Columns
These sought-after sections offer expert auction analysis, cultural commentary, and more, adding depth, variety, and a personal touch to every issue. Columns include Gavels ’n’ Paddles, Psychology of Collecting, The Beat, Pop Culture Collecting, Toys from the Attic, and Civil War Collector.
Estate Sales – From Treasure to Trouble: What Happens When Heirs Must Sell Your Collection
by Shirley M Mueller, MD In a nutshell: Though many collectors try to de-access their collections before death, this often ...
Estate Sale Finds
by Jessica Kosinski If you are an avid collector like me, you have probably been to many estate sales over ...
The Civil War Sword Scam
by John Sexton Q: I acquired the following sword from a 77-year-old gentleman (Winston) for $5,000, who said the sword ...
Chrysler Connection
by Douglas R. Kelly Toy cars have come in every size and scale you can imagine over the past 100 ...
The Early Days of Independent Comics: Nexus, Badger, and Whisper
By J.C. Vaughn: President of Gemstone Publishing and Amanda Sheriff: Gemstone’s Editor-Digital. PopCultureSquad.com’s Bob Harrison also contributed to this column ...
How to Turn Foot Traffic into Web Traffic
by Sloane Middleton Mann Vintage items shine in person. Within styled booths or stores, the tactile browsing and face-to-face connections ...
The Significance and Nostalgia of the WPA National Park Posters
By Jessica Kosinski There is something magical about the bold lines and vibrant colors of vintage National Park posters. These ...
How Nature Reboots the Brain
by Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. In modern life, with its high-speed internet, AI exposure, and stress-ridden workplaces, we rarely take ...
In Memoriam: Jim Shooter
by J.C. Vaughn & Amanda Sheriff His comic book career was worthy of the characters whose exploits he detailed. Comic ...
The Vintage Water Decals of America’s National Parks
by Ron Wolfe of American Pickers In the world of vintage collectibles, few items evoke the spirit of adventure and ...
Faberge punch service, $750,000, Heritage Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A turn-of-the-last-century Fabergé ...
Leica M2 camera, $15,360, Kimball’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A vintage Leica ...
Cruver: Twin Sons of Different Mothers
by Douglas R. Kelly Early plastic toys run the gamut in terms of quality. Some were well designed and well ...
TV’s Cheers logo bar door, $162,500, Julien’s Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium The original front ...
How to Build a Vintage Brand: 4 Questions to Drive Growth
By Sloane Middleton Mann. Sloane is the founder of Business of Vintage, the world’s only marketing agency specializing in vintage and ...
The Vinyl Never Lies: Vintage Music, Memorabilia, and the Stories We Still Want to Hear
by Laurence Carpenter Vintage music is having a moment – and not just in playlists. We’re seeing a resurgence in ...
Yonezawa Atom Jet 58 Racer, $47,970, Milestone Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A Japanese Yonezawa ...
How Creativity Drives Desire: Exploring the Neural Mechanisms of Creativity and How they Relate to Collecting
by Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Creativity is not just for artists—it’s present in solving problems, making jokes, or even collecting ...
1796 U.S. quarter dollar, $168,000, Heritage Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A 1796 U.S ...
A New Beginning: Giant-Size X-Men #1 Turns 50
By J.C. Vaughn, President of Gemstone Publishing and Amanda Sheriff, Gemstone’s Editor-Digital Giant-Size X-Men #1, cover For those who only ...
Collecting Vintage & Estate Jewelry
by Jessica Kosinski If you love jewelry with a story, character, and a bit of history, vintage jewelry collecting might ...
First Edition Copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, $48,000, Doyle
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A first edition ...
Ragtop Summer: Taking a Look At Convertible Toy Cars
by Douglas R. Kelly Here in New England, winter loosens its grip reluctantly, often over-staying its welcome deep into the ...
Vintage Picnic Sets: A Nostalgic Feast in a Basket
By Jessica Kosinski When talking about summer fun, there are certain activities that instantly come to mind: swimming, camping, biking, ...
Richard Mille chronograph, $217,800, Kodner Galleries
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A Richard Mille ...
