Collecting
166 sites
https://www.staplebenchcomputers.com/ModelTrain.htm
A massive curated link directory of model train resources hosted by Staple Bench Computers, featuring hundreds of links to DCC suppliers, layout builders, rail photography sites, club pages, and hobbyist showcases from around the world. The sheer volume of categorized links makes it a useful jumping-off point for model railroad enthusiasts seeking online communities and vendors.
https://netizen.club/~wildweasel/golfshrine.html
Wildweasel's Golfshrine is a quirky personal collection dedicated to golf video games sourced from thrift stores and used game shops, born from the surprisingly chill appeal of golf simulators. The site documents a growing physical collection that threatens to overflow an entire bookcase, with fan art contributions and community links to boot.
http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/Fakies
My Little Wiki is a comprehensive collector's encyclopedia dedicated to My Little Pony, and this page dives deep into the world of 'fakies,' the off-brand knockoff pony toys that have fascinated collectors for decades. With detailed entries on dozens of manufacturers, authenticity guides covering stamps, paint, and hoof markings, and hundreds of reference photos, it's an invaluable resource for anyone trying to identify a suspicious pony in their collection.
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.
http://writingball.blogspot.com/
Richard P runs this long-running blog dedicated to the joys of mechanical typewriters, covering everything from rare Olivetti and Smith-Corona machines to custom typewriter fonts and the broader typewriter enthusiast community. Posts blend hands-on reviews, restoration notes, and cultural appreciation for analog typing in the digital age.
http://chicagocoinclub.org/
The Chicago Coin Club is a century-old numismatic organization founded in 1919, bringing together collectors interested in coins, currency, medals, and tokens through monthly meetings in downtown Chicago. The site offers access to the club's newsletter, special event listings, membership information, and a historical archive of club officers and awards dating back to its founding.
https://musketeer-miniatures.com/
Musketeer Miniatures is a small business selling high-quality 28mm historical miniatures spanning periods from Early Saxons and Late Romans to World War One and the Great Northern War. The site showcases their range of sculpted figures, shield transfers, and wargames rules, and includes news about their transition to being managed under Gripping Beast.
https://worldcoinnews.blogspot.com/
World Coin News is a long-running numismatic blog by David Rivera Alonso, dedicated to tracking new world coin releases, commemorative issues, and variety updates from mints around the globe. Running for 18 years, it offers detailed technical data on new issues alongside an extensive network of links to coin, banknote, and stamp resources.
http://minedirect.com/
Mine Direct (operated by Intimate Gems) is an online retailer and resource for faceting and cabbing rough gemstones, cut gems, and mineral specimens sourced directly from international mining regions including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kenya, and Tanzania. The site offers an extensive catalog spanning dozens of rare and collector-grade stones like Afghanite, Hackmanite, Kornerupine, and Tanzanite, alongside buying trip adventures, gemstone treatment education, and client cut galleries.
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.