Adamstown, the little town at Exit 286 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike [I-76], might not even be noticed as a wide spot in the road except that today there are now more antiques shops than a casual visitor could count. Read More +
When most of one’s inventory is unsalable, profits plummet and customers begin to shop elsewhere. Unless a quick remedy is found, such shops face inevitable bankruptcy. Read More +
An oil on canvas attributed to Hudson River School artist William Hart was reported stolen from the Duck Creek Antique Mall July 21-22 by dealer Mimi Morgan owner of Bryn Sion Antiques of Florence, Ken. The painting has a retail value between $600 and $800. Read More +
The National Association for Shoplifting Prevention reports that more than 10 million people have been caught shoplifting in the last five years. Inventory shrinkage becomes a very big expense for antiques dealers. Here’s what dealers can do to protect themselves from becoming a theft victim. Read More +
Finding a hidden treasure at a yard sale or antiques show is always memorable but why are we haunted by the antiques we pass up, overlook or leave behind? Columnist Melaine Thomas shares her greatest hits (of mistakes) and the lessons she learned passing up a $25 Georg Jensen bowl. Read More +
Enter your favorite antiques collecting story in the 4th annual Antique Trader Favorite Finds contest for a chance to win a $500 auction credit from Heritage Auctions! This year’s runner-up entry will win a 10-volume reference library courtesy of Krause Publications. It’s free to enter and every participant receives a free copy of the Nov. 14, 2012, cover-dated magazine in which the stories are shared! Read More +
There are many mobile applications available for antique dealers and collectors. Before you search for apps that will serve you well in your hobby or business, Wayne Jordan says there are a few things you need to know. Although many exist, he lists two apps that have proven themselves useful in the antiques marketplace for price research, locating products and marketing. Read More +
AntiqueTrader.com features select half- and full-page ads from the print magazine, extending our promise to help our customers find new customers. In this space you’ll see fresh updates to the latest antiques auctions, shows and events. Weekly Antiques Auctions & Shows: June 16 – July 20, 2012 Read More +
AB 391 groups California antiques dealers with pawnbrokers, forcing them to join a reporting system, pay fees, hold items 30 days before sale and even fingerprint and photograph all sellers. The law may be on Governor Jerry Brown’s desk as early as this summer for signage into law. Here’s how you can voice your opinion on the bill. Read More +
AntiqueTrader.com features select half- and full-page ads from the print magazine, extending our promise to help our customers find new customers. In this space you’ll see fresh updates to the latest antiques auctions, shows and events. Weekly Antiques Auctions & Shows: May 30 – July 1, 2012. Read More +