Killer Stuff and Tons of Money : Seeking History and Hidden Gems in Flea-Market America (Hardcover)

from SamSattler

Thanks to television networks such as The History Channel and A&E, hundreds of thousands of people now dream about getting rich off something they stumble on at a neighborhood garage sale. A few of them even have high hopes that someday their flea-market habit will produce a steady enough profit ...

from nancylay

I loved this book! I learned a great deal about the antique business and enjoyed the anecdotal writing as well.

from whwine

the real tell-all about early American antiquing - great sociological study

from NellieMc

Fascinating book. If you enjoy Antiques Roadshow, you'll love this book. The author built the story around one dealer, a college friend a long time ago, attending a myriad of antique fairs and shows but branches out into side stories, including a look at the PBS show, at comic books, and a variet...

from artois

Had to see what this book was all about as one of Parade Magazine's top summer picks. I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot about the serious and sometimes humorous side of buying and selling at antique shows and flea markets. A great read!