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Uncover over 10 years of expert columns and captivating stories from the world of antiques and collectibles. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting, our editorial archives are a treasure trove of history, insight, and inspiration. Start exploring—and let your curiosity lead the way!

July 18, 2025 / Cheers, Gavels n Paddles, TV memorabilia

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 ...

July 17, 2025 / Talk of the Trade

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 ...

July 15, 2025 / music memorabilia, The Beat: Music Memorabilia, Vintage Music

Vintage rock ‘n roll tour T-shirts. Look for signed shirts that can be verified to be signed by a band member(s).

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 ...

July 11, 2025 / Gavels n Paddles, vintage toy cars

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 ...

July 10, 2025 / Features, vintage fashion, vintage men's fashion

At right: Inspired by a late-1940s motorcycle jacket from Mr. Lauren’s personal collection, this 1970s vintage jacket is made from vegetable-tanned cowhide with a black-over-brown hue. Distressed finish achieved through a multistep process that allows the piece to continue to age with wear. Padded shoulder and elbow patches. Café racer–style stand collar. Fully lined with twill. Selling online for $2,290 at uncommon-threadz.com

Vintage and Men: Show Your Style, Gentlemen!

By Judy Gonyeau The craze for vintage continues to rev up the popularity of reclaimed goods, regardless of if the ...

July 8, 2025 / collector brain, Psychology of Collecting, The Psychology of Collecting

As you can see in this diagram, dopamine that’s used in the mesolimbic and mesocortical pathways (shown in purple) is produced in the ventral tegmental area (VTA). The dopamine is then projected to the nucleus accumbens (mesolimbic pathway) or the prefrontal cortex (mesocortical pathway).

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 ...

July 4, 2025 / Coin Collecting, Gavels n Paddles, numismatists

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 ...

July 2, 2025 / Antique Marketplace News, Vintage Living

How to Style Thrifted Vintage Fashion for Today: A Collector’s Guide from Brimfield and Beyond

By Ashley G Garner There’s nothing quite like the thrill of hunting for vintage treasures in the fields of ...

July 2, 2025 / Antique Lace, Educational Resources, Museums and Exhibits, Vintage Lace

The Lace Museum: Online Videos Introduce New Approach to the Study of Antique Lace

At The Lace Museum, you will find a place to explore all things lace—virtually and in person. Our on-site collections ...

July 2, 2025 / comic book collecting, Giant Size X-Men, Pop Culture Collecting, RetroCollect, X-Men

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 For those who only know the Marvel superhero ...

June 30, 2025 / Museums and Exhibits

Houston Museum of Decorative Arts – Chattanooga, TN

The Houston Museum of Decorative Arts is a unique cultural institution, opened in the 1960s inside a 1890s Victorian house ...