Collecting
166 sites
http://trinityminerals.com/index.htm
Trinity Mineral Co. was the pioneering online mineral shop of John Veevaert, one of the earliest sellers to use the internet for mineral collecting, active since 1996. Now preserved as a historical archive by his family and colleagues, the site showcases his legacy in rare minerals, Benitoite, Tsumeb specimens, and the broader world of mineral collecting.
https://enl.numismatics.org/
Dar al-Kutub is a bilingual Arabic-English electronic catalog of 6,500 numismatic pieces from the Egyptian National Library, including Islamic coins, glass weights, dies, and medals. Compiled by Dr. Norman D. Nicol and Dr. Sherif Anwar, it features color images, mint maps, and searchable inscriptions, making it the most comprehensive digital catalog of this collection ever published.
http://coinsheetlinks.com/
COINSHEET Numismatic Directory, maintained by Bob Johnson since 1995, is a comprehensive link directory for coin collectors covering dealers, clubs, hobo nickels, state quarters, and precious metal price charts. With alphabetically organized listings and live spot price charts for gold, silver, and base metals, it serves as a go-to hub for numismatists researching coins, medals, and bullion values.
https://oldcarbrochures.com/
The Old Car Manual Project is a massive free archive of original sales brochures and owners manuals for classic American cars and trucks, spanning from the early 1900s through the 1980s. Visitors can browse digitized promotional materials from iconic manufacturers like Chevrolet, Ford, Cadillac, Chrysler, and more, making it an invaluable resource for collectors, restorers, and automotive history enthusiasts.
https://nullbrook.org/
The Nullbrook Found Media Archive is a sprawling personal collection of scanned books, old photographs, collectibles, and disks sourced from flea markets, antique fairs, and estate sales across the United States and beyond. Browseable by decade or by acquisition lot, the archive documents dozens of finds from venues like the Berkeley Flea Market, De Anza Flea Market, and even international trips to Hong Kong and Saigon.
https://kristalle.ch/
Kristalle.ch is a virtual crystal and mineral collection created by Olivier Roth of Switzerland, focusing on Alpine minerals, collecting sites, and the Swiss 'Strahlen' tradition of high-altitude crystal hunting. The site features photo reports from mineral shows and exhibitions, collector portraits, museum visits, and a growing gallery of Swiss and Alpine mineral finds.
https://postcardnsw.com/references/useful-links-2
The New South Wales Postcard Collectors Society Inc maintains this useful links page connecting members to Australian and international postcard clubs, philatelic organizations, and collector resources. It serves as a curated hub for the postcard collecting community, pointing to groups like the Queensland Card Collectors Society, the Metropolitan Postcard Club of New York City, and the Australian Philatelic Federation.
https://pc.suga.nu/
Love in Pockets is a TFL-approved fanlisting dedicated to the hobby of collecting photocards, those printed photos included with K-pop, C-pop, and J-pop albums and merchandise. Created by Ainna, it welcomes fans from all fandoms and plans to expand with a gallery of her personal BTS photocard collection.
https://elmhurstcoinsandcollectibles.com/collector-websites
Elmhurst Coins & Collectibles, a coin shop in Elmhurst, Illinois, maintains this curated links page pointing collectors to major numismatic organizations, regional coin clubs, grading services, and publications. It serves as a handy reference hub for anyone serious about coins, paper money, tokens, and medals, connecting visitors to resources like the ANA, ANS, and numerous local coin clubs across the Midwest.
http://antiqueradio.com/
Antique Radio Classified is the long-running international publication connecting buyers and sellers of vintage electronics, antique radios, audio equipment, televisions, and test equipment. The site features a bookstore with over 70 titles, a calendar of radio swap meets and auctions across the US, radio club listings, and photo galleries for serious collectors.