Nothing’s more addictive than treasure hunting for antiques and collectibles. But what if you could turn that passion for vintage into a side-hustle or even a full-time business? Join our experienced dealer as he shares insider tips and tricks from decades in the trade. Whether you’re the weekend flea market enthusiast or dreaming of opening up your very own shop, discover how to transform your love for the past into a fun and profitable future.
Crafts and handmade vintage items can be a ton of fun because they're often one-of-a-kind. But how do you know which vintage crafts and collectibles are desirable? And how should you price them? In this episode, we pull a few embroidery-related items from our ephemera box, then pivot to the differences between hand-sewn and machine-made quilts. We highlight homemade Barbie clothes and a few wooden treasures (fishing lures, candle pillars, and even a souvenir baseball bat). If it's old and handcrafted, it may just be begging for a second life. This week on Pick for Profit!
5 Oct 2026
Photography Collectibles: From WWII’s Yank Magazine to Vintage Polaroids
Photography can be one of the most fascinating (and overlooked!) areas of antiques and collectibles. In this episode, we explore the WWII-era Yank magazine and its incredible photography, artwork, pin-ups, and firsthand glimpse into military life before diving into the history of collectible photography, including daguerreotypes, tintypes, cabinet cards, albumen prints, Kodak snapshots, and vintage Polaroids. We’ll look at what makes old photographs interesting to collectors, why unusual subjects can be more valuable than common portraits, and the kinds of vintage photographs, snapshots, and Polaroids sellers should watch for when shopping for their own inventory.
28 Sept 2026
Ephemera: The Little Scraps We All Love
Digging into our podcast analytics, we discovered that ephemera is one of our top-two downloaded episodes of all time! Since there’s clearly a lot of interest in vintage ephemera (and because we think American illustration just might be ready to explode, thanks in part to the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art), we’re digging into a box of ephemera we’ve had forever and have been walking around. Find out what we discovered about American illustrator Gustav Muss-Arnolt, including his incredible sporting dog lithographs, and stay tuned for additional insights into paper mache (Halloween is a great time for paper mache items), and hand-painted store signage. And we put out a call at the end: Know anything about Lillian Woolsey Hunter? We’d love to hear from you!
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