During the last three months, there has been a resurgence of discussion surrounding the creation of an antiques trade association. Although this is not a new idea to our hobby, it appears this time the talk is more earnest. Groups such as Antiques & Collectibles National Association have already found success in offering a...
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Event group agrees to promote new Madison Bouckville Antiques Show
During an organizational meeting Nov. 17 of the Madison Bouckville Antique Dealers Association it was announced The Results Group, a Syracuse, NY based event marketing firm, has signed a multi-year agreement to lease the site of the former Madison Bouckville Antique Show. The Results Group will be promoting an antique festival as part of...
Madison-Bouckville Antiques Show Ending After 39 Years
MADISON, N.Y. – Jock Hengst, owner of the Madison-Bouckville Antiques Show, announced today he is ending the event’s 39-year run by selling the land to a farmer after a failed, five-year attempt to sell the business. Hengst told television station WSYR he finalized the sale of 90 acres of land to White Eagle Farms...
Worthpoint marks 10,000 subscribers
This week, Worthpoint announced the number of paid subscribers has topped 10,000, a major milestone in the company’s newly relaunched business plan. The site was started in 2007 by collector/dealer/business guru Will Seippel. In 2008, the company purchased GoAntiques.com, one of the first antiques and collectibles buy/sell sites on the web. “It’s quite a...
Negro league Leland Giants real photo postcard brings $22,137.50
Final prices are in today from Hake’s Americana & Collectibles sale No. 201 and the results are very impressive. Selling for $22,137.50 (including 15% Buyer’s Premium) is this rare 3 1/2 inch by 5 3/8 inch postcard depicting 12 players in uniform from the Leland Giants. Background: Frank Leland combined the “Chicago Unions” with...
Farmington, Conn., show changing locations, name
What was once the Farmington Antiques Weekend will now be the Harwinton Antiques & Design Weekend after owners Jenkins Management announced a new home for their long running Connecticut antiques show. The dates will remain the second full weekend in June and Labor Day weekend (June 11-12 & Sept. 3 & 4, 2011). Located...
Star of the North Show this weekend at the Minn. State Fairgrounds
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Townsend Promotions, Inc., is pleased to announce the Star of the North Antique Show will be returning this weekend (June 25-27) to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Townsend promoters hear many, many positive comments from customers and exhibitors about the show as well as the location and, of course, the free...
Postcard reaches sender’s grandson after 95 years
A fascinating postcard story is making news worldwide this week. Consider this a different twist on the often-reported “the-post-office-finally-delivers” type story. The AP reports a postcard sent home by a Bosnian soldier in World War I finally reached his family after 95 years, thanks to an American collector, who bought it for $50 at...
Antique Trader is giving a free antique appraisal to attendees of the Chicago Antique Market
Own an antique or collectible? Of course you do! Want to know its value? Absolutely! Come meet Antique Trader at Chicago’s largest antiques and collectibles festival May 29-30! Every attendee to the Chicago Antique Market at the Randolph Street Market Festival will giving free antique appraisals at the inaugural Antique Trader Appraisal Fair. After...
Anniversary of PT Barnum’s 200th in Antique Trader
The May 5 edition of Antique Trader is filled with antique and collectible news and features. The main cover feature celebrates the 200th anniversary of P.T. Barnum’s birth. Circus enthusiasts are planning a year of celebrations and events to commemorate the occasion. CLICK HERE to read the Antique Trader cover feature on P.T. Barnum...