How to Make Money Collecting Thimbles
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Here is an introduction to thimble collecting with some of the latest ways people have been improving the hobby to make it work for them. The article goes on to suggest different ideas and approaches via the internet to make money collecting thimbles. |
The internet is full of wonderful ways to make money, especially through advertising. Collecting thimbles is a unique and rewarding hobby that, if done correctly, can provide you with a little extra income. Since most everybody in the world enjoys looking at thimbles a good idea would be to create a website or blog that will chronicle your thimble collecting journey.
Set up a donation button so people can assist you on your journey. Another great way to collect Thimbles and make some money would be to sell part of your collection online. Sites like Ebay and Craigslist can be helpful and perhaps even introduce you into some Thimbles you would like to purchase yourself!
Since most people are unfamiliar with the act of collecting thimbles you could also go to your local senior center and hold a class on the proper way to find, appraise, and purchase thimbles. Do not forget to charge a nominal fee for your time. Also use this as a chance to display your thimble collection in all of its glory.
Perhaps the easiest way to make money is leasing out your thimbles to a larger collection or museum. Many local museums are absolutely thrilled to showcase thimbles and not only would they pay you to do so but promote thimble collecting as a hobby. Many people who are new to the hobby are also willing to buy a larger set of thimbles to start out their collection.
If you are in possession of multiple copies of one kind of thimble then you could sell your thimbles as a "starter kit" in order to assist others in their pursuit of this noble hobby. Finally one of the most effective ways to make money collecting thimbles is to create your own thimble museum.
These nifty little places are popping up all over the country and have been bringing in enormous revenue. Dolorus Griffin opened up a shop in Manchester, Kentucky in 2004 and has been charging a dollar per person. "The smiles on the little ones faces makes it all worthwhile" says Dolorus, she continues: " I started a special called 50 cent Sundays! All of these little children showed up the first morning asking for autographs and asking for fifty. It was the happiest day of my life to show them my prized 1950 authentic thimble!"
Thimble collecting doesn't just have to be a hobby it too can be a source of additional income. As an additional tip it is important to note that while thimbles have been very influential and inspiring to some collectors the addiction to collecting them is a very real thing. Please take care of yourselves and each other in the collection of these noble thumb protectors. This is a thriving market so take advantage of these ideas while they are fresh. Thimbles aren't just a hobby anymore, they're a business!