There is some exciting news about Main Street Antique Mall, which has been located in Mesa for the past ten years. It is now under new ownership. Katy Katz, who joined the mall as a dealer in 2011 and became … READ MORE
Monthly Archives:: August 2020
Collectible Old Purses
The Antique Detective by Anne Gilbert For some collectors, purses are displayed like works of art. Others use their collections in a useable, practical way. How old does a purse have to be to be considered collectible? Surprisingly, purses from … READ MORE
Tymeless Antiques & Treasures Shops Celebrating Anniversaries in Pine
by Barb Stillman Tymeless Antiques & Treasures and Tymeless Antiques & Treasures Too, both in Pine, are celebrating dual anniversaries this fall. Special activities in honor of the events will include sales on selected merchandise as well as raffle prizes … READ MORE
Closing the Sale – Rinker on Collectibles
There are multiple factors that determine the value of an object. Condition, desirability and scarcity are the Big Three value determinants. Age, pizzazz, provenance, regional appeal and size are some of the other value considerations. In this instance, value means … READ MORE
Handmade vs. Handcrafted
Collectors’ Corner by Jim Olson Why is it important to know the difference between handmade and hand-assembled (or handcrafted)? Value! The differences can sometimes be slight but it’s worth knowing if you want to be an informed collector. As savvy … READ MORE