Hi, auction people, this is Bella. You may know me from the posts on social media or the periodic ad campaigns using my likeness. Truth be told, I’m less than thrilled about being photographed and used for advertising purposes. My…
Are you a saver or a spender? Most people will readily admit to being one or the other—and will typically label their spouse accordingly as well. Sometimes folks fall somewhere in between being a conscientious saver and a big spender…
You spent years or decades collecting baseball or other sports cards, maybe keeping the packs unopened or sliding the cards carefully into plastic sleeves. You hunted everywhere for THE prized card. But life has changed now. Perhaps the hobby has…
If you been following our auctions lately, you’ll have noticed that we’ve been selling a lot of uranium glass and the bidding has been quite strong! If you are wondering what Uranium glass, it’s a type of glass that contains…
The late state Rep. Fred C. Noye (R-86) had a passion for politics. Not only did he serve in multiple roles throughout his political career, his hobby was collecting political memorabilia. On Saturday, Jan. 25, Noye's collection of more than…
If you appreciate the work of local artists, have we got a collection for you at Gateway Gallery Auction! Nancy Lehman has been painting for more than 25 years, although she admits she really hasn't made a name for herself…
We encounter many people at auction who have hobbies—and for some, simply attending auction is their hobby. Hobbies are great because they can take your mind off the pressures of work or other daily stresses, and practicing a hobby regularly…
Some say, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” That may be true, although in the auction world, we don’t sell “trash,” but we do sell many treasures. When it comes to treasures, there are different levels: there are needed…
How many times has an article on social media or the internet caught your attention with its headline: “If You Have One of These Items You May Be a Millionaire”? You might have clicked on it as you held your…
Are you happy? That could be an easy question or a difficult one depending on how you take it. Are you happy right now—this very minute? Or are you happy, overall, with life? Abraham Lincoln said, "Folks are usually about…
