Continuing with my posts about how to make your own decorative plates, I found this nifty video about how to paint ceramic dinner plates.
I originally just thought it would be fun to do a little research into the actual making of plates, but now I’m actually getting excited about giving some of these methods a [...]

Most people just collect plates that they like. Some very creative and talented people however, take things one step further and actually create their own decorative plates. This might not be something that every person is interested in doing, but I wanted to make this site as interesting as possible, and the video [...]

For a man who died back in the 1970s, Elvis Presley certainly does still command a lot of attention with collectors.  When he was alive, he was known for his music.  Now, that he has passed, there are collectibles of almost any genre imaginable, devoted to Elvis.  Elvis Plates are one of the big ones.  [...]

Collecting Norman Rockwell Plates
Norman Rockwell plates are one of the most popular types of collectors plates available today for sale.  There is something special about Rockwell’s artistic style that transcends changing times and connects us all at a very human level.  His amazing work was, of course, featured on the cover of the Saturday Evening [...]

Collectible Rooster Plates
Not everyone who collects decorative plates focuses just on one particular maker.  Many plate collectors prefer to follow a central theme regardless of who the plate was made by.  Roosters are one of the more popular themes for home decor and collectors plates.
Decorative rooster plates can certainly be purchased individually, but they are [...]

Beautiful Hummel Collector Plates
Hummel collector plates are just a small part of the entire Hummel collectibles line. eBay has become a center for selling and buying these beautiful plates. Although the selection is limited to what people are putting up for sale at the moment, there is still usually a very nice variety available [...]

Finding Gone with the Wind Plates
Gone with the Wind plates are a very popular choice among people who enjoy collectors plates.  There is almost always a nice selection of these available at any time on eBay.  If you are searching for one particular hard to find Gone with the Wind plate however, you might not [...]

Figuring Collectors Plates Values
Many people who find this site are looking to find out how much their collector plates are worth.  There are a few ways to go about finding collectors plates values and they could give you very different results.
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First off, I’d say that if you are serious about collecting decorative [...]

Decorative Glass Plates for Home Decor
For those who like a bit of a different look, decorative glass plates might be a nice touch for your home decor.  There are some stunningly lovely glass plates available that can really work nicely as an accent or highlight in a room’s decorating scheme.
These beautiful decorative plates can often [...]

Collecting Christmas Plates
Christmas plates are a pretty good seller on eBay no matter what time of year it is.  Waiting until just before the holiday season to start looking may bring more competition, but that will most likely be set off by an increased number of plates getting listed by sellers.
There are other holiday plates [...]

Collectible Bing and Grondahl Plates
Bing & Grondahl have been producing high quality decorative plates for years.  Bing and Grondahl plates have been released along related themes over a number of years and the values are quite variable.  Many people turn to eBay as a way to get their hands on these collector plates.  If you [...]

People collect plates for many different reasons.  In fact, there are probably millions of reasons why people find plates so collectible.  They are a great way to commemorate a favorite movie or artist, but they also can be so beautifully covered in artistic patterns that they rival or outdo any painting you might hang on [...]

Some people new to plate collecting may be wondering what types of collector’s plates are worth the most money or have the biggest following. Taking a look at eBay can give you a pretty good feel for what people like and what they are willing to pay for to have as an addition to [...]

Finding Replacement Plates
Sometimes, accidents just happen and you end up needing replacement plates.  It might be your pet cat jumping up to explore a cabinet, a toddler throwing a ball in the house, or maybe just your own butter fingers.  Before you even know what happened, one of your collectible plates goes crashing to the [...]