Karen Keane, who has been an appraiser for more than 30 years and whose accomplishments include appearances on Antiques Roadshow – the original program that many would argue is still the best antiques reality show – and CEO of Skinner, Inc., one of the nation’s top auction houses, shares several “truths” we should all keep in mind as we tune in to watch the ever-growing selection of antiques-related reality shows on television.
Truth #1: Antiques Appraisals Happen Every Day
Truth #2: That’s Why They Call It “Rare”
Truth #3: Shady Characters Aren’t the Norm
Truth #4: Estimated Value Isn’t a Price Tag
Truth #5: Collect for the Experience, Not as an Investment
Interested? Here’s what she has to say on the Skinner Blog:
My Top 5 Antique Truths: Debunking the Myths of Antiques Reality TV
You’ll be glad you did … I was.
Related articles:
- How to get ‘Antiques Roadshow’ tickets and the latest schedule of antiques reality-TV shows
- American Pickers: Is the public ready to watch how the antiques business really works?
- ”Picker Sisters” spins cast offs as vintage decor
- On Pawn Stars it’s all business
•Find us on Twitter and Facebook
• Visit the Antique Trader Website
and sign up for our FREE eNewsletter.
• Browse hundreds of collectibles reference books in our store.
• Need pricing and identification information? Check out the BRAND NEW Warman’s
Antiques & Collectibles 2012 Price Guide or the Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2012 Price Guide.
• And browse the Antique Trader Classifieds or place your own online ad – FREE!