In the interest of space, I’ll make it brief: The changes to its business model that eBay proposed in late January confounded a lot of buyers and sellers. There’s “reduced” listing fees and much higher “Final Value Fees,” along with a seller’s inability t

EBay. At the mere mention of the site, strong feelings tend to surface, and whether you love it, hate it or couldn’t care less, it is a powerful force in the cyber-marketplace for buyers and sellers.

Long before there was American Idol and Star Search and The Gong Show even, there was the Hedberg Family Christmas Program brought to you by… the Hedberg family, of course.

The question posed: What did you collect in your childhood and how did that shape your interest in antiques?

We asked: Do you collect something that evolved into something else? And you answered ...

Antique Trader readers discuss “Do you think the show American Pickers helps or hurts the antiques business?” among other "questions of the week."

There’s an ongoing campaign in my community to “Buy Local” – spend your dollars close to home so jobs and businesses can survive and thrive.

AT Inbox: Reader letters about Christmas memories

Antique Trader readers discuss “Do you think the show American Pickers helps or hurts the antiques business?”