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20 Things You Should Always Buy at Estate Sales
by Tamara White Estate sales are the one place where the saying “One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure” holds ...
8 Essential Estate Sale Tips for Buyers in 2025
Estate sales are more than a way to clear out a home — they’re curated snapshots of a life, where ...
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 ...
Closets: The Overlooked Spot You Should Always Check At Estate Sales For The Best Treasures
The real hidden gems are often tucked away in unexpected places. By Nicole Letts https://www.southernliving.com/reasons-to-check-closets-at-estate-sales-11748953 Kimberly Murstein and her grandmother, ...
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 ...
Estate Sales 101: Etiquette, Rules, and Tips for Beginners
Reprinted from www.invaluable.com/blog/estate-sales | Edited for space The sale of late Zsa Zsa Gabor’s furniture, jewelry, artwork, and other belongings ...
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 ...
September 2025: The State of Estates
The State of Estates This edition of the Journal of Antiques covers the Etiquette, Rules, and Tips for Beginners regarding ...
Antique Apothecary Cabinet ASMR Restoration
I found this antique apothecary cabinet in a local optician’s shop and immediately had the feeling it carried an incredible ...
Souvenir Travel Pennants: Rally ‘Round The Flags
By Donald-Brian Johnson A pennant to make sure honeymooners didn’t forget their visit to New York’s Niagara Falls. They fluttered ...
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 ...
Glamping Gear and the Creation of the National Park Service
“50 Nifty Finds #12: Glamping Gear.” U.S. Department of the Interior. Last modified January 30, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/50-nifty-finds-12-glamping-gear.htm. The word “glamping” ...
From Past to Present: The Story of National Parks in American History
Article by the National Park Service, nps.gov Welcome to a journey through time as we explore the rich history 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 ...
Guide to Brimfield: September 2025
Prefer to read offline? Download the Guide to Brimfield September 2025 using the link below Download the Guide to Brimfield ...
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 ...
August 2025: National Parks
National Parks This issue of The Journal of Antiques, includes articles examining the history of the American National Parks and ...
Vintage Accessories that are Trending Today
Reprinted with permission from Wardrobe Shop, www.wardrobeshop.com Vintage accessories have become all the rage once again, thanks to the change ...
