About myCollectors

myCollectors is the online arm of The Antique & Collectors Centre in Scarborough — a family-run shop trading since 1965. We sell military collectables, regimental ties, badges, medals, coins, banknotes and postcards across the UK and worldwide.

Sixty years on St Nicholas Cliff

Our story starts in 1965, when Colin Spink, with his sister and brother-in-law Carol and Geoff Bowne, opened the Stamp Shop. After a year at the Dean Road premises, the shop moved to St Nicholas Cliff, in the shadow of Scarborough’s Grand Hotel. Colin still recalls closing for a few hours to watch England win the World Cup in 1966.

As the shop grew, the small premises at number 33 expanded into number 34 in the early 1980s and into number 35 in 1993 — at which point it became known as the Antique & Collectors Centre. Geoff’s daughter Caroline joined in 1991 and still curates the cabinets today; current owner Matt took the reins in 2013, and long-time customer Louis joined the team in 2024, specialising in older coins.

What we sell — and what you can do here

myCollectors is the website where we list pieces from the shop’s cabinets for online sale. Everything you see has been hand-picked and photographed in-house. If you can’t see what you’re after — or want to see more views of a piece — just give us a call or email. We’re happy to take phone orders and to answer questions on identification, condition or provenance.

We buy too

If you’ve inherited a collection, are clearing a relative’s estate, or simply want to sell on items you no longer need, our sister site — Collectors Centre Scarborough — is the same family business set up to buy. We pay fair prices, in cash or by bank transfer, with no pressure and no obligation. Have a look at what we buy, or pop into the shop with the items for a free valuation.

On the telly

Since 2010 the shop has been visited numerous times by the BBC’s Bargain Hunt. Phillip Serrell, Anita Manning, Margie Cooper, Paul Laidlaw, Charles Hanson, Ishy Khan and Izzie Balmer have all paid a visit — with varying profits made at their auction sales. Actor Bill Nighy also popped in once, photographed at the till with Caroline.

How to reach us

Phone 01723 365221 between shop hours, or email service@mycollectors.co.uk any time. See our contact page for the shop address.