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What are NFTs and Should You Buy a Digital Flying Cat?
Are non-fungible tokens (NFTs) the art of our time or a confounding and unsustainable digital fad driven by crazy money? What you need to understand about this million-dollar question.
Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association's 70th Show Salutes Patriotic Americana
The fall show and sale October 1-2 features 56 antiques dealers from nine states offering merchandise that spans three centuries.
Married To The Mob
Al Capone, America's most notorious gangster, was known as 'Scarface' by many and as 'Papa' to his grandchildren. The complex and brutal life of Chicago's Prohibition era crime boss comes to auction.
Collector Donates Antique Tractors to YMCA
More than 85 tractors, valued at $500,000, will be auctioned on October 9 to support a child development center in South Carolina.
Pokémania Infects Mainstream Collecting
A new wave of Pokémon fever is hitting adults hard who played the game as kids in the '90s and are now willing to shell out investor-level prices for a single playing card or unopened box from their youth.
Five Most Valuable Pokémon Cards
Extremely rare and extremely expensive, these five Pokémon cards are the most coveted cards on the market. Here's why.
Quilt & Coverlet Show
After a year without, the two-day Bergen County (New Jersey) Quilt and Coverlet Show in October offers historic view of almost 200 years of bedcovers.
Former Antique Trader Editor Joins WorthPoint
After leading successful publicity and marketing campaigns for Heritage Auctions, Eric Bradley is WorthPoint's new vice president of editorial content and public relations.
Tin Can Tourists at Home on The Road
Vintage trailer club shares a passion for old school campers and newfound friends.
CCG Hires Video Game Expert to Lead New Grading Service
Matt McClellan, an authority on video game authenticity and a champion of the hobby, will build new grading team at Certified Guaranty Company.
Cheers! Whiskey Sells for $137,500
Thirst for Old Ingledew Whiskey bottled in 1860s proves to be too intoxicating, resulting in staggering auction house sale.
Gold Rush Show a Paradise for Treasure Hunters
Now in its 49th year, the Minnesota show, scheduled for Aug. 20-22, is one of the largest in the Midwest.
High Flyers! Jordan's 'Space Jam' Shoes Sell for $176K
One-of-a-kind Air Jordan brand sneakers made for Michael Jordan to honor his role in the hit Looney Tunes movie 'Space Jam' are slam dunk for collectors at Sotheby’s.
Video Game Sells for Staggering $1.56M
Collecting world stunned as Super Mario Bros. video game smashes world record, becoming the first video game to sell for more than a million dollars
