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Nothing’s more addictive than treasure hunting for antiques and collectibles. But what if you could turn that passion for vintage into a side-hustle or even a full-time business? Join our experienced dealer as he shares insider tips and tricks from decades in the trade.
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A Collision of Seasons: The Antiques & Collectibles We're Selling Now (opens the original)
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Fall isn't just one season for antiques and collectibles sellers—it's a collision of seasons, and that's creating all sorts of opportunities across Etsy and eBay right now. In this episode, we're digging into what's trending in John's shops as summer gives way to fall, from Native pottery and vintage pottery in warm autumn neutrals to brown dripware, floral ceramics, leather handbags, vintage coats, cookbooks, barware, and entertaining pieces. We also explore seasonal demand for sports and team-
Totally Tubular 1980s Items You Can Sell Now (opens the original)
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Anyone who lived through the '80s knows there were a TON of really fun pop culture moments. And yep, they're coming back in a big way. Think: Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, E.T., The Goonies, Transformers, Gremlins, Thundercats, Jem, Barbie and the Rockers, and other 1980s toys and movie memorabilia to lunch boxes, posters, VHS tapes, vinyl records, cassette tapes, arcade tokens, mall displays, concert T-shirts and programs, tickets, Trapper Keepers, Lisa Frank folde
Don't Walk Past These! Recent Discoveries We've Been Missing (opens the original)
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You never stop learning as an antiques and collectibles dealer, and this summer has been proof of that for us. We've mentioned the embarrassment of garage-sale riches this summer, and recently, the questions we've been receiving have all circled around: What was the biggest surprise? Biggest discovery? What'd you learn? We're revealing three aha! moments from this summer: Twin Winton pottery (and how our own anti-hillbilly bias kept us from seeing it before), Hallmark Holiday Barbies (sold in Ha
When What It’s Made of Matters More than What It Is (opens the original)
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What makes an antique or collectible valuable? Sometimes, it’s not the object itself; it’s what the object is made of! In this episode, we explore how materials can drive collector demand, value, and sales, from glowing uranium glass and Fiesta red to Bakelite, celluloid, Lucite, ivory, sterling silver, pewter, wood, leather, silk, and unusual vintage fabrics. We discuss how to identify collectible materials, spot valuable objects in bags of “junk,” and explain why color can be a clue when attem
Back-to-School Finds: What’s Selling in Vintage School, Office & Dorm Decor (opens the original)
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Back-to-school season is a great time for antiques and collectibles sellers to rethink what they’re putting in front of shoppers. In this episode, we look at vintage school supplies, antique desks, globes, maps, textbooks, typewriters, yearbooks, letterman jackets, caps and gowns, and nostalgic classroom collectibles. We're also witnessing a growing interest in analog desk and office accessories, which dovetails perfectly with this season: old office technology, desk sets, ink blotters, art glas
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