I got a call from an unknown number that says it's a debt collector. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by lewedswiver on Apr 17, 2013 - 9 answers

I want to start a collection of weird objects. But what should I collect? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by Jason and Laszlo on Jun 3, 2012 - 38 answers

Calling all collectors (particularly of music and DVDs, etc.)--let's talk about dismantling our collections. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 26, 2011 - 14 answers

I'm building a system to heat a hot tub in Minneapolis, MN. I'm pretty handy, have worked as a solar installer (though mostly photovoltaic), have a good sense of how the system will work, have acquired the hot tub itself, and now all I need is the solar collector. [more inside]
posted by milkman on Jan 23, 2011 - 2 answers

While hiking with friends my daughter found a small box lodged in a hole in a cave wall... Inside the box there was a small coin that looks quite old. I took a picture of it with my phone but the quality is pretty bad... I'm hoping that somewhere in the hive collective - there are some Coin Collectors or Numismatics that could identify it. Attached is the link to the picture

Coin

Thanks!
posted by strongdad on Nov 8, 2010 - 12 answers

What are good places for buying first edition hardcover books? [more inside]
posted by GlassHeart on Aug 12, 2010 - 13 answers

I'm purchasing directly from the publisher one (of 500) of a limited, numbered edition of a book. The publisher has asked me to choose from the remaining available numbers (for example, to choose my specific book as it comes off the press from between 123-220, 432-468 and 481-499). Are lower numbers better, more valuable, sought after? [more inside]
posted by cocoagirl on Apr 6, 2010 - 5 answers

My friend, who lives in Illinois, just had (or is about to have) her wages garnished by a debt collector. What are her options? [more inside]
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints on Feb 1, 2010 - 16 answers

I stopped my Bell DSL account several months ago (2-3) because I realized I hated their company and their service. Just today I get a bill from a "Financial Services" office saying I have to pay 200$, but I never got any bill! What can I do? [more inside]
posted by Napierzaza on Jun 21, 2007 - 9 answers

Traveling MeFites, what is the best place (online or in person) to purchase the widest amount of available currency from various countries? [more inside]
posted by richter_x on Jan 24, 2007 - 8 answers

Need advice on where to buy toy trucks and / or other small-sized construction vehicles that have moving parts. [more inside]
posted by notcomputersavvy06 on Jan 16, 2007 - 7 answers

What's the simplest and cheapest way for me to have a setup where when one electric appliance is turned on it turns another one on? [more inside]
posted by phearlez on Jul 20, 2005 - 8 answers