by Barbara Miller Beem – Images courtesy of Mike Ivankovich I love living in the presence of old things. I consider time cruising the aisles of antique malls and flea markets to be well spent, even though, at this point,…
By Donald-Brian Johnson It’s the mid-1950s. A cozy evening at home. My little sister and I, elbows propped on pillows, have moved in as close as possible to the television set, awaiting the opening credits of The Adventures of Superman.…
by Sloane Middleton Mann Running a vintage shop means juggling dozens of tasks at once. You’re sourcing, cleaning, styling, researching, listing, packing, shipping—and that’s before you even think about marketing. And yet, marketing is what keeps your shop visible, memorable,…
Q: I recently inherited this Civil War sword which has been in an attic for many years. It has been in my family and my grandfather told me it was used by one of our relatives in the Confederate army…
with Jessica Rickman CPPA, Certified Personal Property Appraiser As an appraiser with almost two decades in the world of antiques and collectibles, I’ve seen everything from George Washington inaugural buttons to 1800s European Confessionals. However, few items spark as much…
By Amanda Sheriff and J.C. Vaughn Comic book and comic art sales thrived in 2025, setting multiple records for major key books, the work of top artists, and important moments in comics history. Below is a sample of the record…
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. In recent years, Labubu dolls—quirky, sharp-toothed collectibles sold in sealed “blind boxes”—have become a global sensation. At first glance, they may look like yet another toy trend destined to fade. But their popularity reveals something…
by Barbara Miller Beem It’s February, the shortest month of the year, even though sometimes it feels like the longest one. Outside, the weather is frightful. Inside, the fire is so delightful (provided you have a fireplace, of course). But…
by Laurence Carpenter For much of the twentieth century, scarcity in music memorabilia was accidental rather than designed. Instruments survived by chance, stage costumes were kept or discarded without thought of future value, and autographs were obtained informally, often with…
by Douglas R. Kelly There’s a Dutch maker of toy cars that keeps popping up on my radar screen with new (well, vintage) examples of its output. Best I can remember, this started more than 15 years ago when I…
