Every year, the research staff at the Asheford Institute of Antiques conducts an informal survey among its over 2,264 current students and past graduates to report on current market trends […]
Category Archives: Antique Marketplace News
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Feb
Feb
Over the past few years, I have written a number of columns and shared the perspectives and advice of others chronicling the rise of vintage fashion and the resale trade. […]
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Jan
Jan
If you are a history lover, no doubt museums are a favorite haunt. The following list of Top 10 Bucket List History Museums comes from a December 31, 2022 article […]
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Nov
Nov
Are you one of these people who has been holding on to items or collections from your children’s childhood or your own because you believe that one day they will […]
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Oct
Oct
Did you know that August 17, 2022, was National Thrift Store Day? News to me. According to NARTS, The Association of Resale Professionals, there are currently more than 25,000 resale, […]
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Sep
Sep
Anyone who has had to help a family member move or downsize, or been left with the responsibility of emptying an estate, knows the heartache of making the hard decisions: […]
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Sep
Sep
After what seems like years physically distanced from the shows and markets that make antiquing and collecting such an exciting and engaging hobby, shows and buyers are back! This turnout […]
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Aug
Aug
Small, independent businesses in towns across America are once again feeling the effects of a changing economic climate brought about by a confluence of challenges. This past June in an […]
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Jul
Jul
Over the last 25 years since the first Star Wars movie hit theaters, legions of fans around the world have followed the tales and memorable characters associated with each new […]
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Jul
Jul
Are you familiar with the term “fast fashion?” If not, you should be. It’s the hottest trend in the apparel industry today and it’s coming to a thrift store near […]
