QUESTION: I’ve always wondered how dealers decide on the price of an antique. Sometimes, the prices seem deliberately inflated. And at oth...

QUESTION:   I went to a favorite flea market of mine last Saturday. A lot of the same dealers display some of the same things they’ve had ...

QUESTION:  I have inherited a tall case clock and am looking for some guidance. The clock is said to be at least from the time of the Rev...

QUESTION: I’m a novice at putting value on furniture and other old things. Can you tell me the best way to do this? ANSWER: Putting a va...

QUESTION: I recently purchased a vintage formal living room set for a steal of a price and am looking to learn more about it. What can y...

QUESTION: How do I find out if items I have are really antiques?  Do dealers need pictures to come look at my pieces? How do I find honest...

Last week, I told you the story of a flea market dealer who hadn’t priced anything and wondered why no one was asking about her items, let ...

[NOTE: Occasionally, I’ll be posting some blogs that are more my opinion of a particular situation involving antiques and collectibles than...

QUESTION: I’ve been buying most of my antiques at flea markets and in shops. I’d like to go to antique shows, but I’m afraid the prices will...

QUESTION: I have a complete collection from 1988 through 2008 including every truck (2 1996), most packs of batteries with Hess logo and ...