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Top Four Best Places to Buy and Sell Antiques

If you’re up for the travel and antique shipping, here are four places to start your search for the best place to buy and sell your antiques away from home.

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What The Antiques Roadshow Can Teach You About Selling A Home

Many homeowners are confused about real estate valuation, but a handful of antiques roadshow appraisals would enlighten them on how it's done.

7 Things You Need to Know Before Shopping a Big Antiques Market

Ever wonder why Joanna Gaines always gets the good stuff? Not anymore.

Finding Treasure: A Quick Guide to Antique Appraisal

Could that old vase in your attic be valuable? We talked to a local appraiser to find out.

How to Buy and Care for Antique Jewelry

Purchasing antique jewelry means buying something truly special. Each necklace, watch, earring,...

[Infographic]: How do art, antique & jewelry appraisals work?

Nearly everyone owns a piece of art, furniture or jewelry that is believed to be of value. The question is, how do you find the true value?

Who Needs Auction Houses? A New Online Marketplace Makes Selling Your Art Faster and Easier

LiveArt gives buyers and sellers an easy way to communicate, negotiate and transact directly.

Vintage, Retro or Antique?

By Karen S. Murray, ISA How do you describe and identify your collectables and treasures? If you buy a toaster at a flea market, can you call it “vintage”, or just “used”? If you acquire a stunning velvet Elvis portrait, do you view it as “retro” and therefore very valuable? The terms “vintage”, “retro” […]

Antiques & Collectibles: Want vintage scales? Where there's a will, there's a weigh

If you love kitchen collectibles like I do, one hot collectible now is the kitchen scale.

How to Wear Antique Jewelry

How to Wear Antique Jewelry Antique jewelry is stunning, timeless and unique. Better yet, there is a history behind every piece. Sometimes the beauty of the

The Benefits of Buying An Antique Diamond Engagement Ring — Certified Gem Appraiser

By James Greene ©<br>Diamond rings are a lovely addition to anyone’s jewelry collection. These types of gemstone rings come in various colors, metals and sizes. The diamonds which are part of the ring may be high quality stones or ones of a more modest variety. There are many benefits to purchasing a diamond engagement ring which is an antique style. Antique diamond rings are coveted by many and the following will list some of the benefits to purchasing this type of diamond…

Does Travel Insurance Qualify as Insurance for Creditable Health Insurance Coverage? Insurance_...

Does Travel Insurance Qualify as Insurance for Creditable Health Insurance Coverage? Insurance_ Legal Questions &amp; Answers

Antique caged glass goblets?

So I was at a friends house and he has these awesome antique caged glass goblets. I've tried to do some research on them but can't find anything...

8 Tips for Antique Hunting

Are you looking for that perfect retro piece for your home? Do you have a love of old things, or perhaps even a specific collection of old things? If you answered yes, you might enjoy antique hunting. The Lehigh Valley is a great place for antique hunting, but if you’re going to go out searching …

How to Refinish An Antique

Antique furniture that has seen a lot of use and abuse can be restored to its former glory.

The Most Important Insurance Terms to Know

The Most Important Insurance Terms to Know<br>We all reach a point in life where we’re faced with the decision to purchase our own insurance policies. Some people pay for their auto insurance when they buy their first car at sixteen. Others may not have to shop for insurance until buying a home. Whether you’re just beginning to search for insurance or got your first policy in the mail, the terminology used by insurance providers can be downright confusing. We’ve collected some of…

Seeking Antiques? Head to Round Top

How to Antique a Door

For those who enjoy the look and craftsmanship found in homes from days gone by, even the doors of old homes carry a warmth and quality often not present in standard modern doors. Some modern doors ...

How to Sell Antique to a Buyer

Tips that help you sell your antiques by focusing on the potential buyer. Understand how not to lose a sale or money by only dealing with the item.