Antiques Roadshow A Great Way To Price Your Antiques And Collectibles
By nelahplour
Antiques Roadshow Collectibles focuses on 12 major areas that inspire both the thrill of the chase.
Roadshow
In its 11th season, ROADSHOW proves it will go to any lengths — more than 5,000 miles, in fact — to discover America's hidden treasures. Journeying from its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, last August, ROADSHOW was warmly welcomed to Honolulu, Hawaii, by eager Aloha State residents who'd waited ten years to proffer their prized possessions for an expert appraisal. (PBS has renamed the original BBC series Roadshow UK to differentiate it from its own version. PBS's hit series on antique collecting now receives Roadshow Primer, a book which is sure to prove a hit for any interested in learning about and their values. Each year the Roadshow visits a number of major cities.
Pbs
PBS's most-watched series is a multifaceted gem, an entertaining and informative appraisal show that bedazzles viewers with history, heirlooms, nail-biting suspense, and thrilling surprises. Roadshow is a trademark of the BBC and is produced for PBS by WGBH/Boston. "The best way for people here to check to know for sure when the episodes will air is to go to pbs. No one predicted that Roadshow would be such a runaway success--so popular that PBS would schedule both the U. ” The most watched series on PBS, “Antiques Roadshow” provides free verbal evaluation of items by experts from the world’s leading auction houses and by leading independent appraisers and dealers.
Television
If the Roadshow comes to your town, don't miss a chance for a free appraisal--and a chance to be on national television. It's a treasure trove of information, including a behind-the-scenes look at the television production, an Appraise It Yourself game, tips from experts, stories from antiquers, and a guide to Antique Speak, so you'll know your Bakelite from your bisque. The treasures appraised on the Roadshow television series inspire many to see their own family heirlooms with a new appreciation. This television show asks the public to bring in their collectibles and to production
locations across the country.
Series
Series Description: ROADSHOW cameras capture tales of family heirlooms, yard sale bargains and long-lost items salvaged from attics and basements, while experts reveal the fascinating truths about these finds. The series began as a 1977 BBC documentary about a London auction house doing a tour of the West Country in England. ROADSHOW continues the anniversary celebration online with a video scrapbook of great ROADSHOW milestones and moments from the series\' first decade.
Shows
Over 500 shows have been broadcast since its inception and it has been recorded in 420 venues across the country. We do a lot of shows in the mid-west, so chances are there will be one within driving distance of your area.
But being the well-oiled machine the Roadshow has blossomed into keeps appraisal-seekers moving right through the lines. Check your local listings for encore episode dates and times, or see the entire Roadshow Winter/Spring 2007 Broadcast Schedule.
Valuable Resources:
How to Buy and Sell for Fun and Profit : http://hop.clickbank.net/?hplour41/antcart
Great Bargains - http://tinyurl.com/3aqce9
