Using specific examples of Gross Margin Return on Inventory, in the latest Behind the Gavel column Wayne Jordan shows how strategic inventory management increases cash flow without selling more or raising prices. Read More +
President George Washington used one, Oscar Wilde rarely went without one, and even Queen Victoria was even seen with one a time or two. It’s all about the walking cane or stick, and here are ten things you may not know about them. Read More +
A large 19th century painting of a young girl prompted Diana Bailey Harris to trace the story of the young girl, a relative of Harris’, and the search revealed countless family stories. Read More +
In the latest installment of Ask the Experts Dr. G. Marchelos, a certified appraiser of the Asheford Institute of Antiques, provides several sound suggestions for divest a collection. Read More +
Did you realize we’re in the midst of carnival season, and Mardi Gras is just a few weeks away? Within all the revelry of this season are many many secret traditions, including the highly-sought after Mardi Gras invitations. Read More +
The Pawn Stars team is looking for the next awesome thing to come into their shop, and you may have it. The show is holding a casting call of sorts, for the chance to be part of the show and possibly sell your item. Read More +
A new player in the antiques and collectibles online marketplace, Lofty.com is working to serve people’s passions for fine antiques and art by providing access to a curated global marketplace and assistance in avoiding any potential difficulties in the journey. Read More +
Did you know that President Jimmy Carter is a Nobel Peace Prize winner, or that the 10th President John Tyler fathered 15 children? Or how about that two flags that stood in the Oval Office during JFK’s term sold for $350,000 at auction? These and many more tidbits of Presidential history await you in the latest 10 Things You Didn’t Know column. Read More +
Antique Trader contributor Melody Amsel-Arieli takes you into the world of mythical figures and natural forms, found in fine examples of Teplitz Art Nouveau pottery, a collecting interest luring in collectors and investors alike. Read More +
By their very nature volunteer fire departments were organized around protecting people and property, without a second thought about whether the property ablaze had an insurer’s fire mark. However, it’s long been the focus of myth that some are working to end. Read More +