Resources, Tools, Supplies and Free Stuff for Art, Antiques & Collectible Sellers on eBay

by: Skip McGrath

Whether you sell your art, antiques and collectibles on eBay, at flea markets or other online auction sites, information is the most valuable resource for the antique dealer. So here are some tools and resources for antique collectors and dealers.

Free Information

Here is a list of websites that offer free information and resources for Art, Antique & Collectible dealers and sellers:

The eBay Antiques Discussion Board is simply one of the best places to ask for help whether you buy or sell on eBay, are a dealer or just a collector looking for information.

Antiques Roadshow has some great information and tips on their website.

Antique Tutorials have free online tutorials in dozens of antique and collectible specialty areas

Autograph Magazine  - This publication was formerly Autograph Collector.  It's one of the leading publications in the autograph hobby and  is now a Web-based publication.

Antiquecollectiblestore.com is a national antique and collectible dealers directory, which is a guide to flea market locations, antique shop names, addresses, phone numbers all across the US. This antique & classic dealer supplies and services antiques and collectibles directory has around 50 categories which again is sorted by city or states in US for easy searching. The search box makes it easier to find the resource you are looking for. If you own antique and collectibles related shops or firms, you can submit your site for free through easy procedures.

Celebrity Collectors Resource offers free autographed items through their quarterly online giveaway and well as autograph signings, celebrity news and hobby information for the collector and investor.

Heartland Discoveries features a free glass marks dictionary on their free page.

Auction Sites

eBay isn't the only place to sell our art, antiques and collectibles. Here are some other sites:

• http://www.architecturals.net/
• http://www.bid4assets.com/
• OnlineAuctions.com (Use coupon code SkipMcGrath for special offer for new members)
• Live Deal is a great place to sell large items locally
• Old and Sold has a very large following in the specialized antique world

Antique and Art News

Here are some sites where you can keep up with what it happening in the world of art, antiques and collectibles.

Antique Week is the most read online antique publication

News Antique is where you can read the news or make it by writing free press releases about your business and what you have to sell.

Fakes and Reproductions Online Database, Latest news on antique fakes and reproductions. Repronews.com is the online database of fakes and reproductions.

Antique News - TopixNews about Antique continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

First Printing: The Antique Maps and Prints Blog: A public blog about antique maps & antique prints, from VintageMaps.com. Presenting news, views, announcements, and discussions about the world of antiques maps and antique prints.

Supplies and Tools for Dealers

Antique Supply carries a large line of supplies for antique and collectible dealers.

TIAS has a free directory of antique suppliers and resources

Appraisals

What's It Worth To You does antique appraisals online for $9.95

Antique Appraisals and free information about dozens of categories