Advertise with the Journal of Antiques & Collectibles
Reach Dealers, Collectors & Enthusiasts Across the Antique Marketplace
The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles is a nationally recognized publication connecting both sides of the antiques and vintage marketplace and buyers and sellers. Our hybrid platform combines the best of print, digital, and e-newsletter publishing, ensuring your message reaches highly targeted and engaged audiences across multiple channels.
Who Reads the Journal?
Our readers are active participants in the antique, vintage, and collectibles world:
- Antique dealers, auction houses & shop owners
- Show promoters & flea market organizers
- Collectors, antiquers & history lovers
- Vintage enthusiasts & lifelong learners
Journal of Antiques & Collectibles Reach by the Numbers
- 65,000–80,000 website visitors per month
- 5,600+ opted-in newsletter subscribers
- 11,000+ newsletter emails delivered every month
- 45.4% average newsletter open rate
- 10,000+ social media followers, averaging 115,000 views per month
- 5,000+ digital magazine subscribers
- 5,000+ print magazines distributed nationwide every month
- 700+ auction and estate sale companies in the Estate & Auction Directory
- Official distributor of the Brimfield Show Guide and the Braderie South Show Guide
- International contributors in India, Mexico, Berlin, the UK, and Canada
Trusted by Leading Advertisers
From long-standing antique markets to leading auction houses and industry suppliers, these full-year advertisers trust the Journal to reach their audience:
Heritage Auctions • Scott Antique Markets • Woody Auction • Golden Nugget Flea Market • Alameda Point Antiques Faire • Stormville Airport Antique Show & Flea Market • Woodbury Flea Market • Michigan Antique Festival • Redwood Country Flea Market • Palmer Antiques Co-op • Asheford Institute of Antiques • Competition Chemicals • Howard Products
Why Advertise With Us?
Multi-Channel Distribution
- Print Magazine – Monthly issues distributed nationwide at antique shops, shows, and flea markets.
- Digital Magazine – Monthly editions are direct-emailed to our opt-in subscriber base of collectors and trade professionals.
- Post-Press Update Newsletter – Bi-Weekly e-newsletter sent to 5,600+ targeted readers featuring fresh marketplace news, ads, and resources.
- Website – 65,000–80,000 monthly visitors seeking auction listings, show directories, shop guides, and collector resources.
- Social Media –Over 10,000 followers engage with various content and promotional initiatives, resulting in more than 115,000 views each month.
Content That Inspires Engagement
We provide unique opportunities for advertisers to connect with audiences through:
- Editorial Features: Topic-focused articles written by collectors, curators, and industry experts.
- Auction Insights: Popular columns like Gavels ’n Paddles and What’s Selling on eBay, plus regular auction press releases and auction results coverage.
- Marketplace Resources: Show directories, shop finders, and collector club listings.
- Show Guides: Exclusive advertising in our annual industry-wide Show Directory and Brimfield Show Guide, plus museum exhibit features.
The Journal Advantage
When you advertise with us, you don’t just reach readers you reach the market:
- Dealers looking to sell
- Collectors looking to buy
- Vendors looking to source, explore, and learn
Our content, guides, and resources make us the go-to publication for the antiques, vintage, and collectibles marketplace.
SEO Benefits for Advertisers
- High-ranking content: Our digital platform and articles are optimized for search terms like antiques for sale, antique shows 2026, vintage, collectibles, and auction results.
- Link opportunities: Sponsored listings and ads drive traffic directly to your site.
- Long-term visibility: Articles, guides, and directories remain searchable online, extending your reach long after publication.
- Industry Recognition: Ranked #4 on Feedspot’s Top 10 Antique Magazines (2026) and #5 on PRNews.io’s Top 10 Most Valuable Antique Magazines — trusted visibility that reflects directly on your ad.
For more information and to speak to an advertising representative, don’t hesitate to get in touch at info@joac.online or call 508-347-1960.
2027 Media Kit
About the Show Directory
The Show Directory is a nationally distributed, printed, and digital resource dedicated to antique, vintage, and collectible shows and markets across the U.S. Each year, 8,000+ copies are distributed to shops, auctions, and flea markets nationwide from January through May, with a reprint in June, making it the ultimate planning tool for the year ahead.
Listing your show ensures your event is seen, shared, and attended. Advertising packages increase visibility on the website and in the Journal of Antiques and Collectibles Magazine.
Listing Options
- Standard Listing – $65
Include your show information in the 2027 Show Directory and our online Show Calendar. - Digital Ad – $275
Add a 225×225 px digital ad on our homepage under Upcoming Shows for 30 days before your event. - Newsletter Digital Ad – $275
Add a 225×225 px digital ad in our bi-weekly newsletter for 30 days before your event. - Digital Banner Ad – $1500
Add a 1200×400 px digital banner ad on our homepage under Upcoming Shows for 30 days before your event. - Digital Ad Package – $1275
Add a 1200×400 px digital banner ad on our homepage under Upcoming Shows. Add a 225×225 px digital ad in our bi weekly newsletter and on our homepage under Upcoming Shows for 30 days before your event.
Advertising Packages
Premium – $599/yr
Great for promoters with regular events throughout the year.
- 6 show listings
- One Free Half-Page Ad
- FREE 225x225px digital ad on our website 30 days prior to each listing
- Premium tag on your listings
- 15% OFF all print advertising in the Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
Show & Shop Showcase – $999/yr
Maximum exposure for promoters with ongoing or large-scale events.
- Unlimited show listings
- One Free Full-Page Ad
- 225x225px digital ad on our website AND in our bi-weekly newsletter year round
- Premium tag on your listings
- 30% OFF all print advertising in the Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
Auction & Estate Directory Packages
Free – $0
A basic listing in the Auction & Estate Directory.
- Basic company listing
- 1 free event listing (one-time)
Featured – $349/yr
Stand out at the top of the directory.
- Logo or photo of your business on your listing
- 1 event listing per month
- Priority placement above search results
- 10% OFF all print advertising in the Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
Premium – $599/yr
More listings, a free website ad, and placement above Featured.
- Everything in Featured
- 2 event listings per month
- FREE 225x225px digital ad on our website ($275/Month value)
- Premium tag on your listing
- Placement above Featured listings
- 15% OFF all print advertising in the Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
Auction & Estate Showcase – $1,499/yr
Always first, with maximum exposure for companies running multiple auctions.
- Everything in Premium
- Unlimited event listings per month
- 225x225px digital ad on our website AND in our newsletter ($275/month value)
- Always listed first in the directory
- Rotating digital banner on the Directory page and the Auction Press Release page
- 30% OFF all print advertising in the Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
2027 Advertising Rates
(Show Directory & Journal of Antiques and Collectibles)
| Ad Size | Dimensions | Price |
| Full Page | 9″ w x 12″ h | $800 |
| Half Page | 9″ w x 5 7/8″ h | $575 |
| Quarter Page | 4 3/8″ w x 5 7/8″ h | $400 |
| Eighth Page | 4 3/8″ w x 2 7/8″ h | $250 |
- Smaller ads are available on a monthly contract basis. (Three-month minimum)
Multi-month contracts for ad sizes come with built-in savings: committing to 3, 6, 9, or 12 months unlocks increasing discounts off the standard rate, with longer commitments also opening up greater scope and flexibility in placement. Ask your advertising representative which commitment level best fits your goals.
Antique Shop Finder Listings
Pay once a year and save 17%, or pay month to month. Cancel any time.
Basic – Free
No card needed.
- Name, address, phone and website
- Hours or an appointment note
- Verified by our team
- Shows on the map and in search
- Claim it any time to update details
- No photos
- Not printed in the Journal
Standard – $39.99/month or $399/year
In print and online.
- Everything in Basic
- Photos, hours and a full description
- Your own shop page
- Printed in the Journal of Antiques
- Specialty tags so collectors find you
Premier – $54.99/month or $549/year
Most exposure.
- Everything in Standard
- Premier placement on the website and in the app
- 1/12-page ad printed in the Journal of Antiques
- Premier badge on your listing and map pin
- Shown first in your area
Current Journal of Antiques members keep their $299 price for another year. Nothing changes for you until then. Paid plans never replace our check: every listing is verified before it goes live.