AntiqueTradercom Launches New Online Collectibles Marketplace

Released on: June 5, 2008, 1:09 pm

Press Release Author: Antique Trader

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: AntiqueTrader.com, the online component of America's Antiques
& Collectibles Marketplace, has launched a new classified advertising system.

Press Release Body: IOLA, Wis. (June 5, 2008) -- AntiqueTrader.com, the online
component of America's Antiques & Collectibles Marketplace, has launched a new
classified advertising system.

The new online Collectibles Marketplace, accessible at www.antiquetrader.com, offers
greatly improved functionality that allows sellers to post up to five full-color
photos, extended descriptions of items being sold (up to 3,000 characters), and a
simple method for placing ads both online and in print.

"Antique Trader is America's Antiques & Collectibles Marketplace, and that means
both in print and online," said Antique Trader associate publisher Scott Tappa. "Our
new online Collectibles Marketplace will allow buying and selling members of the
antiques community to come together through us like they never have before."

In addition to full keyword searching, fielded searching is available to interested
buyers. Users will be able to complete transactions securely via PayPal.

The marketplace also allows users to browse sports-related collectibles, with the
addition of music and movie memorabilia, militaria, comics, games, and postcards
coming soon.

For more information visit www.antiquetrader.com.

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About Antique Trader
Antique Trader, a newspaper published in Iola, Wis., 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, some of whom have subscribed to the paper
since its inception.

About Krause Publications
Krause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world\'s largest publisher of
leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting,
and fishing. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue
of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause
Publications, owned by F+W Publications, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows,
750 reference and how-to books, and web properties. F+W Publications, an ABRY
Partners, LLC company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows,
interactive media and education programs.


Web Site: http://www.antiquetrader.com

Contact Details: 700 E. State St.
Iola, WI 54990

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