Épisodes

  • Q&A #2: You Asked, We Answered
    Jul 14 2025

    It’s time for another Q&A! We got some great questions that ran the gamut across all the topics we’ve covered so far on the podcast. John shares some excellent additional tips this time around. Whether you’re new to the antiques and collectibles world or a seasoned seller, there’s something here for you.

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    23 min
  • Antique Market Regrets: Things I Wish I'd Bought...and Things I Wish I Hadn't
    Jul 7 2025

    John opens up about the antique and collectible finds he let get away (and still haunt him), as well as the items he did bring home only to find out they maybe should have stayed behind. Lessons learned in the treasure hunt.

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    25 min
  • You Can Sell WHAT? Fads and Trends in the Antiques and Collectibles Market
    Jun 30 2025
    From Beanie Babies to Pyrex, John's seen some crazy trends come and go in his past four decades in the antiques and collectibles biz. Hear all about some of the wilder trends that came and went, as well as some of those timeless items that always seem to sell.
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    25 min
  • Garage Sale Gold: Scoring Big at the Driveway's Edge
    Jun 23 2025

    Just this past week, John hit his biggest garage sale jackpot yet! Here, he shares this story and a few other fun successes that prove treasure really is waiting at the end of the driveway. He also offers a few tips on how to open the door to negotiating garage sale prices and even a few thoughts on how to have a great garage sale of your own.

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    23 min
  • From Hobby to Hustle: Opening an Antique Booth That Works
    Jun 16 2025

    In this episode, John shares his own antique-booth journey, starting with the $35-a-month shelf and moving up to the larger booths where he could sell framed pictures and even a few small pieces of furniture. He offers some from-the-trenches lessons on how to open (and, more importantly, maintain) a successful booth. Learn what works and how to make the most of your space and budget!

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    24 min
  • You're Not Gonna Believe This One: Surprising Stories from the Online Antique World
    Jun 9 2025

    Surprising sales. Great listings. Lessons learned. John spills what he didn’t expect when he took his antiques online.

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    21 min
  • Q & A: You Asked, We Answered
    Jun 2 2025

    Our first episode answering your questions. Here, we delve deeper into some of your best questions. Lots of great stuff here on going to auctions.

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    22 min
  • Going Once, Going Twice...Sold! A Beginner's Guide to Winning at Auctions
    May 26 2025

    Auctions can often be the most exciting (and profitable!) way to snag inventory as an antiques and collectibles dealer. In this episode, John, a veteran dealer with over 40 years of experience, shares his top tips for navigating your first auction, from previewing lots to placing the winning bid.

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    27 min