DS Auction Service & Antiques

Top Four Best Places to Buy and Sell Antiques

If you’re up for the travel and antique shipping, here are four places to start your search for the best place to buy and sell your antiques away from home.

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What The Antiques Roadshow Can Teach You About Selling A Home

Many homeowners are confused about real estate valuation, but a handful of antiques roadshow appraisals would enlighten them on how it's done.

7 Things You Need to Know Before Shopping a Big Antiques Market

Ever wonder why Joanna Gaines always gets the good stuff? Not anymore.

Finding Treasure: A Quick Guide to Antique Appraisal

Could that old vase in your attic be valuable? We talked to a local appraiser to find out.

Antiques & Collectibles: Want vintage scales? Where there's a will, there's a weigh

If you love kitchen collectibles like I do, one hot collectible now is the kitchen scale.

How to Buy and Care for Antique Jewelry

Purchasing antique jewelry means buying something truly special. Each necklace, watch, earring,...

[Infographic]: How do art, antique & jewelry appraisals work?

Nearly everyone owns a piece of art, furniture or jewelry that is believed to be of value. The question is, how do you find the true value?

Antiques & Collectibles: Advertising rulers measure up as collectibles and in crafts

When I sew my aprons, I like to have a ruler to line up the pockets before I sew them onto the apron front. I now use a wooden ruler

How do Auctioneers Know What Everything is Worth?

With everything that auctioneers sell, how can they possibly know the worth of every item?

Vintage, Retro or Antique?

By Karen S. Murray, ISA How do you describe and identify your collectables and treasures? If you buy a toaster at a flea market, can you call it “vintage”, or just “used”? If you acquire a stunning velvet Elvis portrait, do you view it as “retro” and therefore very valuable? The terms “vintage”, “retro” […]

Budding auctioneers to show off sales skills at Tattersals competition

Aspiring auctioneers will have a number of lots to auction in various categories

2 Sales Strategies Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Auctioneers

Fast-talking showmen give auctioneers a bad rap. Authentic, successful auctioneers on the other hand have a lot to teach entrepreneurs about planning, set up, and delivery.

How to Wear Antique Jewelry

How to Wear Antique Jewelry Antique jewelry is stunning, timeless and unique. Better yet, there is a history behind every piece. Sometimes the beauty of the

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Tips For Preserving Fine Art And Furniture

Both fine art and furniture can be damaged by humidity and high temperature. They’re also prone to staining, decay and mold growth. Fortunately, there are many things that you can Continue Reading →

Fine Art Food Photography Techniques and Tips Techniques

With fine art food photography, lighting, composition & styling create a distinct mood. Find out what artistic food imagery is, and how to take it yourself!

Tips for Moving Your Fine Art

Moving fine art is a delicate ordeal and one that must be taken very seriously. Your art may be worth thousands of dollars. You don't want to trust just anybody to move it. Whether you just have one large piece to move or many smaller pieces, the right fine art mover will make a difference. However,

How to Master the Fine Art of Networking

Effective networking is not about 'making connections'--it's about actually connecting with people.

More Oddball Things that Sell !

The antique & collectible market is hot. Be it nostalgia or just getting your green on, the fact is, collectors are back at it.