7. This Week's Stories and Requests for Help/Blast from the past

Do you have an interesting story to tell? Send your story to
newsletter@tias.com and we may publish it here.  If we use your story, we'll
send you a handy-dandy TIAS pocket tape measure & magnifier
https://www.facebook.com/pg/TIASAntiques/videos/?ref=page_internal

Please be sure to include your name and postal mailing address. (Valid for US
addresses only)

This is a reprint from 2/29/2002:

Elvis Lids! An old box lid from a childhood pair of sneakers turns out to be
worth quite a bit.  Among the items I collected over the years was an extensive
collection of Elvis Presley memorabilia.  I started collecting in 1956 and
being a big fan continued even after his death to add to my collection.  When I
finally decided to sell it all on Ebay, as I was going through the items, I
came across the lid to my old Elvis Presley sneakers.  I was 12 yrs.  old when
my mother bought the sneakers
& when they got a hole in the toe, I threw them out (ouch, they
recently sold on Ebay for $2,600.00).  Over the years the box fell apart, but
for some reason the lid was intact.  Complete with a black & white photo of him
& signature It even included the logo of the company it was made by.  As there
weren't any more to judge a selling price from, I decided to put it on Ebay for
$75.00 & put it on for 10 days.  I couldn't believe the next 9 days as the
bidding price went up & up.  At the end, it was purchased for $485.00.  I was
surprised, but very much happy. It just goes to show you that items in your
attic/closet/storage are always worth something to someone out there.  You just
need to click with the right person.  .....J.Williams

8. Facebook Updates
Remember that you can check out our Facebook page for some interesting updates.
 Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/TIASAntiques
If you have photos of items you would like to share you can post them there as
well.  You don't need a Facebook account to visit our page.  If you do have a
Facebook account please "Like" us!

Also, everyday we post a "This Date In History" story on our Facebook page,
along with an item for sale on http://www.tias.com that relates to the event. 
We're also highlighting one item each day that we find particularly interesting
- something that's very unusual!  Check it out!

It's always fun to see what other people own and treasure! Although we can't
put the pictures in this newsletter, please visit our Facebook page to view the
images and learn about those items.

9. Newly listed items for your online shopping pleasure. Stop by and check out
today's fresh inventory at: TIAS.com - http://www.tias.com/showcase
CollectorOnline - http://cgi.tias.com/showcase/?groupKey=7 AntiqueArts -
http://cgi.tias.com/showcase/?groupKey=3 Earthling -
http://cgi.tias.com/showcase/?groupKey=6
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