Collecting JFK: Reviewing the Dave Powers Kennedy Presidential Auction (5/9/13)
As WorthPoint’s Worthologist for presidential, political and White House memorabilia, one of my first articles, written more than five years … More >>

Collecting JFK: A Second Look at what is Valuable and what is Just Memorabilia? (2/11/13)
The upcoming auction of John F. Kennedy memorabilia at the John McInnis Auction Gallery on Feb. 17, 2013, led me … More >>

Antiques Auction Forum Podcast: Dan Meader on the JFK Items Up for Auction (1/25/13)
In this week’s installment of the Antiques Auction Forum podcast, Martin Willis visits John McInnis’ Auction Gallery in Amesbury, Mass. … More >>

Tips on Collecting 2013 Presidential Inauguration Memorabilia (1/18/13)
Curiously, since 1901, the preparation for the swearing in of the new president of the United States actually falls to … More >>

German Winter Help/Winterhilfswerk Offers Dozens of Collectible Categories (12/21/12)
Most of the German people suffered heavily after the Frist World War, especially in the large cities, due to the … More >>

A Rich and Delectable Collectible Category: Royal Wedding Cakes (11/13/12)
When I saw that Julien’s Auctions in Hollywood sold pieces of royal wedding cake at its two-day Icons and Idols: … More >>

Collecting the President 2012: Advice on Acquiring Campaign Memorabilia (7/30/12)
In the United States, the quadrennial exercise of electing our president has been waged in earnest beginning with the primaries … More >>

Umbrellas Double as Presidential Campaign Devices (1/29/09)
By Tom Carrier WorthPoint Worthologist It is amazing sometimes in the world of collectibles that a relatively mundane item becomes an important … More >>

Presidential Campaign Tin Trays (1/22/09)
By Tom Carrier WorthPoint Worthologist Throughout the 19th century, supporters for American presidential candidates were able to advertise their loyalty by buying … More >>

What Makes a Political Button Valuable? (1/22/09)
By Tom Carrier WorthPoint Worthologist Common or scarce? Political buttons were created for campaigns, for issues, even for special events—or sometimes just … More >>