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February 1st, 2010

Angie

Antique Rare Natural Reviews

All natural lavender Savon de Marseille, olive oil soap with crushed lavender flowers – 300 gram blocks

$10.00

Made from olive, palm and vegetable oils, the lavender Savon de Marseille follows a hand crafted tradition that dates to the 15th century. These 300 gram blocks of soap are crafted in the south of France using sea plant ash, Mediterranean sea salt and water with real lavender flowers. 100% natural, biodegradable and safe for sensitive skin, Marseille soaps are pure, gentle and moisturizing. It tak…

All natural verbena Savon de Marseille, olive oil soap with crushed verbena flowers – 300 gram blocks

$10.00

Made from olive, palm and vegetable oils, the verbena flower Savon de Marseille follows a hand crafted tradition that dates to the 15th century. These 300 gram blocks of soap are crafted in the south of France using sea plant ash, Mediterranean sea salt and water with real verbena flowers. 100% natural, biodegradable and safe for sensitive skin, Marseille soaps are pure, gentle and moisturizing. I…

Pure Sea Glass: Discovering Nature’s Vanishing Gems

$23.01

Pure Sea Glass is an incredible reference for any coastal enthusiast. More than 200 elegant images by photographer Celia Pearson present some of the best sea glass ever collected, along with samples of the classical glassware that is often its source. Author Richard LaMotte provides tremendous detail on all aspects of identifying sea glass, its historical significance, ways to assess rarity, and t…

The Stranger

$10.76

Summary:The enigmatic origins of the stranger that Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the weather. Could he be Jack Frost?About the Author:•Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. The author a…

Warman’s American Records, 1950-2000: Identification & Price Guide (Encyclopedia of Antiques and Collectibles)

$18.93

Focusing on American records released from 1950 to 2000, this guide includes LPs, LLPs and 45s for alternative, country, blues, jazz, doo-wop, soul, funk, R&B, rock, disco, surf, heavy metal and punk music, plus much more. More than 2,000 records are listed by genre and include history, references, what to look for to identify a record and accurate pricing in up to three grades of condition, near …

Antique Vehicle Insurance – What You Must Consider

Many people choose to restore and then display their antique cars at shows. No serious owner would ever fail to insure this prized possession. With such interest in old cars you will not be surprised to learn there are antique car insurance companies that take a particular interest in insuring this type of vehicle. With so many classic car insurers available, an owner should have no problem insuring their prized possession. Competition amongst insurers should also mean a quote that meets with the owner’s financial requirements.

The area of antique vehicle insurance has not gone unnoticed by commercial auto insurers who now have special policies for the collectors of antique cars. These plans reflect the specialized nature of this type of auto cover and are often called ‘collectors auto insurance’. Although the policies may seem the same as the policies that regular auto cover provides, they are not and the agent will require exact details of the car to be insured before a full quotation can be supplied. The agent will be able to help you choose what level of coverage you require and can afford and the level at which the deductible needs to be set.

One particular benefit of insuring your antique car through a large commercial insurer is the fact that they should be reliable; these companies usually have a good reputation as they have been established for many years. The other advantage of this type of insurer is their ability to also arrange the protection on any other regular vehicle you own. The security of having an established company provide antique car insurance for an older car is well worth the premium they will charge.

There are also many independent auto insurers available through which you can purchase car cover for an older car; the downside being that you may have to use a (different) standard auto insurer for any other car you own. Some of these independent insurance companies will only insure a particular type of classic car, so if the car you are attempting to insure is particularly rare, it may be difficult to find a provider that will provide coverage for it. It is worth doing some research when choosing an independent antique car insurer to make sure they have a good reputation as you will have a great deal of money at stake.

It can be an awkward situation when you have been regularly paying your insurance premium only to find your insurance company will not pay out on a claim you have made. Locating an antique car insurance company is not as straightforward as finding a regular auto insurance provider so it may be necessary to persevere to end up having your car protected by the correct insurance policy. Most classic cars are worth many thousands of dollars and that is a big loss if the car is ever stolen or destroyed so having the right cover may be the most valuable protection you ever purchase.