Antiques, Collectibles and Auction News

Over 1,500 dealers will set up for March 31-April 4 event at the Metrolina Tradeshow Expo for ICA Shows’ five day Spring Classic.
(CHARLOTTE, NC) - “From Antique to Shabby Chic and Everything in Between” describes the variety of treasures, pleasures and surprises that await show goers this month at the ICA Shows “Spring Classic.” The […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2009
CONTACT: International Society of Appraisers
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ISA
“ASSETS 2010″ CONFERENCE
April 30-May 3, 2010
Toronto, Canada
ISA will host a Conference April 30-May 3 with Museum tours and seminars by noted authorities in the fields of Fine Art, Antiques and Residential Contents and Gems & Jewelry
(Toronto, Canada) The International Society of Appraisers will celebrate its […]

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[ February 26, 2010; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. February 27, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. February 28, 2010; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The “Remember When” antique and Collectibles show to be held in the beautiful convention center (ballroom) of the AVI Resort and Casino, in Laughlin, Nevada, Feb. 26th-28., Fri. 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. -5 p.m. and Sun 9 a.m.-3 p.m. is expected to draw crowds from all over the Tri-State area. The convention center […]

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[ January 18, 2010; 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] New ten-part series premieres Monday, January 18 at 9pm ET on HISTORY

New York, December 2009 - Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are on a mission to recycle America. Their job: to dig through junk piles, abandoned barns and neglected garages for hidden memorabilia. Sometimes they make a buck; and sometimes they walk away with little […]

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[ February 26, 2010; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. February 27, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. February 28, 2010; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The “Remember When” Antique and Collectibles show to be held in the beautiful convention center (ballroom) of the AVI Resort and Casino, in Laughlin, Nevada, Feb. 26th-28., Fri. 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. -5 p.m. and Sun 9 a.m.-3 p.m. is expected to draw crowds from all over the Tri-State area.

The convention center accommodates […]

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Web CEO 8.0 is released!
This new version of Web CEO introduces many functions to improve Search Engine Optimization (”SEO”) workflow and meets so many of the expectations of its users that they call it ‘User Choice’. In Web CEO 8.0, you may enjoy the new Advanced Position History report giving the most complete idea of […]

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Jacksonville, North Carolina - January 30, 2009 — Sea Witch Antiques, the premier antiques and collectibles company along the North Carolina seaboard, announced the unveiling of their two new websites. Using the new Magento ecommerce application (http://www.magentocommerce.com), the remodeled Sea Witch Antiques and the new Jacksonville NC Furniture (a div. of Sea Witch Antiques) are […]

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If you can find what the collectors are looking for, then talk of recession doesn’t figure into the equation in today’s economy. I’ve said it before, and will say it again, today: There doesn’t seem to be any lack of funds in the upper end Antique and Fine Art markets. Our industry is still very sound, and I remain very positive. Why?

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My phone is continuing to ring off the hook with people desperate to sell their belonging because of they need cash, or they think they might. This flurry of phone calls can be based on fear - the fear of not knowing what the value of their savings and property will be if this economy continues its downward spiral. The market is changing, and as buyers and sellers of antiques and fine art, we need to adjust our way of doing business to handle the change. but, this isn’t a “bad” thing. I call this time, “Oportunity Time.” And today, it’s Opportunity Time for those of us in this business and for those collectors who have the cash to buy.

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Right now, in the Antiques and Fine Art Markets, we’re presented with various venues along with their associated fees that, today, have risen to unheard of levels. Auction houses today are collecting close to 50% of an item’s value in commissions and fees. They collect this amount by “double dipping” - - collecting, what I consider, out-of-line- fees from the seller, and then charging the buyer a fee for the privilege of buying. I don’t know, but I have to ask myself this: When did auction houses become part owner of your inventory or your personal belongings?

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