Antiques and Collectibles Links

• Price It! Antiques & Collectibles Price It! is a "value maximizer" for people who purchase, sell or appraise art, antiques and collectibles. Pricing information is provided from GoAntiques, eBay and TIAS. This is an ACPL subscription database which you can access in the library or from home with your library card number.
• If you are researching a piece of artwork, you might also try the resources listed under our Art Links.
• ebay Extremely busy and successful site for buying and selling collectibles.
• Questers International Organization of collectors of antiques, collectibles, and history, with local (Angeline Chapteau for Fort Wayne) and state chapters.
• Kovel's Online
• Just Glass Online Features articles and columns about glass collecting.
• Antique Pottery and Ceramics Directory A listing of web sites for various pottery manufacturers.
• Replacements Ltd.Features replacement patterns of silver, china and glassware.
• Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks American and International
• The Online Encyclopedia of American Silver Marks
• HistoryBuff.com Offers information on collecting newspapers.
• e-Yakimono The everything Japanese pottery web site.
• icollector.com Information on upcoming auctions. Updated daily and searchable.
• A to Zee - Find and buy modern collectibles like Precious Moments, Christopher Radko and more.
• Antiques Roadshow Online guide to the PBS series, includes a tour schedule.
• Maine Antique Digest In addition to the online magazine's articles (must subscribe for full access to price database and articles), this website also offers links to certified appraisers and lots of links to antique stores and information.
• Two national auction houses offer free auction estimates for furniture and fine art : Christie's and Sotheby's.
• Websites for three professional appraisers' societies to help you find a local accredited appraiser: Appraisers Association of America, International Society of Appraisers, and American Society of Appraisers.
• For free and fee-based online appraisals try: What'sItWorthtoYou, or AppraisalDay.com