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Five rare antiques and collectibles found in storage units
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Weekly Antiques Auctions & Show Ads: May 2-June 23, 2012
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 2 – June 23, 2012 Read More +
Vendors say sales remain strong at San Francisco Antiquarian Book, Print & Paper Fair 2012
For 24 years, the San Francisco Antiquarian Book Print and Paper Fair has drawn bibliophiles together to refine their collections. The fair was Feb. 4-5, 2012. The report from Fair exhibitors was positive. Rosemarie Rustico of San Francisco’s W C Antiques described the first day as “killer busy.” The second day was a bit easier (Super Bowl XLVI might have had something to do with that). Read More +
Morphy’s launching vintage comic book division with superhero selection in Feb. 9-11 auction
Morphy Auctions recently forged an alliance with the specialist company Sparkle City Comics, of North Bergen, New Jersey to launch a new Comic Book division during a Feb. 9-11, 2011 Toys & Advertising sale that features 200 prized comics from an original-owner collection. Read More +
SoCal’s All-American Collector’s Show marks 40 years with 200 dealers
GLENDALE, Calif. – If you’re a treasure hunter, a fan of vintage toys and memorabilia, or a history buff, you likely found your way to the Los Angeles area Glendale Civic Auditorium to celebrate and enjoy the 40th anniversary of The All-American Collector’s Show. The weekend event acted as a magnet for some 200 dealers from all over the U.S. (as well as Sweden), to sell and trade tin wind-up toys, cast-iron toys, Disney memorabilia, dolls, Americana, arcade machines, movie memorabilia, vintage advertising and myriad “blasts from the past.” Read More +
LAST CALL: Enter the 3rd Annual Antique Trader Favorite Finds Contest
Every collector has tales of amazing discoveries, yard-sale surprises and life-long hunts that lead to ultimate treasures — and we want to share yours. Submit your stories by Oct. 15, 2011, and you could win the grand prize in Antique … Read More +
Complete list of antiques reality TV shows from American Pickers to Oddities
Bookmark this list for easy access to all antiques-reality television programs. This list of TV shows about antiques and collectibles includes cable, television and even U.K. programs. From Pawn Stars to American Pickers, you’ll never miss another show with this list of antiques TV shows. Read More +
Vintage toy store benefits from loaning inventory for exhibits
SAN BRUNO, Calif. – Harry Costa’s shop, Just Things, is a 6,000-square-foot specialty store that is filled with collectibles just waiting to be discovered. Read More +
Mammy with Spoon mechanical bank may bring $7,000 in antique toy auction
Mickey Mouse, a formidable legion of comic book Superheroes, and a classic 1950s Lavender Robot will all be on board when Morphy Auctions presents an Aug. 12-13 auction of antique and vintage toys, banks, marbles and comics. Read More +
FREE 12-page download: Your Guide to Captain America Collectibles & Comics
With Captain America: The First Avenger opening in theaters this Friday, folks are unearthing many Cap collectibles and wondering what they have and, more importantly, what it’s worth. In this free color download, we and our friends at Comics Buyer’s … Read More +