All collectors will do themselves a BIG favor by investing $25.00 per year and joinng the NORTH AMERICAN TRAP COLLECTOR'S ASSOCIATION. In Care of: Tom Parr, P.O. Box 94, Galloway, Ohio 43119
Tom is very knowledgeable, as are the members of this good organization. Tom has worked diligently for the benefit of NATCA members, and he continues to do so. There is much valuable information to be received from the bi-monthly newletter entitled TRAPS. There are numerous antique trap shows around the USA and Canada for members...and there are some great friendships to be made with other members of this great organization. You will be in close contact with people who know about different collectibles, and they can usually identify and expose fraudulent or questionable items, and they can offer their own opinions and advice, giving you the chance to stay away from such items. There's a lot of good to be obtained from a membership in the NATCA. Don't take my word for it. ask around. There is also a NATCA group page on Facebook with some of the founding members regularly contributing. Check it out!
I know guys like to have free stuff...but really, the $25.00 annual dues is worth paying up for membership in a first rate organization!