Tiger Woods Two – Daryle Lambert's Antique and Collectible Blog – The best of the best.

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The goal that we set for ourselves in the Antique and Collectible business is to deal in the best of the best whatever that happens to be, whether it is paintings, antiques or collectibles. No, as a new dealer, it won't always be possible to start at the top, but that should remain your goal because that is where the real money is. Remember my illustration in my book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques and Collectibles, where by taking a penny and doubling it for 31 days, you will have $21,500,000 in your bank account. No, at those first few steps you won't be dealing in expensive items, but if you continue to follow my instructions you soon will be.

I have often shared with you where a person made an outstanding buy and their rewards were astronomical. This happened because they were able, due to their knowledge, to buy something that was the best when others didn't recognize it, and sell it as the best to someone who did. It wasn't that the person bought something of little value and found someone willing to pay a huge price for a common piece.

That is why I believe the climb in items associated with Tiger Woods has just begun. When it comes to golf he is the best of the best and his present troubles will only bring him more into the limelight. He will now be known by everyone, not just those interested in golf. I remember when Ali was the most known name in the world, don't you? The question is why and I believe it was because he was the greatest boxer of all times and he had a running battle with the United States government that brought him more recognition than his boxing alone.

I have written many blogs and, on occasion, the response has been rather heavy but yesterday’s blog topped them all. I did an interview with one national network company yesterday and today I will be interviewed by another national network on the Tiger Woods blog. They want to know why I think Tiger’s items will go up in value with the bad publicity he is receiving. I believe you can figure that out for yourself from what I have written on the subject above. His private life makes him no less of a golfer but makes his name reach far outside the golf course.

This is the time to strike while the iron is hot on Tiger Woods and then watch as this rocket takes off. You still have to buy right and stick to our rules of buying and not just get silly and pay anything for an item, but the public will take a little time to understand what is happening with Tiger’s memorabilia. By the time that everybody else is wanting on the Tiger Woods boat, it will be the time to sell your ticket to get off. This may take several years but you can use this time to really change your financial well being.

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Tiger Woods – Daryle Lambert's Antique and Collectibles Blog – How could I not?

Tiger Woods - Thanks to Golf-Leader.com

Before the election, I wrote about my views on our not yet President, Barack Obama. If you remember, I stated that he was a very smart man but I disagreed with almost everything he stood for. I have to say that today I am even more convinced than ever that he is leading us into a disaster. Still, I will tell you that his memorabilia in the future will be worth more than any president in my lifetime. Take this opportunity to capitalize on this, the first black president in the history of this country, by searching out the best of the best of the Obama collectibles and you will find a willing collector to buy them from you

Now I have to share another equally important opportunity for you to take advantage of: Tiger Woods collectibles. Tiger has almost single handedly removed every other newsworthy item from the press. I have to make a joke here, however, because if you wish to buy one of his clubs, be sure to check that it isn't damaged. It is a shame that a person of his stature in the sporting world would allow himself to be dragged through the mud like this, but the tabloids will make him even more famous than before.

Look at Babe Ruth and what a scoundrel he was. Even Billy Clinton is better known for his escapades than he was of being president. People that get the most press seem to endure the test of time and I believe that Tiger Woods will certainly fit that bill. He won't be remembered by the beautiful wife and two children she bore him but by the gutter trash that he couldn't resist. However society seems to thrive on such garbage and this won't be the exception to that rule

So take advantage of this opportunity to buy anything associated with Tiger Woods, like clubs, signed hats, photographs with his signature, shoes, bags, signed score cards and any other item that can be directly linked to Tiger. I will mention a few and there are many others with prices exceeding $20,000 and I think that their prices will go straight up from here.

How about an Upper Deck Legends of Sports photo with the signatures of Tiger Woods, Michael Jordon and Ali on it? There were just 500 made and one just sold for $4500 which will prove to be cheap. Perhaps the most plentiful collectible with Tiger’s signature on them may be tournament flags and one with 24 champions like Tiger, Nicklaus, Palmer, Nickelson, Player and others sold for $3000.

Here is a rare item for you: a baseball signed by Tiger at the Atlanta Braves training camp on March 3, 1999 sold for $2227. There are others but I think you get the idea that anything Tiger will be expensive in the future, so find it now.

I would like for all of us to pray for Tiger that some way he will make amends to his family for the unkept promises that he made to God and his wife. The skills that he received did not come from him but God. Amen

Flamingo - Daryle Lambert's Antique and Collectible Blog – Not just another bird.

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Yes it is snowing in Chicago, so I am trying to remember just a few weeks ago when I was in Florida and how warm it was. One of the best ways for me to get into the spirit of Florida is to envision a flock of pink flamingos standing on one foot in all their regal plumage. Flamingos may be the most recognized bird in the world and it is not a surprise that they have been depicted in every form of collectible known to man. In fact, if you were in fashion, you may have been one of those people that a few years ago had one or more of those plastic birds standing in your yard.

Items that represent the magnificent flamingo are eagerly sought after by collectors and you may find that the person searching for them will pay much more than you thought to acquire them. I can still see those large groups of flamingos as they roost in the everglades or as they color the sky in flight. These images are often shared with the world on the nature channels.

But as in the last few blogs, I know the question is what to look for to make money with the flamingo, right? Here are just a few suggestions for you. I discovered a vintage painting by Jan Bedijs Tom listed for $5500 and I am sure there are others in the marketplace that command even higher prices than that. In the jewelry field, a pin featuring enameling and decorated with diamonds could be purchase for $1799 or at the other end of the spectrum, you may find a Flamingo gaming chip with that beautiful image on it for $1900.

The porcelain and pottery people didn't miss their opportunity to capitalize on the beauty of the flamingo and Helen Boehm made a wonderful sculpture priced at $1000. Herend produced a 10” figure that you could own for $850. Then there are the Steuben and Swarovski glass sculptures and the Cowan pottery pieces that are among the most collected of the flamingo items.

You realize that I am telling you to search for these items at perhaps 25% of the prices I am showing you and I do believe that they can be found at that price. However, there are times when you should act upon an item when you find it and here is an example . There was a handmade pair of Garcia gold and silver spurs offered on eBay and they sold for $295. If I had seen them, they would be mine today.

Just as a side note, if you happen to be one of those people that just can't do without owning some of the plastic yard flamingos, they are still available for about $50 per pair.

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Birds of Paradise - Daryle Lambert's Antique and Collectibles Blog – They can make you smile.

Bird of Paradise - Thanks to the Sandiegozoo.org

Yesterday I wrote about items that represented birds that could make you money, but today I will mention one bird that can help you fill your nest. The Birds of Paradise has often been said to be the most beautiful birds that God ever created and that may very well be true. With their array of colored feathers and long tails, they are a sight to behold.

These magnificent birds are found in Indonesia, New Guinea and Australia and when specimens were brought to this country by traders, there was speculation that they were extinct. But far from it because these birds flourish in the jungles today.

One of my first experiences with Birds of Paradise being used by artists was when my interest grew in Pickard China pieces and this beautiful bird decorated many of this company’s wares. But as I studied the Pickard China, I began to see that many other companies use the image of the Bird of Paradise in their production also.

Here are a few pieces featuring this beautiful bird that I believe you would consider treasures. First, I found a cast iron doorstop in the shape of the Bird of Paradise priced at $3995 and next a Leroy Neiman serigraph offered for $2995. However, in the world of porcelain, the Boehm's Bird of Paradise doesn't take a back seat to anything by coming to the market for $1968. No way can we leave out jewelry when we are talking about these beautiful birds and you should expect to pay over $500 for a small gold pin with a diamond for its eye or $750 for a costume pin by Trifari.

Keep watching for anything that shows a Bird of Paradise on it and there should be money made if you can buy these pieces right. I did say “if you can buy them right”. This has to always be a major consideration because less that a double of our money invested just won't do.

If you will allow me, I would like to go off the track just a little. Today Vickie, my wife, and I decided to go on a date and take Josh, our son, along with us to show him how much we loved each other. We called it the first date of the rest of our lives.

But some strange things happened along the way on this date. First, we had to return a little friend of Josh's back to his family after a play date and it got too late to go to the movie that we had planned, A Christmas Carol, so we headed to a restaurant. Guess what? There was a movie house right across the street so we decided to see what was playing. No Christmas Carol but a movie called Blind Side.

Vickie said that she had heard some good reviews and when we went to the counter the movie was just starting. We figured that with the previews we should still be okay. God got us to the movie on time and even had picked the one for us to see. I would like for every person who reads my blog to see this movie because it will strike a chord in your heart that will mark the beginning of the Christmas Season for you.

It never fails to surprise me how God still loves us enough to continue teaching the love that he wants us to have for him and others. I seldom recommend movies because we all have our different tastes but in this case if you don't like the movie just email me with what it cost you and I will give you a refund. God Bless and please count your blessings today.

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Birds – Daryle Lambert's Antique and Collectibles Blog – Is It Time to Fly South?

Picasso

Yesterday, as I sat at the computer and watched the snow fall, I began to think about geese in their patterns heading south. Then I realized that I had never written a blog on birds and I asked myself, why not? Items that represent birds or images of birds command tremendously high prices and you can capitalize on this if you are aware of where the real values are.

I believe that I could write several blogs on birds and still not fully share with you all the opportunities there are to make money with our feathered friends. It seems that people are fascinated with something that can fly without the use of a motor, and maybe just a little jealous. I am sure you have seen those old movies where men tried to create something that would allow them to fly and all the crashes that occurred that make us laugh.

It is difficult to begin a list of bird items for you to search for because there are so many of them that will truly add large amounts of money to your bank account. I have seen antique flow blue turkey platters sell for thousands of dollars and Picasso pottery plates and plaques featuring birds sell for over $20,000. Boehm and Doughty figurines of birds are often kept in bank vaults because people, fearing they might get damaged, think they are too valuable to display. What a shame. I hope that I never have something beautiful that I can't share with others by displaying it.

If you like more primitive items featuring birds, you have to go no further than the stoneware jugs and crocks. The ones with birds on them have sold for over $50,000 dollars. Perhaps the most expensive collectibles in today’s markets are duck decoys which often sell for over $100,000,000. Now I would call that some serious birds, wouldn't you?

Where should I go next? Maybe jewelry or silver and gold music boxes with those little feathered friends tweeting their heads off that sell for $5000 and up. If that isn't your cup of tea, how about paintings like the one my friend in Florida bought for $25 and later sold at Christie's for $675,000. It was a painting of hummingbirds by Heade called Hummingbirds and Orchids.

I have just touched the surface when it comes to bird collectibles and maybe I will continue this theme for a few blogs by featuring different classes of bird collectibles where I give more time to items that you may run across.

It may seem to you that I am always talking about treasures that you feel will never come your way but let me tell you something. There are people finding those items every day and why shouldn't you be one of them? There is a story that hopefully I will be able to share in the near future about a friend of mine who found an item for just a few dollars that well may be worth hundreds of thousands. We should all keep our fingers crossed for him. It would be easy to write about the more common items but keep in mind that our goal is to discover the rare and unusual that others don't recognize.

Don't forget that birds can be your friends. I like that old saying “Birds of a feather flock together”, and I hope that is what we are doing, flocking together for success.

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Santa Is Coming – Daryle Lambert's Antique and Collectibles Blog – How do I know?

He's the Man - Thanks to Anotherprint.com

Just a little over two weeks ago I was in sunny Florida watching the dolphins and eating all the oysters on the half shell that I could find. I was walking miles on the sand with Vickie, my wife and Josh, my son, picking up shells thinking about what would be next for the “Daryle Lambert's Antique and Collectibles Club.”

My how things have changed now that I have returned to Chicago. Sitting at the computer yesterday and staring out the window, to my surprise, I began to see these very large white things dropping from the sky. “That couldn't be snow, could it?” I asked myself, but sure enough it was. As the snow captured my total attention, something special happened, I caught it. You must be asking “Caught what?” The Christmas Spirit of course. Hasn't it happened to you yet?

It seems that all day yesterday Christmas kept popping up, like when the lady called with Vickie's request for Christmas gifts from the Creative Memories store. Katie my Australia Shepherd followed me everywhere I went, looking up as if to say “What are you going to have under the tree for me?”

So this morning, not being able to sleep, I am giving in and writing about that special little man Santa and how there is lots of money to be made during this season buying and selling Santa memorabilia. Each year it is as if I discovered for the first time that Santa began his journey in Germany as a man named Belsnickle I think.

Perhaps this is my favorite time of year with all the fancy food fixings, decorated trees, snow and people singing Christmas carols, even when the radio isn't playing. Yes, it is a time when people seem to love each other and recognize that we are all on the same journey. Kids throw snowballs at each other for the fun of it, not to harm anyone, and they want to give their toys to other children that don't have any. This is a special time and it seems as if it is contagious. If you don't have it yet you will.

But back to Santa, yes there is money in Santa items like the 24” one made in 1905 that just sold for $2940 on eBay. He was holding a Christmas tree that was decorated with glass ornaments and must have seemed special to several people because there where over thirty bids. A 1925 German Santa Claus or Besnicles, if you prefer, candy box sold for $1009 and an early German candy container in the shape of Santa brought $980.

About the time I think that I have seen most things that bring good money, up pops a new name. I ask, have you heard of the Simpich figurines? Well I hadn't but one just sold of Santa and Mrs. Claus dancing called “O Be Joyful” for $835. The next one I knew, however, because at this time of year they will always bring a pretty penny and it is the Santa Royal Doulton Santa mug. The D 6793 mug just sold on the Internet for $811. The last item that I am going to mention is a vintage Roly Poly of Santa that brought over $650.

Yes Santa is in season and you should find that any of his memorabilia will soon find a new home if you have any to offer. Ho Ho Ho and away we go.

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The Christmas Gift That Keeps On Giving– Daryle Lambert's Antique and Collectibles Blog – Best way to help a friend.

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There is something to be said for determination and when there seemed to be no end in sight for the difficulties of fulfilling my vision for the “Daryle Lambert's Antique and Collectibles Club”, I continued to hear the small voice inside that said “Don't you quit”. When individual after individual left us in a lurch, the well being of our members stood paramount in my decision to continue the pursuit for success.

We now have completed 845 blogs without a single day where there wasn't an entry, and from the emails I receive, there is no doubt that they have benefited many people. Your Club is known around the world and, even today, I received an email from Australia where a company wants to represent us and also link to our site. I can assure you that now I see the light at the end of the tunnel and soon you will too.

There has never been a brighter future for our Club and members than now and during this Christmas season, I don't believe there could be a better gift that one could give than a membership into our Club. I want you to stand with me as we prepare for the upcoming year by sharing with others the opportunity of changing their lives and having fun while they do it by becoming one of our members.

There are several ways that you can do this. First, is by buying a membership and giving it to someone as a present. Second, if you would like to make a donation, we receive many requests from people that want to join the Club but say that they will have to wait until they have the money. This often makes me sad because we are talking about what it cost to take a friend out to Burger King for a cheeseburger and fries. With your donation, we can sponsor them in your name and this way you will be giving back for the blessings you have received this year. A check for $100 would sponsor five people and, with our assistance, the well being of five families may be changed before the end of this year.

Something must be happening because last week our readership more than doubled. This is the largest one week increase that we have seen since the beginning of the Club. There is no doubt that 2010 will be the breakout year for us and all members will be rewarded for their patience. I have dedicated my life to helping others because of the blessings that I had been given. God gave me the idea of how to use the gifts that he had bestowed on me and I have never looked back. Even during the hard times, I knew that we were on the right track and all the hard work would pay off for people who truly wanted to help themselves.

Old Scrooge is going to have to take a back seat to the “Daryle Lambert's Antique and Collectibles Club” members and he will have to endure the laughter and smiles that our members will share with one another as they see their dreams come true. Join with me in this celebration.

I hope that in the future we will be able to receive comments on the blog but that doesn't seem to be happening at the present time. I would appreciate if you would send all comment to www.31corp.com until I can solve this problem.

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