Is Antiques Roadshow steering clear of NYC for a reason?
Yesterday the Antiques Roadshow announced which cities it will be visiting in 2008. The closest they're coming to NYC is Hartford, CT. Maybe they fear they'd be barred at the bridges and tunnels by rioting antiques dealers: Antiques Roadshow is one of the main reasons dealers blame for the deminishment of their business. Antiques Roadshow has not just legitimately educated people as to the value of their antiques–it's also inflamed people's imaginations as to the value of their illegitimate junk. When dealers can't get a break at a garage or estate sale, their margins shrink. But if you've been wondering about any of your own old stuff, Hartford is only two hours north. Tickets are free but must be obtained in advance: check online for rules or call 1-888-762-3749. Just don't let a mob of angry dealers catch you sneaking out of town.
Antiques Roadshow 2008 stops and dates:
- Palm Springs, California: June 7
- Dallas, Texas: June 28
- Wichita, Kansas: July 12
- Chattanooga, Tennessee: July 19
- Grand Rapids, Michigan: August 9
- Hartford, Connecticut: August 23
Very funny and apt illustration
Posted by: Tom Curran | Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 07:11 PM