Making the Most of Your Auction Experience
Touching Fame: Your Own Celebrity Collectibles
Being a true collector means you may also have celebrity collectibles. Whether it is that Lucille Ball salt and pepper set or that Lone Ranger lunch box, it all has value. You may even have collections of even higher assets such as an original Beatles album, signed...
Have You Considered Collecting Antique Tools?
Tools are the father of all antiques. Any piece of art, furniture, or household item would not be possible without the tools used to make them. Used in yesteryear, antique tools can be valued collector’s items. Collectors can find real treasures at auctions such as...
Capture Sweet Memories with Cookie Jars
There is just something nostalgic about cookie jars. Whether it is the fun shapes and sizes they come in or the sweet memories they bring; collecting them can be fun and satisfy your sense of whimsey. How can you become a savvy cookie jar collector? Did you know...
Keyboard vs. Gavel: Which is the Best Auction?
Right now, people are accessing more services online and auctions are no exception. As with anything online, there are advantages and disadvantages. Here are some advantages to participating in online auctions: Convenience - You can participate in an...
How to Clear Clutter and Make Money with Your Collectibles
If you've ever tried clearing out clutter, you may have found some long-lost treasure. Have you found a box with old knick-knacks in your attic? Have you received an inheritance that includes antique or collectible items? Maybe you've kept something special from your...
Why We Become a Collector
Every collector devotes themselves to passionately looking and caring for their favorite pieces of nostalgia. These collectible items are loved based on home decorating choices, a childhood memory, its emotional effect, or perhaps simply because someone is interested...
Learning About the Past Through Antiques and Collectibles
Are you a fan of the TV show American Pickers? There's a reason that Americans have fallen in love with Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, the show's co-hosts. Antiques and collectibles aren't just about a cash transaction or holding onto an investment. Looking at "old...
What is a Silent Auction?
Not all auctions are big, loud to-dos with people shouting the next highest bid in their determination to win an object. Some auctions are actually quiet and are known as "silent" auctions. Silent auctions have the same objective as a traditional auction: sell the...