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Golden Rules For Collectors

 
SquirrelYou do not have to be a squirrel to be a collector, but it would probably help. Every collector is an individual and thus each collection is unique. Because of this is therefore not possible to give a definitive set of rules for collecting but at Rarity4u we have produced a general guideline to assist all collectors of all ages. 
 

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So You Want To Be A Collector

 
Squirrel Watercolour
Squirrels collect and store during the summer when food is plentiful, to help them through the long winter when food is more difficult to find. Similarly with collectors, they look for pieces in times of plenty, so they can admire and enjoy their collection during the difficult times when time, money, space and suitable pieces are hard to find. 
 

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A Guide to British Pub Culture

 
Saracens Head Pub SignThe British pub is an institution, and a way of life. Pubs are places to go, to socialise, relax and have a drink. If you want to learn something about British culture, then the pub is as good a place to start as any other because pub culture is an integral part of British life. 
 

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British Food Myths

 
Plate, Knife and ForkIt is often said that the British cuisine is the worst in Europe if not the world. This reputation is due to the supposed poor food, lack of imagination, stodgy puddings, and weak tea. Wartime rationing and lack of supplies certainly played a significant role in developing this reputation but like most things, change has taken place over the ensuing years but the reputation once gained, is not so easy to change.
 

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Metal Polishing Myths

 
SalesmanWhat is good metal polishing practice?
 
Is it true that the metal polishing industry deliberately perpetuates some of the myths and bad practices? In some cases perhaps, whilst in other cases it may just be common errors of judgement.
 
It is now possible to discover why brass and copper crack and why some polishes will deteriorate by themselves in good environments.
 
All will be explained so be ready to see some interesting facts.
 

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