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One sure way to beat inflation and present devaluation of the bond market to invest for the future is to put your money in vintage electric guitars. Paul McCartney left handed guitars and original flying v guitars will have demand in spite of recessions.

The high demand for Fender's vintage sunburst Stratocaster, vintage Fender guitar amplifiers and vintage Gibson hollow-body electric guitars keep their prices up and rising. The unique sound produced by vintage guitars, not only nostalgia for early rock and roll history keeps their value high among collectors.

Each guitar was just a little bit different when these vintage guitars were made decades ago and the technology to produce them was in its early stages. Many of the electric pick-ups were hand-wound, or if they were machine-made, just a little different from the next. If the pick-ups had a few less strands of wire, the sound would be just a little different. Sound boxes as part of the bodies were not made exactly uniform either, making the guitars sound just a little different from same product lines making each guitar just a little unique. Finally, the electronics degraded over time causing each instrument to be a little different from the next.

Don't forget that vintage guitar amplifiers have similar characteristics as vintage electric guitars. Because of their age and time of manufacture, their tube technology and method of fabrication allows for variation in their sound too, making them as unique as their instrument counterparts. Today's electronics favor clean and uniform sound and any variation to come from synthesizers or other modification techniques. Vintage amplifiers were "dirty" and different from unit to unit and not uniform at all, a prized feature of vintage electric guitars and Epiphone or Fender vintage guitar amplifiers.

The best way to chose a vintage electric guitar and/or vintage guitar amplifier is to play it to hear its unique sound qualities. Hearing the sound a vintage electric guitar produces or the unique sound of a tubed vintage guitar amplifier assures the investor of the musical demand an electric guitar may have. Low Fender serial numbers on the back of the body indicate more of the historical demand a vintage electric guitar may have. If your potential investment has both a low serial number and that unique and "special" sound of a fine musical instrument, you have struck gold!

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The first thing to be considered when shopping for Oriental rugs is what, exactly, constitutes an Oriental Rug in the first place. The best Oriental rugs are real Oriental rugs, and real Oriental rugs must satisfy a specific set of requirements. First, Oriental rugs must be hand made. If a rug is machine-made, it is not an Oriental rug.

Keep in mind also that just because a rug is handmade, it's still not necessarily a genuine Oriental rug. Handmade rugs in America, for instance, are made by the Native Americans and are called "Navajo rugs" or "American Indian rugs," and use a different method in production than do Oriental rugs.

There is another very obvious fact about Oriental rugs that the authentic Oriental rugs are manufactured in the Orient. Orient is a very general term but in most cases they are woven in Asia, Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe. In fact the design of the rug is different for different places. You will be able to understand this more once you compare photos as you search for them on the internet before you purchase one.

There is another type of rug which is called "tufted rugs" and is manufactured in some parts of Asia including India and China are a good alternative to the very costly Oriental rugs. They are also handmade but the style of weaving is not the same. The real Oriental rugs have a specific method of knotting and that is not found in the Tufted rugs. This is the reason the cost of Tufted rugs is much less compared to true Oriental rugs. In fact you will just have to spend $700 for a twelve by nine foot piece of a tufted rug, which would require $1,500 for Oriental rug. They both look very similar but the resale value of the Oriental rug is much higher. The quality is very good and the Oriental rug will stay with you for long.

A very basic feature of the Oriental rug is that they are hand woven. There are some other types of handmade rugs made in Asia, like the tufted rugs which may look similar but the way it is woven is different. The distinguishing feature of Oriental rugs is the way the knots are tied by hand. This is the reason why these rugs last for such a long time and are also very expensive. It is true that the tufted rug resembles an Oriental rug, but value is almost half and that too goes down very fast.

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The foundation of nesting dolls is widely known and the story of how the hand painted dolls spring into existence has been told numerous times. The hope of this article is to inspire some new artists with the ideas for a few great new products that hopefully they will bring to life. There has been a lot of work that has gone into the developmentof the ideas, let's hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed putting them together.

Famous familes from the television should make for terrific doll sets. These are the nostalgaic familes that we all grew up with and hold near and dear in our hearts. The Brady Bunch would be in the very first set and from smallest to highest featuring each of the 6 kids along with Alice and Mom and Dad. I think these doll sets would be a great way to honor the greatest television family of all time and shoudl naturally be great sellers. The Partridge family would be the next great set of dolls. The manager, Rueben Kincaid, should be included along with our favorite TV mom, Shirley Jones. The Hillbillies of Bevery Hills are also in line to make a great set of dolls, including Miss Hathawy and the banker to offer a complete set.

The best sports teams of our times would be the next group to made into doll sets. Yankee teams featuring Babe Ruth and the greatest basketball teams of all time from Boston would be sure-thing great sellers. Cincinnati's Big Red Machine shoudl be made into a doll set since they are likely the single greatest basball team of all-time and yes, I am from Cincinnati. The Pittsburgh Steelers enshrined as a doll set would be great in that there is something funny about having those big tough guys as doll sets.

A hall of fame set is sure to be a great seller as any sport could have a set made to celebrate the inductees of that year. A set could be developed for every sport and they would be certain to sell well. Finally, a set could be devoted to people who are not in the hall of fame at this time but should likely be. People could use this as a way to cast a silent vote for their favorite players.

My next group to do would be custom to individual groups such as a team of corporate executives. This may sound a little corny but I think that many executive teams would buy a set made up of themselves, especially after they have had a good year. This last one may be pushing it a little bit, but I think there are lots of potential nesting doll sets that are not being done at the moment that could benefit the collectors and be fun for the people who are in the sets. Making fun of people could play out better, however. Complete sets of Enron executives looking goofy might sell very well, as would the doll set of several Wall Street firms at the moment.

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If you have ever experienced being behind the wheel of a 1967 Camaro, you'll never forget it. It is almost a work of art, an outstanding piece of machinery, and a huge slice of teenage Americana. You can't get more apple pie than this folks.

The Camaro is like a woman, it is shaped just right. The long hood and short deck styling gives the car a sense of movement even when the car is sitting still. You can almost imagine it burning out even when at rest. The car exudes muscle car to the max.

In 1966, Chevrolet countered the Ford Mustang with its version of its own muscle car. In the month of September 1966, the 67 Camaro was released to the world. The new "pony car" was a phenomenal hit. Even now, Camaros are still in production.

When it was introduced, the 67 Camaro was the only first generation Camaro to not have the RPO-Z28 Special Performance Package and the 396-cid displacement engine for SS models. Other distinquishing features include: lack of side marker lights, no front quarter windows, VIN tag mounted in door hinge pillar, center console, and had side-vent windows.

Classic car collectors are wild about the 67 Camaro. It is almost like getting the rookie car for Joe DiMaggio. It has real sentimental value. Even in poor condition, it is not uncommon to see these cars priced around $8K. The car holds its value.

The 1967 Camaro was built on brand new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform. The body was available as a 2-door, coupe, 2 2 seating, or a convertible.

The 67 Camaros came factory-built with a choice of the inline-6 and the 302, 350, 396 engines or the powerful 396 V8. Let me tell you, the 396 motor can burn tires like nobody's business. It is a big boy's toy, thats for sure. In the hands of teenage boy, it will peel off 15 foot black rubber marks regularly from sitting still. Man...is it a hoss of a car.

If you haven't ever drove a 67 Camaro, let me tell you, you are in for a treat. The car not only looks great but it is definitely a drivers car. It rides great with great handling and performance for this era of muscle car dominance. If you decide to buy one, you won't regret it.

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Many car enthusiasts do not know the difference between classic cars and vintage cars. For many, something that is older is considered as classic or vintage. Normally, the classic cars are those cars which were built before the year 1948. A classic car is a refined and distinctive automobile produced between 1925 and 1948. The word classic describes something that possesses lasting significance and appreciation and whose value increases as the time passes.

The other definition is if the car was manufactured over 25 years ago, then it can be considered a classic. There is also the school of thought the believe these types of cars were manufactured in a lower quantity, thus the higher value and costs. In any case, these cars definitely stand out in a crowd.

So, yes, the classic car will increase in value over time. But as this appreciation is happening, so is the cost of the classic car parts. These become even more difficult to find. And as with any slight knowledge in economics, as the supply goes down, the price goes up. But there are those that believe the higher prices for parts is not enough to outweigh the pleasure of owning one.

Classic parts: It is not easy to find genuine parts for the classic cars as they are not used much and so not much in demand. But established communities of car lovers who have a special love for classic cars ensures that there is a heavy market for the classic car parts and would flourish. All the parts of classic cars were built in limited quantities and are thus rare like the classic cars.

Just like the classic cars themselves, the classic car parts are expensive. They range in price depending on the condition, working and the age of the parts. Some factors and parts determine the classic car. Classic car parts such as engine displacement, power clutch, power brake etc. are sold at a higher price as they belong to antique classic cars.

The definition of classic cars varies from person to person. But as the car gets older and older, both its appreciation value and price increases. Maintaining a classic car is also not very easy, but maintaining a classic car can be a worthwhile experience. The classic car speaks for it and tells about itself in many ways. Be it its beauty, its price or anything, they sure are an eye candy for car spotters.

Classic cars will also require some maintenance. And, it will be much more than a newer car. Mainly because the parts have some wear and tear on them. It is very unlikely you will find a new classic car part, unless someone has been saving it in their garage for 40 years. So, with a used part comes a less operation time.

So, while these parts are difficult to find, they do exist. Many of them will be refurbished, so definitely understand the difference between refurbished and new. But in the end, you still have a classic car that people will stop, stare, and admire.

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Here you can find that elusive collectible antique at, possibly, a bargain price.

Careful browsing and selection could find the valuable collectible antique other people haven't noticed.

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