display on tour to various conventions and meet-ups. Lots of photos!

Here’s how you can share your collection on the VintageMeld. Telling us how you display your vintage collectibles helps other collectors show off their own treasures.

Real collectors from various niches answer the question, “How do you display your collection?” Tracy Lilly shares her plans for The New Yorker magazines she purchased from me.

Real collectors from various niches answer, “How do you display your collection?” Laurel & Hardy collector Bob Duncan shares photos of his massive collection.

Real collectors from various niches answer the question, “How do you display your collection?” General Crook collector Mark Kasal shares his convention display.

Real collectors from various niches answer the question, “How do you display your collection?” A magazine collector who makes sure guests see her prized Rex Stout collection.

Real collectors from various niches answer the question, “How do you display your collection?” This time, a collector of movie photos and LIFE Magazines.