About Us

Welcome to Tin Paper Scissors — your destination for curated vintage collectibles and antique treasures.

What We Sell

We specialize in authentic vintage items across nine collecting categories:

  1. Baseball Cards — Classic cards from the golden age of America’s pastime, featuring players from the 1950s through the 1990s
  2. Civil War Photos — Authentic photographs and tintypes capturing moments from 1861-1865 and the reconstruction era
  3. Paper Ephemera — Trade cards, advertisements, and printed memorabilia from the 1800s-1960s
  4. Stamps & Coins — Collectible postage stamps, vintage coins, and numismatic items spanning decades of American history    
  5. Books & Magazines — Vintage publications, rare editions, and periodicals of historical and collector interest            
  6. Advertisements & Signs — Original advertising art, tin signs, and promotional pieces from American brands                
  7. Vintage Tins — Collectible advertising tins from the early-to-mid 20th century, including tobacco tins, candy containers and decorative storage
  8. Postcards — Linen-era, real photo, and chromolithograph postcards documenting American places and culture                
  9. Miscellaneous — Unique vintage finds that don’t fit neatly into one category but are too good to pass up

Our Promise

Every item is carefully sourced from estate sales, auction, antiques and thrift stores. We remove ads and articles from books, magazines, newsprints,and etc. We do handle reprints and note the source of the reprint. Each of these are great to add to scrapbook collections or placed in a frame to display. We photograph each piece in detail so you can see exactly what you’re getting — including any wear or imperfections. Every item is graded using our six-tier condition system, because honest grading builds trust.

About Us

Tin Paper Scissors is a family-run business with a passion for preserving pieces of American history. What started as a booth at local vintage stores has grown into this online shop, letting us share our finds with collectors across the country.

Questions?

We’re happy to provide additional photos or details on any item. Contact us anytime.