Step Up Your Game: The Nostalgic Appeal of Vintage Board Games
The rare toys that can be enjoyed throughout a lifetime, board games have captured the imagination of people worldwide for centuries. Not only do they […]
S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Silverplate
Are you swamped in old silverplate, flooded with forks, spoons, serving bowls, platters, and oh so many gravy boats? My best advice for silverplate is […]
Great Discoveries: Castle’s Antique Painting May Be Worth $2.5M
Simon Houison Craufurd and his wife, Adity, own the Craufurdland Castle in Ayrshire, Scotland. Over the years, the couple has struggled to keep up with […]
How to Remove Odors from Vintage Goods
In the article “5 Tips for Finding Vintage at Thrift Stores,” I advise against buying smelly vintage items because some odors are difficult to remove. […]
Kathleen Guzman’s Tips for Flipping Thrifted Clothing
Thrift stores contain all kinds of amazing treasures just waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re an avid collector or diving into the world of online […]
Recognizing Johnny Gottselig and Other Russian NHL Pioneers
WorthPoint founder and CEO Will Seippel had a hunch there was a story to tell when he began sorting through a ninety-pound trove of personal […]
Great Discoveries: Goodwill Staff Finds World War II Treasures
Recently, a Goodwill store in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, received an old tin box as a donation. The box would probably appear nothing out of the […]
Shattered to Shining: An Interview with a Bobblehead Restorer
Sports collectibles come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. The many manifestations of sports memorabilia span every collecting category, from ticket stubs and autographs […]
String Lights: Brilliance Beyond the Holidays
Years ago, I walked into a hardware store and asked for string lights for my patio. “What—string lights?” the clerk said. “It’s not Christmas for […]
Fantasy Furniture: 3 Noteworthy Offbeat Designers
In the era of Instagram and Pinterest, when everyone is falling for timeless, classic design, I tend to gravitate towards quirky, weird furniture. I like […]