Possible Dreams

Q: I have a collection of Possible Dreams that I would like to sell. — Bill, via e-mail

A: Your Possible Dreams figurines are almost impossible to sell. The secondary market is stagnant, and I suggest you try and sell your collection on eBay. If you are unfamiliar with eBay, a great way to educate yourself is a nifty new book, “The Official eBay Guide to Buying, Selling, and Collecting Just About Everything” by Laura Fisher Kaiser and Michael Kaiser (Fireside Books, $13). This guide will give you step-by-step ways to buy and sell smart online.

Q: I have a small collection of newspapers with historical headlines. Do you think anyone is interested in these older newspapers? — Helene, Apopka, Fla.

A: Most older newspapers are worth no more than a few dollars each. As with most collectibles, there are always exceptions. To find out if your papers have value, you need to contact a competent dealer. Two that I recommend are Timothy Hughes, P.O. Box 3636, Williamsport, PA 17701; and Phil Barber, P.O. Box 8694, Boston, MA 02114.

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Q: I have a Morse console radio phonograph and need a whole needle component where the wires plug into it. Can you help me? — Judy, Gastonia, N.C.

A: I suggest you contact Hi-Fi-Fo-Fum, an outlet that specializes in difficult-to-find electronic equipment and parts. Its address and telephone number are 1155 South Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63117, and 1-314-647-3606.

Q: I have a chocolate set in a pink rose pattern, hand-painted and by Nippon at least a century ago. Can you recommend a reliable source for an in-depth evaluation for this and several other collectibles that I have? — Sylvia, Siesta Key, Fla.

A: You might contact Anne Dickinson, president of the Sunshine State Nippon Collectors’ Club, P.O. Box 425, Frostproof, FL 33843. This is a regional chapter of the International Nippon Collectors’ Club with members throughout your area.