Beatles Expert Guests on Let’s Talk Antiques

I learned some interesting tidbits in Martin’s radio show this week with Tim Neely. 

1. 45s are the most valuable record collectible. I wouldn’t have thought that there was a difference between 45s and LPs.  

2.  Turntables are becoming more valueable. This makes sense because once CDs came in, people starting throwing out their turntables and scarity increases value.

3. Plus, an interesting story about the Beatles “Butcher” album. 

Tune in The VoiceAmerica Channel to hear all about it.  

Andrea Swinton
www.takeaboo.com

Mark Chervenka Talks About Fake Tiffany Belt Buckles

Mark Chervenka was a great guest yesterday on Martin’s “Let’s Talk Antiques” radio show on The VoiceAmerica Channel. One of the interesting things I learn from Mark was about a big Bogus Buckles scam with fake Tiffany, Wells Fargo and Coca-Cola belt buckles. Some guy wrote a fake book about them, plagurized some work from a guy from the Smithsonian, all to sell these fakes. All this happened back in the seventies. Quite a story. Tune in to hear more about it.

 Andrea Swinton
www.takeaboo.com

Toronto Star mentions Let’s Talk Antiques with Martin Swinton

I was tickled to see in Saturday’s Toronto Star a short article on  Martin’s  Let’s Talk Antiques on The VoiceAmerica Channel. Being mentioned in your local newspaper is alway a treat.

Andrea Swinton
www.takeaboo.com

Sheryl Gillette Demystifies Antiques Appraisals on Let’s Talk Antiques

Sheryl Gillett chatted with Martin for an hour about antiques on his February 26th episode of Let’s Talk Antiques on The VoiceAmerica Channel.  She was gave great, clear explanations of values (replacement versus retail).  We are always on the look out for others in the business who are interested in demystifiying antiques. Sheryl is one of them.

Andrea Swinton
www.takeaboo.com

Coca-Cola Expert Allan Petretti On Let’s Talk Antiques with Martin Swinton

I found Martin’s guest on Let’s Talk Antiques on The VoiceAmerica Channel yesterday very interesting. His best tip, I thought, was that the future of Coca-Cola collectibles is not those commemorative repros that are being issued by the gazillions (although I knew that part already), but that it is in those items that aren’t really meant for the public (that’s the part that I didn’t really know). Things like banners, truck signs etc. Problem is Allan admitted that it’s really hard to get your hands on that stuff.

Tune into the show anytime at The VoiceAmerica Channel or download the podcast to ITunes and listen to on your way to work, like I do.

Andrea Swinton
www.takeaboo.com

Let’s Talk Antiques with Martin Swinton on The VoiceAmerica Channel radio show is on its way with guest Mark Moran

Martin’s second show for The VoiceAmerica Channel was broadcast this morning. He told me he was a little freaked out because he only connected with the studio one minute before the live show went to air. Last week he connected ten minutes beforehand. So considering his blood pressure was maxed out, he did another great job (okay I’m a little biased). He had a few more “umms” that he would have like but as his blood pressure lessened he got into the groove. That’s part of the challenge of live radio.

His guest author Mark Moran talked about silver and collectibles in general and was very knowledgable. Not surprising as he’s authored more than 19 books. 

Andrea Swinton
www.takeaboo.com

Let’s Talk Antiques Premiering February 5, 2007

We’re looking forward to Martin’s first show next week on The VoiceAmerica Channel. The press release is out.  The link under new shows is up at The VoiceAmerica Channel. The promotion is continuing. Looking forward to next week.

Andrea Swinton
www.takeaboo.com

City Centre The Moment Features Martin Swinton’s VoiceAmerica Antiques Radio Show

This week’s City Centre The Moment features a nice little profile on Martin for his upcoming VoiceAmerica radio show. It’s a good plug for next week’s start.

 Andrea Swinton
www.takeaboo.com

Promoting Let’s Talk Antiques radio show on The VoiceAmerica Channel

I’m working fast and furious as we are counting down to the February 5th launch of Martin’s radio show on The VoiceAmerica Channel . The first four guests have been booked. The press release has been sent out into the universe. The landline phone and headset have been purchased at Future Shop so Martin doesn’t get a square ear during the one hour show. A little more training from the good folks at The VoiceAmerica Channel and a few more rehearsals for Martin and that should just about be it. Oh yeah, I still have to tutor Martin, my non-computer guy, on how to use Outlook Express so he can read listeners’ emails. That’s right, he’s not very computer savvy, but give him a break, his expertise is that old stuff not the new stuff.

Andrea Swinton
www.takeaboo.com

Frank Farmer Loomis IV is the first guest on “Let’s Talk Antiques” on VoiceAmerica.com radio show

We’ve booked our first guest for Martin’s radio show “Let’s Talk Antiques” on The VoiceAmerica Channel.

It’ll be Frank Farmer Loomis IV on Monday, February 5, 2007 at 8:00am PST/11:00 EST.  

He’s the author of “Antiques 101, A Crash Course in Everything Antique” and “Secrets to Affordable Antiques”(Krause Publications) and professional appraiser for over 20 years.

He’ll share in clear, simple and entertaining language the world of antiques; beginning with basics such as what’s the difference between an antique, a collectible or vintage item.

Martin’s been reading his books and prepping his questions for Frank.  We’ll give away copies of Frank’s book to lucky listeners who tune in.

Andrea Swinton
www.takeaboo.com