by Barb Stillman, Publisher  Hopefully I speak for many of us when I say the New Year 2022 will be a good year! We have no way of knowing for certain but we choose to remain optimistic. There are many … READ MORE

The thrill of thrifting is in the hunt. The numbers of treasures you can find are immense and, many times, unplanned. For instance, you may start the trip looking for a modern design and discover that a beautiful antique fits … READ MORE

by Dave Emigh It is hard to have a dialogue with a piece of furniture. Even though wood is an organic material, it does not have much of a vocabulary. However that does not mean a piece of furniture can’t … READ MORE

In the previous column—Becoming a Better Bidder, Part 1—I talked about live and phone bidding at an auction. Now let’s look at hints for other types of bidding. Absentee bidding is convenient and can generally be done in a couple … READ MORE

The Asheford Institute of Antique’s latest results from its annual survey of top buying trends within the antiques, vintage and collectibles’ marketplace was just released by the school. The Institute has been conducting the industry related survey on its graduates … READ MORE

The holiday season is behind us and now, as we say goodbye to 2019, it’s time to look forward to a brand New Year and decade filled with yet-unexplored opportunities. Those of us at The Antique Register are eager to … READ MORE

I get questions and comments from auction bidders on a regular basis. Along with dozens of others, these include, “Why didn’t I get the item I was trying to bid on? Why did someone else get it for the same … READ MORE