How to Become a Picker 

Any item over 100 years old is called antique, but the items aged more than 40 years but less than 100 falls under the vintage category. Then there are retro items over 20 years old but haven’t reached the 40-year mark. Retro and vintage are often used interchangeably.All the collectors know how valuable antiques are,…

Most of you from the 90s probably remember waiting for the latest movie to rewind on a VHS tape. Back in the good old days, these large storage containers were the primary source of entertainment in most homes. Like a solid book collection, people then loved showing off their VHS collection back then. They strongly…

I was driving through Dallas, Georgia on a clear winter afternoon, my windows rolled up to keep the draft out and stay warm. As I cruised through the quaint downtown area, I spotted a thrift store nestled in an inconspicuous corner of the plaza. Curious, I pulled into the parking lot and made my way…

As we approach the year 2022, the world economy is facing numerous setbacks and challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on various sectors, leading to job losses, financial insecurity, and a slowdown in trade and commerce. Additionally, political tensions and uncertainty have further exacerbated the situation, making it difficult to predict the…

I had always been a fan of classical music, so when I heard about an estate sale that was offering a collection classical records and other musical ephemera, I knew I had to check it out. As I rummaged through the boxes of old programs, I couldn’t believe my luck when I stumbled upon a…

The 1980s were a time of great innovation in the horror film industry, with filmmakers pushing the boundaries of what was acceptable onscreen in order to shock and scare their audiences. One subgenre that gained popularity during this time was the tranvestite horror film, which featured male characters who dressed in women’s clothing as a…

“2001: A Space Odyssey” is a science fiction film released in 1968 that has since become a classic of the genre. The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick and was based on a short story by Arthur C. Clarke, with whom Kubrick collaborated on the screenplay. The film follows a voyage to Jupiter with the…

As a lifelong Elvis Presley fan, I was always on the lookout for rare and unique items to add to my collection. So when I heard about an estate sale featuring a collection of old records, I knew I had to check it out. Upon arriving at the sale, I was immediately drawn to a…

The crisp winter air nipped at my cheeks as I made my way up the winding dirt driveway to the 100 year old farm in Roswell, Georgia. The sun was just starting to peek over the horizon, casting a warm golden glow on the rolling fields and rustic barns dotting the landscape. I couldn’t help…

It was not  a typical Wednsday morning, I woke up early and decided to take a trip to an estate sale that had over 15,000 books in the hopes of finding some hidden treasure or a rare book! As I was about to leave, I stumbled upon a small, dusty book hidden among the others.…

Horror movie posters have long been a popular collectible item among fans of the genre. From the early days of silent films to the present, horror posters have served as a way to promote and market the latest scares on the big screen. But why are they so sought after by collectors? One reason is…

It was a typical Saturday morning when I decided to check out an estate sale in Roswell, Georgia. I had seen the listing on estatesale.net earlier that morning. As I walked through the front door, I was immediately drawn to a large box filled with books sitting on a table in the corner of the…