In the 90's, I was deep into Nascar die cast and collected Earnhardt Sr. die cast and cards. After his death, I tried to gain interest in Dale Jr., but lost interest after a few years. I've still got about 20 die cast cars, of which 5 of them are autographed by Sr. and Dale Jr. I've got a white jacket that has approx. 40-45 autographs of various drivers who have signed it front & back. Most of the autographs are of well known drivers of the 80's & 90's. Dale Sr., Richard & Kyle Petty, Gordon, Buddy Baker, Davy Allison, etc., etc. and many, many more.
I've also collected eagle figurines for the past 20 years. Purchased many off ebay back in the day. I've got about 8 eagle figurines that are approx. 2 feet tall carved from Bali wood...those are some very nice pieces. An interesting story; I purchased a brass eagle off ebay for $45.00 back in 02/03, because I liked the looks of it so much. It's one of those with the wings spread out, the feet out like it's coming down for a 'catch.' The interesting thing about this piece is; the seller never said anything about it being signed by the maker. When I received it, I then discovered that it was signed...and the maker's name was "FRATIN". When I researched this name, it came up as Christopher Fratin, a French artist of the early to mid 1800's. I don't know if it's an original or a copy, but everything I've seen about his art with his name on it, is identical to the name on my eagle. I've never had it authenticated...maybe one day.
I've got a small collection of about 20 challenge coins from different ships and commands I was given during my Navy days and during my time working at the Naval Shipyard.
I need to have a yard sale...