Collecting
166 sites
https://bets217.tripod.com/no-numbers.html
BJ's World maintains a curated directory of sites offering collectible cards that can be obtained without needing a pick-up number, making card collecting more accessible. The page links to card sites where visitors can click directly to receive cards, bypassing the usual in-store pickup requirement.
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://stampsmarter.org/1847usa/1847Home.html
Stamp Smarter's 1847usa section is a comprehensive identification and learning resource for US stamps spanning 1847 to 2019, originally developed by Bob Allen and significantly expanded over time. Collectors will find visual finders, annual finders, postal card databases, back-of-book stamp identifiers, and guidance on spotting faked stamps, making it an invaluable reference for philatelists at any level.
https://frenchbanknotes.com/reference.php
Dave Mills has built an extensive reference and catalog site dedicated to French banknotes, covering terminology, printing techniques, artists, serial number decoding, and counterfeit detection across multiple languages. Collectors and researchers will find deep glossaries, signature tables, full country catalogs, and articles on topics like provisional issues and banknote design history.
http://dickjohnsonsdatabank.com/index.html
Dick Johnson's Databank is a comprehensive reference catalog of medals, coins, and tokens created by American artists, featuring artist biographies, auction records, catalog citations, and photos organized alphabetically. Built by D. Wayne Johnson and praised by the Curator Emeritus of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, it serves as the definitive scholarly resource for identifying and researching American medallic art.
https://fan.kalechips.net/pens/index.php
Plume Sans Fin is a TFL-approved fanlisting dedicated to fountain pen enthusiasts, created by Kale, with a charming name meaning 'endless pen' in French. The site welcomes anyone who collects or appreciates fountain pens to join its growing member list, and includes a banner handwritten with a Waterman Laureat from the 1980s.
http://trainpix.com/ATSF/INDEX.HTM
Charles Biel's ATSF Photo Archive is a dedicated collection of photographs documenting the Santa Fe Railway's motive power and rolling stock, featuring over 900 images spanning the 1985-1995 era. The site includes detailed roster listings, cabooses, scenic action shots, and contributions from fellow railroad photography enthusiasts.
https://orerockon.com/
Tim Fisher's OreRockOn is a comprehensive guide to rockhounding in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, covering field trips, minerals, fossils, thundereggs, agates, and lapidary services. Visitors can find rough and finished rocks, lapidary equipment, and resources for knapping and cabochon crafting, making it a go-to hub for regional rock collectors.
https://pennminerals.com/
Penn Minerals is a dedicated resource for rock and mineral collectors in Pennsylvania, featuring galleries of classic PA minerals, a multi-volume publication called MATRIX Magazine, museum pages, and guides to productive collecting sites. The site also highlights remarkable finds like the Rebersburg Fulgurite, one of the largest ever discovered in Pennsylvania, making it a treasure trove for serious rockhounds.
https://www.stamp-collecting-world.com/
Built over 12 years by David Aeschliman, this philatelic database covers nearly 1,000 content pages on stamp collecting with a focus on classical and early modern European and North American issues from 1840 to 1935. Visitors will find guides on stamp condition, forgeries, supplies, albums, catalogs, and detailed country-by-country collecting categories spanning dozens of nations.