The auction business hasn’t been successful just by using smoke and mirrors in the bidding process.  The secret reserve is...

Following is a letter I sent to the editor of the Antiques Trade Gazette (England) in response to a commentary...

Last week on my vacation I read a book by the economist Paul Krugman who got me thinking that consolidation...

During the mortgage collateralizing frenzy that sunk with excess subprime shenanigans, I always thought antiques had an underlying value that...

As a third generation antiques dealer, neither I nor any of the previous family owners of my business attempted membership...

Mr. Salz,   I enjoyed reading your defense but you miss the point about the debate which is not about...

Doctors have the American Medical Association; lawyers are represented by the American Bar Association, car dealers, teachers, religions, and even...

I have to respect what 1stdibs is offering with their announcement that “starting this Saturday (1/17/2009) dealers all across the...

Here is the latest attempt by Sotheby’s to confound and confuse bidders, the irrevocable bid. If you are unfamiliar with...

It seems very true, that changes in economic conditions offer unforeseen opportunities.  The economy of the world has morphed dramatically...