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Cash in trade for your treasure Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 5:21AMA group of treasure hunters are coming to Lake City Dec. 2 to 6, but they are not bringing shovels. Instead, they have the wherewithal to buy treasures.
East Bloomfield antiques store recalls a simpler time Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 5:34PM One Potato Two is among the many antiques stores that are clustered along Routes 5 and 20.
Old-fashioned look is in for Christmas ornaments Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:32PMThe old-fashioned look is evergreen for Christmas tree ornaments.
Go Guide Picks Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 5:50AMBLOWN-GLASS BLOW-OUT IN TOPTON
Toy show attracts a crowd to Henrietta Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 2:04AMOld toys found new buyers at the Rochester Collectible and Vintage Toy Show at the Monroe County Fair and Expo Center in Henrietta.
Reminders of past battles treasured Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:49AMCollecting wartime military souvenirs is a unique hobby that covers a wide range of artifacts including uniforms, badges, medals, helmets, shoulder patches, regimental, and even [...]
Vintage ornaments evoke traditions, times past Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:28PMThe old-fashioned look is evergreen for Christmas tree ornaments. "Santas, snowmen, all of the aged-looking silver and white ornaments remain strong favorites," says Susan Coogan, buyer for Seasons Too, a Larchmont, N.Y., store.
Know Your Antiques: Baby Walkers Through The Centuries Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 5:03PMMothers in the past, like those today, were eager to see their children walk, and many toys were created to help.
Police Chase Ends In Condo Fire Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 3:51PMA police chase through two Macomb County communities Wednesday caused two accidents and ended with a fire. Video:Police Chase Ends When Car Catches Fire
Blinky closes antique shop; goods to be auctioned Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 2:49PM VIEW SLIDESHOW DENVER - Some are calling it the end of an era. After 22 years, Blinky is closing his antique shop on Broadway. Movers are packing up the store Wednesday.
Treasure Hunters Roadshow is in city this week Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 11:33PMFor five days this week, a set of treasure hunters will be in Portage, and they will have checkbooks with them, too. The International Collectors Association will hold a free Treasure Hunters Roadshow at the Best Western on Highway CX from Tuesday through Saturday.
Fishing: Winter time is showtime for anglers in the Northeast Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 6:52AMGot the winter blues already? I do! The good news is that the winter is show time in the Northeast. The winter schedule of fishing shows kicks off next weekend with the Second Annual Arts of the Angler Fly Fishing Show in Danbury.
What’s old can be a bargain Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 12:09AMAs the holiday season nears, you may begin to feel the all-too-familiar dread that comes with the gift-giving season. Just the sight of a mall parking lot may be enough to make you scream "Bah humbug!” Many people have discovered that buying gifts at antiques and second-hand stores can turn those post-Thanksgiving shopping blues into a fun-filled experience. From the Panhandle to the Kiamichis, ...
North Bulletin Board Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 11:31PMActivities and events in the North
Treasure Hunters Roadshow Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 10:38PMThey say one man`s trash is another man`s treasure -- and that certainly was the case this year at the Treasure Hunter`s Roadshow in the Capital City.
New businesses opening doors in city Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 4:30AMOne would never guess the country is facing economic woes based on the new businesses popping up in Fond du Lac.
Q&A ON COLLECTING Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 12:09AMBY ANNE MCCOLLAM Q: This teapot has been in my family several generations. It has a matte chocolate-brown background and is decorated with an Asian figure, a mountain scene, raised white dots and gold trim. My mother kept it on a shelf; it is in mint condition. Marked on the bottom are a wreath and the words "Hand Painted, Japan." What can you tell me about my teapot? A: You have a Satsuma ...
Online auctions sink iconic collectibles store Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 8:43AMNostalgia is not what it used to be. The pun resonates with Ken Farrell, owner of Huntington’s Just Kids Nostalgia. Talking earlier this week in his shop on New York Avenue, Farrell said he was closing the doors in the next few months.
Candy Holders Scare Up Good Prices Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 5:17PMAmong the holidays collectors love the most, Halloween ranks second only to Christmas. The older and rarer a Halloween collectible, the higher its price.
Worth the trip to Sparta when searching for Antiques Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 2:22AMTreasure are waiting to be rediscovered, restored, refinished and revived with new life from yard sales, antique shops, and flea markets in White and the surrounding counties.
Ivory sale raises questions Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 2:11AMMore than 100 tons of ivory will go up for auction in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe starting Tuesday and continuing for the following two weeks.
DVD Corner: “Kit Kittredge: An American Girl” DVD, Blu-ray: Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 1:04AM“Halloween” 3-DVD Set, Blu-ray: Remaking a horror classic doesn’t have to be a horror show.
“Kit Kittredge: An American Girl” DVD, Blu-ray: Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 1:04AM“Halloween” 3-DVD Set, Blu-ray: Remaking a horror classic doesn’t have to be a horror show.
Ms. Cheap: Flea market enchants shoppers Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 10:06AMFlea market shopping is for the open-minded and adventurous shopper.
DAILY TOP 10: collectibles Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 7:48AMWith slumping stock markets, pawn shops are more popular and many people are considering selling off their investments. The unique character and emotional value of some collections makes them priceless. The crack research team at the Daily Top 10 recommends keeping the following collectibles:
Ivory collectors confront challenges over legality, authenticity Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 3:18AMA carved miniature ivory piece. (Photo provided) More than 100 tons of ivory will go up for auction in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe starting on Oct. 28 and continuing for two weeks thereafter.
Traveling show arrives in Naples, Bonita in search for antiques Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 7:22PMIf you want to make some extra money, dig through your attic and closets. Look for items such as coins, old toys and trains, Civil War and WWII memorabilia, gold and silver jewelry, swords, daggers, musical instruments and the unusual. Then bring them to the Treasure Hunters Roadshow being held this week in Naples and Bonita Springs.
Collectable knife, gun store cuts out own market niche Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 4:17PMWhat started out as a company selling kitchen cutlery and sporting knives in Minnesota in 1970 has segued into a business devoted to developing and selling commemorative art for knife and gun collectors around the globe.
American Society of Appraisers Offers Advice About Selling Antiques and Collectibles Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 11:25AM In uncertain economic times, people not only curtail spending but also get creative about ways to make extra cash. Many people find themselves looking around their attics and storage areas wondering what they could sell and how much it would sell for. The American Society of Appraisers offers advice to people who want to sell their antiques and collectibles. (PRWeb Oct 14, 2008) Read the ...
American Society of Appraisers Offers Advice About Selling Antiques and Collectibles Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 11:11AM In uncertain economic times, people not only curtail spending but also get creative about ways to make extra cash. Many people find themselves looking around their attics and storage areas wondering what they could sell and how much it would sell for. The American Society of Appraisers offers advice to people who want to sell their antiques and collectibles.
Worth the trip to Sparta when searching for Antiques Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 12:52PMTreasure are waiting to be rediscovered, restored, refinished and revived with new life from yard sales, antique shops, and flea markets in White and the surrounding counties.
Antiques and collectibles Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 3:49PMAntiques and collectible events in the Bay Area
Cape Coral gears up for Downtown Street Market Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 3:08PMDowntown Cape Coral is preparing for the second season of The Downtown Street Market.
General store celebrates 125 years Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 11:30PMSANDYSTON -- When the Hainesville General Store opened for business in 1883, owner James Stoll had to stock a little bit of everything -- grain, feed, clothes, tools -- because the next closest place to shop was all the way in Layton.
Art, artifacts and antiques coming to downtown Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 1:29PMAnother citywide trade promotion is being planned for Hartselle next spring under the name of “Art, Artifacts & Antiques. “ The event is being sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association and is tentatively set for Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7.
Craft shows, bazaars, events in Northeast Ohio Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 8:29AMANTIQUES Canton: Old Stark Antique Faire. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12. Stark County Fairgrounds Exhibition Building, 305 Wertz Ave. $4 per day; $5, two-day pass; free, children under 12. Early-bird shoppers, 7 a.m. Saturday. $5.
Treasure Hunters Roadshow comes to Niles Inn and Conference Center Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 10:13AMNILES - Those who seek out the everyday treasures ... hidden in storage bins, at the back of desk drawers, deep in closets and in dusty attics - will soon be searching in Niles.
Art, artifacts and antiques coming to downtown Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 8:51AMAnother citywide trade promotion is being planned for Hartselle next spring under the name of “Art, Artifacts & Antiques. “ The event is being sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association and is tentatively set for Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7.
Massachusetts Dairy Farmstead Auction Offers a Chance to Own Americana Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 4:17AM Total auction of fresh-to-market items from Duncklee Dairy Farmstead & Estate on October 4. There are no holdbacks and no minimum bids on pieces ranging from circa-1880s buckboards to antique furniture, clothing, and household and farm items. (PRWeb Oct 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1415914.htm
Massachusetts Dairy Farmstead Auction Offers a Chance to Own Americana Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 2:01AM Total auction of fresh-to-market items from Duncklee Dairy Farmstead & Estate on October 4. There are no holdbacks and no minimum bids on pieces ranging from circa-1880s buckboards to antique furniture, clothing, and household and farm items.
Surprise police arrest 4 in rash of burglaries Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 1:36PM More than 200 hours of surveillance has led to the arrests of four suspects accused of stealing everything from jewelry to photo albums from more than 12 homes in Northwest Valley retirement communities.
Surprise PD arrests 4 in retirement area burglaries Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 12:49PMinMore than 200 hours of surveillance has led to the arrests of four suspects accused of stealing everything from jewelry to photo albums from more than 12 homes in Northwest Valley retirement communities.
A legendary auto Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 12:43AMLAKE CONROE – The car in a Point Aquarius man’s garage may be old, slow, cramped and hard to start, but it’s a piece of automotive history he drives every month and a collectible with which he will never part.
Getting Started: Prime time in the kitchen Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 10:29PMColorful, hand-painted Buon Ricordo bistro plates have long had an underground fan following, and now there’s a source for them in the metro area. The plates, adorned with whimsical depictions of fish, beef, poultry or vegetables representing a particular restaurant’s specialty, are produced in Italy for restaurants to sell to patrons as souvenirs.
Religion briefs: Sept. 27, 2008 Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 8:33AMHumanist events held in Red Bluff
Dazzling Dahlias Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 10:48AMHundreds of colorful dahlias will be on display at the Garden Education Center of Greenwich on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26 and 27, for Dazzling Dahlias, a judged competition among members of regional garden clubs, the West-Fair Horticultural Society and The Garden Education Center.
On One Tank Thursday, September 18, 2008 @ 2:38AMGETTING OUT The 2007 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival drew a crowd of people.
Hooked rugs program Sept. 24 Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 5:11AM Jessie Turbayne, a noted authority on hooked rugs, will present "The History of Hooked Rugs from 1850 to the Present" at the Brown Bag lunch program at noon, Sept. 24, at York Public Library.
News and Features for Wasilla, Alaska Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 6:34AMWASILLA — A Wasilla woman is hosting an auction that will benefit a Palmer man who is need of a double lung transplant. The auction, that will include a tremendous variety of items, is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. at 3901 N. Preston Ave. in Wasilla, organizer Jodi Lawrence said this week.
York Public Library shifts seasonal gears Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 5:15AM Along with the rest of the community, the York Public Library switches gears this month. Summer visitors depart, special summer performances end, and the school year begins.