Mike and Sherry Wilcox forged their future climbing the fence of a rural Ontario dump.
It was the second date for the now-married Worthologists. What started as a country drive on a weekend afternoon became, in Mike’s words, “a dump crawl.”
Love—and a shared passion for discovering collectibles amid life’s debris—was kindled.
“Most dumps weren’t recycling or compacting [...]
Wilcoxes: From dump diving to appraising
January 6, 2009 – 3:14 am
Giving Thanks for Vintage Cards
November 23, 2008 – 8:12 pm
Thanksgiving is one of America’s most traditional holidays. But unlike Christmas, which features ornaments and snow globes, and the Fourth of July, which is festooned with flags and militaria, the nation’s annual harvest feast is associated with fewer collectibles.
Giving Thanks for Vintage Cards
November 17, 2008 – 4:45 pm
Thanksgiving is one of America’s most traditional holidays. But unlike Christmas, which features ornaments and snow globes, and the Fourth of July, which is festooned with flags and militaria, the nation’s annual harvest feast is associated with fewer collectibles.
Air Force One Lands in Denver
August 23, 2008 – 1:57 pm
The last 100 yards were the toughest.
On Tuesday, Steve Cannaby’s careful re-creation of Air Force One was just a short taxiway from the gates of Denver’s INVESCO Field at Mike High where Barack Obama will accept the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination. But like many journeys, there were a few unexpected twists and turns at the end.
Air Force One Lands at INVESCO Field
August 23, 2008 – 12:49 pm
The last 100 yards were the toughest.
On Tuesday, Steve Cannaby’s careful re-creation of Air Force One was just a short taxiway from the gates of Denver’s INVESCO Field at Mike High where Barack Obama will accept the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination. But like many journeys, there were a few unexpected twists and turns at the end.
Worthpoint Painting Beats Estimate in Huge Sotheby’s Auction
June 25, 2008 – 11:44 am
A painting stored in the closet of a Boulder home and brokered by WorthPoint has sold at Sotheby’s prestigious spring sale of Impressionist and Modern Art for nearly 50 percent above its low estimate.
The painting, “Coin De Paris, Rue de Meaux,” by Takanori Oguiss sold in the second day of the two-day auction for $103,000. Its pre-sale estimate was $70,000-$90,000.
Dan And the WorthPoint Van
May 16, 2008 – 9:37 am
At WorthPoint, we call Dan Borsey “The Traveling Man” because he’s on the road more than he is anywhere else. Dan and the new WorthPoint van will be traveling to antique shows up and down the East Coast until November, beginning with the Brimfield Antiques Festival in Massachusetts.
U2 Guitar and Sam Snead Golf Clubs to Auction
May 13, 2008 – 10:23 am
Spring echos with the sharp crack of the auction gavel. Whether you collect vintage glass, railroadiana or sports collectibles, several upcoming sales by WorthPoint-member auction houses feature authenticated items that should attract wide interest , whether your budget is $100 or $1,000,000.
Onassis Diamond is Huge and Flawless
May 12, 2008 – 11:24 pm
LONDON - Another huge diamond is hitting the market - this time it’s a pear-shaped gem that belonged to heiress Christina Onassis. It will be auctioned June 11 at Christie’s with an estimated value as high as $4.3 million.
