Postcard collectors today know how important it is to promote and enrich the hobby. For that reason, many enthusiastically support National Postcard Week (NPCW), held the first week of May every year. Read More +
Collectibles
Picker’s List: Holding high hope for filling vintage glass sets
There are so many antiques, and only so little time to complete one’s desired collections, which leads a long-time collector to ask for help in locating pieces. Read More +
Gold Rush setting the stage for spring picking
Rochester Minn.’s Gold Rush antiques market is gearing up for its May 10-12 event, when it will welcome more than 1,300 dealers set up across 50+ acres. Read More +
Picker’s List: Calling all collectors – Be on the lookout for Nashville police badges
A lawman is on the lookout for authentic antique police badges, specifically from Nashville, Tenn. and he’s calling all collectors to keep an eye out for them. Read More +
Bertoia’s figural doorstops headlining Philly antiques show
Visitors to Barn Star Productions April 12-14 antiques show are in for a special treat, an rare exhibit showcasing figural doorstops owned by Jeanne Bertoia. Read More +
Rare wind-up Felix the Cat Carousel may spin to $40,000
Morphy Auctions is ringing in spring with toys, trains, marbles and more April 19-20, offering 1,800 lots of must-see antique and vintage items. Read More +
Relative Pricing: Market dictates worth
Behind the Gavel columnist Wayne Jordan is sharing some gems of business advice, such as: price your inventory according to what the market will bear. See what else Wayne has to say about relative pricing. Read More +
French “H” doll eyeing up $40,000 to $60,000 in 500-lot doll event
It will be a doll parade April 27 at Dan Morphy’s, when more than 500 dolls, including a 19th century “H” doll, expected to fetch upwards of $40,000, is offered. Read More +
Cranking up some fun with Mattel’s Ge-tars
From the late 1940s-1980s, Mattel’s mini-guitars struck a chord with children. Now, usually for less than $50, these playable
music boxes are finding new fans. Read More +
Beaded buffalo hide moccasins poised to fetch $1,000
A diverse collection of Native American artifacts, ranging from a Navajo Chief’s blanket (est. $400,000) to beaded moccasins ($800), is crossing the auction block at Cowan’s Auctions April 5. Read More +