John opens up about the antique and collectible finds he let get away (and still haunt him), as well as the items he did bring home only to find out they maybe should have stayed behind. Lessons learned in the treasure hunt.

Just this past week, John hit his biggest garage sale jackpot yet! Here, he shares this story and a few other fun successes that prove treasure really is waiting at the end of the driveway. He also offers a few tips on how to open the door to negotiating garage sale prices and even a few thoughts on how to have a great garage sale of your own.

In this episode, John shares his own antique-booth journey, starting with the $35-a-month shelf and moving up to the larger booths where he could sell framed pictures and even a few small pieces of furniture. He offers some from-the-trenches lessons on how to open (and, more importantly, maintain) a successful booth. Learn what works and how to make the most of your space and budget!

Surprising sales. Great listings. Lessons learned. John spills what he didn’t expect when he took his antiques online.

Our first episode answering your questions. Here, we delve deeper into some of your best questions. Lots of great stuff here on going to auctions.

Auctions can often be the most exciting (and profitable!) way to snag inventory as an antiques and collectibles dealer. In this episode, John, a veteran dealer with over 40 years of experience, shares his top tips for navigating your first auction, from previewing lots to placing the winning bid.

Every vintage piece that crosses a dealer's path shows signs of age. That's part of the charm! But how much wear and tear is too much? John, a 40-year veteran of the trade, lets listeners know where he draws the line and how you can make smarter picks.