Despite what it may seem like, there are no tricks to sound business sense when it comes to operating an antiques shop. The good thing, according to noted antiques expert Wayne Jordan, is this: “What works today in the antiques business is what has always worked: Learn everything there is to know about your business, develop a plan, work the plan diligently and adapt as you go along.” Read More +
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Weekly Antiques Auction & Show Ads: Jan. 18, 2013 – March 15, 2013
Check out the latest antiques auctions, shows and events from across the United States, for the period of Jan. 18 through March 15, 2013. Read More +
iGavel founder, ‘Antiques Roadshow’ appraiser Lark Mason makes 2013 collecting trend predictions
Thanks to Lark Mason’s position as an expert, appraiser, author and television personality on the PBS series “The Antiques Roadshow,” the founder of iGavel Auctions anticipates the following collecting trends. Read More +
Antiques Roadshow announces 2013 schedule
Fans of PBS hit show ‘Antiques Roadshow’ have eight chances to attend episode tappings in 2013. The schedule includes sessions in June through August, and free tickets are available, and selected through a random drawing process. Read More +
Antiques appraisal event to benefit Virginia library
An appraisal event slated for Feb. 12 will benefit Massanutten Regional Library, and showcase appraisers from event host Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, and secondary appraisers James McHone Jewelry. Read More +
Gorham, Wallace, Tiffany silver share ranks with Deco period art
Hundreds of silver pieces including patterns from TIffany, Gorham and more, along with Art Deco items, jewelry, and more, are set for sale Jan. 12 in Arizona. Read More +
New online business model allows live auction thrill in a virtual house
Established in January 2012, Tophatter affords anyone who wants to list items for sale the ability to do so. Whether you’re an individual, professional antiques dealer, distributor or artist, you can sell, bid and buy. Read More +
‘Canadian Antiques Roadshow’ expert offers appraisals Feb. 17
The winter Retro Design & Antiques Fair is set for Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, and features 175 different vendors participating in this fun one-day fair. Read More +
Tens of thousands expected to turn out for annual fair in Brussels
A record 46,000 visitors attended BRAFA in 2012, and the 2013 event is pulling out all the stops in an attempt to surpass this figure. Read More +
Houston gallery planning “Once in a Lifetime Country Store Auction”
The time has come for the Springdale Country Store of Huntington Beach, Calif. to close its doors and this entire collection will go up for auction at Gallery Auctions in Houston on Jan. 12. The collection has been kept entirely intact and each item will be sold to the highest bidder. Read More +