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Happy Volunteer Week 2026

May 22, 2026

Hi everyone, I would just like to congratulate all of you who take the time to volunteer for which ever organisation you support this year. Volunteering is an important part of...

Happy Volunteer Week 2026

May 22, 2026

Hi everyone, I would just like to congratulate all of you who take the time to volunteer for which ever organisation you support this year. Volunteering is an important part of...

Why We Collect Retro and Vintage Treasures

June 12, 2025

There’s something magical about vintage. It’s not just the bold colours, quirky shapes, or timeless designs — it’s the memories they hold. From grandma’s Pyrex bowl to a rotary phone...

Why We Collect Retro and Vintage Treasures

June 12, 2025

There’s something magical about vintage. It’s not just the bold colours, quirky shapes, or timeless designs — it’s the memories they hold. From grandma’s Pyrex bowl to a rotary phone...

The history of padlocks - Keeping Things Safe!

March 16, 2025

The padlock is one of those everyday objects we never really give much thought to until we lose the key or forget the combination. But let’s face it, we’d be...

The history of padlocks - Keeping Things Safe!

March 16, 2025

The padlock is one of those everyday objects we never really give much thought to until we lose the key or forget the combination. But let’s face it, we’d be...

How to Start Collecting Pocket Knives: A Beginn...

March 2, 2025

Hi again it's Andrew from Andrew's Blokey Bits on The Happy Hoarders Tasmania. I’ve had pocket knives or hunting / utility style knives in one form or another since I...

How to Start Collecting Pocket Knives: A Beginn...

March 2, 2025

Hi again it's Andrew from Andrew's Blokey Bits on The Happy Hoarders Tasmania. I’ve had pocket knives or hunting / utility style knives in one form or another since I...

Zippo lighters, created by George G. Blaisdell in 1932, have become iconic for their durability, windproof design, and refillable nature, symbolizing American culture and craftsmanship. Some will be available via...

Zippo lighters -The Story

February 16, 2025

Zippo lighters, created by George G. Blaisdell in 1932, have become iconic for their durability, windproof design, and refillable nature, symbolizing American culture and craftsmanship. Some will be available via...