Tips and Trends: March 2019
The Price of Art and its Journey By Pontus Silfverstolpe When I was a child, I was told it was ugly to speak about money. Especially, as I understood much later, in the cultural world. But for those who yet…
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Collecting with Jeff: August 2017
Cash Registers By Jeff Figler It always amazes me that, when I go to check out at a store, when I give the cashier the payment, that the person will know exactly how much change I should receive. That has…
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Set of five UAE banknotes, $16,520, Archives International
Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Set of five UAE banknotes, $16,520, Archives International Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A specimen set of five non-denominational banknotes from the United Arab Emirates, a 1973-1976 issue, sold for $16,520 at…
Gavels ’n’ Paddles: 1776 U.S. silver dollar, $1.41 million, Heritage
Gavels ’n’ Paddles: 1776 U.S. silver dollar, $1.41 million, Heritage Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A 1776 Continental silver dollar – the finest of only four silver Continental currency dollars known to exist from the birth of…
The Best of Ed Welch – Your Time and Your Money
The Best of Ed Welch – Your Time and Your Money The Business of Doing Business in Antiques By Ed Welch The antiques trade is time and money intensive. No professional dealer can make a living wage in the antiques…
Guess What – June 2014
Guess What – June 2014 Now you see it… now you don’t! By Bob Cahn – “The Primitive Man” Our object, obviously on GUESS WHAT is to confuse and abuse you, our loyal readers — and this month is no…
The Best of Ed Welch – I Want My Money Back
The Best of Ed Welch – I Want My Money Back The Business of Doing Business in Antiques By Ed Welch I have been self-employed all my life. It is my responsibility to make enough money to support my family.…
Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1909 1-Yuan banknote, $15,230, Archives Int'l
Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: 1909 1-Yuan banknote, $15,230, Archives Int’l Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An unlisted 1909 1-Yuan Empire Issue Chinese banknote, in good condition with facing dragons, sold for $15,230 at an auction of…
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Australia's first banknote, $310,000, Noble Numismatics
Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Australia’s first banknote, $310,000, Noble Numismatics Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall The only known example of Australia’s first official banknote – a 10 shilling note from 1817, one of 100 issued by…
The Best of Ed Welch: Money Making Techniques
The Best of Ed Welch: Money Making Techniques By Ed Welch As many of you are aware, our friend Ed Welch passed away in October, 2012. His wisdom and entrepreneurial spirit will be greatly missed. At the request of many…