Commentary
Readers' Letters: Chuckling at antiques-inspired memories
Antique Trader magazine readers share their nostalgic memories about their first car and misunderstandings about chamber pots mistaken for soup tureens.
Address book will prevent losing contacts
Who needs an address book? Anyone who wants to keep their contacts safe and recoverable. Using a stylish address book makes "data backup" a pleasure.
Round Top: Enjoy the controlled chaos of this mega-antique fair
Jay and Melanie Carnation Thomas are whittling down their “bucket list” since semi-retiring about 18 months ago. Attending the antiques show in Round Top, Texas has been on their list for the better part of two decades and they finally made it!
Evergreen antiques marketing tactics for retailers
Using these three fundamental, set-it-and-forget-it antiques marketing tactics can help antiques retailers meet their sales goals.
Appraisal societies warn about using uncredentialed appraisers
In an effort to better inform the public of valuable qualification standards for appraisers, the American Society of Appraisers, Appraisers Association of America, and the International Society of Appraisers, have partnered in the "Circle of Trust" initiative.
Smart Investment: If money were no object
At $26 for 26 issues, Antique Trader is a smart investment for a magazine that’s packed with informative and entertaining information on antiques and collectibles.
Estate auction launches new collection of vintage advertising
I love attending estate auctions. You never know what you will find. So many times, you don’t know you will like or want something until you see it. The latest auction I went to, I took it a step further and didn’t realize I wanted something until after I bought it!
