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• Collector’s Call

  

  Collectibles are once again in the spotlight thanks to a new show on MeTV called Collector’s Call. Friday’s Scoop e-newsletter reminded me that I had not watche... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2019 BOOKS

• Inflatable Toy Jigidi Puzzles Posted

  

  Resuming our retrospective, today we have two Jigidi puzzles of some of the many inflatable toys in the permanent collection, enjoy! Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2019 BOOKS

• 19 Exhibits Posted in Fifth Year!

  

  Today is the historic five year anniversary of the Harvey Mercheum! 19 new exhibits were posted during the fifth year of operation, narrowly missing tying for... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2019 BOOKS

• Last of the Larami Rack Toys Exhibit Posted

  

  Today we have the last new exhibit for the fifth year of operation of the Harvey Mercheum website. For the occasion, I decided to do something special and post... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2019 BOOKS

• New Interview in Scoop E-newsletter

  

  I mentioned recently how an interview got me thinking about the content of the Harvey Mercheum website. After the interview, I was inspired to create the JA-RU... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2019 BOOKS

• First Download Available, Analysis of the JA-RU Rack Toys White Paper

  

  A recent interview got me thinking about the content of the Harvey Mercheum website, and about how I could add more value for you, my readers. Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2019 BOOKS

• Google+ Removed from Share and Profile

  Continuing preparations for Google+ shutting down on April 2, I have removed Google+ from the choices given in the “Please share this post:” section at the top... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2019 BOOKS

• Happy 15th Anniversary SiteGround!

  

  Today is SiteGround‘s 15th anniversary! The Harvey Mercheum website has been hosted by SiteGround for just over two years now, and I have been very happy so far... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2019 BOOKS

• hobbyDB Works to Preserve Collectible Websites

  

  Back in January, I found the hobbyDB website. I just read this very interesting post on their blog:When Collectible Websites die – does the Data die too? Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2019 BOOKS

• Little Audrey Round Travel Case Jigidi Puzzle Posted

  

  No new exhibit this weekend, I am getting ready to go on a short trip. To celebrate, here is the round version of the Little Audrey travel case turned into a... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2019 BOOKS

• Google+ Removed from Follow the Mercheum

  I mentioned recently that changes are coming to the Harvey Mercheum. One of them happened a little sooner than I expected. If you have not heard, Google is... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2019 BOOKS

• Another Combination of Stickers and Hanger

  

  Quick post today of another example of the number 998 short Richie Rich Three Dimensional Stickers. Today’s set has the stickers featuring Jackie Jokers last... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2019 BOOKS

• Rabbit Costume Richie Rich Doll Jigidi Puzzle Posted

  

  Easter is still several weeks away, but to get in the mood, here is the Richie Rich rabbit costume doll turned into a Jigidi puzzle, enjoy! Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2019 BOOKS

• Unfortunate Fortune

  Fortune cookie fortune. Scan by Jonathan Sternfeld.Well, that is a most unfortunate fortune for someone who does what I am doing to receive! Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2019 BOOKS

• But Wait, There Are More Stickers!

  

  So here we are, starting March, and I have only posted two new exhibits this year. That has to be a record low. To help, I am posting two exhibits today, more... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2019 BOOKS

• Harvey Mercheum Letterhead

  

  being designed. Screen shot by Jonathan Sternfeld.Harvey Mercheum letterhead? Why, what will it be used for? The loss of Pingdom is not the only change happenin... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2019 BOOKS

• Continuing Our Retrospective with the Sticker Boards

  

  Today we have the three sticker boards turned into Jigidi puzzles, enjoy!Casper in the Enchanted Forest sticker boardRichie Rich circus sticker boardRichie... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2019 BOOKS

• Pingdom Public Status Page Removed

  

  As usual, my timing is terrible. It was just back in September that I created a Public Status Page using Pingdom, and now I have had to take it down. Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2019 BOOKS

• What All Collectors Must Know

  I just read a great post on the Intelligent Collector website:What All Collectors Absolutely, Positively Must KnowWhile some of the people interviewed were... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2019 BOOKS

• Richie Rich Pepsi Collector Series Glass Exhibit Posted

  

  It’s a good thing I do not make New Year’s resolutions. Had I resolved to post more exhibits in 2019, I would be failing miserably. Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2019 BOOKS