Killer Stuff and Tons of Money
An Insider's Look at the World of Flea Markets, Antiques, and Collecting
Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · May 29, 2012
Whether it’s Antiques Roadshow or American Pickers, or any of the number of TV shows on flea markets, the world of collecting inspires a cult following of millions of Americans.
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- Who it’s for
- Follow the antiques trade from flea-market bustle to auctions where the stakes rise.
- Themes
- Antiques and collecting, Flea markets and auctions, Searching for hidden treasures
- Pacing
- Fast
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Whether it’s Antiques Roadshow or American Pickers, or any of the number of TV shows on flea markets, the world of collecting inspires a cult following of millions of Americans. Celebrated author Maureen Stanton takes readers behind the scenes and deep into the “flea-o-sphere,” following master antiques dealer Curt Avery from the populist mayhem of flea markets, to the rarefied realm of high-end antiques shows, to the heart-pounding competition of auctions.
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Killer Stuff and Tons of Money is a captivating tour of the outrageous world of American antiques, jam-packed with colorful characters, high-stakes scores, and insider tips for all who seek hidden treasure.
The Hunt for Value
Follow the antiques trade from flea-market bustle to auctions where the stakes rise.
Come here for
- The strange pleasures of collecting and spotting hidden treasure
- A behind-the-scenes look at the American antiques world
Expect
- Colorful characters and high-stakes scores
- Flea markets, antiques shows, and auction-room competition
Where it sits
| Antiques Reference | 42% |
|---|---|
| Antiques & Collectibles | 39% |
| Retailing | 29% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Antiques & Collectibles
- Antiques Reference
- Online Auctions & Small E-Commerce
- Authors
- Maureen Stanton
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- May 29, 2012
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Antiques and collecting · Flea markets and auctions · Searching for hidden treasures
- Reading lane
- Antiques & Collectibles