Sixth annual Favorite Finds Contest kicking off July 1

IOLA, Wis. — Antique Trader, the national antiques publication delivering news, commentary, and advertising for the antiques market, announces the launch of its 6th Annual Favorite Find Contest. Entries eligible for inclusion in the 2014 contest will be accepted July 1-September 30, 2014.

“We are elated that that Heritage Auctions – one of the world’s largest auction houses that offers prime examples from virtually every collecting category – has agreed to sponsor Antique Trader’s most popular contest,” said Karen Knapstein, Print Editor of Antique Trader. “I’m excited to announce this year’s favorite finds grand prize will once again be a $500 auction credit good for any qualifying Heritage auction.” [See official contest rules at for complete details.]

“Heritage helps more than 800,000 bidder members add favorite finds to their collection every year and we are delighted to again sponsor Antique Trader’s fun and inspiring contest,” said Noah Fleisher, Public Relations Director at Heritage. “It was a lot of fun assisting last year's winner in his pursuit and we are looking forward to working with this year's winner, too.”

Knapstein continues, “Last year, we had so many wonderful entries, and it was so difficult to select a winner, that we awarded each of the finalists a prize, too. Plus, everyone who submits an entry will receive a complimentary copy of the 2014 Favorite Finds edition.”
Contest entries can be sent to Antique Trader Favorite Finds, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990 or to atnews@fwmedia.com or fax 715-445-4087. If sending by e-mail, include the words ‘2014 Favorite Finds Contest Entry’ in the subject line. Contest entries must be received before midnight September 30, 2014. [Read full Favorite Finds Contest rules.]

Antique Trader, a magazine published in Iola, Wisconsin, has served the antiques and collectibles community since 1957. Founded by Babka Publishing Co., later to become the flagship of Krause Publications’ Antiques division, Antique Trader built its reputation as the premier print vehicle for the buying and selling of antiques nationwide. Its loyal following includes antique dealers, antique show promoters, shop and mall operators, and collectors.

Antique Trader magazine has a biweekly circulation of more than 40,000 readers and more than 3,000 unique daily visitors to its website (http://www.antiquetrader.com) and serves up more than 1 million pageviews every year.

Krause Publications, a division of F+W a content + ecommerce company is dedicated to serving antiques, collectibles, outdoors, hunting, and numismatics enthusiasts with trusted content, industry news, and pricing information. Today, the antiques & collectibles division includes books, ebooks, periodicals, and online destinations AntiqueTrader.com and KrauseBooks.com. The F+W portfolio offers books, ebooks, magazines, ecommerce sites, education, conferences and events, serving nearly 20 enthusiast communities.

Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the United States and the world’s third largest, with annual sales of more than $800+ million, and 800,000+ online bidder members. For more information about Heritage Auctions, and to join and receive access to a complete record of prices realized, with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit HA.com

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