Collector’s Philosophy: Do You Co-Exist or Glorify?

There are two schools of thought in the world of collecting: Co-exist with your collection Glorify your collection There are pros and cons to both philosophies and both have good arguments. Most of us do a little of each and it depends greatly on whether you are collecting for investment, safeguarding heirlooms, or collecting for…

The Re-Birth of Antiques

In the 1990’s, eBay transformed the antiques business in a big way. It brought the little “mom and pop” shops to the global market and turned local peddlers into international dealers. It was an exciting opportunity to try to capture a much larger market than was ever before possible. As eBay’s popularity blossomed, with thousands…