Do you feel lucky? If so, now’s the time to enter ‘Antiques Roadshow’ just-announced “Golden Ticket” sweepstakes, and a chance to win the ultimate Roadshow experience. Read More +
‘Antiques Roadshow’ announces ‘Golden Ticket’ sweepstakes
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Catering to dealers’ needs earns Meadows antique show filled vendor spaces
Meadows Antique Shows Inc., one of the largest venues in Brimfield, is a family-owned business with more than 40 years of hosting experience. With more than 200 vendor spaces expected to be filled in 2013, they are reporting an eclectic mix of dealers this year. Read More +
Fine art and design auction ushers in new area of specialty for auction house
The new year ushers in new area of specialization for Ripley Auctions, as auction house kicks off the year with a fine art and design sale Jan. 24. 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 +
Presley keeping doors to So Cal gallery open
Auctioneer Don Presley reports city officials have approved his Orange, Calif., gallery is fit to hold online auctions, reversing a call to relocate or close his business altogether. Read More +
Behind the Gavel: Flea market vendors show why price matters
For the 45th year, the tiny Blue Ridge Mountain town of Hillsville, Va., (population 2,600) was engulfed by a half-million visitors to the annual Labor Day Flea Market and Gun Show to peruse the wares of more than 2,000 flea market vendors. Read More +
Enter the 4th annual Favorite Finds contest for a chance to win a $500 auction credit
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 +
American Pickers’ Mike Wolfe reaches young collectors with KidPickers.com
Mike Wolfe, host and creator of “American Pickers” on HISTORY is launching KidPickers.com, a new website to get kids interested in collecting. “I believe kids are born pickers” Wolfe tells author Reyne Haines. “They are curious, adventurous and thrilled by discovery. That instinctively makes them drawn to a pile of junk!” Read More +
Five rare antiques and collectibles found in storage units
Here’s some of the rarest and greatest items ever found in storage units. What will your next “pick” bring? Read More +