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Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association Introduces New Logo And Website FRIDAY MAY 3, 2019 • VOL. 50, NO. 18
Antiques & Auction News Celebrates 50th Anniversary A Look Back And A Look Ahead By Karl Pass The month of May marks the 50th anniversary of Antiques & Auction News. Everyone at Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. is excited about this milestone, and we wish to thank the regular readers and loyal advertisers who have supported the publication over these many years. There is a lot to be excited about as we both reflect on the history of the paper and look ahead to the future. The publication was founded by Joel Sater in May of 1969. From the inception, distribution was ambitious. “Antiquing With Joel Sater” was a syndicated newspaper Joel Sater sits at his desk in the early years of the paper in column that ran across the Saters’ home office in Marietta, Pa. the country. Sater began by publishing a series of regional antiques trade was abundant. A full antiquing guides, and the newspa- slate of multiple farm sales took per format version was an out- place every Saturday, and regular sales occurred nearly every night of growth of the guides. At first, the paper was pub- the week. Regional antiques shows lished monthly. Early on, interest were a regular occurance as well, grew, and it soon went to a biweek- and it was all happening here in the of southeastern ly schedule and then to the weekly heartland format of today. Since Volume 1, Pennsylvania. The markets in Adamstown were Number 1, the paper served to provide information to readers on among the epicenter of it all. Fresh upcoming shows and auctions, as items bought at sales on Saturdays, well as reports on past shows and were taken to the markets to be sales, museum exhibition coverage, offered for sale on Sundays. The and the occasional book review, markets, remain basically a mecca among other interesting topics and for an antiquing enthusiast. The nation’s bicenntennial in marketplace news. An article that ran in the first issue was titled “Post 1976 only fueled the growth and Card Buffs Fear Rate Hike.” interest in antiques. Americana was Postcard stamps were five cents 50 vogue, and our paper became a years ago (today, they are 35 cents). regional powerhouse providing a The main headline in that Vol. 1 No. go-to source for news. It was the 1. May 1969 issue was “Eastern proverbial heyday, and the paper Antiquing Season Opens,” with the was hitting its stride. The interest subhead reading, “Antique shows level and pride felt for the country’s and flea markets now in operation material culture and heritage was evident. Perhaps, in seven short every day this month.” Marketplace news among the Continued on page 2
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Auctions are exciting, efficient and transparent. The auction industry has a long tradition, notably in the state of Pennsylvania. It is a method that has evolved and strengthened with the use of technology. The Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association (PAA) has been at the forefront of this growth and evolution. The PAA has recently introduced a new logo and website, giving the association a fresh new look. The logo has an updated style, providing more eye appeal for today’s business. The traditional symbol for auctions, the gavel, remains on the logo with a more contemporary style. The keystone and lettering were also improved. “We felt it was time to update and give our logo a fresh look,” said Tim Keller of Lancaster, Pa., the 2018 PAA president. The logo immediately identifies the association. It symbolizes quality, and it represents the confidence a seller
should have when using a PAA Auctioneer. The PAA is the only professional trade organization for auctioneers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Education, consumer, and member benefits, legislative issues and new ideas in the auction industry are the PAA’s hallmarks. The 2019 PAA president, Jeff Pennington of New Castle, Pa., said, “The new website is a powerful tool, not only for consumers but also for our members.” The site, www.paauctioneers.org, offers viewers an easy way to find an auctioneer in their area. “It’s a valuable tool,” continued Pennington. “Searching on the website for a PAA auctioneer is simple now that we are on board with BidWrangler.com as our new host and GoToAuction.com for their auction calendar import,” states Kim Douglass of Boyertown, Pa., the association’s administrator. “Both companies have been wonderful to
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Going Once, Twice, Sold Reading Area Community College Student Auction Scheduled For May 3 Nine students from Pennsylvania and New Jersey are aspiring auctioneers in the Auctioneering Certification Program at Reading Area Community College (RACC). On Friday, May 3, they will step onto the auction block to showcase their bid calling talents at The Auction House of Mt. Royal located at 6421 Carlisle Road, Dover, Pa. This year’s class includes Josh Goodyear, a business owner and property manager who is hoping to open an auction business; Ron Seltmann, This year’s students are (front, from left) Dana Balsamo, who works in the real Flitch Claycomb, Tyler Weyandt, Jeni Goodyear-Zambon, estate field and wants to (back) Dan Schmidt, Bruce Shollenberger, Ron Seltmann, expand into auctioneerJosh Goodyear and Joe Laskowski. ing; Tyler Weyandt, who works in his family’s livestock busi- Schmidt, a licensed trading assisness and finds auctioneering an tant and former bid board partner interesting field; Bruce wanting to do online and bid board Shollenberger, a former technical auctions; and Dana Balsamo, an sales engineer with a lifetime love AQS-certified quilt appraiser with for auctions who is seeking experi- more than 20 years of experience in ence to open an auctioneering busi- antique textiles looking to expand ness; Jeni Goodyear-Zambon, a into the auctioneering field. This year the students will be property manager and soon-to-be Realtor who wants to add auction- selling a wide variety of art, coleering as a value-added service; lectibles, vintage items, household Joseph Laskowsky, a fine art dealer goods, tools, advertising items, and appraiser with 20 years of expe- toys, jewelry, coins and more. The student auction is a caprience looking to integrate into the auctioneering field; Flitch Claycomb, stone of the RACC Auctioneering an internet sales entrepreneur and Certification Program. This program jewelry store owner looking to trains students for the state’s expand into auctioneering; Daniel Continued on page 6
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In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 7 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 7
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AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 8 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 19