What Makes a Collectible Valuable to the Collector

Often the one thing that makes a collectible so valuable is that there was enough production by the company so that anyone can find pieces to start a collection.

How to Vacation Free with Antiques, Collectibles & Paintings

Adventures of antique expert, blogger and author, Daryle Lambert

Walrath Pottery - A Coveted American Art Pottery

This past weekend, I saw Rosville and Weller pottery well overpriced and wondered how anyone could turn a profit if they purchased these pieces at those prices. This seems to be the norm today, and the reason why so many dealers are having a hard time selling their inventory.

Antique Majolica - Knowledge By Sight Will Payoff

We who are members of the 31 Club are first in the business to make money, then, if we make some good buys and sells, we just might find ourselves being able to form our own collections from the good trades we’ve made. I told you once that when you follow my lead, you will know where the money is made. So, I’m telling you today, majolica is an area where you can still make some serious money. But you need to be on the inside track and know the secrets.

Adventures of an Antique Dealer: McCoy Pottery Teaches the Value of Showing Up

An ad for McCoy pottery was in a public paper, but no one answered it. Why? I’ll take an educated guess and say that people saw the word “McCoy” and figured it wasn’t worth much. That was my initial response. Boy, were they wrong. This is an example of what I meant when I’ve told you never miss an opportunity to visit someone’s house. Many times when I’ve gone on a call, I didn’t end up purchasing the items I went to see, but walked out with some of the greatest treasures I have ever purchased.

The Changing and Cycling Markets in Antique & Fine Art

A few years back, if you paid too much for a good piece of Rookwood, Grueby, Newcomb or even Roseville pottery, all you had to do was wait a week or so and it would prove to have been a bargain. Noting the results showing at auctions, as well as on eBay, I think those times have changed.

English Ceramics - Minton China

Daryle Lambert’s 31 Club Blog

A Minton pâte-sur-pâte flask. See additional photo slideshow assembled by Christopher Proudlove.

I have been interested in English China ever since I started collecting Doulton. In the 1800s, there were many wonderful companies producing china in England, but many of their works have been forgotten, because most people consider them old fashion. [...]

Getting The Edge in Spotting Value in Paintings, Antiques & Collectibles

 
Kovels Price Guide is an Essential Tool
by Daryle Lambert
Knowledge is King and will enable you to spot the value of paintings, antiques and collectibles. Whether you are attending garage sales, estate sales, auction, participating in online auctions or paying a visit to someone’s home to view their items, your ability to spot value will depend [...]

A Friend Across the Pond - Antiques.TV

31 Club Co-Founder Cindy Stackler Nieder with Kevin Stone, Founder of Antiques.TV

Last week, Cindy asked if I would set aside some time to meet with the founder of Antiques.TV. “Who,” I asked? She was excited and said, “Kevin Stone, the founder of Antiques.TV. He’ll be in Chicago next week. Remember, the English company that [...]

Getting Started Investing in Antiques, Collectibles & Paintings

Getting Out of the Gate with Antiques, Collectibles & Paintings

Royal Haeger Collie Figurine had 11 Bidders

Talking each day and sharing with you gets me so excited I usually can’t wait for the next day to roll around. Telling stories of sales bringing in tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands gets my blood [...]