I have used ebay for over a year to add things to our
collection.  We don't have a specific budget line for
acquisitions, so I don't get to buy any of the big
ticket items that I see.  I have primarily used it to
purchase advertisements that will add to my exhibits
-- when I did a chocolate exhibit, I bought several
ads from the 1950s showing how chocolate was linked to
romance.  For an exhibit on toys and gender, I got
LOTS of fabulous ads showing how advertising is
slanted on a gender bias.  Right now I am looking for
vintage automobile ads for an upcoming exhibit.  We
have bought a few smaller items manufactured by local
companies, and some McKinley memorabilia.  Of course,
we would not buy something a seller claimed belonged
to the President -- only obvious McKinley items like
souvenirs, campaign buttons, commemorative pieces,
etc.

I have two PayPal accounts -- one for me and one for
the Museum.  I have never had any problems whatsoever.
 It is far more convenient than sending a check or
getting a money order.

Kim


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Kimberly A. Kenney, Curator
McKinley Museum
800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW
Canton OH  44708
330-455-7043
"IT'S MUSIC TO MY EARS" on view through February 23
"STATE OF EIGHT" opens March 7 -- History Day March 8 -- Bridal Show April 12

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