Happy Earth Day! As collectors we have been “green” for years—ahead of the crowd when it comes to recycling and reusing. If you’re like us, congratulate yourselves for being “correct.”

The Top 20 antiques and collectibles searches on Kovels.com during March 2013 show collector interest in vintage designer purses and pottery.

1. Bottle
2. Occupied Japan
3. Coca-Cola
4. Bavaria
5. Stoves
6. Fenton
7. Purses
8. Capo-di-Monte
   

Going crazy with tax calculations? Get some answers from this vintage tin robot—it's a working adding machine that sold for $1,898 at Auction Team Breker in Germany. Who says doing taxes can't be fun?          

Collectors love bicycles from all eras. A collector paid $43,750 for this space-age bicycle at a recent Chicago auction. It's finally spring and time to get back on your bikes.