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Another great issue of Antique Trader that we're really excited about.

Here's a peek:

Antique Trader Announces Production of 1st Annual Industry Directory

Free advertising opportunity offered in the Antique Trader 1st Annual Antiques and Collectibles Industry Directory

IOLA, 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 Trader
Antique 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 Publications
Krause 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.

Indiana Jones makes it look so easy. With his fedora firmly placed on his head and his trusty whip securely fastened to his hip, he can handle any challenge (we call them adventures) thrown his way during his treasure hunts.

As antique buyers, sellers and collectors, we likely aren't as cocky as this famed fictional character, but are we at least a bit confident in our abilities? Our judgment? Our preparedness for the "adventures"?

Judging by the overwhelming interest in the first of our Consumer Education pieces published in Antique Trader last week, there are a lot of people on a treasure hunt, a quest really, for knowledge.

You've heard the expression "a need-to-know basis." Well you, dear readers, are on a need-to-know basis. The question is, what do you need to know? What would you like to learn? We are committed to continuing our Consumer Education series with helpful tips from our partners and experts in the industry and, often times, other readers like yourself.

Just like Indy wouldn't leave the house without his hat and weapon, you shouldn't go on your next treasure hunt without some information to help you buy, sell or collect.

Is there a particular topic you'd like covered in the future? Drop me an e-mail at robyn.austin@fwpubs.com or a note in the mail (700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990). Or you can post a reply here on the Antique Trader blog.

But wait, there's more! We also plan to make this a little fun for you, too. We have just launched the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes!

We've finally got it! An ongoing sweepstakes that will feature a new prize each month – something to add to your collection (or start a new one) or something to add to your knowledge base (books are excellent resources).

The premier prize of the first Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes will be the Royal Doulton British Airways butter pats that you've seen in the Antique Trader TV "Introduction to Butter Pats" video that were generously donated by the Butter Pat Patter Association.

Entering the sweepstakes is easy: Just visit antiquetrader.com and fill out the sweepstakes entry form. Visit often because you can enter once each day!

Are you ready to start your Treasure Hunt? Hop aboard. Much adventure awaits!

Antique Trader, America’s Antiques & Collectibles Marketplace, has launched the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes.

Participants in the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt sweepstakes will have the chance of winning antiques- and collectibles-related prizes; prizes have already been selected for the remainder of 2008 and early 2009.

The initial prize that will be awarded is a Royal Doulton British Airways porcelain putter pat, generously provided by the Butter Pat Patters Association. (Butter pats are miniature plates intended to serve individual portions of butter.) A total of three (3) butter pats will be awarded. This current sweepstakes will run now through midnight, Sept. 30, 2008. The butter pats that will be given away can be seen in the “Introduction to Butter Pats” video on Antique Trader TV, which can be viewed at http://www.antiquetrader.com/videos/ATR/atr_tv.asp?showid=889979.

Sweepstakes entries can be made daily at http://sweepstakes.antiquetrader.com. Full sweepstakes rules can be viewed at http://sweepstakes.antiquetrader.com/Rules.aspx.

For more information on Antique Trader and its sweepstakes, visit www.antiquetrader.com, the online component of Antique Trader.

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About Antique Trader
Antique 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 Publications
Krause 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 Media, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows, 750 reference and how-to books, and web properties. F+W Media, Inc., an ABRY Partners, LLC company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs.