Living and learning has served one eBay seller well, as he resolves an issue with a buyer with help from local authorities. Read More +
Tag Archives: 022013
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 +
10 Things You Didn’t Know About: Advertising Cookie Jars
Cookie jars have been used to peddle everything from pancakes and green beans to soft drinks and dog treats, among other things, and are popular collectibles. Read More +
Retired Detroit postal worker earns $97,400 from comic book sales
Richard Brown’s passion for comic books began in childhood, first as he learned to read and then as a collector. In both ways comic books were good to him. Read More +
Haviland collectors elect officers for 2013
The Haviland Collectors International Foundation started the year with the announcement of new officers. The election took place at the annual conference. Read More +
Ironstone club holding convo May 3-5
It will be a celebration of past and present of ironstone china May 3-5 during the 19th annual convention of the White Ironstone China Association. Read More +
Rare Lincoln biopic resurfaces after 88 years
Before there was Spielberg’s award-winning film “Lincoln” there have been many other films based on the revered President, including a rare 1924 Lincoln biopic. Read More +
Poll data shows growing number of younger antiques buyers
The results are in, and the latest trend data for the antiques marketplace reveals continued growth in the numbers of younger buyers in the antiques world. Read More +
Auction house’s free appraisal clinics becoming legendary
Eye-popping antiques which have gone on to yield healthy sales all have one thing in common, they were all “discovered” at a free appraisal event in Ohio. Read More +