Selling the Past: Collecting Vintage Advertising

Dive into the colorful world of vintage ads, where art, history, and nostalgia meet—and sometimes battle for wall space.

Glow Crazy: The Vintage Allure of Christmas Blow Molds

These retro holiday icons are the perfect mix of kitsch, charm, and glowing nostalgia—and they’re making a serious comeback.

Why Collecting Christmas Albums is a Sound Investment

It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas everywhere you go. Which is why it's a perfect time to build to build a Christmas album collection in a cost-effective way. Here's how.

It’s Beginning to Look Like ... A Tacky Christmas

When it comes to Christmas decorations, everything old is new. Nostalgia and, of course, vintage decorations dominate this year’s trends. If it’s kitschy or tacky, even better!

‘Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Sell for Record $28 Million

A story that’s as much of an American fairy tale as The Wizard of Oz itself came to a dramatic close when a pair of ruby slippers sold at Heritage Auctions for the highest-ever price for a piece of movie memorabilia.

Paul McCartney Gets the Royal Treatment with Exclusive £5 Coin

While money can’t buy you love, it can buy you a coin celebrating one of Britain’s most iconic cultural figures.

The Giant Spider Invasion: Film and Iconic Prop Go Up for Auction

From cult classic scares to cinematic ownership, The Giant Spider Invasion and its infamous eight-legged star are spinning a web at auction—complete with all rights to the film.

Once Stolen, ‘Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Now for Sale at Heritage Auctions

After a journey with as many twists and turns as the Yellow Brick Road, Dorothy’s ruby slippers, stolen in a museum heist years ago, are set to make their way to a new home.

A Look Inside the December issue of Kovels Antique Trader

From the childhood wonder found in Little Golden Books and the Art Deco splendor of Leslie Ragan’s illustrations of the spectacular New York 20th Century Limited train to the collectible glamour of vintage compacts, the December issue of Kovels Ant

Michael Polak, Renowned Bottle Collecting Expert and Author, Dies at 78

Polak wrote more than a dozen books on bottle collecting, including "Antique Trader Bottles: Identification and Price Guide", which has long been considered the “Bottle Bible” by collectors.

Nice Catch: Wayne Edens’ celebrated fishing lure collection cast at Morphy Auctions

Wayne Edens’ legendary fishing lure collection hits the auction block at Morphy Auctions, reeling in collectors hook, line, and sinker. Will bidders land the big one or get caught in a bidding net?

Tiffany Window Smashes Expectations, Sells for Record $12.48 Million

The Danner Memorial Window, originally commissioned in 1913 for an Ohio church, shatters the auction record for Tiffany Studios to highlight Sotheby’s event.