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On March 21, 2018, we listed 9 of our favorite spring flea markets. Most were closer to collectors in the eastern to midwestern parts of the U.S. Some readers west...
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One of our editors who is a golf enthusiast and goes to The Masters tournament every year, saves the tickets (“badges”), programs, pairing sheets, and looks for other tournament souvenirs....
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Fakes and reproductions are common in beaded Indian clothing. Authentic items are famous for their artistry and beauty. This beaded blue vest made in 1910. See more prices and photos.
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Costume jewelry by Marcel Boucher has key identifying features that help to date it and determine price. He frequently used a white metal base with pavé rhinestones and enamel, seen...
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Circus memorabilia entertained collectors at a recent sale. Photographs, banners, furniture and costumes sold for top bids. Items used in acts, like these Blinko the Clown shoes, earned high prices....
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People are choosing rugs over wall-to-wall carpeting, and the patterns are often big and geometric to match the décor and style of contemporary homes. This midcentury blue-and-gray rug by French...
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Collectors looking for more storage found great deals at a local sale. Decorative commodes, sideboards and corner cabinets from as early as the 1700s sold for affordable prices. Pieces like...
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Lunch boxes bring back childhood memories and many collectors look for images that remind them of their youth. Beatlemania fans will pay thousands for a lunch box like this blue...
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Getting to know local artists and art schools can be a satisfying way to learn more about collecting and to buy art at affordable prices. Building relationships with your local...
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