Fight the after-Christmas blues with indoor tourism (3) Dec 30, 2008
Phillips Petroleum Company Museum, located at 410 S. Keeler in Bartlesville, the museum catalogs the story of Phillips transformation from a small Bartlesville business to a global energy enterprise and the extraordinary people who made it happen. During the tour, experience the thrill of Billy Parker flying overhead in an original 1914 Pusher plane and Phillips breakthrough discovery that helped fuel the Hula Hoop craze. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
CALENDAR: Check out pet events throughout Northwest Indiana Nov 26, 2008
Magazines, shopping catalogs, newspapers, office and school papers, and junk mail all may be accepted ... The public is invited to recycle newspaper, magazines, catalogs, envelopes, folders, copy paper and mail in the green bin outside the shelter at 421 45th St. Every time the bin is picked up, the shelter receives money to save more homeless animals. (Munster Times, IN)
The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
They'll find more than 500 different items culled from the warehouses of fundraising catalogs. Prices will be as much as 90 percent off retail. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bronze Buddha, Jade Carving Test Asian-Art Demand in London Auctions, Fair Nov 4, 2008
Eskenazi, who has been issuing catalogs of Asian art since 1972, said he has experienced four recessions in his career. People say the art market is different from the rest of the economy. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Her keen eye built dollhouse collection Nov 3, 2008
During the past two decades, the Squirrel Hill woman amassed "an encyclopedic collection of examples of every major dollhouse producer from the 19th century through the 1970s," said Matthew Roper, who researches and writes catalogs for Dargate Auction Galleries in Point Breeze. Dr. Clack died in September at age 67, and her collection will be auctioned Saturday at Dargate. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Consumer Purchase Behavior of Political Products a Mirror of USA's Election Pulse Oct 18, 2008
National catalogs and e-commerce companies have seen strong consumer purchasing behavior for the Democratic candidate this election season. "We've seen consumers are shopping 'all the way' for Obama items since day one, and a heightened attention of purchasing "don't forget to vote" flags for front yards," said John Ollmann, VP of merchandising for Signals and Wireless catalogs. (PR Newswire)
Treasure hunter preserves Malaka Strait's buried treasures Oct 6, 2008
Admitting he was no expert when it came to the antiques and their value, Zaharuddin armed himself with catalogs from foreign buyers who came to the islands so he could learn more about the treasures in his collection. A particularly valuable find in his collection is a set of "anti-poison" soup plates, which are thought to date back to the Ming dynasty. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Collectible store comes to Albany Sep 23, 2008
He does special orders and layaways and has a table filled with collector catalogs for browsing. Collectible brands include Tonner, Kish, Alexander, Steiff, Boyds and Corolle. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Rossiter: Future antiques tomorrow's art Sep 13, 2008
Shipping fees outpace bidding for most file cabinets, card catalogs and other vestiges of the paper world traded online via commercial centers such as eBay. I paid $3 for my file cabinet at a garage sale. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Auction Central News Launches Online Resource for Arts, Antiques and Collectibles Community Sep 3, 2008
com has opened up once-exclusive sales to the cyber community worldwide through online publication of auction catalogs, and Internet bidding. Similar to telephone bidding, buyers at remote locations can conveniently participate in auctions in real time from their computers as the auction is being conducted. (Primezone Releases)
When the Cabin Becomes a Sales Floor Sep 2, 2008
He described his spaces, and I helped him identify the styles he liked from the photos and catalogs I had in my carry-on. The next morning, on my voice mail was a message from this gentleman sent at 2 a.m. He said he d been on the Web site for hours and wanted to speak about furnishing not one, but two homes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
What is an Heirloom? Aug 15, 2008
Many years ago before there were seed catalogs and farmers markets, people grew most everything that they ate. Fruits and vegetables that had especially nice flavor, color or shape were noted and their seeds saved for the next year s planting. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
COLUMN: The 'Net can't compare to good ol' paper and ink Aug 14, 2008
I can do it in a fraction of the time that it used to take, when having to find the information meant sorting through card catalogs and endless shelves of books in order to find my goal. The computer is much more efficient, yet I always felt that something was missing. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
VENUS SWIMWEAR: The grit behind the glamour Aug 3, 2008
When the catalogs hit millions of mailboxes next year, women - and men, naturally - will pore over the pages ... Like the lingerie chain, Venus' catalogs also sell shoes and clothing and accessories. (Florida Times-Union)
Steve Cahalan: O’Reilly Auto Parts to open store in city Jul 13, 2008
He catalogs their personal property, belongings, assets, valuables, heirlooms, antiques and special collections. Lindgren uses digital photography, video and audio recording equipment to document all assets. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
* Hair today, history tomorrow Jul 13, 2008
While he enthusiastically advertises his US$10 million annual business in stamps, autographs, and Americana in trade catalogs and newspapers, Reznikoff keeps a low profile when it comes to his beloved hair collection. He doesnt advertise, sell to the public or buy clippings of living people. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
University given collection of 78 rpm records Jul 7, 2008
His family also donated Savada's collection of catalogs, discographies and other materials. Don't Miss. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Religion Notes (June 19) Jun 18, 2008
The company accepts newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, etc. No phone books or cardboard, please. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Rare and Important Chinese Sui Dynasty Stele to Be Sold at Auction June 18 Jun 6, 2008
- Preview catalogs available online at - For additional information and bid registration, please call 00 1+214-653-3900 DALLAS, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- A rare and important Chinese Sui Dynasty stele dated 613 A.D. which possesses both cultural and historic significance will be sold at auction June 18, 2008 at Dallas Auction Gallery, the Southwest's premier antiques and fine art auction house. This stele originated from the Estate of Richard Shih-chiu Huang by descent from Professor Huang... (PR Newswire)
Rock Legends' Stuff On Block This Weekend May 29, 2008
Full color collectible catalogs detailing the history and images of each lot of this historic event will be available for purchase through Julien's Auctions. In addition to the live auction event, Grammy winner Aaron Neville will perform as a tribute to his native New Orleans. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Antique furniture falling out of favor May 15, 2008
"These days style is something purchased from the catalogs that arrive in your mailbox every single week." She adds: "People with true individual taste are few and far between.". She prefers a more eclectic aesthetic, incorporating an antique Chinese cabinet and antique French chairs with her mid-Modern dining room table. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The hammer falls for the final time May 10, 2008
A compulsive keeper, he hung on to old auction catalogs, antique fabrics he used to re-upholster Louis XIV, XV and XVI chairs, flocked wallpaper and parts of lamps, chandeliers and old picture frames. "There wasn't anything he didn't collect," said Mr. Cygan, who was 18 and working at Bortmas Florist in Butler when he arrived at Elm Farm in 1973. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Artfact Live! Offers Complimentary Access to Art, Antiques and Collectibles Price Results May 3, 2008
is a next-generation online marketplace where collectors can search and view complete upcoming catalogs from the world's 1,000 leading auction houses, and bid live online at thousands of auctions with hundreds of thousands of lots available each month across the globe. Artfact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Thriving Multi-Channel Jewelry Retailer Ross-Simons Opens in Stamford Town Center Apr 12, 2008
In addition, the retailer mails over 40 million catalogs and operates a thriving e-commerce website at. Contact: Larry Davis, Ross-Simons 401-463-3100, ext. (PR Newswire)
Lenox selects IMC Licensing for new product development Mar 8, 2008
The company sells its products through wholesale customers that operate gift, specialty and department stores in the United States and Canada, company-operated retail stores and direct-to-the-consumer channels including catalogs, direct mail, media and the Internet. In addition to Lenox Group Inc., IMC Licensing represents , , a division of , and Wm. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Forget MP3s: Vinyl making a comeback Mar 7, 2008
So new pressings of their classic catalogs, including albums by Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan, are being licensed out to boutique vinyl companies like Sundazed, 4 Men With Beards and Classic Records. Classic Records is offering detailed re-creations of masterpieces such as 1959's "Kind of Blue" by Miles Davis, with original artwork. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Classifieds 3/5/08 Mar 6, 2008
BUSINESS OPPT. 1,000 WEEKLY mailing beautiful rose catalogs. Free supplies/postage. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Brazilian modernism's time has come Feb 10, 2008
"We started to collect old show catalogs and antiquarian books and started to see recurring names in them. We saw so much work by Niemeyer in them, we began to think there must be more work by others who worked around Niemeyer before his exile.". Meyers and his colleagues researched names and visited antiques stores in Rio and Sao Paulo, looking for things that were not already famous. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Unique couture is a call to auction Dec 27, 2007
The fashions, meanwhile, attracted attention mostly from the women: Some looked to be casual buyers; others were take-no-prisoners types scribbling notes in their catalogs, their eyes roving for that must-find prize. Anna Young, faint pink and purple streaks in her brown hair, poked through racks of vintage finds. (Boston Globe)
A Success Story: Step-by-Step Online Bookseller Guide Nov 30, 2007
Information of all types values, bibliographic lore and edition status were jealously guarded secrets acquired through experience, expensive sets of auction record books and by plowing through piles of auction catalogs. Years ago, the most common way booksellers discovered they had under-priced a book was to list the title in a catalog or industry magazine and receive 10 orders for the book within a day. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Classified 11/14/07 Nov 15, 2007
800-470-4723 HELP WANTED 1,000 s WEEKLY mailing beautiful rose catalogs. Free supplies/postage. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
San Francisco Fall Antiques Show: Early 20th century classics shine Oct 25, 2007
Enterprise students will be more visible at the show this year, working at the gala, handing out catalogs and pens, and thanking patrons for coming to the show (after school hours only, of course). One of the Enterprise students has also worked as an intern in the show's offices. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kenwood Towne Centre started as a grocery store Oct 15, 2007
And if you miss your old Coach bag from decades ago, you can order it from the catalogs. If it's makeup you're after, you'll have fun at Sephora, where you're encouraged to play. (Cincinnati Nation)
Strong Canadian dollar spurs Web sales Sep 28, 2007
Crate & Barrel, for example, mailed a large number of catalogs to Canada last year, a spokeswoman for the retailer, Bette Kahn, wrote in an e-mail message, "which indeed drove the business upward," although she added that the dollar played a role. Sazon of Canada Post said that research conducted by her office in conjunction with NPD Canada, a retailing research firm, showed strong interest among Canadian shoppers for buying online from the United States. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Antique finds: Weed out fakes, shop for bargains Sep 14, 2007
For example, people looking for fine art or other museum-type pieces should visit museum collections and look through museum catalogs. "If you see a book or catalog, look at the acknowledgements page and see if the dealer that you're dealing with is known to these museums," Silver says. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Review: Insider Secrets to Selling on eBay Sep 5, 2007
Here there are requisite questions to ask of suppliers, such as how to get access to catalogs and samples (always offer to pay for samples), what the pricing and minimum quantity policies are, shipping terms and so on. You also learn the four things never to say to wholesalers. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Artprice: Successful Launch of Artprice Images and Artprice Catalogs Library Aug 27, 2007
On August 27, 2007, Artprice launched Artprice Images(R) and Artprice Catalogs Library(R) PARIS, August 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Following the signing of a unique agreement with ADAGP, the most representative global company in the collection and distribution of copyright royalties in more than 43 countries, Artprice is offering as of today the consultation of several million artwork images by the 405,000 artists in Artprice's databases ... On the other hand, Artprice allows clients to search... (PR Newswire)
Rare Gold Coins Return 39.4 Percent on Investment, But Timing Is Everything, Reports a New Online Service Aug 9, 2007
As Susan Headly writes in : " the prices in coin price catalogs are determined by coin dealers the dealers who contribute to these coin price catalogs have a built-in incentive to nudge the prices as high as they can. Therefore, the short answer to the question, 'Are the coin prices in most coin catalogs accurate?' is a qualified 'No.'". What makes GPA for Coins really exciting and instantly different from anything else available in the market place is that the data is interactive. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Best Bets for Aug. 9 through Aug. 15 Aug 9, 2007
The exhibition, culled from the NGA's Library Image Collections, includes examples of the first uses of photography in art catalogs. "Undisturbed by Color" is on view in the West Building, Ground Floor gallery 21. (Carroll County Times, MD)
The man who played with dolls Jul 29, 2007
It also presents 13 of the small black-and-white photographs that Bartlett printed himself, and three sharply outlined and delicately shaded pencil drawings that look as if they were copied from children's fashion magazines or clothing catalogs ... "He photographed Kahlil's sculptures for his catalogs, and he used to come with us to art openings," said Jean Gibran ... He designed catalogs for M. Sharf and Co., a major Boston-headquartered toy distributor. (Boston Globe)
Tackle box treasures Jul 19, 2007
To get an idea of what a piece of tackle is worth, check the Lang's Sporting Collectibles Web site at Catalogs from the Waterville, N.Y., auction company are considered the "blue books" for antique tackle valuation and can be downloaded in PDF format ... The National Fishing Lure Collectors Club encompasses every aspect of collecting tackle and ephemera (catalogs, advertising, photos), not just lures. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Economists puzzled by irrational eBay buyers Jul 18, 2007
Better still, the site catalogs everything. Easy access to the who, what, and when makes distilling the why much easier. (USA Today -- Tech)
Ableauctions -- Beatles Las Vegas Collectible Auction to Include Original Nicholas Volpe Oil Portrait Jun 30, 2007
They have produced three Rock on Video auctions, and published the It's Only Rock n Roll Catalog, from which many items were featured in national mail order catalogs such as Sony-Time Warner, Vroom, Doritos and on TV's QVC.. They currently supply and maintain a memorabilia for sale section in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum gift shop in Cleveland, Ohio. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
On the Job With...Barbara McGregor Jun 20, 2007
Representatives from different companies, or vendors, come to her or send catalogs for her to choose items from. On occasion she has sought out manufacturers herself when there is a particular item of interest. (Boone Today, IA)
Julie Thoma Wright; had auction house Jun 18, 2007
"From the first, the catalogs looked like fashion or lifestyle magazines.". Auction prices for modern design now keep pace with prices for contemporary art. (Boston Globe)
Bill Gross's British stamp collection outperformed his bonds Jun 11, 2007
More than 1,500 pairs of catalogs were sold and a London show of the stamps last month drew many new potential bidders, Shreve said during an interview by telephone. "Bill Gross is very well known in the financial world, plus it's a charity sale and he has some great rarities," he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Lavender becomes the new neutral May 19, 2007
Once considered too cloying, too old-fashioned, perhaps best left for the baby's room, lavender has of late become a go-to color for walls, ceilings, fabrics and furniture, showing up in magazines, catalogs, showhouses and designers' portfolios. "It's gone beyond the sweet old lady thing," said Washington designer Whitney Stewart. (AZCentral -- Home)
Celebrating life of a New England Renaissance man May 10, 2007
"He was an entrepreneur who used the home much like catalogs," said Rux. Nutting also wrote a series of books about antique furniture and lectured widely. (Boston Globe)
Home & Garden Apr 27, 2007
CATALOGS BLOOM Sellers of seeds and garden products pack pages with beautiful pictures, crafted prose, even humor Maybe there should be an Academy Awards kind of event for people who create seed and garden catalogs. They certainly deserve it, having entertained and enlightened generations of growers with their carefully crafted prose and collector-quality pictures. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Collecting Scented Geraniums Mar 4, 2007
If your local nursery doesn t carry scented geraniums or offers only one or two varieties, you can still build a great collection of scented geraniums by shopping mail order catalogs ... But sometimes you have to shop catalogs to increase your collection with hard to find selections. (Suite101.com)
Around the Valley Feb 4, 2007
There are tax forms, information about a variety of organizations and programs in the community, magazines and mail order catalogs. In addition to a selection of books, the room also features encyclopedias, computer books, Readers Digest Condensed Books, miscellaneous fiction and nonfiction books and textbooks. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Discoveries is all about the thrill of the hunt Jan 29, 2007
She also purchases a lot of prototypes from expensive high-end or mail-order catalogs that she then sells "for about 25 percent of suggested retail.". Dameron is quick to share her favorite part of the business-searching for the unique items. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Bruce Museum's Peter Sutton vets Old Masters paintings for international art fairs Jan 27, 2007
Sutton, an expert in the Dutch Masters, has written several books and exhibit catalogs and curated exhibits ... The catalogs are enormous. (Greenwich Time)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jan 9, 2007
The dos and don'ts of ordering from seed catalogs. 650. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Literature as Art Jan 4, 2007
"Being a mother, it's the idea of blood, the connection (between generations)." An artist, educator and museum administrator, Ms. Green was the education and volunteer services manager at Grounds For Sculpture, where she wrote for the education catalogs, trained volunteer docents and organized educational programs, lectures and workshops. She has a master's degree in education from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts/Tufts in Boston, and a bachelor's degree in sculpture from Mason Gross School... (Windsor-Hights Herald, NJ)
