Posted on June 11th, 2010 by Chris the Collector
Father’s Day is just around the corner. Have you thought about what to get dear old Dad? Perhaps he likes vintage video games? You could check out this Atari game system and games! http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=6313301 Hurry, the bidding ends on Tuesday, June 15.
I was passed down my love of collecting from my father. I’ve found the perfect [...]
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Posted on May 3rd, 2010 by Chris the Collector
If you haven’t yet heard, Goodwill received an anonymous donation of a fabulous 2.6 carat diamond ring. It has been appraised at $17,600 and will be placed up for bid probably next week on the auction site for Goodwill, www.shopgoodwill.com where everyone has a chance to bid on it.
This has been an exciting week for [...]
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Posted on April 28th, 2010 by Chris the Collector
Have you heard the news yet? There was a fantastic find of a 2.6 carat diamond ring found anonymously donated to a Goodwill store. This really is a treasure. The ring is absolutely beautiful and has been appraised at a whopping $17,600!! It just goes to show that you never know what treasure you may [...]
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Posted on March 17th, 2010 by Chris the Collector
Remember all those games that we used to play when while we were growing up? I remember being outside all day with my pals playing everything from kick the can to jacks to 4-square. I miss those days. Let’s make a goal this spring to get our children outside again. It is time for these [...]
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Posted on February 26th, 2010 by Chris the Collector
If you are like me, then you love rare and collectible items. It is my passion in life to collect and own, for my enjoyment, all kinds of things from classic comic books to fascinating looking clocks to vintage figurines. I have spent many years all over the world searching for these rare, valuable, and [...]
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Posted on February 19th, 2010 by Chris the Collector
Some Goodwill stores sell unique, valuable or popular items by silent auction. The rules vary by store, but generally, the items are on display and you submit a written (silent) bid for the item you are interested in. At the end of the auction, the person who bid the highest wins!
Goodwill Exton has just refreshed [...]
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Posted on February 11th, 2010 by Chris the Collector
If you’re a Mac lover, here is a fantastic find for you on shopgoodwill.com. A 17″ Widescreen Apple MacBook Pro lap top new and sealed in the box!
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=5810830
Get your bid in now, the auction ends February 12!
In case you missed my last post, shopgoodwill.com is like Goodwill’s own ebay-style auction site. Proceeds help people with [...]
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Posted on January 22nd, 2010 by Chris the Collector
Did you know coin collectors are called numismatists?
So, numismatists, I wanted to share this great find! There’s a great set of Lincoln Wheat Pennies on shopgoodwill.com. Check them out! Better hurry, bidding ends on January 25.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=5730401
I didn’t know this at first, but shopgoodwill.com is the first Internet auction site created, owned and operated by a [...]
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