Asheford School Adds
More Appraisers To Antique Trader's "Experts" Column Marketplace Reviews - D. Arsen (Antique News) New York - The interest in the ancient Socratic "Question & Answer" format for acquiring information and data is apparently not dead after all. With the proliferation of keyword look-ups, and instant online answers, this classic construct for gaining knowledge may seem like a bit of an anathema these days, but not so according to managing editor of Antique Trader Publications, Toni Rahn. "We've seen some really strong interest by our readership in the Question & Answer column of the paper," she said. "In fact, response has been so good that we've asked the Asheford Institute to supply us with additional appraisers and evaluators to help meet the demand." Antique Trader originally started the question and answer series column in their bi-monthly newspaper over five years ago, when they asked readers to send in photos of their antiques and vintage items for research and evaluation purposes, with Asheford agreeing to supply the paper with professionally certified appraisers as evaluators and researchers. Since that time, according to Rahn, the response has been literally overwhelming from the get-go, with a flood of requests coming through the post and the Internet on a daily basis. |
For their part, Asheford noted that all the original appraisers that were supplied to Antique Trader at the inception of the program, are still there today answering questions and helping readers to identify and evaluate their historical items and heirlooms.
When asked about the recent request to increase the number of appraisers going to Trader, Charles Green, Director of the Institute was quoted as saying that he thought it would be a win-win situation for all involved. "Our top appraisers get to showcase their skills on a national level," said Green. "And for Trader, they get to see just how great our graduates really are..." For the appraisers themselves, it seems like giving a little on the side has had its benefits as well, with some appraisers claiming that they've not only been offered great professional opportunities as a result of the national exposure, but that they've also been able to dedicate more time to truly honing their craft through the very act of participating in the paper's Q&A sessions. For those wanting to reach Antique Trader's Q&A department with a question of their own, they can be contacted on the web at: http://www.antiquetrader.com However, should your interests lies more in conducting appraisals than receiving them, then you can find out more information about the Asheford Institute's professional-level appraisal program, and what it takes to become an expert in this field, by visiting their appraisal page at: Asheford Appraisers. They can also be contacted directly at: 877 444-4508, or you can write to them at; the Asheford Institute of Antiques 981 Harbor Blvd., Suite 3, Dept. 275 Destin, FL 32541-2525. In Canada: 131 Bloor Street West, Suite 200, Dept. 124 Toronto, ON M5S 1R8). |
NOTE: For readers seeking more information about the Asheford Institute Of Antiques distance-learning program on professional-level appraising, the study of antiques, collectibles, vintage and mid-century modern items, please click here to visit the school's Home Page.
Should you have additional questions about the Asheford program, you can also write to the school at: [email protected] or call the Registrar's Office toll-free at: 1-877-444-4508.
Should you have additional questions about the Asheford program, you can also write to the school at: [email protected] or call the Registrar's Office toll-free at: 1-877-444-4508.
