Collecting 101
An informative collection of articles and columns curated to enhance your collecting experience. Learn how to effectively run an antiques business from Wayne Jordan, discover proper care and preservation of your antiques, take a master class in antique appraising from the experts at the Asheford Institute of Antiques, and much more. Class is now in session.
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Something More Than Free
Instead of selling unwanted stuff, what happens when you simply give it away? You might be surprised by the richness of the experience.
How to Identify Unmarked Costume Jewelry
Identifying unmarked costume jewelry is one of the biggest mysteries collectors face. With a little know-how, savvy collectors can turn sleepers into keepers. Here's how.
Kovels' Price Guide Remains One of a Kind
In a world once populated by annual price guides, Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles, directed by the indomitable 93-year-old Terry Kovel, now stands alone.
A 'Fuel-ish' Space-Age Attraction
What's the strangest tourist attraction in Florida? Forget the World's Largest Alligator, you'd be hard pressed to top an abandoned external fuel tank from NASA’s defunct Space Shuttle Program.
10 Greatest Halloween Collectibles
What are the best vintage Halloween collectibles of all time? Noted Halloween historian and author Mark B. Ledenbach shares his 10 favorite Halloween treasures.
Halloween Cards Offer A Pun Time
The first Halloween cards in the U.S. were produced in 1908, offering every punster a chance to welcome the holiday with a groan.
Breaking Through a Stained-Glass Ceiling
Clara Driscoll, the nearly invisible design force behind many of Tiffany Studio's finest stained-glass lamps, overcame staggering obstacles to illuminate the artistic talents of women hidden in the shadows of early 20th-century America.
Taken For A Ride
Remember the car you drove when you first got your license? Who doesn't. But what if no amount of pleading could pry the family car out of the garage? What then? Thank goodness for the buddy system.
Three Simple Steps to Antiques Marketing Success
How do you market your antiques and collectibles business? Focusing on your market, and not your products, is a clear path to success. Here's how.
Working the A&W, the Best Summer Job Ever
Was there anything better than the old A&W Root Beer Stand? Nope. So in honor of National Root Beer Float Day, we order a tall, frosty mug of summer memories, when serving root beer and ice cream was about as good as it gets.
Living In A World Gone Mod!
Collector Carlos Cardoza's life – especially his custom-built 1954 home – reflects his passion for Mid-Century Modern design. Step inside his Mod world and see for yourself.
The Ice Gun: A Forgotten Space-Age Kitchen Gadget From 1935
The iconic, and super rare Ice Gun is a piece of Art Deco hardware that Buck Rogers would love, blasting sci-fi coolness into cocktail hour.
Etch A Sketch The Perfect Modern Toy
Introduced in 1960, the Etch A Sketch, with its TV stylings and power of instant reinvention, was the perfect toy for a fast emerging modern world.
Collecting Summer Fun
Catch a wave of nostalgia and ride it into the sun-drenched, long-gone world of carefree summers where Frankie chased Annette, the Beach Boys sang about "California Girls" and "Jaws" kept us out of the water.
Appreciating Vintage Ciner Costume Jewelry
Uncommon quality makes Ciner costume jewelry shine with collectors. Here's how to identify and date vintage styles.
Hess Fine Auctions
December 11, 2021 Event Auction, Fine art & More! Original Karel Appel CoBra Carved Wood Relief Painting Christiaan
