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Publications and Free eMail Newsletter for Collectors

As a collector, I love magazines, publications and newsletters that appeal to what I'm interested in. It's especially gratifying to find one that "talks" to you, covers what you collect and makes you look forward to the next edition. Find out more about magazines that have paid subscriptions, as well as free email newsletters that deal with the hobby of collecting. Also see Book Resources for Collectors
Free eMail Newsletters for Collectors
Although I am a fanatic about newspapers, magazines and books, the best and fastest way to get the news about our collecting passions is through email newsletters. And although I hate to add more mail to my email box, it would be impossible to keep up the Collectibles web site without reading all I can about antiques and collectible news. The following newsletters are terrific and my top picks for keeping collectors informed on the what's going on in the collecting world.
Top Pick Magazines
As a collector, I love collectibles magazines and know that I am not alone in that feeling. It's especially gratifying to find one that talks to you, covers just what you collect and want to read more about. These are all terrific picks for the right collector!
Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles
For many years I've been an avid subscriber of Kovels on Antique and Collectibles, a full-color snail-mailed monthly newsletter. And I must admit to having issues all over the house! I am not very organized. So for me to search for an old article would be difficult to say the least. But that's no longer a problem, read more to find out how my problem was solved!
Collectors News
If you're interested in a little bit of everything, you'll be definitely waiting for this magazine to arrive in the mailbox! Collectors News eventually covers it all. My only complaint is the 10 Questions for Well-Rounded Collectors. I'm obviously not well-rounded as I usually fail it the test, but it does keep me on my toes. And I always learn a few things, which is the whole point!
Village D-Lights
If you just stick up a few buildings on the mantel or sofa table, Village D-Lights isn't for you. But if you want power -- want to create cities and towns or to create that perfect neighborhood we all wished we lived in. Then this is the magazine for you.
American Art Collector
From Painting Guide Marion Boddy-Evans: "If you're an artist isolated from the mainstream contemporary art world, don't have the opportunity to venture into galleries often, or find them too intimidating, American Art Collector will give you a feel for what's happening in the US, which galleries are showing who, and prices living artist's can command."
Antique Trader On-Line -- More Krause
One of the premier magazines for lovers of antique and collectibles. Articles, classifieds, columns in each weekly issue. Other publications also listed include 'Collector's Mart', 'Collector Magazine', 'Big Reel', 'Antique Review', and 'Postcard Collector'.
Antique Week
This is a terrific web site with articles from current issues, a forum that looks active and a comprehensive calendar of auctions and shows.
Coin World
A leading publication for over 40 years, Coin World online is a valuable resource for collectors. The weekly publication delivered to your mailbox is chock full of resources for the coin collector.
Collecting Pez
Collecting Pez lists different newsletters available for Pez collectors -- eMail, snail mail and web mail!
Dr. Pepper Newsletter
Dr Pepper official club newsletter is available for email subscription.
Maine Antique Digest
One of the best! The huge newspaper format magazine will fill your mailbox once a month and probably take almost that long to go read. If you collect antiques -- it's a must!
NMXpress
The McCoy Newsletter by and for McCoy lovers everywhere. $26. for 12 issues.
Petroleum Collectibles Monthly
A publication dedicated to the preservation of memorabilia relating to the marketing of motor fuels. $29.95 for 12 monthly mailed issues.
Rags
The quarterly newsletter for Raggedy Ann collectors and lovers!
Soda Pop Dreams
A snail-mailed magazine for Soda Collectors, a five issue subscription is $20. The editors give us a peek of a few articles on the internet site.
Southeastern Antique and Collecting Magazine
Subscribe to this magazine online. Be sure to check out their feature archives for great articles and information.
Teddy Bears and Friends
A publication devoted to the Teddy Bear and all his friends. Check it out!
The Antique Shoppe
This Florida paper for antiques and collectibles has a small index of very informative articles. Check out their archives for information about postcards, souvenir spoons and more.

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