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 Saturday, August 28, 2010
Collectibles from the "here and now" to the "way back when"
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Pottermania
 I admit that Harry Potter may not register on collectors’ radar not as easily as early American stoneware or Caughley cups and saucers, but it is an important emerging area nonetheless. The market research conducted for the new book “Harry Potter Collector’s Handbook” shows that all things Potter have the potential for lasting staying power in the hearts and wallets of today’s young readers and moviegoers. The book is a novel endeavor for our company due to the fact the collecting area is so recent (the first Harry Potter book was published in 1997 and the first film was released just four years later).
The values in the book are very affordable, even for some of the more desirable first edition novels. It makes the Harry Potter collecting area all that more accessible for young people. This week’s cover story may be just the tinder needed to stoke the collecting spark between one generation and another.
(You might also be interested in the Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook)
Antique Trader Flashback
On page 12 we feature something that was recently suggested by a longtime reader. This reader called our offices to inquire if we were interested in her large library of Antique Trader back issues, which she found while cleaning out her basement. Curiosity got the better of her and she soon realized an entire morning had slipped by while she read article after article. “I still subscribe and many of these articles are still relevant today,” she said.
 Well, a quick peek into the Antique Trader archives provides more than 50 years of articles and familiar names, hence Antique Trader Flashback. If readers like the feature, we will publish more articles from decades past. We’ll show current photographs and recent prices realized but it’s always fun to see what things were once worth 30, 40 or even 50 years ago.
The first article is on John Rogers Groups. When the article was first published in The Antique Trader Weekly, spring 1975, the editors wrote: “We feel that these articles are timeless, that they will be as valuable 20 years from now as they are today.” They were absolutely correct.
Still remember a favorite article from the past? Feel free to call or drop a note in the mail or call. I’ll do my best to locate it in our archives. ■
— Eric Bradley
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Saturday, August 28, 2010 5:09:51 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00) 
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Vintage costume jewelry in North Jersey
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The NJ/METRO chapter of VFCJ (Vintage Fashion Costume Jewelry) will host the club member’s semi-annual Mini Convention, show and sale on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. This jewelry show, open to the public at no fee, will take place at the Lake Mohawk Country Club in Sparta, N.J., in the Mohawk Room.
Everything related to costume jewelry - vintage rings, brooches, pendants, necklaces, bracelets and earrings from bygone days will be on display and offered for sale. Lots of reasonable, authentic, retro treasures will be available. Exhibitors and collectors of vintage costume jewelry from the tri-state and regional area will be present.
There will be a showcase of rhinestone jewelry from the late 1940s, predominantly from the manufacturers DeLizza & Elster (D & E), the designers of costume jewelry under the tag labels of Juliana, Tara and Gloria.
A wealth of information about the hobby of collecting costume jewelry can be obtained as well.
For more information contact Joyce Simmons, coordinator for the NJ/METRO chapter at 973-729-3341 or simmonsjo@yahoo.com.
Calendar of Events
Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Vintage Costume Jewelry Club Show,
Lake Mohawk Country Club,
Mohawk Room,
21 The Boardwalk,
Sparta, NJ 07871.
Open to the Public – no fee
You might enjoy these articles:
• Kathy Flood interviews jewelry designer Kenneth Jay Lane
• Warman's Jewelry explores the passion of personal decoration
• Flood heads first major jewelry sale for Collect Auctions
• Collectors drawn to enamel jewelry
• Baubles, bangles and jewels of Southern belles and Northern beauties
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010 8:57:17 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, July 30, 2010
Here's to wonderful finds in unexpected places
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Sometimes a heart-stopping find appears in the most unlikely location. Last week my wife and I took a moment to stroll through a thrift store not known for its great selection of antique furniture. As a lifelong lover of old furniture, I had spent many an afternoon hoping to find some neat item to add to our house.
Shortly after walking in, my eyes got as big as Oreo cookies. There in the corner, leaning up against the wall was the unmistakable glimmer of bird’s-eye maple. Picking through the rubble of mismatched bed frames staked on top, the maple was revealed to be the headboard of a sleigh bed with legs that terminate in an empire style and detailed carvings. Perfect for my 10-year-old son, the price was a satisfying $40.
Favorite finds happen to us all the time and we’d love to hear yours. After launching the second annual Favorite Finds contest last issue, we’ve already received a number of entries.
Make sure you send your story in by Sept. 30 to Antique Trader Favorite Finds, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990 or ATNEWS@fwmedia.com.
Butter Pats Return!
 For the months of August and September in Antique Trader’s online Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes we will be offering four prizes – vintage British Airways Noritake Pickle Plates sponsored by the Butter Pat Patter Association.
What’s a pickle plate, you might ask? These were used exclusively by British Airways on the orient routes for First-Class cabin meals.
This rectangular-shaped pickle plate was designed by Noritake and features a design representing a netsuke and a money pouch. Netsukes are small ivory, wood, metal, or porcelain pieces used as toggles on the end of the cord that held a Japanese money pouch. Measuring 3 3/4 inches by 2 1/4 inches by 1/2 inch high, the plate is from Noritake’s Kaiseki Set.
You can only enter for a chance to win one of these four pickle plates on the Internet at www.AntiqueTrader.com/sweepstakes.
It’s easy to join the Butter Pat Patter Association and get 10 issues of its newsletter – The Patter – all year long. Just send $22, payable to Mary Dessoie to 265 Eagle Bend Drive, Bigfork, MT 59911-6235. Every member receives a valuable transportation china premium with their membership. ■
— Eric Bradley
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Friday, July 30, 2010 4:00:00 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Can I help you find anything today?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The weather has turned warm (yes, sometimes too warm), and the summer show season is in full swing, which prompts this week's Question of the Week:
What are some of the items you specifically seek at outdoor shows? Garden furniture? Architectural antiques? Smalls?
Send replies to Letters to the Editor, c/o Antique Trader, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990 or to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com.
Or, of course, you can always post a reply here on the Antique Trader blog.
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Tuesday, July 06, 2010 3:35:56 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Why buy a repro when you can get the real thing?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
My eyes just about bugged out of my head.
Glancing through a mail order catalog recently there they were: More than four pages worth of “vintage charm for your home.”
A major national catalog retailer has picked up a line of reproduction “Depression-era glassware” and has it on sale for just a few bucks. The glassware is in the more popular colors of Depression glass and there are also some pieces usually found made of milk glass, such as hens on nests and assorted candy jars.
These are the pieces that it took five pages in “Warman’s Depression Glass, 5th edition,” to illustrate.
The real troubling part is that the prices the new reproductions are selling for are the exact same prices for the originals that can be found at your local shop or county auction. I some cases, the originals can be found even cheaper. An EAPG footed candy dish selling for $5 online looks very similar to the reproduction selling for $11 in the catalog.
Sure $11 isn’t much. And to most people an $11 reproduction doesn’t represent the greatest threat to the antiques business. But it’s something to take seriously.
Isn’t it funny how often dealers and collectors can be heard lamenting the state of the antique market? Yet, major retailers are turning to our hobbies to make a quick buck when times turn tough. One would think a few knock-offs here and there would reaffirm our trade, but in the case of mass produced reproductions it only hurts.
Maybe these reproductions will catch the eye of more young collectors who will then start searching out new pieces and eventually discover the real thing. Plus, the repros further open the chasm.
The trouble is, the reproductions make it all that more difficult to sell authentic pieces and educate a customer on what makes the piece worth copying in the first place.
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Tuesday, July 06, 2010 3:11:13 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, May 28, 2010
This issue made it all worthwhile
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
It has been a crazy-busy week this week.
We've had two publication deadlines: the June 16 edition of Antique Trader and the Summer edition of the Antique Trader Traveler. The Traveler will be available soon as a free PDF download, so you'll want to watch for that. We'll announce when it's ready and where you can get it.
 And, of course, we had the Auction Extra on Tuesday, and our regular e-newsletter that went out today. Plus, we had to produce next Tuesday's Auction Exra early because of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday. [You can sign up to receive your free Antique Trader e-newsletters at www.antiquetrader.com.]
Also, the office has been abuzz with preparations for the Randolph St. Market's Chicago Antique Market. Editor Eric Bradley will be out the door shortly to hop on down to Chicago and make final preparations there.
Whew! That's a lot of commotion!
But, I tell you what: Seeing this week's issue come together really made it all worthwhile. This may be our best issue yet! Here's a look at the cover. We've got a really fascinating piece on industrial antiques as our cover feature, and Eric had the chance to speak with American Pickers' Frank Wolfe on just that, industrial antiques.
I have to admit, when Eric told me about the industrial antiques feature, I had my doubts. But I have been completely won over.
We here at Antique Trader wish all of you a wonderful and safe holiday weekend. We're planning on sharing our weekend antiquing experiences with you — and we hope you'll do the same.
... and if you're in the area, drop by the Chicago Antique Market and experience the excitement! Eric will be at the Antique Trader Appraisal Fair.
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Friday, May 28, 2010 3:08:18 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Antique Trader is giving a free antique appraisal to attendees of the Chicago Antique Market
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
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 shopping from aisles and aisles of more than 300 vendors inside and outside Chicago’s historic Plumbers Hall, regional and nationally-known antiques experts will answer your questions on family heirlooms and rare items from your collection.
Situated under the big top tent, every attendee is eligible for a free appraisal of an antique or collectible with additional appraisals (as time allows) available at $10 each. Appraisal fair hours are limited to 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 29 and from 11 to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 30.
Among the experts scheduled to appear:
* Mark Moran, appraiser and senior editor of Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2011 Price Guide, 44th Edition antiques and collectibles books for Krause Publications and an appraiser for PBS’s “Antiques Roadshow.”
* Brett Benson owner of Jewel Sphinx Extraordinary Objects and Jewels
* Daryle Lambert, founder of the 31 Corp., and author of the book 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques and Collectibles.
Among the unique “show within a show” features at the Chicago Antique Market include:
* The Indie Designer Market, the lower level of Plumber’s Hall, features the hottest young designers creating avant garde and one-of-a-kind fashion, art and jewelry.
* The Vinyl Swap Meet, where thousands of collectible records from 45’s to LP’s, jazz to rock and show tunes are availabel to buy, swap or sell.
* The Fancy Food Market, offering all types of chocolates, cakes, breads, spices, olive oils, salsa to bring home or enjoy during the event.
More Info:
Chicago Antique Market at the Randolph Street Market Festival Saturday & Sunday, May 29-30, 2010
1350 Block W. Randolph Street & inside Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington Street, Chicago.
Free pickup and drop off from Water Tower Place, 835 N Michigan Ave.
Show hours
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 29
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, May 30
Antique Appraisal Fair Hours
1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 29
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 30
Tickets
$10, available at the gate or in advance online
Chicago Antique Market
312-666-1200
info@chicagoantiquemarket.com
www.chicagoantiquemarket.com
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010 11:59:13 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, May 14, 2010
Nostalgia is a powerful force.
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Nostalgia is a powerful force.
 If you read both Melody Amsel-Arieli’s cover story on Judaica and the fascinating story behind former Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson’s recent duck decoy acquisition, you may see a common theme between two very different collecting areas.
The reasons people collect things have long fascinated me. It’s not so much what they collect, but why. For Amsel-Arieli, the collecting area of Judaica is deeply personal and reflects her family’s struggle and near extinction in the 20th century. For Thompson, his pursuit of Illinois-carved duck decoys reflects his admiration and respect of the state he served while in public office.
This is why we should never dismiss the reasons why someone collects. Thompson’s nostalgia for Illinois moved him to push the sales price of the Robert Elliston-carved decoy past its $12,000 to $15,000 estimate to its $40,250 sale price.
For true collectors, the object is a small part of the pursuit and joy. In most cases, it’s what the object represents that makes all the difference.
Happy Anniversary
This issue marks my one-year anniversary as your editor of Antique Trader. It has been a wonderful year and a fulfilling experience to talk with readers, work with talented writers and develop interesting projects and features on our website and in print.
Working with Online Editor Karen Knapstein, sales reps Ryan Solberg and Nick Ockwig and designer Wendy Wendt, our goal has been to diversify the magazine and provide information on the greatest variety of antiques and collectibles available. During the past year our team has completely changed the format, more than doubled the size of the magazine and has served more than 563,000 readers and more than 1 million page views on AntiqueTrader.com
The year to come will feature even more features, projects and plans. Thank you for making this year exciting and thank you for supporting our advertisers who support this magazine.
For me, each issue has been a collector’s edition.
— Eric Bradley
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Friday, May 14, 2010 3:56:59 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, April 30, 2010
Better paper on the way
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Thank you to those who took the time to write or call about Antique Trader’s new look. It means a great deal to us as Antique Trader continues to evolve to better reflect the hobby and your changing tastes. Making such large changes to a 53-year-old antiques publication is an ongoing process and I respect that you care enough about the title to voice your opinion.
A selection of your letters is reprinted in Antique Trader magazine. They do a darn good job showing the passion you have for the hobby.
We’ve already heard the new format has streamlined delivery. A reader in New York state called and reported his copy arrived on time — a first for him over the last few issues. This reader also commented about the new size and the type of paper we use. Although he didn’t care for the paper stock, his immediate attention was on the fact the new size allows for more pages and better content, which matters more than ever now that its finally being delivered on time.
Nevertheless, you have spoken and we have listened. Although the new size is here to stay, we will be improving the quality of the paper in the next few weeks. The cover stock will be heavier and brighter. The inside pages will be a heavier, stronger sheet with less show through. The paper is an investment by F+W Media for the sole purpose of improving Antique Trader’s readability.
Again, to all of you Antique Trader subscribers who wrote in – thank you. As always, I welcome and encourage you to request features or column topics on any collecting area. Feel free to send reactions to the articles, features, new look and our columnists at any time. Send your thoughts to Antique Trader Editor, 700 E State St., Iola, WI 54990 or to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com.
On a related note, we are hearing reports that many of our subscribers have been targeted by agencies attempting to charge as much as $70 a year — three times our promotional subscription rates. Official renewal notices will only come from Palm Coast Data and F+W Media, Inc.
If you receive a notice and you suspect it is not from Antique Trader, please call Palm Coast Data at 386-246-3434 and a representative can help you.
— Eric Bradley
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Friday, April 30, 2010 1:24:43 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Anniversary of PT Barnum's 200th in Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 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 and circus collectibles
This week's Antique Trader Question of the Week:
What do you think of collectors or crafters physically altering postcards for craft projects?
Post a reply here or drop us a line at eric.bradley@fwmedia.com. Or feel free to send us a note: Letters to the Editor, c/o Antique Trader, 700 E State Street, Iola, WI 54990.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010 12:42:28 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Antique Trader has gone wild
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 At least some of the features in our last issue have, anyway.
How's this for a fresh, fantastic look for Antique Trader?
Eric Bradley put together a wonderful package exploring the diversity and popularity of American wildlife art in the April 28 (cover date) issue of Antique Trader.
Click on the links below to start your exploration of American wildlife art.
• Collectors set their sights on American wildlife art
• Decoy market educating hobby’s future collectors
• Wildlife Art Museum celebrates Bodmer studies
• Sporting goods memorabilia sales thriving online
You may also be interested in "Decoy prices remain strong at auction"
As always, drop us a line and let us know what you think (at eric.bradley@fwmedia.com).
You can even send your ideas our way as to what you'd like to see in the pages of Antique Trader.
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Monday, April 12, 2010 10:01:37 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Welcome to your new Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Welcome to the new Antique Trader.
 I hope we’ve prepared you for the new magazine format.
A change this important is never easy but it is an important one for
us, and, we think, for you. We have spearheaded this new era of Antique
Trader with you and your needs and wants in mind.
The new size is evident — a svelte, new version of the tabloid that has
been Antique Trader’s format for the last 10-odd years. In this week’s
issue, we introduce you to a few new features that we hope you’ll like.
In response to calls for more pictures and prices, you’ll find a
feature we call Top Lot. It’s a photo from a recent auction or online
sale that touts a stunning antique or a record price. However, this
isn’t a feature only reserved for auction houses. Show circuit dealers,
group malls or shop owners are welcomed to submit a photo of a recent
sale and its price to us for publication. This is a chance for
hardworking dealers to pat themselves on the back and show that buyers
are still buying and sellers are still selling.
All submissions should
be sent to Top Lot c/o Antique Trader, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54945
or sent to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com. This week’s Top Lot is a $6,000 shaving mug sold by a budding new dealer in Seattle. You can read more HERE.
We have featured a number of guest columnists in the last year, but
none have been more outrageous and downright funny than this week’s
column by The Antique Crank. A longtime dealer, The Antique Crank has
been “telling it like it is” on behalf of dealers on Twitter, the hot
online social-networking site. The Antique Crank says things dealers
sometimes wish they could say out loud. His tongue-in-cheek column is HERE.
For those of you who reminded me that many readers are not on Twitter
or Facebook (or even own a computer in general), we have a fascinating
story from auctioneer Wayne Jordan. His article [you can read it HERE] shows
us that, like the owners of The Golden Gallery of Galax, Va., dealers
can live on a different continent and still make a profitable living in
antiques without being “wired.”
Let us know what you think of the new format and styles by sending a letter to the editor to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com.
CLICK HERE if you would like more information on subscribing to Antique Trader magazine.
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010 10:20:27 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Antique Trader gets facelift and a new resolve
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Well, the time is finally here.
Since 1957, Antique Trader
has undergone considerable changes for its readers and its advertisers.
Since founder Ed Babka first started the magazine as the first
nation-wide method to trade antiques, we have been innovating year
after year.
For the last few months we’ve been hard at work retooling this magazine
with you in mind. This week we give you a sneak peek at our new look.
We think you’ll like what we have in store.
A new size
The dimensions of Antique Trader
magazine will actually be similar to traditional magazines you see on
your local newsstands. The new size will be 8 inches wide by 10 3/4
inches high. The new size also helps us fit our “magazine” moniker.
Also, the new size no longer needs special handling in shipping and can
now be bundled with standard-sized magazines for faster service. A
sample of the cover is shown at right.
This new size provides multiple advantages for our readers and advertisers:
* Improved delivery time to both coasts
* Easier for distributors and mailers to handle, reducing problems and delays
* More color pages available for both advertising and editorial
* Page counts will increase
Features
Among the new and returning favorites:
Postcard Album by Barbara Andrews
Collecting Jewelry by Kathy Flood
Furniture Detective by Fred Taylor
Speaking of Dolls by Sherry Minton
Art Markets by Mary Manion
Ask AT by Anne Gilbert
Talking Toys by Justin Moen
Talking Sports by T.S. O’Connell
The antiques market is far more diverse now than when Antique Trader
was launched in 1957. Our Web site is just as much an extension of our
service to you as the magazine you now hold in your hands.
We will continue to build a strong bridge between the print edition and
the site. Currently, the Web site has an archive of more than 2,000
feature articles and columns from our libraries. We share this trove
for free and we’re constantly uploading more.
Our Web site is crucial to following the breaking news in the business.
Nevertheless, we will still dedicate our most important information in
our printed editions. Your loyalty to us is important and it is never
absent from our minds as we plan coverage and new features.
To that end, you’ll see more prices realized. You may have already
noticed that cover stories have been accompanied by boxes showing a
range of prices for the featured antiques and collectibles.
These prices come from online auctions, brick and mortar sales and from
traditioal auction houses. These prices show collectors and dealers a
strong cross section of values for any given item.
We are developing a system at www.AntiqueTrader.com
that will allow shops, dealers and auction houses to submit sales
results. This will offer readers a broad view of what’s selling and for
what prices.
We certainly hope you’ll enjoy your new magazine. Thank you to those
who called in or sent suggestions by e-mail. It was a pleasure talking
with you and we look forward to working with you to build a special
publication.
— Eric Bradley
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Friday, March 26, 2010 3:24:46 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
This package is the best part
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
On our way to a family vacation, we stopped at a small country auction not far off the highway leading to our getaway.
By now, our three kids are used to such quick stops and the whining is at a minimum when we tell them there will probably be some box lots of toys to poke through.
Walking along a row of tables covered with clocks, lamps, boxes of kitchenwares, I spotted a small majolica bottle with an impish grin. The telltale signs of a majolica glaze shown through years of shelf dust. A closer look sparked my memory and visions of plump little figures dishing wise nuggets came to mind. It was one of illustrator Palmer Cox’s little Brownie creations staring up through the grime.
Cox’s Brownies are famous for being the first commercially successful pop culture figures, first appearing in 1883. The Brownie characters were based (in part) in folklore but were adapted to help marketers sell everything from breakfast cereal to cameras. The figures were so popular with collectors and children that Eastman Kodak named its handheld Kodak Brownie camera after them.
 As in most purchases, my interest was in curiosity rather than value. When the auctioneer called the item a “whiskey nip,” I knew the little bottle was going on vacation with the whole family.
When we got back, the research commenced. That’s when I learned about Schafer & Vater, featured on this week’s cover. [CLICK HERE to read the article.] Although they didn’t make the Brownie whiskey nip, I became fascinated in the company’s diverse history.
According to research done by collector Don Bergsengs, Schafer & Vater used various types of clays. Items made of hard paste porcelain, soft paste porcelain, jasper, bisque, and majolica can be found. You can find the jasper in green, blue, pink, lavender, and white.
Most appealing to me is that the company made its fortune in the novelty whiskey bottles that poked fun of “the drink” at a time when Prohibition was sweeping the globe. The bottles were being sold through the Sears Roebuck & Co. catalog just 10 years before Prohibition was adopted in the United States; it was already adopted in parts of Canada and across Russia.
The bottles represent craftsmanship and work ethic and are one more example why we shouldn’t take life too seriously.
Eric Bradley
Editor
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010 3:06:56 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, March 04, 2010
Antique Trader cover feature: A history of Steuben glass
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Beautiful, isn't it?
CLICK HERE to read the cover feature: A history of Steuben glass
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Thursday, March 04, 2010 7:49:10 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Big changes to Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
As all of our readers — be they collectors or dealers — have changed with the evolution of antiques trade, so have the publications that cover the hobby.
Our goal has always been to create a resource that is valuable and
useful for all types of buyers and sellers. For the last few months we
have been working behind the scenes to revamp and update Antique Trader
into a publication that’s even more useful for antiques
lovers. This includes a batch of new features, popular favorites, more
pages, a new physical format and a closer association with our Web site
for those of you on the go.
Did I mention more pages?
In the coming weeks we will introduce you to the new features and
format, with the new Trader starting with the April 21 cover dated issue.
Rest assured, all subscribers will continue to receive the same number
of copies of the magazines each year. We just want to make them the
best copies they can be.
I’d love to hear what you want to see with this change. Want more
pictures and prices? More auction coverage? What do you need to be a
better collector or dealer? Drop me a note at eric.bradley@fwmedia.com or call 800-726-9966, ext. 13233 and let’s talk.
We will, however, be making one change starting in the next issue. We
will no longer be focusing on the North, East and West regions of the
country. Instead we will concentrate more on photos, prices realized
and shows. Once a month we will still focus on the South thanks to its popularity among readers.
American Pickers still a hot topic
In this issue we wind down the feedback from our March 3 cover story on
The History Channel’s American Pickers television program. There is no
doubt this show has struck a nerve. Next week’s issue will include a
column by a professional picker who says there’s two sides to every
transaction, but integrity looms large no matter what you’re selling.
 We have a winner
A hearty congratulations is bestowed to Dennis Kluthe of Swansea, Ill., for winning the February Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes.
Kluthe wins a four-volume set of hardcover books on historic postcards
published by England’s Bodleian Library. The titles include Postcards
from Utopia, Postcards of Lost Royals, Postcards from Checkpoint
Charlie and Postcards of Political Icons. A special tip of the hat goes
out to the thousands of people who entered for a chance to win. Thank
you. The sweepstakes for March is for a copy of the newly updated Antique Trader Tools Price Guide, 3rd Edition by Clarence Blanchard, Krause Publications, 2010.
— Posted by Eric Bradley
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010 7:41:58 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Antique Trader annual to the rescue
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
A couple of weeks ago, my family headed to Wisconsin Dells, a popular play-place in Central Wisconsin, to celebrate my daughter's birthday.
Of course, what's a trip anywhere without heading into some local antique shops and antique malls. We managed to make it to three shops before the child's feet gave out. Of course, I was paranoid with her touching everything she could ... "you break it - you buy it" was reverberating through my head.
I breathed a bit easier when she decided to stick to my husband's side rather than mine. You see, my husband and I don't walk through shops and flea markets together - we separate and each look on our own. It works for us.
Anyway, my family was waiting for me at the front of the mall, my daughter sitting pathetically on the floor because her feet and legs were tired, my husband waiting patiently, and I finally found something that "grabbed" me.
 An Antique Trader Weekly annual. And at half price, too! From long before my time with the magazine started - 1982-1983 ... (let's see, I was a freshman in high school ... back then I wasn't the slightest bit interested in antiques) ... but now I want to go back through and read all the great features bound within its pages.
I could sit and read through it for hours: the evolution of the ice cream dipper; sewing machines; pie-making tools; Fostoria lamps; Staffordshire toy ware; Christmas seals; collecting washboards; the list of fabulous antique features goes on and on ...
Perhaps as I read through it I'll be inspired to start a new collection, or maybe revisit a subject or two in an upcoming issue of Antique Trader.
I guess even the Antique Trader is collectible now ...
The really great thing, the very next week, a collectibles club contacted Antique Trader inquiring about an old article on Christmas tree ornaments that was published back in 1982. Fate was watching out for all of us, because we found the article in the annual that I had just picked up. I get goosebumps thinking about it ...
Happy Hunting everyone!
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:30:26 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Antique Trader goes out in the mail today
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a look at our most recent cover:
Looks great, doesn't it?! This week's Antique Trader is packed full of information: We've got feature articles on collecting antique tools, including grading guides and practical advice. There's also a great story covering Renninger's Florida antique show that was held last month ... and so much more! And it's headed to subscriber mailboxes today.
Here are links to some of the antiques articles:
• Antique tool collecting gets down to brass tacks
• Stanley tools establishes itself as a new subset of tool collecting
• Ask Antique Trader: Mother of pearl ‘Last Supper’ valued at $2,000
• Speaking of Dolls: After 100 years, Bleuette still attracting new fans
• Vendors, shoppers dodge freezing temps at Renninger’s
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Thursday, February 18, 2010 8:56:14 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Antiques can be a labor of love
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Justin Peddycoart’s column on page 10 of this week's Antique Trader is an interesting example of one man’s quest to become his own “American picker.”
Peddycoart writes about how a six-month experiment to generate his $800 rent payment strictly through buying and selling antiques and collectibles found at thrift stores. He writes, comically, of the trials and errors and lessons learned and sums it up with the biggest lesson he learned: Sure it was tough, but the thrill of finding something cheap and selling it for more is ‘the best feeling in the world.’ [CLICK HERE to read the article.]
That’s one of the reason’s why HISTORY’s new show American Pickers is enjoying its success. We get to watch someone find valuable things. What gives the show its controversy is something the greater public may be taking for granted.
Thanks to the explosion of antiques related media in the last decade (eBay, PBS’s Antiques Roadshow, trade papers disseminating free articles online) the collecting public and the average gawker is more educated than they’ve ever been. More people now know the value of their antiques and collectibles, which, in turn, can make it more difficult for the average dealer to make purchases that deliver a living wage.
Granted, it was hard to watch the first episode of American Pickers – in which the dealers walked away with a trove of finds for pennies on the dollar – future episodes show a more normal day-to-day existence for the average antiques dealer.
[CLICK HERE to read Antique Trader's feature on American Pickers]
[CLICK HERE to read the first batch of reader responses to our question of the week: "Do you think 'American Pickers' helps or hurts the antiques business?"]
It made the antiques business seem much easier than it is. Just ask Peddycoart. Although he said ‘thrifting’ for his rent was fun, he admits it is very difficult work.
One last similarity between Peddycoart’s experience and American Pickers is their self reliance. Peddycoart says he now lives with a peace of mind that if ever in a pinch for funds, he can turn to buying and selling to make ends meet.
I’d encourage you to share it with a young person in your life.
Speaking of Antiques Roadshow: The show’s producer, WGBH Boston, is holding an open call allowing amateur and independent filmmakers to submit a short film about an antique or family heirloom that holds some significant resonance to them.
This is a great opportunity for serious filmmakers interested in gaining exposure as final shorts could potentially be broadcast on WGBH and PBS stations around the country. Entries must be no longer than two minutes and can be submitted until June 1 through www.wgbh.org/lab.
Three winners will be rewarded with a pair of tickets to a live taping this summer.
— Eric Bradley
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 8:25:53 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, February 12, 2010
Share your ‘secrets to success’
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
A wonderful, thought-provoking letter crossed my desk the other morning. It was in response to last issue’s regional focus story on Affordable Antiques of Naperville, Ill. [CLICK HERE to read the full article.] The writer liked the article but felt it was missing a few key points that are working for his business.
The author is Ron Curtis, owner of the Antiques & Collectibles Marketplace of Sacramento, Calif. He talks about how aspects such as location, dedication and reasonable rents are all vital contributors to a successful business.
However, Curtis brings up the subject of the importance of an active Web site. He does not use eBay for his sales. The sales are all driven through his own business site. How much? He says up to half of his business is conducted online.
That’s right. Half.
“We have 1,200 dolls on our Web site and are the last doll shop in Sacramento, with nine closing over the last 10 years, as they didn’t have a Web site,” he writes.
Curtis’ full letter will be published in a future issue. Until then, visit his Web site to see how it is organized and why it’s encouraging people to buy. You can find it at www.tace.com/ada.
Do you have a secret to success that helps you build a better collection or a better business? Please consider sharing by sending to the addresses below.
Welcome back Barbara
On page 10 we welcome the return of Barbara Andrews, author of the “Postcard Album” column. Barbara is back after a several month hiatus as she finished a new book. Believe me, you noticed. I received many letters from readers missing Barbara’s thoughtful columns. We’re glad to have her back. [CLICK HERE to read her most recent postcard column.]
Congrats!
Barbara Andersen of Brooksville, Fla., is the lucky winner of the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes for January. She wins a new copy of Antiques Roadshow Behind the Scenes An Insider’s Guide to PBS’s #1 Weekly Show by producer Marsha Bemko.
Be sure to enter our February sweepstakes online for a chance to win a four-volume set of collectible postcard books from Bodleian Library of Oxford, England. The hardback set is an $80 value and includes Postcards of Lost Royals, Postcards from Utopia, Postcards from Checkpoint Charlie and Postcards of Political Icons.
— Eric Bradley
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Friday, February 12, 2010 8:58:13 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, February 04, 2010
It's truly a world full of art and antiques
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
and what better spotlight to show it off than at the Brussels Antiques and Fine Arts Fair? and, of course, in our newest edition of Antique Trader.
What do you think?
Mark
F. Moran, senior editor for antiques & collectibles books at Krause
Publications, took part in a press tour to Belgium for the 55th
Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair, Jan. 22-31. What follows are
his reports from one of the world's most influential fairs, and
accounts of visits to two new Belgian museums.
New museums entice art lovers to Belgium
Every picture (on this bookcase) tells a story
Museum treasures highlight BRAFA 2010
BRAFA: Between Continuity and Renewal
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Thursday, February 04, 2010 2:06:55 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Don't miss the antique auction news
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here are some quick hits for upcoming estate and antique auctions and highlights of recent auctions:
February multi-estate sale will offer desirable stoneware, antiques, jewelry
Unique writing instruments to be offered during event dedicated to Montblanc - I know it's not an antique or estate auction, but as far as collectibles go, there are no finer writing instruments than these. They are absolutely stunning. I consider them art, in an unusual medium.
Affordable, entry-level collectibles spotlighted in latest Collect.com auction - Roughly one-third of the auction’s lots have budget-friendly minimum
bids of $25 or less, including a collection of Ford Dealership sales
brochures from the 1960s and 1970s.
Recently discovered Col. John S. Mosby Civil War speech in Los Angeles auction
Diverse offerings and buyer’s market will entice participants at Hatch auction - It's so exciting to have antiques from so many different categories offered in one auction ...
Thomaston Place sale offers diverse collections - another auction with so very much to offer!
Unusual, seldom-offered figural redware in Jan. sale - Crocker Farm auctions are always interesting.
Fascinating highlight of technological auction: Final sale of Remington Typewriter Museum draws worldwide interest
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 9:21:17 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Antique telephones/museum needs new home
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
That's what our cover story is about this week.
Here's a look at the newest Antique Trader cover. What do you think?
It was sent out in the mail today.
CLICK HERE to read the "Calling for help" article.
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Thursday, January 21, 2010 2:19:25 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Antique Trader has two cover features this week
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The first feature we have is on funky and functional vintage aprons. A trendy sensation: Vintage aprons inspire a generation by Geets Vincent.
The second is on vintage magazines and the political cartoons therein, which are just as relevant today as they were 70+ years ago. Political cartoons predict the future by Suzanne Meredith.
 As always, feel free to let us know what you think! — Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Thursday, January 14, 2010 4:57:33 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, January 07, 2010
Jackson's International knows the key to success
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
and they share it in this week's issue of Antique Trader.
CLICK HERE to read this uplifting article.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Thursday, January 07, 2010 11:27:48 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Monday, October 26, 2009
The end is near ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
.. the end of the Antique Trader October Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes, that is.
You have until Midnight Oct. 31 to enter for your chance to win Woodstock: Peace, Music & Memories.
Make the most of the time that's left: come back and enter once each day! Visit http://sweepstakes.antiquetrader.com (or click on the banner above) and fill out the entry form for your chance to win the October Antique Trader sweepstakes.
  Then, in November, come back and enter the Antique Trader sweepstakes for your chance to win Todd L. Shulman's Napa County from the Postcard History Series, as well as the companion Napa County postcards from Arcadia Publishing.(www.arcadiapublishing.com).
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Monday, October 26, 2009 3:06:41 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Antique Trader covers: news, art or ... ?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Last week's issue (sorry, I neglected to post it but still feel compelled to do so).
Beautiful and suspenseful, isn't it?
 And here's the newest issue. For the cover story, Eric Bradley did an exclusive interview with KB Toys co-founder Donald Kaufman about his collecting passion and why he's selling every last piece of his amazing antique transportation toy collection.  As always, feel free to let us know what you think. Feel free to also share what you would like to see more (or less) of in Antique Trader.
— Posted by Karen
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Thursday, September 10, 2009 10:34:57 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009
A little fall cleaning at Antique Trader ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
You’ll notice a few changes to your Antique Trader this week. Like every good dealer often does to their shop or booth, every once in a while we too like to take a step back and examine whether things could be better displayed.
The cover shows the most changes. Our covers will now highlight our main feature article. The right hand column on the front will sport a menu of items inside that week’s publication.
Speaking of inside, you’ll see easier to read feature headers at the top of select pages. Articles will have more informational boxes to help you quickly find additional information about events or auctions or where to turn to on the Internet for more information.
We will continue to provide you with complete coverage in the pages of Antique Trader. However, we will take advantage of the limitless space that can only be found on the Internet to provide you with even more at www.antiquetrader.com.
We’d love to hear what you think about the new look. Hopefully you’ll see the changes are modest and are intended to make the print edition easier to read. Send your comments to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com or in care of Antique Trader, 700 E. State St. Iola, WI 54945.
Eric Bradley
Editor
Two corrections of note:
A shop featured in the Sept. 9 issue was incorrectly identified in a photo caption. The Roseville, Calif., shop is called The Tattered House.
 A Stueben cire purdue plaque offered in a June 19-20 James D. Julia, Inc. auction and featured in the Aug. 19 issue was incorrectly identified. The featured plaque did not sell. The $9,200 sale price should have been attributed to a 1938 Frederick Carder cire perdue figure seen here.
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009 8:52:02 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, August 24, 2009
F+W Media cancels March Atlantique City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
IOLA, Wis. – Citing the opportunity to build its online collectors
marketplace and launch a Midwest antiques event, F+W Media announced
Aug. 19 the cancellation of its annual Atlantique City Antiques &
Collectibles Show scheduled for March 27-28, 2010.
“Given the uncertainty surrounding the current economic environment, we
believe it’s in our best interest not to produce the Atlantique City
event next year and to notify the antiques and collectible community of
our decision now,” said David Blansfield, President, F+W Media. “The
resources within our Antiques & Collectibles team will instead
focus on new opportunities within our changing marketplace, and we’ll
engage with the community about these new initiatives immediately.”
All dealers who signed up in advance for Atlantique City will receive a
full and complete refund of their deposit monies as soon as possible.
Any questions regarding deposits should be addressed to Karen Thulien,
Event Coordinator. She can be reached via e-mail at karen.thulien@fwmedia.com.
“There are immediate opportunities for us to produce events in the
Midwest, closer to our core communities, as well as to continue to
develop Collect.com and our Antiques & Collectibles Community
online,” Blansfield added. “Our focus will shift to organically growing
these new businesses.”
Key initiatives include:
• The launch of an antiques and collectibles show co-located at the
Iola Old Car Show and Swap Meet, July 8-11, 2010. The Iola Old Car
Show and Swap Meet regularly attracts nearly 100,000 attendees
annually.
• Expanding Collect.com
as a worldwide collectors’ marketplace including its comprehensive
prices and research database powered by the Warman’s series price
guides.
• Developing Collect.com Auctions as the premier source of sports, antiques, collectibles, entertainment and music memorabilia online auctions.
• Expanding Antique Trader magazine and AntiqueTrader.com through regional reports and market analysis while providing the latest prices and auction news.
Atlantique City, sponsored by Antique Trader magazine, was started in
1986 and quickly grew as one of the nation’s most diverse and largest
indoor antiques and collectibles shows. Hundreds of the nation’s top
dealers exhibited toys, advertising, fine porcelain, glass and
lighting, jewelry and various collectibles.
Krause Publications purchased the show from founder Norman Schaut in
2001. The shows consistently offered as much in entertainment value as
in buying and selling opportunities. Special features have included the
Kennedy Collection, Miss America and Treasures from the Titanic.
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Antique Trader 09-09-09
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
That's some cover date, isn't it?
Here's a look at our newest cover:
Whaddya think?
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Thursday, August 20, 2009 4:41:57 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, August 14, 2009
And more recent antiques-related headlines:
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
On Pawn Stars it’s all business (my favorite!)
Regional Roundup: East
NY State malls helping shoppers justify purchases
French doll shatters world auction record (still hot news)
Collector selling Archie #1 as marriage proposal looms - Tom Michael analyzes Archie through the years ... fascinating, in-depth analysis of the development of "The Mirth of a Nation."
AT Inbox: Reader seeks help identifying father's jardiniere
Ask Antique Trader: Driftwood furniture first popular in the ’40s
To pawn or not to pawn
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Friday, August 14, 2009 5:32:05 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Antique headline shortcuts anyone?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Antiques trade mourns icon’s passing
Springfield Antiques Show turns great finds
Dealers show rare and unusual items at Nashville glass show
Antique show fund raiser earns nearly $4,000 for animal shelter- (I thought this was a great idea!)
All Saints Show highly praised by dealers
Baltimore Summer Show: Designed to dazzle
Guyette & Schmidt, Inc. summer decoy auction grosses $1.3 million
Hal Hunt to auction the contents of famous Alabama antebellum home Sept. 5
Historic rifle from the Battle of Little Big Horn offered at Kaminski’s August auction
Seldom-seen antique maps, atlases offered in Old World Auctions’ online sale
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Friday, August 14, 2009 5:24:44 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
Pawn Stars makes an impression
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
We had a great time talking with Rick Harrison of HISTORY's Pawn Stars last week. He gave us a new-found respect for the pawn business. Here's part I of our interview with one of the co-owners of the Gold & Silver Pawn shop.
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Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:01:04 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
To pawn or not to pawn ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Before the credit card explosion in the 1950s, pawnshops were a neighborhood’s answer to easy credit with few questions. Pawnshops and pawn brokering have been around for thousands of years and it was an important aspect of the economic foundations of Chinese, Ancient Greek and Roman Empires.
 So if pawn broking has been around so long, why is HISTORY’s new show Pawn Stars so popular?
Like the PBS smash hit Antiques Roadshow, average folks haul their treasures or investments to the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in an effort to find their value and sell them at a respectable price. A pawn transaction gives the seller an cash advance on the value of their antique and sets a time limit on when they must pay it back, usually at a double digit interest rate. If the seller doesn’t return the pawnshop legally claims ownership and may sell the item at whatever market price the new owner may set. The shop owner’s goal is to accurately describe the item and get the seller to agree on a sale price that is fair but also leaves room for him to make a profit.
Maybe it’s the rare chance to be a fly on the wall as a sale price is haggled back and forth. This is my favorite part. I have always believed that when you’re buying an antique, the first person that offers a price loses something in the negotiation. This belief is reinforced every time I watch this show. It’s fascinating to watch sellers learn the history behind their item and quickly realize factors such as condition, scarcity and market conditions also influence the value of an antique.
Another reason the show is popular has to be because of its timing. The problems pulling down our economy have touched off a new era of frugality and resourcefulness. People want to tap the cash value in their antiques and collectibles. What could be more entertaining than watching someone negotiate a sale?
Although it is entertaining for a spectator to watch, it’s important to remember a few caveats when selling antiques and collectibles through pawnshops:
• Research the value range of your antiques before you sell. I use the words “value range” because sellers should know enough about the market conditions to negotiate a sale price based on current demand, scarcity and condition.
• Not every pawnshop will accept antiques or collectibles. What makes Rick Harrison’s Las Vegas pawn shop so unique is that he has experience in appraising art and antiques and has built a customer base for that merchandise. Call ahead to see if your local pawnshop accepts such items.
• Leave some room for the pawnbroker to make a profit in the transaction. After all, it’s still a business transaction and only the successful deals leave room on both sides to make a profit.
Eric Bradley
Editor
CLICK HERE to read a partial excerpt from the exclusive interview Antique Trader had with Rick Harrison, co-owner of the Gold & Silver Pawnshop.
P.S. Elsewhere in this week’s issue, you will find an ad for the Butter Pat Patter Association. The association has provided three Buffalo Pottery butter pats as prizes for three lucky winners of the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt for August and September. The Art Deco-inspired designs are valued at $25 each. To enter, visit www.antiquetrader.com/sweepstakes.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 5:35:19 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, August 06, 2009
New Antique Trader is in the mail
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a peek at the cover:
Click on the cover to visit www.antiquetrader.com.
What do you think of it?
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Thursday, August 06, 2009 10:59:31 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Have you entered the Treasure Hunt this month
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The end of July is almost here, meaning the end of the July Antique Trader sweepstakes.
 In case you missed it, the July Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes is featuring Dames, Dolls & Delinquents and the Antique Trader® Collectible Paperback Price Guide as prizes.
AND, in addition to those books, we're giving away some beautiful blank note cards (graciously provided by Heritage Auction Galleries) that feature illustration art from the Charles Martignette collection.
Make sure you visit http://sweepstakes.antiquetrader.com today and enter for your chance to win ... you'll be glad you did!
If you haven't already done so, you want to sign up on the Antique Trader home page (http://www.antiquetrader.com) for the free e-newsletters so you get fresh news and notifications delivered right to your in-box ... including when we launch new sweepstakes and contests.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009 1:20:00 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, July 09, 2009
Here they are: more article links
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Newest articles:
Pixie-flair: Holt-Howard’s Pixieware ‘fad’ survives 50 years
Served up fresh: splendid salmon labels ... check these out! They are truly marketing ART for can-side display. Beautiful & colorful!
Collecting without cash - we'd love to hear your swap stories - successful or not. What works? What doesn't?
Can labels brought art to the aisles
Ask Antique Trader: Gargoyle hitching post finials are unusual
Milk’s letters making big news - Harvey Milk, that is ...
Antiques & Collectibles National Association announces New Orleans convention dates for 2010
Let us know what you like - and what you don't!
You can post a reply here on the blog or e-mail us: eric.bradley@fwmedia.com or karen.knapstein@fwmedia.com.
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Thursday, July 09, 2009 10:33:57 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009
And off it goes! Antique Trader 7/22/09
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The newest edition of Antique Trader just headed off to the printer.
This week's cover features: those adorable Holt-Howard collectibles and vintage canning labels.
Oh, by the way: we change the cover to say "Pixie-flair" ...
What do you think of it?
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009 5:15:06 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, July 03, 2009
The newest issue of Antique Trader is in the mail
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a look at the cover:
What do you think of it?
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Friday, July 03, 2009 8:47:21 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Any press is good press, right?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Can you remember a week where antiques and collectibles dominated the headlines as they did the week of June 21-27?
 Television, newspapers, blogs and the Internet were buzzing about major
news stories that involved the value – or perceived value – of antiques
and collectibles. First, Michael Jackson’s untimely death took his fan
base and the rest of the world by surprise. Talk quickly changed from
what killed the King of Pop to what will become of his estate –
including his three children and millions of dollars worth of
investments he made in antiques and collectibles. Jackson was a
well-known collector and accumulator of fine antiques and show biz
memorabilia. Scenes of Jackson practically emptying a Las Vegas
antiques shop in a seven-figure shopping spree was rehashed in news
reports following his death. The Associated Press reported Jackson’s
estate owns about $20 million worth of antiques, old cars and “other
property.”
Does even the most experienced dealer or collector even realize what
$20 million worth of antiques and vintage cars would look like? Imagine
your favorite mega-antiques show and estimate the retail value of
everything on the floor. You would have to include part of the building
itself to reach $20 million.
Jackson liked owning unusual things – but he also made some shrewd
investments such as the catalog of songs by The Beatles, among others,
which is purportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Time will
tell if his fans are just as shrewd after scouring the Web in the days
after his death to buy all manner of Jackson collectibles.
The second big story was dramatically smaller in dollars compared to
Jackson’s estate, but it may create a comfy nest egg for its owner.
Antiques Roadshow stopped in Raleigh, N.C., on June 27 as part of its
2009 taping season.
Appraiser James Callahan noticed something worthy of more attention in
one woman’s collection of Chinese jade carvings. He put the
collection’s value at about $1.07 million, a record discovery in the
13-year history of the American version of the British TV hit. The
owner’s father purchased the collection during the 1930s and ‘40s while
stationed by the military in China. Taylor expected the set to be worth
about $10,000. The collection includes four pieces of Chinese jade and
celadon from the Chien Lung Dynasty (1736-1795). Special marks on the
bottom of a large bowl indicate it was carved for an emperor.
Antiques Roadshow appraisers review about 18,000 items at each stop.
Show producers told media outlets that about 34,000 people applied for
tickets to the taping but only 6,400 were picked. The $1.07 million
appraisal will be shown on Jan. 4 as part of a new season of Antiques
Roadshow.
If there truly is no such thing as bad press, let’s hope the week’s
events – both fortunate and unfortunate – encourages a new generation
to look at antiques and collectibles in a different light.
Eric Bradley
Editor
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009 8:44:16 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Regional collectors club conventions
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
American Cut Glass Association Annual Convention to be in Vienna, Va.
The American Cut Glass Association will hold its ACGA Annual Convention on July 24-26, 2009, at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner Hotel, in Vienna, Va.
The convention gives ACGA members a great opportunity to learn about glass and extra time for sight-seeing in the area. There will be a spectacular display of some of the world’s most elegant cut glass, plus lectures by leaders in cut glass and related fields.
For additional information on joining the American Cut Glass Association or about the Annual Convention, visit www.cutglass.org.
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Fenton Glass Collectors to meet in August for convention
The 19th Annual Convention of the National Fenton Glass Society will be held on Aug. 1-3, 2009, in Marietta, Ohio.
The convention headquarters will be the Comfort Inn. Glass displays and seminars are open to the public. Members and their guests will enjoy a dinner cruise aboard the Valley Gem Sternwheeler, participate in Glass ID, attend the NFGS annual meeting, play Fenton bingo, and enjoy the banquet followed by a whimsey auction.
For more information on the NFGS convention or the National Fenton Glass Society, visit www.fentonglasssociety.org.
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Carriage Association of America to hold 2009 conference in Leesburg, Va.
The Carriage Association of America will hold its 2009 CAA Conference on June 17-20, 2009, at the Morven Park Equestrian Center in Leesburg, Va.
For additional information on The Carriage Association of America or the upcoming 2009 conference, visit www.caaonline.com.
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Sewing Machine Collectors to meet in Charlotte in 2009
The International Sewing Machine Collectors’ Society will hold their annual convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Oct. 17-18, 2009.
The convention will include a sewing machine auction and row upon row of sales tables, plus tours and other activities.
For additional information visit www.ismacs.net/events.html or e-mail Graham Forsdyke at graham@ismacs.u-net.com.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009 5:01:10 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Saturday, June 06, 2009
I don't think you'll want to miss these either
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Lots of antique auction news ...
Rare ark form Hanukkah lamp sells for $314,000 in Skinner's Fine Judaica Auction
Peter the Great portrait steals the show at St. Charles Gallery sale
Impressive lifetime collections hit the block, June 27
Entertainment icons live on at Julien’s auction - Marilyn Monroe & Elvis Presley: what's not to love ...
Anglo-Portuguese chest on stand gathers $74,150 at Weschler sale
Historic Enchanted Village holiday display to be auctioned
James D. Julia’s June sale offers their finest selection to date
Swann Galleries’ June 11 auction offers large selection of atlases, maps, and works on natural history
First edition Harry Potter trove highlights June Rare Books Auction in Dallas
Vast array of fine antiques offered at Susanin's, June 13
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Saturday, June 06, 2009 5:05:25 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, June 05, 2009 Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Antique Trader, June 17, 2009 issue
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a peek at the cover of the newest issue of Antique Trader:
What do you think?
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009 2:50:59 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
More antique features stories
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Vietnam memorabilia speaks to new generation of collectors
Snap, crackle and pop: Handling old glass
Henry Ford’s funny flivver inspired a generation
Tractor beam: Childhood memories often draw collectors to farm toys
Collect.com Auctions catalog available for viewing
How's that for a wonderful variety?!
And there's more on the way!
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:32:55 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Shortcuts to antiques features
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day holiday weekend. I took my family to my hometown Memorial Day parade and ceremony. I don't know about you all, but I can't listen to Taps without tearing up ...
Anyway, I hope you'll all check out some of our latest features:
The jewel of Texas Hill Country – Fredericksburg
Collecting vintage cameras: See what develops
Botero, ‘smart, quirky and just outside the norm,’ won acclaim for being whimsical
Ask Antique Trader: Pretty pickle caster
Me and Hot Wheels – How it all began
Baubles, bangles and jewels of Southern belles, Northern beauties
Do you know Ohr and Overbeck?
Woodworking tools evoke images of lost era
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:20:47 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, May 22, 2009
Newest issue of Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Have a look at the newest Antique Trader cover (it's in the mail!) ...
What do you think? Fitting for Memorial Day, isn't it?
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Friday, May 22, 2009 3:13:22 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Question of the Week: Brimfield anyone?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This week, Antique Trader would like to know:
“Did you attend the antique shows in Brimfield during the middle of May? What were your impressions of the state of the market there?”
Would you like to share your experiences at Brimfield - either buying or selling? We'd love to hear from you!
Post a reply here on the blog, in the Antique Trader message boards, or you can e-mail us your comments at sandra.sparks@fwmedia.com or mail comments to Antique Trader Inbox, 700 E State St, Iola, WI 54945.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:50:39 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, May 11, 2009
In case you haven't seen it
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Last week we had features on militaria, transferware, and Disneyana (did you know it all started with Mickey?) ...
Here's a peek at the cover for all of you who are not subscribers and haven't seen it yet:
(We're having a bit of trouble with the blog, but we'll muddle through until it's fixed properly ... please bear with us ...)
Here are some of last week's features:
World War II collectibles: Medals lead in popularity
Transferware china: Blue Willow is just the beginning
In the beginning there was Mickey – the rest is history
Remembering Medal of Honor heroes
What’s cooking? Nostalgia and memories drive popularity of kitchen collectibles
Requiem for a restaurant: Pierce’s, since 1894
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Monday, May 11, 2009 10:47:51 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, May 01, 2009 Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Brand new issue of Antique Trader headed to press
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Another great issue of Antique Trader that we're really excited about. Here's a peek:  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ • If you really like what you see, get your own subscription to Antique Trader HERE.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009 4:55:44 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Weekend do-over?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Is it possible to request a do-over for the weekend? I think I could have done better. I really wanted to get out and visit one of the "local" flea markets (local for me is within 100 miles), but the weather and my schedule didn't co-operate. How far will you travel to attend a one-day show or flea market - or auction, for that matter - as a buyer, browser or spectator? If I travel any great distance, I certainly want to make the trip worth my while and soak it ALL in ... How about you? — Posted by Karen
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Monday, April 27, 2009 8:23:04 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, April 24, 2009
Latest issue of Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a sneak peek at the cover of this week's Antique Trader:  As you can see, this week's cover features are PEZ (which I had no idea was soooo old) and vintage watches
— Posted by Karen
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Friday, April 24, 2009 10:39:54 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, April 06, 2009
Observations from Atlantique City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
What was hot at AC? According to Eric Bradley: As for hot selling merchandise - toy dealers did well all across the
board. Folks were choosy and selective, trying to buy the best toys
they could afford for under $100.
Vintage sports memorabilia was the surprise growth market. We have five
dealers who carry such items and all five reported fabulous shows. But
the dealers sold across eclectic lines: baseball, bowling, football,
cricket, trophies, curling and skiing. I suspect it was because most
individual items were each priced below $400.
Several dealers reported "best ever" sales in estate jewelry, fine art
and American pottery. High-quality costume jewelry ($500-$1,000) was
again an extremely popular segment. One Florida dealer reported $40,000
in sales of complete sets of dinner services in fine china.
Ephemera dealers reported great sales of postcards, vintage travel
posters, banners and advertising memorabilia. A dealer in comic books
reported high sales and a seller of vintage and antique maps (priced
$100-$500) said he was blown away at his sales volume.
Even our junk dealers reported fantastic sales as dealers across New
Jersey sought fresh merchandise to spruce up their inventory before the
summer tourist season starts.
Worst markets: folk art, furniture, American Brilliant cut glass,
European porcelain, Tiffany lamps and vintage clothing. And if dealers
weren't willing to haggle they had no sales.
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Monday, April 06, 2009 4:50:37 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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How was Atlantique City for you?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Eric Bradley had this good news about Atlantique City: The show was indeed a success despite the economic climate and the
difficult operations needs. The sentiment was universal - even among
dealers who didn't sell a thing. Dealers were overwhelmingly impressed
with the type of buyers that came through the gate as well as the way
the staff dressed the event, got them in and out and solved their
problems on the floor. I talked to three dealers who skipped the show
but were shopping who said they made a HUGE mistake not being there.
Another dealer called on Sunday and apologized for canceling.
Most of all - The conversation among customers turned from "Is this
your last show?" to "Where is the contract and when are you setting
more details?" Despite the shaky economy, last weekend's show gave us
a solid starting block for our next show March 27-28, 2010. So how was Atlantique City for you?
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Monday, April 06, 2009 4:48:17 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Atlantique City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The staff who attended the Atlantique City show this past weekend are trickling back into the office today. I'm anxious to get their impressions of the show. What are your impressions?
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009 7:56:25 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Get your name out there!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Antique Trader Announces Production of 1st Annual Industry DirectoryFree advertising opportunity offered in the Antique Trader 1st Annual Antiques and Collectibles Industry DirectoryIOLA, Wis.—Antique Trader, the national antiques publication delivering news, commentary, and advertising for the antiques market, has announced it will produce a stand-alone Antiques and Collectibles Industry Directory in 2009, which will be distributed to more than 40,000 Antique Trader subscribers free of charge. Those who have an antiques or antiques-related business are encouraged to have their business included in this national directory. This is a unique opportunity for industry participants to reach an interested, active collecting audience at little or no cost. Inclusion in the directory is free of charge. The Antique Trader staff is currently gathering information from antiques and collectibles (and related) businesses for inclusion in this national directory. Hundreds of businesses are expected to be listed, along with their contact information, Web site, e-mail address, and more in this valuable collector’s resource. Businesses will also be listed by category, of which they will have many to choose from, such as “Auctioneers,” “Postcards,” and “Toys,” to name a few; directory users will know what each company has to offer and how to contact them. Each business will be able to choose three free categories for their company listing. Don’t miss your free opportunity to be listed in this product and supplier directory dedicated solely to antiques and collectibles. Information must be received by June 22, 2009, to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Additional options, such as color listings, full-color logo inclusion, and company descriptions are available to make your business stand out among the rest. Those who would like to be listed in the 1st Annual Antiques and Collectibles Industry Directory should e-mail Jessica Mundt ( Jessica.Mundt@fwmedia.com), Ryan Solberg ( Ryan.Solberg@fwmedia.com), or Trevor Lauber ( Trevor.Lauber@fwmedia.com) at F+W Media. Or, for more information, call 1-800-726-9966 to speak with one of the representatives listed above, or CLICK HERE to download the submission form for the directory.
Once you have downloaded the submission form, print it out,
fill out all the information, and send it back to Antique Trader. Mail
to Antiques & Collectibles Directory, 700 E State St., Iola, WI
54990-0001, or fax to 715-445-4087.About Antique TraderAntique Trader, a newspaper published in Iola, Wis., has served the antiques and collectibles community since 1957. Founded by Babka Publishing Co., later to become the flagship of Krause Publications’ Antiques division, Antique Trader built its reputation as the premier print vehicle for the buying and selling of antiques nationwide. Its loyal following includes antique dealers, antique show promoters, shop and mall operators, and collectors, some of whom have subscribed to the paper since its inception. About Krause PublicationsKrause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world's largest publisher of leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting, and fishing. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause Publications, owned by F+W Publications, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows, 750 reference and how-to books, and web properties. F+W Media, an ABRY Partners, LLC company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs. CLICK HERE to download the Antiques & Collectibles Industry Directory form (ANT_IndForm09.pdf 231.11 KB)
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Thursday, March 26, 2009 10:56:22 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Expect the unusual at Atlantique City!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Dealers bringing amazing finds to New Jersey's
greatest event
Dealers have been searching all
winter long to provide collectors, decorators and curiosity
seekers a new cure for cabin fever.
Atlantique City, New Jersey's
largest indoor antiques & collectibles event, will return to the
Atlantic City Convention Center March 28-29, 2009. The annual event, a
23-year fixture on the Northeast's antiqu es scene, will showcase hundreds
of exhibitors of art, furniture, jewelry and vintage fashion, pottery,
porcelain, glass, dolls, toys, silver and more.
Thousands of buyers flock to Atlantique City to view the wide range of antiques and collectibles
exhibited by dealers from across the United States, Canada, France and the
United Kingdom. "You see things at an antiques show that you don't
see anywhere else," Show Promoter Eric Bradley said. "Our dealers
have searched all winter long and they bring their most amazing discoveries
to Atlantique City. Most of our dealers do not sell online so March is
the only chance this year to experience their great finds."
CLICK
HERE for More Information and to Purchase Your Tickets! CLICK HERE to download a free listing of the Atlantique City dealers (38.44 KB PDF)
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009 11:22:51 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
ACNA headed to the Big Easy
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The Antiques & Collectibles National Association is headed to New Orleans in January 2010 for their first national convention and trade show since 2006.  Association members and non-members are welcome. Early
registration is encouraged since discounts are given prior to June 1,
2009. They've chosen a fantastic theme: "Help Your Future – Buy Your Past." That says it all, doesn't it? And they have an exciting lineup planned: Scheduled speakers and topics for the classes include Kyle Husfloen,
keynote address; Fred and Gail Taylor – Antique Furniture; Randy and
Debbie Coe – Glass; DiAnna Tindell – Art Restoration; Connie Swaim –
Recognizing Fakes; Barbara Mauzy – Kitchenware and Beth Walker – Silver.
For more information about the ACNA, visit their Web site at http://www.acna.us/index.php
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009 8:41:44 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Chicago Antique Market schedule
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Visited their site this morning. Looks fabulous! Another way to enjoy the weekends during the summer: Chicago Antique Market schedule: Show dates: Saturdays & Sundays: Opening weekend: May 23-24, 2009 Memorial Day June 27-28, 2009 July 25-26, 2009 August 29-30, 2009 September 26-27, 2009 Show hours: Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $10; students $5; children free. For more information: http://www.chicagoantiquemarket.com
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009 8:36:57 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Five days of quality vintage bling in Vegas
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is the new site of The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, which will be held
May 28-June 1, 2009. More than 350 exhibitors, comprised of renowned dealers in the antique jewelry and watch industry, will be showing their wares.
 They will exhibit rare and unusual historical antique and vintage
pieces, gemstones, and antique watches from famous brands including
Cartier, Rolex, Tiffany, Patek Philippe and more.
The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch show is an annual event open only to the trade; a valid ID and business card is necessary for entry. Show hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 28-May 31, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday, June 1. A one-time admission of
$15 is valid for all five days of the show.
For more information visit www.dmgantiqueshows.com. If you're going, drop us a line and give us your impressions. We'd love to hear from you!
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009 8:08:04 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, March 13, 2009 Friday, March 06, 2009 Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Auction calendar update
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The AntiqueTrader.com online Auction Calendar has been updated with an index at the top of the page. Click on the state you want to see to go directly to those listings. Use your back button to go back to the top of the page. To get your auction listed in the Antique Trader calendar (both in the magazine and onine), e-mail showscalendar@krause.com. Please provide all the relevant information: Auction date, time, auction location, contact information (e-mail, Web site, telephone number). If you would like it listed online only, send it to me at karen.knapstein@fwmedia.com. Does the index make the calendars much easier to use? Or was it OK without it?
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009 11:41:18 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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FREE Appraisals at Atlantique City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Buyers at the 2009 Atlantique City show will have access to four expert
appraisers March 28-29, 2009 at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
Every buyer is eligible for a free appraisal with additional appraisals
(as time allows) available at $10 each. Appraisals are prohibited on
items purchased at the show.
This year’s spectacular line up of experts includes:
Paula Fox of Bensalem, Pa. specializes in estate jewelry and gems. She
will be the gemologist and appraiser at the show. Fox is vice president
of the International Society of Appraisers, Eastern Pennsylvania
Chapter and a ranking member of the National Association of Jewelry
Appraisers.
Mark F. Moran senior editor, antiques and collectibles books for Krause
Publications in Iola, Wis. is a generalist. He has been a contributing
editor to Antique Trader magazine, editor of Antique Review East
magazine, producer of Atlantique City and editorial director of F+W
Media’s Antiques Group. He is the author of more than 20 books on
antiques and collectibles.
Linda Roberts, president of the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the
International Society of Appraisers will offer appraisals on general
items. Roberts and her husband Howard own White Orchid Antiques &
Appraisals in Media, Pa.
Ellen Schroy, editor of 24 consecutive editions of the Warman's
Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide, will returns as a general
appraiser. Beyond her work as a noted author in the antiques industry,
Schroy contributes to Antique Trader and has appeared as a guest on
nationally broadcast television and radio shows.
Todd Peenstra, an appraiser and consultant based in Annapolis, Md. is
an expert on fine art and antiques. He has worked with both world
renowned collectors and first-time art and antiques buyers at the
prestigious M.S. Rau Antiques. Peenstra has years of experience as a
buyer, seller and appraiser of the finest works of art and antiques on
the market.
“Atlantique City is one of the few shows that offer free appraisals
with such a broad range of talent,” says Show Promoter Eric Bradley.
“The majority of the people who take advantage of our appraisal
services are interested in learning more about an item picked up at a
sale or whether a treasured family heirloom has any value.” Bradley
notes that appraisals at Altantique City are professional opinions of
value.
Atlantique City show hours are 10-6 on Saturday, March 27 and 10-4 on
Sunday, March 28. Advance ticket holders gain access to the show at
9 a.m. on Saturday. To buy tickets and learn more about Atlantique
City, visit the Web site at www.atlantiquecity.com. For Atlantique City
exhibitor information call 800.526.2724.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009 8:48:09 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Countdown to Atlantique City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The online box office for the March 2009 Atlantique City Show is now
open for business. Atlantique City will take place March 28-29, 2009,
at the Atlantic City Convention Center. We look forward to bringing you
hundreds of America’s finest dealers in one easily accessible and
exciting show.
Save $5 off the on-site ticket price and enjoy early admission to the show when you purchase tickets in advance.
Shopping Sprees Return!
You can win one of two $500 shopping sprees sponsored by Barbara Gerr
Antiques of Galloway, N.J. Show buyers can enter a daily drawing for a
$500 shopping spree in the appraisal/bookstore area of the show floor
or right outside the Barbara Gerr Antiques booth #1000.
One winner will be randomly chosen each day to win the shopping spree.
You must be present to win and the shopping spree is good for purchases
made at the show.
Collectors love Atlantique City
Dealers cover the Atlantic City Convention Center with 18th, 19th and
early 20th century period antiques and fine arts including Tiffany
lamps and metalwork, American folk art, European and American bronze,
drawings, prints, fine furniture, Asian art and antiques, glass,
porcelain and silver. Exhibitors will be coming from 41 states and
Canada, Great Britain, Europe and the Orient.
Decorative arts from every major period will be in evidence: Art Deco,
Aesthetic, Georgian, early American, Art Nouveau, Victorian, Modernism,
and Arts & Crafts. Fine estate jewelry, Roseville, rare gems and
important collections from every corner of the globe will be for sale.
Antique and vintage toy dealers will bring cast iron, dolls, tin
windup, vintage robots, cars, Victorian, paper and Baby Boomer-era
items.
Experience the unusual curiosities at Atlantique City.Coin-operated
machines, neat finds, advertising, medical and scientific technology,
clocks and rugs – whether you can spend $5 or $500,000, you’ll go home
with something from Atlantique City!
Show hours are Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Advance ticket buyers admitted at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Are you going to the Atlantique City show? Are you planning on attending another show this spring?
Feel free to log your reply here on the Antique Trader blog.
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Friday, February 20, 2009 3:58:49 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
Newest issue of Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a sneak peek at the newest issue of Antique Trader (cover date February 25). Inside you'll find antique auction news, antique show previews and reviews, a beautiful story on the museum exhibit of a fabulous quilt collection, and so much more! Also included in the Feb. 25 issue is this month's bonus postcard content: articles on George Washington, England, real life heroes, and the almost-lost art of fan-carving. You can read these postcard stories (and more) on the Antique Trader postcard page. You won't want to miss the fan-carving article if you're interested in getting a set of free postcards featuring this astounding art form. And don't miss the cover story on Levittown, "the birth of the 'burbs," an insightful look into post-war American culture. Enjoy!
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Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:55:58 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Monday, January 19, 2009
BRAFA, Europe's second-largest antiques and fine arts fair, gets underway this week
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The 54th Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair (BRAFA), Belgium’s
oldest and most important antiques fair, will take place from Jan.
23-Feb. 1, 2009, at the Tour & Taxis site in Brussels, Belgium.
 Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair (BRAFA), a major antique and
arts fair taking place in the heart of Europe, has become a benchmark
event for European art markets with some 40,000 visitors expected to
attend, ranging from museum curators to collectors and lovers of art.
Some 130 exhibitors, 50 percent Belgian and 50 percent international,
will share 130,000 square feet in Tour & Taxis Building A. Special
care is paid to the quality and authenticity of the works on display,
which undergo strict selection procedures by an independent board of
museum curators and international experts not participating in the
fair. It is this insistence on the exceptional quality of the exhibits
that has enabled the fair to flourish internationally since its move to
the Tour & Taxis site in 2004.
For the first time in the history of BRAFA, two galleries from the
United States (Tony Anninos – Asian Arts, San Francisco and Sophie
Scheidecker – Fine Art, 19th and 20th century and contemporary
paintings and drawings, New York) will be taking part in the fair.
Beyond BRAFA, antique lovers can enjoy the eclectic antique market
every Saturday and Sunday on the Place du Grand Sablon. But that is not
all! Brussels, Belgium, offers sophisticated simplicity and welcomes
visitors with 85 museums; the famous Grand’ Place where hanging out is
a must; renowned architecture and art nouveau; gastronomy and
world-class beer and chocolate – Brussels is where fun is always in
fashion!
Discover the many beautiful castles and cities of French-speaking Belgium such as Namur, a romantic city on the River Meuse at www.namur.be. For information on other cities in the region visit www.opt.be. Our own Mark Moran, who wrote the above piece, will be attending the BRAFA and keeping us current with the goings-on at this important and exciting event. Stay tuned! Click here for Mark Moran's review of the 2008 BRAFA fair, "High style in the low country."
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Monday, January 19, 2009 4:08:05 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Are you interested in a $500 shopping spree?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
If so, check this out: Win a $500 Shopping Spree at Atlantique City
Barbara Gerr Antiques to sponsor two drawings at the show
Attendees at the 2009 Atlantique City, New Jersey’s largest indoor antiques and collectibles show, will have the opportunity to win one of two $500 shopping sprees sponsored by Barbara Gerr Antiques of Galloway, N.J. Atlantique City returns to the Atlantic City Convention Center for its now annual show on March 28-29, 2009.  Show buyers can enter a daily drawing for a $500 shopping spree in the appraisal/ bookstore area of the show floor or right outside the Barbara Gerr Antiques booth (#1000). One winner will be randomly chosen each day to win the shopping spree. You must be present to win and the shopping spree is good for purchases made at the show. “Barbara Gerr Antiques has been a tremendous partner over the last few years. Their sponsorship of the shopping sprees benefits all exhibitors as well as consumers and adds to the excitement at the show,” says Show Producer Eric Bradley of F+W Media. “Our buyers really look forward to the drawings.” The March 2009 Atlantique City Show expects hundreds of exhibitors of art, furniture, jewelry and vintage fashion, pottery, porcelain, glass, dolls, toys, silver and more. The show is considered by many dealers to be one of the easiest indoor shows to do because of drive-in set up that takes place over two days. It's also a haven for collectors and decorators with objects and styles ranging from colonial to contemporary. Atlantique City will continue to offer attendees valuable services such as free furniture delivery within a 100-mile radius, free appraisals, drawings for shopping sprees and deep discounts on the latest antiques and collectibles books. A comprehensive multi-media marketing campaign includes advertising in daily newspapers, television, community-themed magazines and weekly papers. Buyers may find updates on show events and activities at www.atlantiquecity.com. Learn more about Barbara Gerr Antiques at www.webteek.com/potsinacnj. For Atlantique City exhibitor information contact Eric Bradley at 800.526.2724 or eric.bradley@fwmedia.com.
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Thursday, January 15, 2009 2:30:56 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Hunt Valley Antiques Show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Antique hunters have a reason to celebrate. This year’s Hunt Valley Antiques Show, Baltimore’s most prestigious annual antiquing event, will be bigger and better than ever.
Marking its 39th consecutive year, the Hunt Valley Antiques Show takes place February 20-22 at the Crowne Plaza Baltimore, in Timonium, MD.
The show will bring together 56 of the nation’s top dealers offering for sale more than 10,000 examples of antiques and fine art.
Visitors will discover exquisite examples of formal and country
furniture, paintings, prints, glass, ceramics, textiles, rugs, silver,
clocks, jewelry, folk art and equestrian antiques from four centuries.
Every item is backed by a guarantee of authenticity.
“This year’s show will be 25 percent larger and feature more great
dealers than ever before,” says Bob James, president of Armacost
Antiques Shows. “Attendees will be delighted by the quality and sheer
variety of antiques they’ll find.”
“The Hunt Valley Antiques Show
offers a tremendous chance to become better acquainted with the world
of fine antiques,” says John Fiske, partner in Ipswich, MA-based Fiske & Freeman,
specialists in 17th and early 18th century English furniture and
decorative accessories. “Dealers like ourselves bring all our best
offerings to the show and are pleased to help educate anyone with an
interest in decorating with antiques or enhancing a collection.”
Besides meeting dealers, visitors to the show will also be greeted
by Baltimore’s own star-spangled songwriter, Francis Scott Key, as
brought to life by accomplished stage, screen and television actor
Charles Wissinger.
Hours of the show are Friday, February 20, 11 am-5 pm; Saturday, February 21, 11 am-7 pm; and Sunday, February 22, 11 am-5 pm.
Admission tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 each or for $12 each at www.ArmacostAntiquesShows.com. Children under 12 are free.
The show is located at Crowne Plaza Baltimore, 2004 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD. Free parking is available.
A preview party will take place Thursday, February 19, 6 pm-9:30 pm.
J. Thomas Savage, director of Museum Affairs for Winterthur, will
open the show with a lecture on Friday, February 20 at 10 am. The
acclaimed author will provide tips for choosing the right antiques
based on vast knowledge of American architecture, interiors and
decorative arts.
James Archer Abbott, curator of Evergreen Museum and noted scholar
in the field of American Presidential tastes, will lead a private show
tour on Saturday, February 21 at 9:45 am.
Separate tickets are required for the preview party, lecture and
private show tour. More information is available at 410-366-1980.
Dealers participating in the Hunt Valley Antiques Show
include Appleton Manor Antiques & Gallery, New Ipswich, NH; At the
Sign of the Sycamore, Sewickley, PA; Aydin Oriental Rugs, Germantown,
MD; Brennan & Mouilleseaux, Northfield, CT; Brill's Antiques,
Newport News, VA; Sue Brown, London, UK; The Country Squire, Milton,
MA; Cunha/St. John, Essex, MA; Dawson Gallery, Stevensville, MD; Dongan
Collection, Bronxville, NY; Drake Field Antiques, Longmeadow, MA;
Drusilla’s Books, Baltimore, MD; Dubey’s Art & Antiques, Baltimore,
MD; Fair Trade, Shelburne Falls, MA; Fiske & Freeman, Ipswich, MA;
Fletcher/Copenhaver Fine Art, Fredericksburg, VA; James Gallagher,
North Norwich, NY; Gemini Antiques, Oldwick, NJ; The Hanebergs
Antiques, East Lyme, CT; Hanes & Ruskin, Old Lyme, CT; J&M
Antiques, East Amherst, NY; Arthur Guy Kaplan, Baltimore, MD; Kruggel
Antiques, Rochester, NY; Leatherwood Antiques, Sandwich, MA; M.
McAlister, Brentwood, TN; Malcolm Magruder, Millwood, VA; Trace Mayer,
Louisville, KY; Merry Walk Antiques, Annapolis, MD; Aileen Minor
Antiques, Centreville, MD; Neverbird Antiques, Surry, VA; Nicoll Fine
Art & Antiques, Newcastle, ME; Paulette & Hilary Nolan,
Falmouth, MA; Park Place Gallery, Delton, MI; Peenstra Antiques
Appraisals, Annapolis, MD; Perry-Joyce Fine Arts, Sawyer, MI; The Print
Portfolio, Potomac, MD; Robert Quilter Fine Arts, Baltimore, MD;
Running Battle Antiques, Newagen, ME; Russack & Loto Books,
Northwood, NH; Saje Americana, Short Hills, NJ; Rick Scott, San
Francisco, CA; Shaeffer/Sutor, Glyndon, MD; Shaia of Williamsburg,
Williamsburg, VA; Solomon Suchard, Shaker Heights, OH; The Spare Room,
Baltimore, MD; Spencer Marks, Southhampton, MA; Philip Suval,
Fredericksburg, VA; Swan Tavern Antiques, Ordinary, VA; Time &
Strike, McLean, VA; Washington Square Antiques, Alexandria, VA; Ed
Weissman, Antiquarian, Portsmouth, NH; and Roger D. Winter, Solebury,
PA.
Proceeds from the show help fund the programs of Family &
Children’s Services of Central Maryland. The Baltimore, MD-based agency
delivers services to vulnerable individuals and families experiencing
problems relating to social and personal adjustment.
The Hunt Valley Antiques Show
is produced by Washington, DC-based Armacost Antiques Shows. Among
other events, the firm produces the Naples Art & Antiques Show, the
Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show and the new Aspen Art &
Antiques Show.
About Armacost Antiques Shows
Armacost Antiques Shows lets
people of all ages discover the simple pleasure of owning fine
antiques. Visitors to our shows can shop, look and learn in friendly
surroundings, knowing they can buy with a guarantee of authenticity.
All shows benefit nonprofits, including museums, churches, social
service agencies and preservation groups. The nonprofit sponsors help
generate enthusiasm for antiques while delivering much-needed financial
support for their institutions and communities. Information is
available at www.ArmacostAntiquesShows.com.
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Wednesday, January 07, 2009 12:57:12 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
December's over ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
the computer just doesn't know it yet. We'll be picking a winner for the December Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes soon. That lucky winner is going to receive the Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2009 Price Guide. Although the entry form doesn't reflect it yet, we're giving a new prize away for January '09: Petretti's Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide. All entries received from January 1 to January 31 will be entered for the chance to win the Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide. Your soda pop collecting library isn't complete until you have a copy of this book on your bookshelf. It's absolutely beautiful: This 12th edition is hardcover and has almost 650 full-color pages packed with 2,000 color and 3,000 black and white photos, along with descriptions and values. The cover price is $49.99. If you want to be able to recognize a $10 Coke item from a $100 Coke item from a $1,000 Coke item, this is the book to have. For example, the Coke playing card values range from $10 to $6,500! Would you be able to tell the difference? If you've decided you have to have this book and don't want to wait to see if you won, you can order it from www.KrauseBooks.com and use offer code ATBL19 to save 10% - that's a savings of $4.99, folks. Click here for more information on Petretti's Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide.I'm not eligible to win, but if I were, I would be entering this sweepstakes every day. Being the bibliophile that I am, I want this book for myself ... but some lucky sweeps entrant is going to win it! Good luck to you all!
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009 9:25:16 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
The Greater Boston Antiques Festival
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Over 160 antiques dealers from 10 states will assemble under one roof
at THE GREATER BOSTON ANTIQUES FESTIVAL at the Shriner’s Auditorium on
Saturday and Sunday, January 17-18, 2009, showcasing thousands of
sought after items including furniture from many periods, European
ceramics, American pottery, sterling silver, folk art, mid century
modern and jewelry of all types from fine antique estate to mid century
costume. The Greater Boston Antiques Festival features dealers who
have been screened for the quality of their items. Antique collectors
of all levels can browse New England’s finest antiques collections in
one easy stop without dealing with Boston’s parking and traffic
problems. The Greater Boston Antiques Festival has something for
everyone from the casual collector to the experienced investor to the
person who is looking to decorate a home.
Admission to The Greater Boston Antiques Festival is only $8 per person
(16 and under free.) Hours are Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Shriner’s Auditorium in
Wilmington, MA, just 15 minutes north of Boston off interstate 93.
Directions to Shriner’s Auditorium: Rte 93 to Exit #39 (3 exits north
of the I-95 and I-93 interchange in Woburn). Take a right at the end of
the ramp onto Concord St. Take your first left onto Fordham Rd. The
Shriner's Auditorium is located on the right hand side at the end of
Fordham Rd. For more information call (781) 862-4039 or visit
www.NEAntiqueShows.com. Free parking is available for 1,500 vehicles.
The Greater Boston Antiques Festival is managed by Marvin Getman of New England Antique Shows.
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Sunday, December 14, 2008 6:36:46 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Free Appraisals Return to Atlantique City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Experts offer appraisals of political memorabilia, jewelry, antiques and autographs
ATLANTIC
CITY, N.J. – As the nation debates McCain or Obama, Biden or Palin,
experts at Atlantique City will be thinking Roosevelt, Lincoln,
Washington and Kennedy. Atlantique City will again provide free
appraisals at the next antiques and collectibles show Oct. 18-19 in the
Atlantic City Convention Center.
Appraisals will be offered by
specialists in fine jewelry, textiles, glass, autographs, books, maps
and more. Specialists from WorthPoint will be on hand to appraise
political memorabilia at the special exhibit titled The American
Presidential Experience.
Last season experts discovered
several treasures, including a dress worn by Judy Garland, straight
from the MGM lot and an early American flag worth $500,000. More
treasures are waiting to be discovered by our line up of experts:
• Marking his 38th year with Antique Trader magazine as editor, author and antique expert, Kyle Husfloen
of Palm Springs, Calif., will return to appraise at Atlantique City.
Husfloen is author of the regular column, Kyle on Antiques, and has
served as a guest appraiser and lecturer on antiques across the nation.
Husfloen’s cornerstone price guide, Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide, turns 25 years old this fall.
• Specializing in estate jewelry and gems will be certified gemologist and appraiser Paula Fox of Bensalem, PA. Fox has worked with television, sport and business celebrities in addition to being vice president of the International Society of Appraisers, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter and a ranking member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.
• Ellen Schroy, who has edited 24 consecutive editions of the Warman’s Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide,
will return as a general appraiser. Beyond her work as a noted author
in the antiques industry, Schroy, of Quakertown, Pa., contributes to
Antique Trader and has appeared as a guest on nationally broadcast
television and radio shows.
• Bringing years of experience in appraisal of maps, prints, books and autographs is Dale Sorenson, director of auctions and former owner of Waverly Auctions, along with Quinn’s Auctions,
of Falls Church, Va. In addition to being a Ph.D. in American
literature and studies, Sorenson brings to the show years of experience
cataloging and providing formal appraisals.
President of the Eastern Pennsyl
vania Chapter of the
International Society of Appraisers, Linda Roberts will provide appraisals on
gen
eral items. R
oberts and her husband, Howard, own White Orchid Antiques & Appraisals in Media, Pa.
• After
working with both world renowned collectors and first-time art and antiques buyers at the prestigious M.S. Rau Antiques, Todd Peenstra
opened his own appraisal and consulting service in Annapolis, MD. His
years of experience as a buyer, seller and appraiser of the finest
works of art and antiques on the market make Todd a top resource for
professional and accurate appraisals.
“Appraisal events like
this are great ways to determine if you are ready to sell that lifelong
collection or just a piece or two from an estate,” said Eric Bradley,
show producer of Atlantique City. “Last season, participants had just
as much fun watching someone else’s appraisal as they did watching
their own.”
Appraisal hours will be noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, and on Sunday, Oct. 19.
Attendees
may have one item appraised for free; subsequent appraisals are charged
$10 each. Appraisals are considered professional opinions of value.
Appraisers are prohibited from giving values on items purchased during
the show. The appraisal booth is located near the Atlantique City Bookstore, where visitors can purchase books and magazine subscriptions.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Atlantique City Show office at 800.526.2724 or visit www.AtlantiqueCity.com.
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Monday, September 15, 2008 4:04:05 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, August 15, 2008
Countdown to Labor Day
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Well, folks, Labor Day is two weeks away. That means, of course, the end of summer. Kids head back to school and we can look forward to cooler weather, shorter days, and autumn colors sool following. Labor Day also means antique shows. The York Antiques Show runs from Aug. 29-31, there are many holiday antiques fairs, shows, markets and fleas also running through the Labor Day holiday weekend all over the country...not to mention all the auction opportunities. But let's not forget about the collectibles dedicated to this century-old holiday itself! Robert Reed wrote this week's Antique Trader cover story on Labor Day collectibles. Visit www.antiquetrader.com and check it out! (Or you can click on the cover image below.) And don't forget to check out the story "An antique collection can save the day when times get hard" — it's a MUST read.
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Friday, August 15, 2008 10:09:38 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
Antique Trader: The Olympics Edition
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The olympics only roll around once every four years. Make sure you visit the Official Summer Olympic Games Web site at least once. It's packed with information. And here is our newest edition of Antique Trader.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008 12:13:45 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
A question of value
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 How much is it worth? In a collectibles-related career like mine, I hear this question almost daily. Whether the collectible area in question is baseball cards, books, ephemera, stamps, toys, or antiques in general — no matter what the collecting interest is — it’s a frequent query. My friend “Anne” (I’ve changed her name because she’s very shy) has several jewelry armoires filled to overflowing with old jewelry. Of the pieces that I’ve seen, none would be considered “valuable” in the monetary sense by anyone other than her. There are many broken pieces, many pieces that are pitted and missing parts, and even odd bits and fragments that she either can’t or won’t part with. To her, though they are mostly made up of steel, plastic, and rhinestones, they are valuable, and she handles them all with reverence. You see, they are most of what she has left of her mother’s and sister’s estates. Her mother and sister — her sister, especially — were costume jewelry fanatics. Her mother would spend weekends visiting garage and yard sales, picking up “gems” literally for nickels and dimes. Her sister always seemed to have an outstanding order with her Avon representative. And, of course, they frequently received costume jewelry as gifts because everyone knew they liked the wearable bric-a-brac.  The result is Anne’s massive collection of Avon, Hobe, Sarah Coventry, Coro, Park Lane, and of course dozens and dozens of other marked and unmarked pieces, many neglected and most “out of fashion.” All together, the monetary value of her collection is probably slightly more than the proverbial “hill of beans,” but when she looks back through old family photos, and spots a certain piece of jewelry adding that finishing touch to her loved one’s “outfit,” it adds another dimension to her memories and a stronger connection with the past. How much is that connection with loved ones who are no longer with us worth? I have many antiques from relatives who have passed. Some I have purchased; others were given to me. Are they valuable? In the monetary sense, some are, but most are not. But they are all invaluable to me because of that connection with the previous owners. The connection with the past: Isn’t that one of the reasons we love antiques so much, and what gives many of our own antiques added value? This week, Antique Trader wants to know: Do you have an item that is valuable only to you, or that you are simply not willing to part with?Let us know by emailing robyn.austin@fwpubs.com, or you can post a reply here.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:49:05 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, July 03, 2008 Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Question of the Week: Who’s bidding against me now?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
EBay. At the mere mention of the site, strong feelings tend to surface, and whether you love it, hate it or couldn’t care less, it is a powerful force in the cyber-marketplace for buyers and sellers. The changes made earlier this year haven’t seemed to cause much of a ripple in the number of listings, though it did “inspire” a few eBay sellers to venture out and start their own auction sites. ( OnlineAuction.com is just one of these sites, and is picking up steam; when I last checked, they were up to 14.8 million items listed.) I admit it: I am an eBay fan. I’ve been a registered user since 2000 and the great majority of my experiences have been positive. But, I’m only a buyer – I’ve never sold anything on eBay or any other online auction site. I’ve participated in enough eBay auctions to recognize certain “adversaries” who collect the same treasures as I do, and I’m fine with getting involved in an auction with these opponents because I bid what I’m willing to pay and no more (which, I believe, is one of the secrets of always being satisfied with any auction purchase, but I’ll save that for another time) and may the highest bidder win. Recently, I’ve been reading discussions about one of the eBay changes that I believe affects buyers more than sellers: bidder anonymity. Keep in mind, though, I don’t have a seller’s perspective. (Perhaps some of you can help me out with that.) In the U.S., eBay bidder IDs are kept “partially anonymous,” that is, you can always see the sellers’ IDs, and if you sign in, you can see your own ID. Everyone else’s is kept somewhat anonymous (“to enhance bidder privacy” and protect bidders from fake second chance offers) by asterisks filling in between two random characters from bidders’ User IDs. Only after an auction ends does the winning bidder’s full User ID show up in the bidding history. There has been quite a bit of discussion on the “absolute anonymity” that eBay has implemented in Australia and the U.K., where bidder IDs are now kept completely anonymous. Think about that from a bidder’s perspective. The largest ramification that I can think of: What will keep a seller from logging in and shill bidding, that is, making phony bids to drive up the final sale price? EBay has discouraged its sellers with its recent restructuring of seller fees and taking away the seller’s ability to leave negative feedback for buyers. This week Antique Trader wants to know: If eBay implements absolute bidder anonymity in the U.S. – which some people think is imminent – what effect will it have on bidder, and thus, buyer, participation? How important is it to you that you know who you are bidding against?What do you think? E-mail robyn.austin@fwpubs.com and tell her what you think, or post a reply here. Karen Knapstein
Online Editor
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Wednesday, July 02, 2008 4:27:21 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, June 27, 2008
This weekend ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I mentioned a while back that I was able to attend the Shawano Flea Market the weekend before last. Last weekend, I couldn't do much by way of auctions, fleas, or the like because I had to work. However, my husband and daughter were able to catch an auction and then go to the zoo. I haven't seen all the "treasures" they came home with ... come to think of it, I haven't seen any of them. But I did hear that they bought three bikes (two for my daughter and one for me), some old boxes, and some box lots that "we" need to go through yet. Having a pickup truck is both a blessing and a curse! My daughter, being the sensitive and thoughtful child that she is, told me yesterday that it "wasn't fair" that I never get to go to the zoo and auctions with them because I'm "always working." In truth, I'm not always working, but it only seems so because it's when I do need to work the occasional weekend, that they decide to go do something really, really fun. The plans for this weekend? Well, the little one (who is 6) has decided she's going to be spending most of the weekend away from home visiting & spending the night at her aunt's. Now it's Friday afternoon, and the possibilities abound. My mind is reeling: Auction? Flea market? Yard sales? Antique shops & malls that we haven't had the opportunity to check out lately? Hmmm. Princeton, Wis., has a wonderful weekly flea market, held each Saturday through the summer. It's held in the town park and has several antique shops and malls within walking distance. Here's how they bill it: Browse "Wisconsin’s Largest Weekly Outdoor Flea Market"
featuring over 175 booths every week. Our market is held every Saturday
(Late April through late October, in our tree-shaded City Park, and
attracts thousands of shoppers weekly. Admission and parking are free.
Enjoy food, refreshments and visits with great friends.
I think, though, the final decision will be based on the weather ... Rain=shops/malls; Shine=fleas. Good luck to all of you in your weekend endeavors, whether buying or selling — have a great one everyone! We'd love to hear about your weekend (or weekday, for that matter) antiquing adventures. Post a reply here or e-mail Robyn.Austin@fwpubs.com.
— Karen
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Friday, June 27, 2008 3:12:14 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, June 20, 2008
A brand new issue headed your way
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a sneak peek at the cover of the newest Antique Trader that's in the mail ...
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Friday, June 20, 2008 9:13:36 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Mmmm, good!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I’ve been a pie connoisseur for lo, these many years. My expertise is
in the tasting and the critiquing of the crust’s flakiness. Because I’m
a perfectionist, sometimes it takes more than one piece to be sure that
pie gets a thumbs-up! Rhubarb is my favorite.
The cover story got me thinking about pies, which got me to thinking
about kitchens, which got me to remembering my Grandma Schultz’s
kitchen.
Grandma was a farm wife. She took care of the chickens, tended the
vegetable garden and kept her home squeaky clean. She canned everything
... green beans, tomatoes, beets, corn – you name it. Her specialty was
pickled crab apples. To this day, when I see an apple tree in bloom my
mouth waters, remembering the spicy, sweet-gingery taste she imparted
to those otherwise inedibly sour fruits.
When I picture Grandma’s kitchen in my mind, the focal point is always
on the window sill above the kitchen sink. There sat a Dutch boy cookie
jar. When I was very small I used to think it was magic, because it was
never empty. Every single time I lifted the top half of that Dutch
boy’s body, there were peanut butter cookies in the bottom half,
perfectly round with fork-marked grids. They melted in your mouth.
I wonder what happened to that cream-colored Dutch boy cookie jar. If
it’s still in use, I’ll bet the cookies inside can’t hold a candle to
those peanut butter cookies of my youth.
A couple years ago, I was walking the aisles of an antique mall and
there, right in front of me was the twin of the window-sill Dutch boy!
It was like seeing an old friend. (It didn’t strike me until much later
that I was in an ANTIQUE mall, and that something I remembered from my
childhood was now considered an ANTIQUE! )
Is there something from your childhood that brings you sweet memories
or transports you to another time in your life? If you’re looking to
replace it, an antique store might just be the place to start shopping!
The Dutch boy was priced way out of my budget when I found it in that
antique mall, so I couldn’t bring it home, but I vowed to someday look
in earnest for another. I don’t have a window sill for it to sit on,
but I’ll clear a spot on the counter and I’ll try to keep it filled
with treats for anyone who lifts the top and looks inside. Hopefully I
will be creating a fond memory for my own grandchildren – one that
makes their mouths water for a good cookie.
— Sandy
Is there an antique you let get away? You passed up the opportunity to
buy it and kicked yourself over it later? We’d love to hear if you were
able to capture it at some point or if you are still on the hunt.
E-mail robyn.austin@fwpubs.com.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008 2:41:54 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, May 23, 2008
Drumroll please ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
And here's this week's Bonus Issue comin' at ya! We hope you enjoy it and we hope you all have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend.
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Friday, May 23, 2008 12:41:59 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Live from Brimfield... Wednesday
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Atlantique City Show Producer Eric Bradley is on the scene:The May Brimfield Antiques Shows are considered ground zero for the entire trade. One of the best kept secrets once again delivered the goods. On the north end of Route 20 is a great show with just over 300 dealers. Brimfield Acres North is only open from 1 to 5 p.m. on opening day. Dealers get just a few hours to set up before the public rushes in. The opening compliments the opening of a different show called Dealer's Choice located directly across the road. That show opens at 11 and dealers are under strict orders to not sell until the gates open. What makes Brimfield Acres North so great is the depth and variety of merchandise found among dealer's merchandise. Dealer's make it a fun show, too. It's not unusual to find a dealer who specialzes in one thing but who sets up at Brimfield Acres North to sell the odds and ends discovered in a life of treasure hunting. For instance, Vermont dealer Stephen Thomas specializes in woodblock prints and fine art. That didn't stop him from splaying out a large assortment of high quality smalls on Tuesday. He wasn't particulalry concerned with getting top dollar, which made for fun shopping for the few thousand dealers and collectors that passed by his booth. At this show, $20 can get you a woven jar from the mid-1800s or a rare Civil War-era bronze featuring the likeness of Abraham Lincoln marching down a trail can be found for $1,800. Brimfield Acres North, like most every May event, featured better quality and variety than the July and September shows. Today marks the opening of another Brimfield standby: Heart-O-the Mart and New England Motel shows. Both offer a tempting mix of flea market finds and investment grade antiques. All it takes is time to walk the fields.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 8:38:45 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, April 03, 2008 Sunday, March 30, 2008
Atlantique City Day 2
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Howdy folks. We made it through Day One of the March 2008 Atlantique City Antiques Show and, if I may speak for the staff and crew of Atlantique City - and I reckon that I can - Day one was pretty fantastic.
By the 9 a.m. early opening we had at least 2000 people lined up outside the door, many of them grabbing copies of Antique Trader and our various publications at the show, and the trafic flow was steady all day. While official numbers aren't available yet, I'd say we had at least 5,000 people come through the convention center and they seemed interesting. Quality is high, and uniform, and we heard some good comments from dealers.
The appraisal event went very well, too, highlighted by a superb Judy Garland dress, straight off the MGM lot, that ended up in - of all places - Milwaukee, WI. We have to wait and see if the pics cvame out, but I'll post them if I will.
At the end of the day we also hosted a gathering to fete Ellen Schroy and thank her for all her hard work - 28 years worth - on the Warman's Price Guide. Nice stuff, and Ellen is a great lady. She'll be missed on Warman's, but it's a good opportunity for Trader to get her byline in the paper, as we did with the 4/9 issue.
Sunday is usually a bit slower at shows, but there can be some serious buying going on, so we're keeping our fingers crossed for our dealers and ourselves, for a good day today, a smooth load-out tonight, and a nice easy flight home tomorrow morning. Last October we got delayed in Philly for 12 hours. Yuck.
Looking forward to getting home, getting back to work and regular blogging, and seeing my family. I love the East Coast, and have a lot of good memories from these shows and my childhood summers spent here, but I want to get back to Stevens Point, WI - wide open spaces, nice people and great beer - and get back in the swing of day-to-day life and work.
See you there.
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Sunday, March 30, 2008 7:04:22 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Saturday, March 29, 2008
Atlantique City - At last!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Howdy!
After a long week of vacation last week - agonizing, as you can imagine, spending so much time with my lovely wife and daughter in Phoenix and Las Vegas - I got into Atlantic City last Wednesday night. Travel was 13 hours from Vegas, with a few nighmarish waits in TSA lines at all airports.
It's time for good antiques and the Atlantique City Antiques Show.
We have spent two exhausting days getting the show ready, but as I write this morning, the show floor at the Atlantic City Convention Center looks beautfiul, there is a crowd of 2000 people waiting outside the door and we are hoping for a good show. We know it looks good, and quality is ubiquitous. Now we are waiting for the buyers.
The weather here is a bit chilly and overcast, which means good weather for antique buying, and the attitude seems to be optimistic, which is half the battle when there are such problems with the economy. I don't, however, have to tell any Trader readers that.
What I can tell you is that I'm excited for the opening of this show, proud of the hard work we've done and ready to see this thing come off a success.
If any of you out there are coming today or tomorrow, or go this weekend and read this later, give me a holler and let me know what you think.
I'll post more later today, hopeufully with some pics, but no promises...
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Saturday, March 29, 2008 6:52:14 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, March 13, 2008
Antique Trader 3-26 preview, comin' at ya'
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Yesterday was so busy I forgot to post the preview of the upcoming issue of Trader. Another good one, we think... Enjoy! 
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Thursday, March 13, 2008 7:36:12 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Friday, January 25, 2008
Enter for a Chance to Win Antique Trader’s Atlantique City Winning Pass Sweepstakes
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
How many of you are planning on attending the Atlantique City Antiques Show March 29-30? What if you had free tickets? Atlantique City and AntiqueTrader.com have teamed up to offer you the chance to win a pair of free weekend passes to the March 29-30, 2008, Atlantique City Antiques Show. Visit the AntiqueTrader.com Atlantique City forum and reply in the Winning Pass Sweepstakes thread stating “I want Atlantique City tickets.” You can enter once each day. The contest runs from January 25th through March 20th, 2008. Three pairs of tickets will be given away. Winners will be selected on or about February 8, February 29, and March 21. Winners will be selected at random from all qualifying entries received in the AntiqueTrader.com Atlantique City forum. Make sure you use a valid email address when you register because winners will be notified via email. The Atlantique City Antiques Show weekend passes are each valued at $25. Visit AtlantiqueCity.com to learn more about the show. 
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Friday, January 25, 2008 9:04:02 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Enter for a Chance to Win Antique Trader’s Atlantique City Winning Pass Sweepstakes
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
How many of you are planning on attending the Atlantique City Antiques Show March 29-30? What if you had free tickets? Atlantique City and AntiqueTrader.com have teamed up to offer you the chance to win a pair of free weekend passes to the March 29-30, 2008, Atlantique City Antiques Show. Visit the AntiqueTrader.com Atlantique City forum and reply in the Winning Pass Sweepstakes thread stating “I want Atlantique City tickets.” You can enter once each day. The contest runs from January 25th through March 20th, 2008. Three pairs of tickets will be given away. Winners will be selected on or about February 8, February 29, and March 21. Winners will be selected at random from all qualifying entries received in the AntiqueTrader.com Atlantique City forum. Make sure you use a valid email address when you register because winners will be notified via email. The Atlantique City Antiques Show weekend passes are each valued at $25. Visit AtlantiqueCity.com to learn more about the show.
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Friday, January 25, 2008 9:04:02 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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