The Best Blogs About Antiques And Collectibles Are Now Featured on I Antique Online.com

 Blogs About Antiques And Collectibles Listed On I Antique Online.com

I Antique Online.com is what I would call a super-sized Antique blog. Think of I Antique Online.com as the BIG BOX of the best antique blogs. As a social network dedicated to folks who buy, sell and collect antiques, collectibles and art, I Antique Online.com is the place to find every imaginable blog out there related to antiques and collectibles.

Antique Blogs Is Where To Find Articles, News,

As you know, blogging is where the action is. More and more print newspapers are switching to online websites to feature news, articles and information. And I Antique Online.com is now the premiere place for collectors in every area to get the scoop on what is hot and what is not.

What Antique Blogs Interest You?

So if you are looking to learn more about a particular antique or collectible, check out the BLOGS on I Antique Online.com.

Feature Your Antique Blog On The Main Page of I Antique Online.com

When you join I Antique Online.com (FREE) you can add your business or personal blog to the blog directory on the Main page of the I Antique Online.com website.

Members of the site have linked all kinds of interesting and informative blogs about antiques, collectibles and art in a variety of places on the I Antique Online.com social network site.

Target Your Antique Blog To Collector Groups

Besides blogs featured on the main page, members can add their blog feeds to their member profile pages and in any of the over 200  collector groups. You will find antique blogs on jewelry, Pyrex, toys, kitchen collectibles, pottery, cottage collectibles, vintage clothing, business, snow domes, junk, ephemera, textiles, antiquing, auctions, ceramics, kitsch. retro, Mid Century, Victorian ETC.

I Antique Online.com Blog Directory

Join I Antique Online.com 

Readers,  BTW...if you would like to be on my  blog roll for this blog C. Dianne Zweig Kitsch n Stuff which also feeds onto the main page of my site I Antique online.com, please send me an email at Dianne@cdiannezweig.com with a link to your blog and we can exchange blog links. I would love to share the information. 

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café. To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

Go Antiquing Online: I Antique Online.com Is Like "Arrested Development for Antique Lovers"

Confessions Of A Social Media Manager 

 I have often thought that if my social network  I Antique Online.com was a T.V. show what would they call it.?

Am I being too sassy, how about "Going To Jail Yard Sale" or  "Don't Ever Curb Your Enthusiam For A Juicy Tag Sale?"

Social Networks Are Like T.V. Dramas

If you want to know the truth...sometimes I Antique Online.com, the largest social netowork for antiques and collelctibles is not at all like a T.V. comedy, but more like a dramatic T.V. series.  There are some days that when I sit at my computer managing the site, that I'm thinking to myself.... who has more drama queens, my family or the site?  And I mean, with over 14, 500  members you can get a lot of sub-plots going on. The winter is still here ......are you hooked on I Antique Online.com yet? Stay warm.....pull up a chair and go antiquing online, it's better than T.V.
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Are you a member of I Antique Online.com yet? You can join us right now click here: http://iantiqueonline.ning.com/

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café. To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

How To Sell Antiques On The Super Blog I Antique Online.com

Free Ways To Sell Antiques On The Largest Social Network For Antiques And Collectibles

As the editor of I Antique Online.com, the largest social network on antiques and collectibles, I receive a lot of inquiries about whether you can sell antiques on this popular social network. The answer is YES YES YES.

Sell In One of 188 Antique Group Forums

In fact I Antique Online.com is as fabulous place to sell your antiques and collectibles because the site is divided into 188 special groups which allows you to reach people who are most interested in what you have to sell. For example, if you inherited a box of vintage postcards, you will be able to post and sell your old postcards right in the Vintage Postcard Group on I Antique Online.com.

Target Your Antique Buyer

There is nothing better than directly targeting people who are most interested in a specific type of antique.
To see all 188 groups that are on I Antique Online.com visit: http://iantiqueonline.ning.com/groups In each of the group forums on I Antique Online.com you are able to tell others about items that you would like to sell.

More Ways To Sell Your Antiques Online For FREE

But selling in one of the 188 groups is not the only place to promote and sell your antiques and collectibles on I Antique Online.com You are also able to add an RSS feed to your "My Page" (Profile page) and link your on line stores or shops to your 'My Page". Or you can add your webiste URL to your "My Page" or other links you might have.

Another easy way to tell others about items that you might want to sell is to take great photographs of what you have to offer and to post these photos on your " My Page" . If they are drally good photos, the editor (me) can feature them on the Main page and you get super exposure!

SELL MY ANTIQUES GROUP

Last but not least, on I Antique Online.com there is a group called SELL MY ANTIQUES
which is a place for members of this social network to post items for sale in the same way as you would use a classified ad. The best part it is FREE!

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

How Being A Group Forum Moderator On An Antique Social Network Can Boost Your Antique Business

Free Ways To Promote Your Antique Business

Becoming a group moderator on an Antique social network such as I Antique Online.com is a great way to promote your antique business. Group forums are social media groups geared to bringing like minded people together to share discussions, photos and stories about a particular collectible or antique topic.On I Antique Online.com there are currently 188 antique group forums.

Do You Have To Be An Expert To Moderate An Antique Group Forum?

Many people have the false impression that they need to be an expert on a particular antique subject to qualify to be a group forum moderator. Actually, while that may be important in some groups, for the most part it is not critical to be an expert. What is far more important is for a group moderator to be a people person who likes helping others engage in the group active and exciting.

If you own a Antique shop or sell antiques online, you may just want to bring more attention to your business. By serving as a group forum moderator you set yourself up as a active business person. The business exposure for your antique store is very helpful and the promotion is free. It's a win win situation.

Visit I Antique Online.com

If you would like to moderate a group forum on I Antique Online.com, contact me at Dianne@cdiannezweig.com.

Visit: I Antique Online.com

Photo courtesy of Burlington Inn Antiques on Route 4, Burlington, CT

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

I Antique On Blogs

How To Find Antique Blogs

Sometimes I will go out antiquing on a weekend and come home empty handed. These are the days when I return to my home office bummed out. My engines are still running with a desire to keep on hunting for more STUFF, but now the shops are all closed. But there is a great solution. I Antique on blogs.

Satisfying Your Antique Cravings

I can fill my antiquing crave by poking around on line. A really good blog about antiques and collectibles will keep me satisfied. In fact, many dealers have created blogs to supplement their online shops.

Visiting Antique Blogs You Will Enjoy

So you might ask, how do I find the blogs that are worth visiting? Here is what I do. I go to Google images and type in a certain type of collectible. Let's say "Zippy The Monkey". Than I look for really good photographs of "Zippy The Monkey" on Google images. Or perhaps, I am after "vintage Pyrex bowls". I click on a few different images that interest me and sooner or later I land on a great blog.

Blog and Shop On Antiques

And when you discover a photo that you enjoy on Google images, usually that photo leads you back to a blogger who has other things you will like as well as as a shop that goes with the blog.

You see, when you blog regularly and post wonderful images, Google finds you and your images will be showcased on Google Images. I have found a lot of great blogs this way.

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Antique Social Network : I Antique With Photos

How An Antique Business Can Use Photographs Online

Did you know that you can get a lot of bang out of your buck by using "photographs" to promote your antique and collectibles business? Here is the scoop, as Editor of i Antique Online.com, one of my jobs is to review photographs posted to the site by the over 7000 members who now belong to I Antique Online.com.

How To "Feature" Photos Online

After a member uploads their photos to their "My Page", as editor, I have the option to "feature" their photo which allows their photos to run in an automatic photo slideshow on the front or Main page of I Antique Online.com.

Uploading Photos On I Antique Online.com

Uploading photos to i Antique Online.com, the largest social network on antiques and collectibles is FREE. Thousands and thousands of viewers watch the revolving photo slideshow each day on the site. I also keep adding new photos several times a day and taking off older photos so the show is fresh and exciting.

Using Good Photos Of Antiques And Collectibles On Social Networks

So if you really want to buy or sell an antiques , collectibles, or art, this is a great option for you. But I have to tell you that I am picky about what makes it to the slide show. Photos have to be clear, a close up, without writing or dates. Also, the object should be interesting and not be a photograph of bric a brac or though I do love KITSCH!

Photos courtesy of http://www.etsy.com/shop/goodlookin

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

I Antique On Social Networks

I Antique On The Road And Also From The Comfort Of My Own Home


I Antique all the time wherever I go... on the way to a family gathering, on route to a wedding, while out grocery shopping. I mean you never know when you will bump into a good tag sale or a new shop or an established Antique Mall. While my husband is busy programming his GPS (an invention I hate), I am calculating how I can get off the beaten path (suggested by the GPS) and discover some new antique haunts not necessarily on the computer's map. I sit next to my husband co pilot equipped with hand written notes, newspaper clippings and brochures that I have accumulated over the years. Good-bye GPS, hello my nose for antique shops.

Can Your Find Good Junk With A GPS?

If you really love going antiquing.... than using a GPS with a planned out route could be a problem for free spirited antique travelers. If you are like me, you have to be flexible enough to stop at all and any junk depots. And using a GPS with a planned out route could kill the thrill of getting lost in antique paradise.
I Antique in my sleep and when I am home I Antique at I Antique Online.com, the largest social network on antiques and collectibles. As I said earlier, I Antique all the time! Back to going antiquing in my car.

Now I am sure there will be those of you who point out to me that a GPS could be helpful in pointing out some shops along the way as it does for gas stations, Dunkin Donut locations, hotels etc. BUT when it comes to people like me who live to go antiquing.......a GPS is not the answer. We need to discover those hole in the wall places or yard sales that only those of us with a nose for a good joint or haunt will .

I Antique From The Comfort Of My Own Home

Now let's say that you are out shopping all day or all weekend and that you come home empty handed? It's a real let down isn't it? But there is a solution....you can antique ONLINE. That is what I do I sit down at my computer and I Antique Online at I Antique Online.com (my website).Come join me, you will love antiquing from the comfort of your own home!

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Managing Online Antique Forums

Insights From A Social Network Manager

Is there a secret formula to help newbies learn the art of managing an online forum? After several years managing the Antique Social Network, I Antique Online.com without reading what the "experts" had to say, I decided to do some homework on the topic.

Is There an "Official" Way To Run An Online Community?

O.K., I have read the good, bad and the ugly and now I am ready to offer my insights on the topic. First I would like to tell you that there is no "official" way to run an online community.
Management styles seem to vary according to the personality and philosophy of the Social Network leader. Some leaders like to have a great deal of control while others take a more laid back approach. And of course there is a middle ground which offers a more flexible management approach without sacrificing the integrity of the community.

Taking The Lead From The Leader Of An Online Forum

But don't kid yourself......the members of the community often take their lead from who is running the mega group. And just like in smaller groups, the group dynamics of an online community is often influenced by the leader's personality and management styles.

Reading Books That Are Practical And Not Filled With Thick Jargon

So it should not come as surprise to you that because there are so many different ways to interpret "running an online community" that when you read a variety of books on the subject that you will find a lot of different approaches. Most texts on this topic over the years have been very business oriented or grounded in organization or group dynamics theory . There appears to be a slower developing yet growing body of information now addressing more of the practical issues that social media managers encounter. And I am delighted to say that more and more books are easier to follow (or maybe I'm more experienced now). You will then have to decide for yourself what authors make sense to you.

Social Networks Are Like Families

As Editor of I Antique Online.com, I have gotten to know a lot of very active and enthusiastic members who contribute regularly to this exciting Social Network on antiques and collectibles.

Once you become familiar on a particular online communities you get to know who the "movers and shakers" are as well as which members prefer to stay in the background.

One member may be" the soother", another one is "the leader", yet another one is the "thinker" or even the "activist" or "diplomat". You get the idea. Well what does this have to do with managing an online community? A smart manager will help their Forum facilitators get to know who is in their Group Forum.

Think of Group Forums as mini-communities of your site. Or another way to think about this, is that each Group Forum is a "group family" . Everyone who is a member of a particular Group Forum has something special to offer. Get to know what each member "brings to the table" (their resources). By doing this..... Forum Moderators or Group Moderators can maximize the available strengths and have a more effective Forum or Group .


The Nuts And Bolts Of Social Communities (No Pun Intended)

While many technically oriented books include chapters which discuss "how to grow a community", "how to increase traffic", "how to optimize content" they still do not go far enough into the nuts and bolts of managing an online community which can be made up of thousands of people of so many ages from different cultures, educational, work and social backgrounds.

These wonderful images are from the amazing Anne Taintor collections.

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Antiques And Social Networking

What Would The Kitsch n Shrink Say About Antique Social Networking?

I bet you didn't know that there is a lot of similarities between managing an Antiques Social Network and leading a Group Therapy session. And I have done both over the years. When I first got involved as the Editor of I Antique Online.com, I was really in a new world. I bought lots of books about Social Media and Social Network Marketing. I also read books with titles like "Search Engine Optimization For Dummies" and books about blogging.

I was eager to learn as much as I could about the topic of Antique Social Networks. But a lot of my questions weren't being addressed in these "How To" manuals. Some would say that the nitty gritty of managing people is a bit more challenging than learning SEO. And then again some might say that mastering SEO is the kicker.

Antique Social Networks And Community Dynamics

All I can say when describing what is was like to become immersed in the dynamics of an Antique Social Community is Oy Vey! Before long, I thought I was back in my role as a Group Therapist. "This one was getting into a tangle with that one"; "another fella felt left out"; "this member felt rejected; " that member felt bullied" and on and on and on..

Yeeks.......whats going on here in the Social Network universe...it's Group Therapy all over again and I was retired! But I was ready for "Community dynamics"...I was prepared...I could tap into my group dynamic theory and make some head way.

Driving The Group Leader Crazy

For example, one of the first lessons you learn when training to become a Group Therapist is that the old members will want to keep the group the way it is and will often give a new member a hard time. The group will also test out the Group leader to see how far they can go giving a newbie a hard time before the group leader intervenes.

Poof You Are Banned

Well the same thing happens on Social Networks,the administrator functions like a Group therapist keeping everyone civil.But the beauty of managing a Social Network on antiques and collectibles is that it is NOT a Group Therapy session...when a member is annoying or too much trouble and you have tried multiple times to keep peace. All you have to do is press the delete button and poof they are banned!

Reading "The Theory and Practice of Group Therapy" (5th Edition)

So if you want to learn more about how to manage a social network or survive in a social network, you really need to reach out beyond the typical books that you will find in the sections on Social Media. You need to read books about group theory. I'm not kidding when I suggest that you order a copy of a classic called:
"The Theory and Practice of Group Therapy" (5th edition) By Irvin D. Yalom. This is where the action is, thinking outside the box of social media.

Photos of collectibles courtesy of http://www.etsy.com/shop/kelleystreetvintage

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of Iantiqueonline.com an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Authors Guild, Inc.

Antique Social Networks

Learn More About Antique Social Networks Such as I Antique Online.com

If you are new to the world of Antique Social Networks , you are not alone. Many antique dealers enjoy antiquing and doing shows more than they do fooling with the internet. But savvy buyers, sellers and collectors know that antiquing online is becoming a big deal.

Selling Antiques Online: The Value Of A Social Network

A few years ago, I joined Scott Liscomb who founded I Antique Online.com , a Social Network that has now become the Facebook of the antique world ( growing everyday as a major community for antiques). I serve as the Editor In Chief and now co-own the site with Scott.

Buying And Selling Antiques On Antique Social Networks

On I Antique Online.com , we have almost 6000 members with over 150 group forums on every topic your can imagine related to antiques and collectibles. And we have so much fun on this site. The community has a lot of energy and is very welcoming. You will also find over 37,000 photos posted on the site.

I Antique Online.com is now the number one Social Network for Antiques And Collectibles. As editor, I have learned a lot about how Antique Social Networks can help buyers, sellers and collectors of antiques and collectibles. First of all like all internet communities, an Antique Social Network helps you meet people from all over the world who share similar interests. This is a GREAT way to search for information about antiques or to find buyers and sellers. And when it is freezing out or way too hot....you can go antiquing online. Now that is fabulous.

Antique Social Networks Let You Hunt For Antiques And Collectibles On The Internet: A Dream Come True For Collectors

For collectors, an Antique Social Network is a dream come true, because now you can share stories, resources, references etc. with others who are passionate about their collectibles.
Some people join Antique Social Networks because they like to schmooze ( interact) with others who have a similar hobby. While others join this type of network to do business. And of course many people become members to do both.

Getting The Most Out Of A Social Network On Antiques And Collectibles- Buying-Selling-Collecting

If you really want to use an Antique Social Network to increase traffic for your business or to meet others here are some tips.

Tips On Using Antique Social Networks Such As I Antique Online.com

1. Post photos and always add tags and descriptions.
2. Write blog posts (articles about antiques and collectibles).
3. Write articles for the various collecting groups forums.
4. Share a news article that you have read on antiques and collectibles.
5. When a new member joins that shares common interests, tell them about groups that you belong to.
6.Post articles to share what you have learned over the years to teach new collectors.
7. Tag all your posts.
8. Post a badge of the Social Network site on your blog or website and exchange links.
9. Review a book on antiques and collectibles and post your reviews on the Social Network site.
10. Add a video and tag.

Please post and share other ideas that you may have..

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Photos courtesy of :

J.P. Finishing Touches Antiques
1 Depot Place
Unionville, CT
860- 798-2198

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of Iantiqueonline.com an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Authors Guild, Inc.

Wake Up Baby Boomers; Adding Hip Hop To Your On-Line Antique Shops

Wake Up Baby Boomers

Rock music and vintage go together like smart phones and texting. Today music and videos are "in" and if you really want to sell your treasures......you need to become some what of a "techy" or you will fall behind.
Are you Hip? Learn From Younger Collectors

If you are a younger collector/seller and you are hip...... you are probably already adding music to your websites, twittering and producing promotional videos for on line stores. So move over baby boomers, the hipsters are here and they are adding hip hop to their shops and waking up the world of collecting.

The Music Trend Online


I first noticed this musical (and visual) trend on my site http://iantiqueonline.ning.com/ where members were adding music to their profile pages or online stores. And some members added not only songs but animated backgrounds such as snow flakes falling or dashing stars etc.

In Sync or Out of Sync

At first I felt out of sync.....didn't we need the Big Band sound playing whenever 1940's collectibles were showcased? Of Elvis or Chubby Checker for 50s and beyond stuff ? But now the younger collectors are spicing up their shops with pop music which adds a whole new dimension to "vintage". And folks are sticking around these entertaining sites longer. But do buyers get distracted more easily and focus more on the music than in the vintage items for sale?

Look and Listen

For example, take a look and listen to this video made by www.ricracandbutton.etsy.com. This is a wonderful on-line store with adorable vintage and retro finds. Copy the link below and paste into your URL. (sorry to make you have to copy the link...but the easy way isn't working) . Here is the link to copy:

http://video.aol.co.uk/video-detail/ricracandbuttonsetsycom-vintage-children-bookswmv/3846948865

This popular etsy.com dealer has great music playing alongside her video of vintage children's books. Not nursery rhymes or retro music....but upbeat now stuff! Perhaps she has got the right idea about upbeat music? Take a listen...watch the show......the times they are changing. After you view the video, come back and add your comment...whaddya think?

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of Iantiqueonline.com an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.

To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link:
C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff

Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com

Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com

Dianne is a member of:
The American Society of Journalists and Authors
The Authors Guild, Inc.