by Dr. Lori Verderame Along with shoulder pads, fingerless lace gloves, jelly shoes, parachute pants, add-a-bead necklaces, oversized hoop earrings, giant scrunchies, neon headbands, Sony Walkmans, Swatch watches, and Rubik’s cubes, one of the most popular and inclusive trends of the unforgettable 1980s was bell charms. Collecting bell charms was widely popular, open to all ages, inexpensive, fun, diverse, and ultimately, very satisfying. They were the ultimate birthday party favor for tweens and teens who […]
Dr. Lori
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori – How to Pick Valuables from a Yard Sale
By Dr. Lori Verderame 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 for profit when it comes to stuff available at estate, yard, and garage sales. Avoid damage pieces No matter where you are shopping for old items to flip, damage is always a no-no. […]
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori – Storage Solutions for your Stuff
By Dr. Lori Verderame Collectors like to rotate collections with frequency and display their stuff in various parts of one’s home. Some collectible items only make an appearance at certain times of the year. Just like there are certain rules for exhibiting objects in museums, there are also suggestions as to the correct way to prepare objects for long term storage. First and foremost, only store clean objects. When it comes to any collectible, clean […]
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: China and other Kitchen Collectibles
by Dr. Lori Verderame 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. The kitchen and its collectibles are on display in the room where everyone gathers especially at holiday time. Kitchen collectibles range (pardon the pun) from aprons to zesters and […]
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Big spike in the Barbie Doll Market
by Dr. Lori Verderame Barbie has been in the news lately ahead of the upcoming release of the Barbie movie. Barbie who was introduced in the late 1950 and skyrocketed in popularity in the 1960s has made big strides in the collectibles market lately. The German Bild Lilli dolls, adult fashion dolls of the post-war era first inspired Barbie to be born. These German dolls have skyrocketed in value in the auction market. Recently, a […]
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Top Five Antique Fairs
by Dr. Lori Verderame Anytime is a good time to shop for vintage and antiques objects, but if you are tired for the crowded thrift stores, Good will bins, and Salvation Army shelves, you may want to change things up and experience some outdoor antique and vintage shopping. While yard sales are the cat’s pajamas, huge public flea markets and antiques fairs are gearing up to host huge crowds. Want to know where some of […]
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Princess Diana Collectibles
by Dr. Lori Verderame Over the course of her short life, Princess Diana (nee Diana Spencer, 1961-1997) inspired the production and manufacture of many works of art, antiques, souvenirs, and collectibles from the time of her highly publicized engagement to HRH Prince Charles to her shocking death. While she is best known for her philanthropic and charity work during her time as Princess of Wales when she was the wife of HRH Prince Charles of […]
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Dr. Lori’s Art & Antiques Buying Guide
By Dr. Lori Verderame When embarking on a new phase of life, like a new marriage, a new home, a new job, a big anniversary or retirement, many people chronicle the experience with the purchase of an important object. When looking for an investment object that is both fun and smart, art and antique object immediately come to mind. It is that item that you always wanted and you are ready to “treat yourself”. For […]
Squishmallows: Collectible Toy of the Future
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori by Dr. Lori Verderame Don’t know which contemporary toy is the best one to buy for everybody on your list this holiday season? While many toys make great gifts, some toys will be collectibles of the future. So, as an expert who reviews and researches the patterns of collecting in the art, antiques, and collectibles markets, I have my picks of the toys to buy and keep for the […]
Nutcracker collectibles
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori By Dr. Lori Verderame According to reports, an Italian bronze nutcracker dating back to the 4th century B.C. is among the earliest one known and King Henry VIII gave Anne Boleyn a nutcracker as a gift. Nutcrackers span the globe among various cultures. Sparked by famous examples amassed by collectors, an interest in the history of cracking the nut uncovers three basic methods to free a nut from its shell: […]