Hoppin’ Down the Bunny Trail: American Easter Traditions & Collectibles (4/5/12)
‘Here Comes Peter Cottontail, Hoppin’ down the bunny trail, Hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on its way!’ — “Here Comes Peter Cottontail” by Steve Nelson … More >>

Forget Doom and Gloom: Sales Brisk at Pier Antique Show in NYC (4/4/12)
I recently attended the semi-annual Pier Antique Show—produced by Stella Show Management—at Pier 94 in New York City, and I … More >>

Rarity of Space Race ‘Astron’ Game Sends Values Rocketing Through the Roof (3/28/12)
As a game player and a collector, I’ve actually managed to get my hands on pretty much every game I’ve … More >>

‘Swatch Out’ for Red Wing Color Test Plates (3/28/12)
These days, a person can run over to their local hobby shop and choose from a whole spectrum of glazes … More >>

The Retrophile Files: From Humble Beginnings, Brooklyn Flea is Second Fiddle No More (3/12/12)
  Brooklyn Flea had a humble start in 2008. It had a good location in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn, and … More >>

Collecting Oil Paintings: How to Get Started (3/6/12)
For thousands of years, human beings have sought to create images of the things around them in a variety of … More >>

Reprints of Out-of-Print Board Games Roil Collectibles’ Values (2/28/12)
Over the past 10 years, board game collecting has seen tremendous changes, particularly in the hobby sector. As the Internet … More >>

The Retrophile Files: Built It Green! NYC Recycles Building Materials (2/27/12)
When you think of New York City, green living is not the first thing that comes to mind. However, there … More >>

Need a Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift? Just Ask Your Local Antiques Dealer (2/13/12)
Roses are red, violets are blue, find me a Valentine’s gift that is really special for my significant other and … More >>

Dark Tower: Finding the Game and Playing the Game are both Adventures (2/7/12)
These days, there are relative few Holy Grail-class collectibles or out-of-print collection showpieces for the board game collector. Over the … More >>