In the Feb. 5, 2014 issue of Antique Trader you’ll delve into the world of vintage advertising, pick up some valuable tips about managing antiques inventory, learn a little something about head fiddles, and get the inside scoop on upcoming antiques shows and auctions. 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 +
There’s a new blog aimed at helping antiques and vintage dealers sell more items and manage their business even better. At ResaleRetailing.com Antique Trader’s Behind the Gavel columnist Wayne Jordan is offering up tips, advice and tools to help dealers make ever day of business count. Read More +
While transistor radios may have enjoyed a short production lifespan in the 1950s and ’60s, their nostalgic value lives on today through collectors and memories. Read More +
For Forrest Mendenhall, the son of a dairy farmer who found his calling amidst the bid callers back in the day, life has been a true adventure of living and learning — something he continues to share with each new batch of students. Read More +
One of the best things about antiques is their ability to preserve and represent the past. A recent installment of Ask the Experts prompted a trip down memory lane that involved Saturday afternoons, a telephone table and lessons in literature. Read More +
There’s a lot more about duck decoys than you may realize. Their story begins before the European settlers arrived in America, but it was the arrival of the settlers that catapulted decoys into the limelight of commerce. Read More +
WorthPoint’s recent interview with an 8-year-old “picking prodigy” of antiques put at top of mind, the role I play in continuing the role antiques play in our world. Read More +
Ever wonder if your opinion counts, or if your interests or thoughts matter? When it comes to antiques and Antique Trader magazine, the answer is an emphatic ‘Yes!’ See for yourself how your voice can be heard through Antique Trader. Read More +
Some of the earliest collectibles can be found in rock formations and caverns nationwide, and collecting rocks, gems and minerals continues to gain fans. However, did you know that the people who make collecting rocks, gems, and minerals their mission are known by a special nickname? Read More +