Readers’ share a passion for comic books and the former CBG magazine, and seek answers to comic book-related inquiries. Read More +
Letters to the editor
Letter to the Editor: U.S. buyers victimizing unwary eBay sellers, too
Living and learning has served one eBay seller well, as he resolves an issue with a buyer with help from local authorities. Read More +
Letter to the Editor: EBay sellers taking steps to protect themselves from overseas schemers
Taking a few proven precautions and insurances can help sellers and buyers minimize the risk of scams and schemes on eBay, suggests a Antique Trader reader. Read More +
Letter to the Editor: Commitment leading to longevity
The Glass and China Collectors of Bakersfield know the importance of longevity, which they’ll celebrate with their 42nd annual Collector’s Showcase March 9-10. Read More +
Disappointed with Santa story
Reader questions timing of the Santa Christmas postcard story. Read More +
Is eBay scheme targeting American sellers?
A friend and former patient, who supplements her social security income by selling her departed husband’s collectibles on eBay was confiding in me about the troubles she recently had with Chinese buyers/schemers. She has been very happy otherwise with eBay and PayPal for the past 10 years, accumulating glowing buyers’ feedback’s and a 100 percent positive rating. Read More +
Extreme temperatures put antique glass at risk
I have wondered if the temperature changes from cold winter to hot summer can affect carnival glass. Read More +
Aeeking facts on Grand Rapids musician and bandleader William S. Bronson
After reading Fred Taylor’s column in your Sept. 19 issue, I was prompted to do some research on a violin that has a Grand Rapids, Mich., background. Read More +
Readers’ Letters: Collector looking for Midwest fork collecting clubs; Raggedy Ann and Andy dates clarified
One collector shares a couple of his collectible forks, while another reader provides clarification on the history of Raggedy Ann and Andy. Read More +
Readers’ Letters: eBay is a great way to move that dead inventory; AB 391
One reader learns how to clean out old stock by using eBay, while another wonders how California’s AB 391 will affect antiques and collectibles shops.: “I read Antique Trader from cover to cover the day it arrives and love it! I would like to comment on the Behind the Gavel article on dead inventory by Wayne Jordan. This summer I discovered a simple way to move the old stock out the door: eBay.” Read More +