Skiing Collectibles

You can find treasure wherever you are. I’m skiing this weekend, and this means I should be looking for some treasures in this area. Just count the items that might be collected if you are a ski fanatic.

How many different type of skis have there? Trick skis, jumping skis, and trail skis just to mention a few. If you find these special skis signed by a skiing legend it might well be a true treasure. Now let’s look at a few other items of interest. How about clothing worn by someone such as a movie star or President. These could bring a great deal of money.

Examples of the first wares worn by the pioneers of skiing should prove to be quiet rewarding. How about the different trends that have occurred over the years and some of those strange ski outfits that have appeared on the scene over the years. You know they will make a come back.

Ski medals and trophies should be in great demand, if they were won by a person of distinction. Posters and other paper items listing special event in ski history can be added to any collection owned by the avid collector, and their value will be greatly enhanced if signed. Signed photos of the rich and famous, such as Jacqueline Kennedy in a ski outfit signed by her could bring a good price.

You are probably asking what about the Olympics and all the treasures that can be found that pertain to Olympic Skiing. There have been thousands of events and tens of thousands of contestants.

Skiing has a long history and ski's were used for purposes other than pleasure. Vintageskiworld.com has 1958 U.S. Military Ski's selling for $295. Not only might these appeal to collectors of ski memorabilia, but those collecting military memorabilia as well.

By looking at other's interests, you will find that the list of items people collect is larger than your mind can comprehend. The interesting fact about buying items that others might have interest in is that it makes you a much more informed and well rounded individual. One of the greatest results of this is that your bank account will grow while you're learning, and you will be spending your time with some of the greatest and most interesting people in the world.

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VETERANS DAY - Trench Art & Military Memorabilia

My father was in the Merchant Marines, and to this day, I can still remember how proud he was to wear that uniform. We have sent America's finest to war, and they have asked for little in return.

Watching television last night, I saw a young man talk about being a Marine. He said "I am re-enlisting because there is no more noble thing I could give my life for than for this country's freedom and the safety of its citizens." Wow, that is still bringing tears to my eyes as I write this blog.

But, I want to tell you the rest of his story. He has just written a poem about serving this country and there are many that are offering him large sums of money to pursue a writing and singing career. But, serving his country is where his heart is. I wonder how many of us would do as he is doing. I would hope that I could make that same decision, but I wonder.

During our many wars, there have been hundreds of thousands of young men marching off to battle, and the one thing that most all of them carried in their hearts was a love of this country and of the ones they were separated from.

In their loneliness, they often made things from old shell casings or pieces of metal such as vases, sculpture, and ash trays. Jewelry was often fashioned from whatever was available for sweethearts, and there are whole collections dedicated to this jewelry. "Trench Art" is what these items are often called, and a good resource for this type of art is a book called "Trench Art: An Illustrated History" by Jane A. Kimball. You can find it through our Amazon Link on our 31 Club Recommended Reading Page.

These pieces can bring good money today from those that appreciate their gift to all of us. Uniforms and metals are also collected, and it seems that we just might want to keep these brave young men in our hearts. What better thing could we do to pay tribute to our soldiers than to have their treasures around us.


When my uncle was a Marine Tank Commander, he took a little piece of aluminum and made me a bracelet with my name on it. I was only about two years old when he did this for me. I can’t imagine the horror that he was seeing, and I am in awe that he took time to think about a small child at home. God Bless our soldiers, and if anyone doesn’t like it, well -- they can kiss my !!!!. I cross my chest when the National Anthem is sung, and I nod my head when I pass a soldier. They deserve it.

I wish that I could write more but I think you will understand if I quit. It is hard to continue when I can’t see the keys. Sleep good tonight because it is the sacrifices they are making that give us that opportunity.

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