Money-Saving Tip: $1 Classified Ads on TIAS.com
Thursday January 15, 2009
Our recent
New Year's Resolutions for Collectors poll indicated many people are planning selling all or part of their collection(s) in 2009.
To help folks stick to their resolutions early in the year, during January TIAS.com is having an online yard sale offering $1 classified ads for antiques and collectibles. These bargain ads (usually selling for $10 each) appear in the classified section of the TIAS Web site and on Google shopping for an entire month. To receive the discounted rate, don’t forget to use use coupon code: YARDSALE122908 (entered at check-out). Visit the TIAS site to learn more.
Antiques Poll: How Often Do You Attend Antique Shows?
Wednesday January 14, 2009
Sunday January 11, 2009
Antique shows can be a great place to not only shop, but learn about antiques and, in some cases, support local charities, museums, and historical societies. If you're looking for an antiques show to attend in January, take a look at my new
antiques show calendar for some suggestions. I'll be adding more entries as they come in, of course, so check back before you plan your next antiquing outing. Click on the link after the January entries to see other months of the year.
Do You Have an Antique Furniture Masterpiece?
Saturday January 10, 2009
If you live in or near Atlantic City, Raleigh, Madison, Denver, Phoenix or San Jose, it's not too early to start thinking about submitting photographs of your antique furniture for the
Antiques Roadshow 2009 summer tour. Visit the
Antiques Roadshow Web site to find out more about qualifying for an on-air furniture evaluation and appraisal. You may have a
furniture masterpiece like the incredibly valuable Townsend chest shown here!