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May 28, 2008 - AntiqueTrader.com, the online companion for Antique Trader, America’s Antiques & Collectibles Marketplace, was recently relaunched with a wide range of new content and features.
“We are thrilled to offer antique enthusiasts a one-stop shop online,” said Antique Trader associate publisher Scott Tappa. “In addition to offering everything web users expect in a modern website -- blogs, message boards, multimedia -- we have also begun placing our extensive collection of archived stories on the new site. Antique lovers will be able to shop, plan a trip, or just do research on their areas of interest.”
On the new AntiqueTrader.com, users will find:
-The latest news and commentary from the antiques world
-Over 1,000 articles archived from Antique Trader’s rich history
-Blogs from Antique Trader experts
-An extensive list of links to antiques resources
-Comprehensive show and auction calendars
-The new Antique Trader Business Directory, complete with store locator
-An enhanced Marketplace where antique enthusiasts can add to their collection
-Extensive video and audio offerings
Early feedback from AntiqueTrader.com users has been positive. Visitors have praised the new site’s organization, design, depth, and overall user-friendliness.
To learn more about the new site visit www.antiquetrader.com.
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.
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