Postcards

Thanks for the prescription, Dr. Nostalgia – Robert “Bob” D. Gardner (1925-2010)

By: Eric Bradley | December 10, 2010 | Comments 0

Like so many of us can do with items in our collection, I remembered exactly where and when and how much I spent with Dr. Nostalgia when I learned he passed away Dec. 7 (see page 45 of the Dec. 29 edition and online, temporarily, for more about his fascinating life)....

Let’s share our Secrets to Affordable Antiques with the next generation

By: Eric Bradley | December 8, 2010 | Comments 0

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...

Event group agrees to promote new Madison Bouckville Antiques Show

By: Karen Knapstein | November 19, 2010 | Comments 0

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...

Madison-Bouckville Antiques Show Ending After 39 Years

By: Eric Bradley | November 5, 2010 | Comments 0

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...

Worthpoint marks 10,000 subscribers

By: Karen Knapstein | October 7, 2010 | Comments 0

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....

Negro league Leland Giants real photo postcard brings $22,137.50

By: Karen Knapstein | October 1, 2010 | Comments 0

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...

Farmington, Conn., show changing locations, name

By: Karen Knapstein | September 28, 2010 | Comments 0

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 &...

Star of the North Show this weekend at the Minn. State Fairgrounds

By: Karen Knapstein | June 22, 2010 | Comments 0

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...

Postcard reaches sender’s grandson after 95 years

By: Karen Knapstein | June 21, 2010 | Comments 0

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...

Antique Trader is giving a free antique appraisal to attendees of the Chicago Antique Market

By: Karen Knapstein | May 19, 2010 | Comments 0

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...

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