Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: How to Pick Valuables at a Yard Sale

After more than two decades appraising art, antiques, and collectibles and training my followers to identify valuables and resell for profit, I want to share some of the most successful tips that people have used to cash in on items available at estate, yard, and garage sales.

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TV Antiques Expert Slated for Women’s Expo in Hershey

Antiques expert, TV personality, and longtime 50plus Life columnist Dr. Lori will be appearing at the Dauphin County Women’s Expo on Saturday, June 3, at the Hershey Lodge.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Value Trends in 1980s Jewelry

Today’s jewelry trends cater to designs that are dainty, diminutive, demure. That was not the case in the 1980s. Big, brash, bold, powerful statement jewelry was popular in the decade when Michael J. Fox went Back to the Future.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Collections

Spring cleaning has its drawbacks and its advantages.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Storage Solutions for Your Stuff

Collectors like to rotate collections with frequency and display their items in various parts of the home. Some collectible items only make an appearance at certain times of the year.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Popularity of Kitchen Collectibles Spans Generations

Kitchens are one of the best places to spot valuable collectibles. From antique fine china to vintage appliances, kitchen collectibles can hold their value for generations and serve as wonderful accessories in the most popular place in the house during the holidays.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Big Spike Ahead in the Barbie Doll Market

Barbie has been in the news lately ahead of the upcoming release of the 2023 Barbie movie. The doll, which was introduced in the late 1950s and skyrocketed in popularity in the 1960s, has recently made big strides in the collectibles market.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Valuable Coffee Grinders

Since coffee is an age-old hot drink, coffee grinders date back to the ninth century AD. As coffee served many people from diverse cultures worldwide, grinding coffee beans was essential.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Plan to Visit the Country’s Top 5 Antique Fairs

Any time is a good time to shop for vintage and antique objects, but if you are tired of the crowded thrift stores, Goodwill bins, and Salvation Army shelves, you may want to change things up and experience some outdoor antique and vintage shopping.

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