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 Thursday, April 30, 2009
Antique Trader Question of the Week
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This week we'd like to know: How much time do you plan to dedicate to your collecting interests this summer? Where do you intend to look (shops, malls, flea markets and the like) for your antiques and collectibles?Post a reply here or in the Antique Trader message boards. Or you can e-mail us at sandra.sparks@fwmedia.com or mail comments to Antique Trader Inbox, 700 E State St, Iola, WI 54945. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Thursday, April 30, 2009 12:01:31 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00) 
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Goldmine Gives Away More Than $8,000 In Prizes In Superfan Competition
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Whether you’re a card-carrying member of the Kiss Army or have boxes
and boxes of Beatles memorabilia, we want to see your collection!
Goldmine magazine is offering music-lovers the chance to demonstrate
their dedication to collecting and compete for the title of Ultimate
Superfan and a grand-prize package worth more than $4,000. Ten other
contestants will also win prize packages; the total of all prizes being
offered is more than $8,000!
Contestants must submit an essay along with digital photos or video
clips demonstrating their claim to superfandom. The deadline for
entries is Aug. 15, 2009. Winners will be announced Sept. 15, 2009.
The Grand Prize winner will receive a new Spector Bass Guitar with case
from KScope Records and Spector Bass; a Ringo Starr autograph with
Certificate of Authenticity from Auction Outlet; a signed copy of Billy
Joel’s album The Stranger with Certificate of Authenticity from
GottaHaveRockAndRoll.com and more.
Ten First-Place winners, as well as the Grand-Prize winner, will
receive a set of nine Ben Harper vinyl albums from EMI/Capitol Music; a
$750 prize pack from SPV Records; a copy of “Lennon and McCartney:
Together Alone, A Critical Discography of Their Solo Work” from Jawbone
Press and more.
Other prize sponsors include Music Video Distributors, Streetlight
Records, Horizon Music, Mooreland Street Records, Whosontour.com,
Arhoolie Records, JAM Records, Righteous Babe Records, Poobah, On the
Rock Books, Angel Air Records and Varese Sarabande Records.
For complete rules and prize lists, and to enter online, visit http://www.goldminemag.com/superfan.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 7:46:34 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Pulp Fiction convention in the Windy City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The guilty pleasures of tough guys and bad girls ... and Chicagoland (Lombard, Ill., to be exact) is lining up for a weekend (May 1-3) packed with such pleasures.
The press release we received touts: The
three-day event will celebrate the uniquely American form of popular
literature. Attendees will hear from pulp
fiction historians, see vintage pulp cover art, watch films
inspired by the great pulp writers and find rare issues of such seminal
publications as The Shadow, Spicy Detective, Amazing Stories, Black Mask, Weird
Tales and thousands
more.
Highlight of this year's convention is a celebration
of the once infamous now highly regarded (and considered relatively
innocent) Spicy pulps. In their heyday, such titles as Saucy Movie
Tales, Spicy Mystery and Private Detective set
depression-era men's blood pumping with risque covers featuring scantily
clad damsels in distress
(oft “dressed” in high heels and sheer negligees) and deliciously
illustrated snappy stories explaining the devilish details.
The first
Spicys hit the newsstands in 1934 from the ironically named Culture
Publications whose owners soon gained far more renown and respect as the
publishers of the clean cut Superman comics.
The 25 cent
Spicy of the 1930s – usually sold under the counter to avoid corrupting
innocent youth and incurring the censor's ire – is now a coveted
collectors item, bringing hundreds for a single issue and thousands for an
original painting.
The salute
to the Spicys will include an exhibit of rare pulp cover art (including
many by the King of the Spicy covers, HJ Ward), rarely seen feature films
inspired by the Spicy pulps and special exhibitions and panel discussions about the
unique genre. ADMISSION is $35 for all three days; $25 on
Friday; $25 on Saturday; $15 on Sunday. Ages 13 and under free with
parent. Fee includes access to all convention events and program book
containing pulp articles and reprints.
SHOW
HOURS: FRIDAY 5/1: Noon-Midnight; SATURDAY 5/2 9am-Midnight; SUNDAY
5/3 9am-4pm.
LOCATION: Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, 70 Yorktown
Center, Lombard Il 60148 888-627-9031. For
general information visit the Windy City Pulp site: www.windycitypulpandpaper.com or Doug
Ellis at 847-217-4241;
email: info@windycitypulpandpaper.com.
A pulp and fiction show that is open until midnight — Looks like a lot of fun ... If any of you go, drop us a note here and let us know how it was.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009 7:14:23 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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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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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Reyne Haines on CBS Early Show each month
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
You can read the accompanying article, "Trash or Treasure?" on the CBS Web site by clicking HERE. Reyne Haines (in case you missed it earlier this month) launched her own blog at http://www.threeormore.net/. We encourage you to check it out when you get the chance for valuable antiques and collecting information.
—Posted by Karen
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 12:41:59 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Bonanzle passes 1.7 million items & 50,000 users
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
A few weeks ago, Antique Trader signed up on Twitter. You can follow us at http://twitter.com/antiquetrader and see "the man behind the curtain" and check out what we're up to ;) Many of our followers and followees, if you will, list in the Bonanzle ( www.bonanzle.com) marketplace. Bonanzle published a press release on April 26 touting excellent growth and success (considering it's going head-to-head with the ever-present 700-pound online marketplace gorilla eBay): BONANZLE GOING VIRAL
Seven months out of Beta, Bonanzle surges
past 50,000 registered users and becomes the second largest eBay
alternative marketplace – in the same week
Kirkland, WA, April
26, 2009 – Just seven months out of beta, Bonanzle has continued to
climb the ranks as one of the brightest stars of ecommerce, surpassing
50,000 registered users and 1.7 million unique items in the same week.
Innovative tools, simplicity, and an emphasis on non-generic
inventory have attracted over 13,000 sellers to Bonanzle since its
September 2008 launch. These sellers have taken it upon themselves to
spread the word about Bonanzle amongst their friends and fellow
sellers, intent on building Bonanzle into the largest marketplace for
finding “everything but the ordinary.” Thanks to their efforts,
Powersellersunite now shows Bonanzle to be the second largest eBay
alternative marketplace, with more than 1.7 million unique items
available for purchase.
Despite the success of the site in
building out inventory, Bonanzle’s team insists that the focus of the
site remains on providing the best experience for buyers looking to
purchase non-generic items. Says Founder Bill Harding:
“We
continue to be stunned at the support our selling community has given
us, and what they continue to achieve in terms of building inventory
and traffic. For our part, we’re intent on reciprocating their efforts
by adding new features to the site every week, many of which are aimed
at improving the buying experience so buyers remember Bonanzle as the
easiest site to find the rare, unique, or otherwise non-generic item
they’re looking for.”
“Our latest effort on this front will
debut at the end of this week, and will allow buyers to browse our 1.7
million item inventory on a variety of new dimensions. For example, if
you were shopping for soccer shin guards, and you wanted to see only
those made with fiberglass protection, we would provide that option.
When combined with our site-wide chat system, which facilitates real
time answers to buyer questions, we believe our reputation as the best
marketplace to find everything but the ordinary will continue to grow.”
If
you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an
interview with Bill Harding, please call Mark Dorsey at 206-396-7321 or
email Mark at mark@bonanzle.com.
How about you readers? Have you experience buying and/or selling on Bonanzle? Has it been a good experience?
Antique News | Antiques News | eBay | green living
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 10:20:31 AM (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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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The Great Unknown: Wood bunny
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Every week, “Ask Antique Trader” receives scores of inquiries from readers, seeking more information about a recent find, a gift from a friend or relative, or an oddity that’s been sitting on a shelf for years. We pass all of these questions along to our panel of experts, but once in awhile, we get a question about an object that stops us in our tracks. We want to share these unusual treasures with readers in the hope that they’ll offer their opinions and perhaps enlighten us all. “Ask Antique Trader” will feature these oddities on a regular basis in the print and online editions of the magazine. Send your comments to AskAT@fwmedia.com or post a reply here on the Antique Trader blog.   "I bought this little box in the form of a rabbit several years ago in Illinois. It’s about 6 inches by 6 inches and all hand carved, with a small storage area hollowed out. At first I thought it was walnut, but now I’m not sure. Can’t seem to find any information about it. It appears to have some age."
Antique Mystery Item
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 3:47:50 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Worth more than a thousand words
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” but not just a thousand words. A picture is worth so much more, as they can cause the viewer empathetic pain, pleasure, sadness, joy. They can make you sit and ponder their intricacies and nuances for time that you don’t have to spare. These are significant moments frozen in time. One nice thing about the art of photography is that the artists can produce such prolific bodies of work, providing an eager collecting community plenty of opportunities to expand their collections.  Jeff Vallee “Harvey” from the series “ This time tomorrow, where will we be?” Courtesy iGavel.com.Currently, iGavel is holding an online photography auction celebrating American photographers and benefiting the Americans for the Arts organization. The show features the work of more than 40 artists, including Jock Sturges, Les Krims, Ben Watts, Cass Bird, Jason Nocito, and Vincent Laforet. Opening bids are $300. This auction is going on through April 30, 2009. (Click here to learn more about the online photography auction benefiting Americans for the Arts.) Eduard Steichen, Lilac Buds, Mrs S., 1906. Courtesy iGavel.com. Also, through May 13, is the Spring Online Auction of Photographs presented by Daniel Cooney Fine Art. (Click here to learn more about this online photography auction opportunity.)— Posted by Karen
Antiques Auction | Auction | Ephemera | Historic Preservation | Modern | pop art
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 2:45:36 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Falling in love with old paint
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
A few years ago I had the chance to pick up a set of three painted cupboards. I remember thinking $400 was a lot to spend on these three less-than-perfect pieces. But I thought about it for a few days and ended up buying them. Two of the cupboards (I know some of you will cringe at this ... I do myself!) I repainted. They were painted a light green color and they had the original green glass pulls. I simply cleaned the two smaller cupboards up, sanded them, and painted them white. They are striking with the green glass knobs too.  They look nice, and they're very functional. But sometimes I think I should have left them wearing their green paint. The largest piece is a Hoosier-type cupboard with a base cabinet and a hutch. I didn't do anything with that one right away because I didn't have a place for it in my house. Recently we finished our dining room, which is the room I earmarked as the home for this cupboard. All I did with this piece was clean it with a weak detergent/bleach solution and painted the insides of the drawers in the base cabinet. I couldn't bring myself to paint over the green paint with the scrapes and character marks. And I'm glad I did. I think it lends my dining room charm and warmth. Granted, the room is still quite empty - I have to go through my treasure storage to properly fill it - but I like my cupboard in its "as-found" state. What do you think? I even found my 5-gallon Red Wing sippin' jug! — Posted by Karen Knapstein~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009 2:49:49 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, April 20, 2009
Antiques Roadshow - time well spent
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I usually try to catch the Antiques Roadshow on Monday nights. (I'm watching right now—Grand Rapids, Mich. ... I missed about half of the show, but I'm enjoying what I am seeing ...) I admit it, I'm a "Roadshow junkie" ... A bit ago, a group of Mather work incentive posters made it on the air. I have to say the only time I've seen them is in auction previews and reviews. It was nice to see them in the hands of a collector. The Roadshow collector purchased the posters at a show, and they were rolled up under a table. What struck me was he paid $1,500-$1,700 for these posters that he didn't know exactly what they were. He must have a really good eye, because the group ended up being valued at $13,000-$19,500! I get excited for the folks on the Roadshow when I see them get excited. I guess I'm happy they're happy! What was your favorite item on the Roadshow tonight? Did I miss anything really good? Jasper Cropsey painting $300,000-$350,000! Get a chair under that lady before she collapses!—Posted by Karen
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Monday, April 20, 2009 7:48:19 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, April 17, 2009
Mitchell Museum focuses on Native American jewelry and beadwork
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Check it out: Old Native Jewelry and Beadwork To Be Focus of Events April 25-26 at Mitchell Museum EVANSTON, Ill. — Special events for seasoned and novice collectors of old Native American jewelry and beadwork — and anyone curious about these genres — are scheduled for Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, 3001 Central St., Evanston. Tom and Deborah Begner, of Turkey Mountain Traders, Scottsdale, Ariz., will make presentations, conduct an informal appraisal session, and exhibit a diverse collection of items for sale. Ten percent of sales proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Mitchell Museum.The Begners will give a presentation on “Antique Eastern Woodlands Beadwork” at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, focusing largely on beadwork made by members of the various Iroquois tribes from about 1800 to 1930. At 2:15 p.m., they will offer informal identifications and appraisals of old Native American jewelry and Eastern beadwork brought in by the public. They will speak on “The Top 10 Things to Look for in Old Indian Jewelry” at 3:15 p.m. The Begners, who founded Turkey Mountain Traders 20 years ago, will stage an exhibition and sale of old jewelry and antique Eastern beadwork from 4-7 p.m. Items for sale include beadwork items priced from about $100 to $3,000, including beaded bags, souvenir “whimseys,” and hats from the late 1800s. The jewelry is principally of Navajo and Zuni Pueblo origin, with items priced from $125. A noteworthy piece is a $12,000 Zuni fetish necklace made of shell and stone by the celebrated carver Leekya, who worked in the 1940s and 1950s. Antique Indian beadwork and old jewelry also will be exhibited and sold from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 26. Admission to the events is included with museum admission. Admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for seniors, students, teachers (with valid school ID), and children. Maximum suggested admission per family is $10. For information, phone (847) 475-1030. On the Net: www.mitchellmuseum.org. Looks like an interesting opportunity ...
Antiquities | Historic Preservation
Friday, April 17, 2009 2:20:00 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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This week's Antique Trader comin' at ya
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a sneak peek:  Some of the articles in this week's Antique Trader:
Antique Blog | Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques | Antiques Blog | Antiques Blogs | Antiques News | Antiques publications | Antiques Show | Historic Preservation
Friday, April 17, 2009 1:11:50 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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There's a lot in a name
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The other day, I blogged about "What's in a name?" This morning I read an article that moved me to comment because it ties in with that "name" question. The article is about a Florida antique shop named "Wish You Were Here." If you're a "sensitive type" and a parent like me, you may want to have a tissue ready before you read it. It's a great way to commemorate a lost loved one ... — Posted by Karen
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Friday, April 17, 2009 9:23:23 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Question of the Week: Automobile memories anyone?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
My first car, Nelly Belle, was a 1953 Chevrolet. She went on to become a dirt track race car, but never won a single race!
Did our automobilia features remind you of your favorite car? Did it have a name? Was it involved in a memorable incident?
Post a reply here, on the Question of the Week thread in the Antique Trader message boards, or send your response to Sandra.Sparks@fwmedia.com.
--Posted by Sandy
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009 8:44:18 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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New and improved eBay seller experience?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
EBay is rolling out more changes for eBay sellers to aid in both the seller and buyer experience... From the eBay announcement:
Seller Update: Overview
Keeping eBay a thriving marketplace requires a close partnership
between sellers and eBay to give buyers the experience they expect. We
continue to invest in driving traffic and buyer loyalty, and we need
your help to make buyers happy and keep them coming back. For our part,
we're also taking steps to make it easier and more profitable for you
to sell.
Easier, more visual shopping and buyer incentives to drive more sales
Key information to set buyer expectations and help reduce your costs
Other updates to make selling on eBay more efficient
The changes roll out in June. What do you think? Here's a link to the full post
eBay
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:58:26 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Added benefits of collecting
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
When I was in college (which is more years ago than I like to admit), I used to get together with a few friends and play Trivial Pursuit (the original Genus edition). Fun times, fun times!  Occasionally my cousin John would join us. John is a stamp collector. He caught the bug from our grandfather (whose birthday is today, in fact — Happy Birthday Grandpa! ... he's 90 today). But I digress ... John never went on to school after high school. He's a regular blue-collar kind of guy. But I tell you what: John kicks my butt at geography and 20th century history. And I went on to college to get a degree in history! I believe my dear cousin is so good in those areas because of his stamp collecting hobby. Holding an item in your hand from another country, another time, piques your curiosity so you have a reason to learn more about whatever it is. And it doesn't really matter what it is. It could be a matchbook, a postcard, a piece of furniture or treen — it really doesn't matter. I think these old items we tend to collect give us a reason to learn more. What do you think? How much more to collecting is there than just gathering? Is the acquisition of a piece the starting block for you? Or is it the finish line? Post a reply here and let us know what you think. (By the way, I usually came out ahead on the Science & Nature and Arts & Literature questions.) — Posted by Karen
Antique Blog | Antiques Blog | Antiques Blogs | Ephemera | Postcards
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 9:10:15 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, April 13, 2009
Haines Launches Blog to Connect Enthusiasts with Trends, Tips
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
LOS ANGELES – Reyne Haines, a national media fixture in her role as an expert appraiser in 20th Century Decorative Arts—including on PBS’s popular, long-running series Antiques Roadshow—has launched a blog for antiques and collectibles enthusiasts at www.ThreeOrMore.net. The weekly-updated blog also documents her trips around the country and throughout the antiques industry; tracks auction results and collecting trends, and provides show information. “ThreeOrMore is a personal online guide through which I’ll share my insights into the world of antiques and a hip, current perspective on the collectibles industry,” said Haines. “Despite the economy, the business of collecting is resilient. We are an industry all about investing in the things that we cherish and will increase in value—rather than consumerism—and this is something that’s timeless.” The blog also allows for comments, and subscription to the blog’s feed. Most recently, in addition to Antiques Roadshow, Haines has appeared as a special guest on CBS’s The Early Show and on CBS 2 News This Morning in New York; and in The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, Time Out NY, Worth Magazine and The Collectors Weekly. She contributed the section on Tiffany lamps to Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles 2010 Price Guide and is currently at work on a book for Krause Publications on collecting wristwatches. Haines will reappear on CBS’s The Early Show on April 18 and has a feature article upcoming in The Los Angeles Times. Reyne’s personal Web site is www.reynehaines.com. For more information, contact Aaron Henry, Found Agency, 310-245-8218, aaron@found-agency.com. | Antiques Blog | Antiques Blogs
Monday, April 13, 2009 4:18:41 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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What's in a name?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I paid more attention to usernames while perusing Twitter this morning (by the way, you can follow Antique Trader on Twitter at http://twitter.com/AntiqueTrader), catching up on all kinds of news and happenings. And it occurred to me that I don't put any effort into my usernames when I open a new online account somewhere, whether it's for a forum or a merchant site. People with businesses, however, have to put a bit of effort into naming their "brand." I would imagine the first thing you need from your business name is you need it to be memorable. But what else do you consider when you pick a name? Do you just pick something that sounds good? What do you think? Can you help out and answer this question for me? How did you come up with your business name, or how do you come up with your user names? By the way, some Twitter names that I really like because they seem to say it all and are memorable: gypsytrading, bookbrowzers, fleapirates, thepickerpages, oldpixels. — Posted by Karen
Antiques Blog | Antiques Blogs
Monday, April 13, 2009 8:47:34 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, April 09, 2009
Trouble brewing in Brimfield
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here is a developing story out of Brimfield. Mass. Brimfield is home of the famous Brimfield Antiques Shows, a collection of more than 20 shows held three times a year May, July and September. May's installment is universally seen as ground zero for the antiques trade and the kickoff to the outdoor antiques show season nationwide. It seems the town of Brimfield wants show promoters to pay up to five years of back taxes on "emergency services" at the event. Naturally, promoters are not taking this request lightly and have rightly filed a lawsuit fighting the levy. The amount in question is a sizable $144,501.55. Brimfield promoters submitted 5,617 vendor permits in 2008 which generated $168,510 in fees. This left the city with a surplus of more than $22,000 - but the town is looking for more. As every antqiues show promoter faces an increasingly challenging environment, it's a no brainer to say this is the wrong year to try to tap
these businesses. Dealers from the Midwast and West are already stressed by the
economy. If the landowners are forced to pass another fee increase on to Brimfield dealers they
might think twice about the trip. The towns of Brimfield and Sturbridge both
gain so much in economic impact of the dealers and attendees that there should
be another solution to cover these costs. -Eric Bradley, Atlantique City Show Promoter
antique | Antique Show | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques Show
Thursday, April 09, 2009 11:06:13 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Question of the Week: Does your collection have a family connection?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This week's Question of the Week: Does your collection have a family connection? Does it cross the generation gap or are you a “first generation” collector? Post a reply here, send one to Sandra.Sparks@fwmedia.com, or post a reply on the Antique Trader message boards HERE.
Antiques, blog, question of the week | Historic Preservation
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 4:51:08 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Syracuse china news
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
From a reader via e-mail:
I think your readers who collect china and pottery would
want to know that April 6 was the last day of production for Syracuse
china ware made in the USA. Libbey, Inc. of Toledo, Ohio has closed
down the plant. You'll still be able to buy on line, but after the 6th
thier plates will be made in their China china plant. You can get more
info on this at http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2008/12/syracuse_china_to_close.html. Please pass along to others J.C.P., via e-mail
— Posted by Karen
Antique News | Antiques News
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 4:33:47 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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The Great Unknown
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Every week, “Ask Antique Trader” receives scores of inquiries from readers, seeking more information about a recent find, a gift from a friend or relative, or an oddity that’s been sitting on a shelf for years. We pass all of these questions along to our panel of experts, but once in awhile, we get a question about an object that stops us in our tracks. We want to share these unusual treasures with readers in the hope that they’ll offer their opinions and perhaps enlighten us all. “Ask Antique Trader” will feature these oddities on a regular basis in the print and online editions of the magazine. Send your comments to AskAT@fwmedia.com or post a reply here on the Antique Trader blog.  I found this cast-iron duckling in a Minnesota antique shop several years ago. He’s about 10 inches tall. My wife thinks it’s an architectural fragment but I say it’s the remains of a sprinkler. Do you know where it may have come from?
— Posted by Karen
Antique Mystery Item
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:20:28 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, April 07, 2009
FREE online classified ads
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Collect.com offers free classified adsEveryone wants to get something for nothing, and now that's possible, thanks to Collect.com’s free classified ads.
“The classified ads are completely free — no gimmicks, no strings
attached and no limit to the number of classified ads that can be
placed,” said Dianne Wheeler, the community leader for collect.com.
“This is a great way for collectors to sell the items that they don’t
love anymore — and shop for new ones that they will — without pricey
consignment fees or drawn-out bidding wars.”
Placing an ad is easy. Just visit www.collect.com, click on the collectibles area that applies to your item ( Comics, Music, Sports, Militaria or Antiques and Collectibles),
and add in the details. The Ad Wizard walks you through every step of
the process, including writing the description and adding a photo of
the piece that’s for sale.
The free classified ads are the first of numerous improvements that are
scheduled to come to collect.com this year, Wheeler said.
Produced by F+W Media, the world’s largest hobby and collectible
publisher, Collect.com is an online community where collectors can
discuss and display their finds, keep tabs on the value of their
collections, connect with buyers and sellers, read about the latest
hobby news and more.
CLICK HERE to sell your collectibles (or post a wanted ad) with Collect.com free classified ads.
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Tuesday, April 07, 2009 4:52:03 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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A note to postcard enthusiasts
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 If you're interested in postcards, or ephemera in general, and have been a visitor to postcardcollector.com, you may have noticed that past few weeks that the content has been disappearing. That's because we've been in the process of moving those articles to http://www.antiquetrader.com/postcards/. I've finished up moving the articles and they're available for your perusal at the URL listed above. What will happen to postcardcollector.com? If anyone tries to visit that URL, they will automatically be redirected to the postcard page on antiquetrader.com. Let us know if you have any questions. You can contact either Sandra Sparks, the former editor of Postcard Collector ( sandra.sparks@fwmedia.com), or me ( karen.knapstein@fwmedia.com). — Posted by Karen
Ephemera | Postcards
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 3:58:06 PM (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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Friday, April 03, 2009
Collecting traditions
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This week, we ran a story by Trina Spillman entitled Collecting Feature: Family traditions. It's a charming tale of her early introduction to the collecting habit when, as a child, she would help her mother and father search flea markets and antique stores for Royal Doulton Flambé and Nippon porcelain. And how she's grown into a passionate collector, and has passed the collecting tradition on to her children. I know many people will enjoy reading it as much as we here at Antique Trader have. You, too, may be able to spotlight your collection and/or collecting tradition in Antique Trader. Here's how: E-mail your story, with captioned photos to sandra.sparks@fwmedia.com or mail to Antique Trader Collecting Spotlight, 700 E State St., Iola, WI 54945, attn: Sandra Sparks.
Photos should be well focused and clear. Remove items from any
protective covering that may cause glare. Include a photo of yourself.
If sending your story and photos via e-mail (preferred), see directions
below.
Format: Save as jpeg or tiff
Resolution: 200 dpi or higher
Size: Original image must be a minimum of 4 inches wide/deep
Compressing files: If needed, files can be “zipped” and we can unzip them here.
Posting files: Large files also can be posted to our ftp site at ftp.krause.com; select Inbound folder, then Antique Trader folder. Either drag image or copy and paste it into the folder.
If you have any questions, contact Sandra at the e-mail address above. — Posted by Karen
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Friday, April 03, 2009 8:18:46 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Features, features, and more features
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
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Friday, April 03, 2009 7:53:22 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, April 02, 2009
What's your perception?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Question of the Week: What do you think? What is your perception of the health of the antiques market? Will you earmark your stimulus money to use at antique shows or auctions? Posts a reply here, or log your response on the antiquetrader.com forum, or e-mail sandra.sparks@fwmedia.com.
Antiques, blog, question of the week
Thursday, April 02, 2009 8:53:15 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Is this for real?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The March version of the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes has wrapped, and we’ve just launched the April sweeps for a new prize: the Antique Trader® Guide to Fakes and Reproductions, by Mark Chervenka. Yes, this is the real deal: One lucky sweepstakes entrant is going to win a free copy of Guide to Fakes and Reproductions. If you would like to maximize your chances of winning this prize, come back and enter once each day. This new edition of the best-selling guide for spotting fakes and forgeries comes to your rescue with 800 detailed color photo comparisons of fakes and originals, and sound advice for identifying forgeries.  Good luck everyone! Of course, if you don’t want to wait and see if you won, you can purchase the book at www.krausebooks.com for $24.99. — Posted by Karen
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009 4:06:13 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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