We can learn about clubs, with members just like us: people who treasure and value the same things as we do. We can journey the entire Earth with a few clicks of a mouse or strokes on the keyboard. And, more importantly, within days, a most coveted collectible that we've searched our entire collecting lifetime for, can be in our hot little hands. Let's go!

This is the site of all sites. It's a database of sites that are out there on whatever topic you choose...and there are many to choose from. Advertising, antiques, arts and crafts, autographs, ornaments, radios, toys, and timepieces to name but a few. If there's a particular site you're looking for, come here first!

This is the online site to Collecting, a publication that serves the popular areas of collecting: autographs, movies, television, rock & roll, props, costumes, movie posters & memorabilia, sports, space collectibles, animation art and more.

There's a message board where you can post questions, and a good selection of past articles to read. Every month's issue is posted, but not in its entirety, for they'd rather have you subscribe to their print version, but it's a good site. There is also a link to The Autograph Gallery, where you can visit the world's leading professionals when it comes to autographs.

This site covers many areas of collecting. You'll find "What's New In Collectibles," Collector of the Month, Overview, Artist Biographies, and History of the Manufacturer sections, as well as clubs and upcoming events.

News and views is a great section and it includes late breaking news, press releases and articles to read. There's a mall to shop, if you like to shop from the comfort of your own home, and a resources section that includes a directory of collectors' clubs and organizations.

A forum to learn about different collecting topics. Not a lot to choose from, but what's there is good and updated regularly. While browsing through on topics of current interest, you might just end up getting introduced and hooked on a few more!

All about Fostoria Glass, a popular and decorative collectible for many people. Learn about the history of the factory, and what books are available on the subject...a great resource if this is your favorite collectible.

This is a fabulous site, full of great information. Stamp collecting basics, auction calendar, highlights from their latest issue, classifieds, new (stamp) issues of the world, and hot news of the week -- all from the largest and most informative stamp newspaper in the world.

Just as Linn's is "where to be" for stamp news, this is the place for collectors of coins and currency. This is an online numismatic community. There are highlights from this week's Coin World magazine, discussion forums, dealer sites, games and fun activities, as well as info on collecting coins and currency.

This site is written by the editor of Collector's Editions magazine. Each month, there is one featured article on an artist. This site is a great place to check out if you like to buy your gifts and collectibles through catalogs or online, as there are a lot of things to choose from (that you can buy right over the internet) as well as a retail locator for finding shops in your area.

I'd love to hear from those of you who have additional sites for me to check out. Feel free to e-mail me with the URL of your favorite site: barblopatin@sun-link.com.