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“What's It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser" is a radio show designed to help you understand the value of your Antiques, Collectibles, and Household Contents.

Antiques, Collectibles & Home Downsizing Radio Show

“What's It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser"

Friday Mornings * 9:00-10:00 AM * WBCB 1490 AM

What are yourAntiques, Collectibles and Household Contents worth? And where can yousell them for as much as possible? That’s the focus of “What’s It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser”. Join professional Appraiser Michael IvankovichFriday morningsfrom 9:00-10:0

0 AM when he’ll help you to understand how to turn your valuables into cash! Each week’s show will include:
· Discussions on The Best Ways to Sell Your Stuff
· What’s It Worth Questions
· Selling Tips & Strategies
· Recent Auction Highlights
· Upcoming Events
· Special Guests … and much more

That’s “What’s It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser”
Friday mornings from 9:00-10:00 AM on WBCB 1490 AM.

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2 Ways to Listen to the Show

· AM Radio: If you’re local to the Levittown PA, Trenton NJ, Bucks County, and Greater Philadelphia Area … Tune-In to WBCB 1490 AM
· Internet: Anywhere in the country … Listen Live via the Internet by clicking on this link: Tune-In Live WBCB 1490 AM

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Radio Show Schedule

· July 11th: What Are Your Things Worth? Understanding the Concept of “Value”
· July 18th: Why Things in Your Dining Room Are Probably Worth Less Than You Thought
· July 25th: Selling at Auction: How to Locate the Best Auctioneer for You
· August 1st:Selling Your Jewelry…Without Getting Screwed
· August 8th:Why Most Antiques & Collectibles Just Aren’t Worth What They Were
· August 15th:Today’s Hottest Selling Categories
· August 22nd:10 Selling Categories Guaranteed To Disappoint You
· August 29th:How To Find a Buyer For Your “Stuff”
· September 5th:Selling Your Coins…Without Getting Screwed
· September 12th:Selling Antiques & Collectibles in the Greater Philadelphia Area
· September 19th:TBD
· September 26th:TBD
· October 3rd:TBD

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Michael Ivankovich GPPA, MPPA
P.O. Box 1536, Doylestown PA 18901
Office: (215)-345-6094 ●Cell: (215)-264-4304
eMail: [email protected] ● www.michaelivankovichappraisals.com

09/04/2025

What’s It Worth Radio Show Agenda – September 5, 2025
Greg Glemser, Doylestown Gold Exchange … Diamonds & Gold
Marlene Stocks, Senior Transition Services

Segment #1: Guest
● Greg Glemser: The Gold Market is HOT …with Record Gold Prices
● Greg Glemser: The Diamond Market is SOFT … with Lab Grown Diamonds

Segment #2: What’s It Worth Game … What Sold for More $ This Week?
● White Cassock & Skullcap Worn by Pope Francis
● “3 Strikes Cut Plug” Early 20th c. Pocket To***co Tin with Baseball Theme
● Scuffed 1985 Hermes Black Box Birkin Hand-Bag Crafted for Jane Birkin

Segment #3: Guest
● Marlene Stocks: How a Senior Move Manager Can Make Your Life Easier (and Better)

Segment #4: Trade Headlines
● An Interesting Twist to the Controversial Auction Buyer’s Premium
● Selling Sterling Silver … Should You Sell through Auction or Privately?
● Are They Really Telling the Truth If There Are No Lies in Their Ad? We’ll Explain.

Segment #5:
● Doylestown Arts Festival and the World Class “Bucks County Classic” Bike Race
● Mike’s Wrap

Upcoming Shows
● October
o Barbara Beem, Antique Week Columnist: NFL Nicknames, Barbie Boxes, More
● November
o Gimmie Jimmie Bucci & Barbara Beem: Preparing for the Holidays with Antiques & Collectibles
● December
o Strong Museum, Rochester NY: National Toy Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees
o Donald Brian Johnson, National Antiques Columnist: Snow Globes and Postcard Packs

Also
● REMEMBER: ‘What’s It Worth’ is now ‘What’s It Worth-First Friday’ and will be airing Live on the ‘First Friday’ of Every Month.
● Always Booking House & Estate Contents Appraisals
● 700+ Booked ZOOM “What’s It Worth” Appraisal Events since 2021 … Now in 30 States … and looking to book more. Call Mike at (215-264)-4304 to discuss how it works.
● NEED A MEETING SPEAKER? Call Mike (215)-264-4304. We book so many speaking dates for 2 reasons:
o 1) Our programs are fun and informative
o 2) Our rates are so reasonable

07/10/2025

WIW - First Friday Radio Show Agenda – July 11, 2025
Larry Keller, Mayor of New Hope PA and Antiques Dealer
Garden Ornaments, Architectural Elements, and New Hope PA

Segment #1: Guest
● Larry Keller: Garden Ornaments, Architectural Elements

Segment #2: Guest
● Larry Keller: New Hope PA … and Much More

Segment #3: What’s It Worth Game … What Sold for More $ This Week?
● Letter Written on the Titanic Before It Sunk
● 1838 Letter Hand-Written by Noted Siamese Twins Chang & Eng
● Pair of Screen-Used C**t Revolvers Used by Clayton Moore in The Lone Ranger

Segment #4: Collecting Worlds
● Do Some People Really Collect Antique Toilets?

Segment #5: Trade Headlines
● Tall Case (Grandfather’s Clocks) … Hot or Not?
● Selling Sterling Silver … Auction or Private Sale?
● Carl Yastrzemski Autographs … Still Worth the Money?
● Are Collectors Still “Eager” to Adopt a Cabbage Patch Kid?

Segment #6: Wrap
● Are They Really Telling the Truth If There Are No Lies in Their Ad? We’ll Explain.

Upcoming Shows
● August 1, 20254
o Shawn Surmick, Antiques & Auction News Columnist: Investors Returning to the Sports Card Market and Bitcoin/Crypto Update
● September 5, 2025
o Doylestown Arts Festival; More
● October
o Barbara Beem, Antique Week Columnist: NFL Nicknames, Barbie Boxes, More
● November
o Pending
● December
o Strong Museum, Rochester NY: National Toy Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees
o Donald Brian Johnson, National Antiques Columnist: Snow Globes and Postcard POacks

Also
● REMEMBER: ‘What’s It Worth’ is now ‘What’s It Worth-First Friday’ and will be airing Live on the ‘First Friday’ of Every Month.
● Always Booking House & Estate Contents Appraisals
● 700+ Booked ZOOM “What’s It Worth” Appraisal Events since 2021 … Now in 30 States … and looking to book more. Call Mike at (215-264)-4304 to discuss how it works.
● NEED A MEETING SPEAKER? Call Mike (215)-264-4304. We book so many speaking dates for 2 reasons:
o 1) Our programs are fun and informative
o 2) Our rates are so reasonable

06/05/2025

What's It Worth - First Friday Radio Show Agenda – June 6, 2025
Dealing with Estate Fi****ms
Chief John Baron, Hulmeville PA Police Chief
Grant Souder, Alderfer Fi****ms Auctions

Segment #1: Guest
● Chief John Baron: Dealing with Estate Fi****ms in Pennsylvania

Segment #2: Guest
● Chief John Baron: Dealing with Estate Fi****ms in Pennsylvania

Segment #3: What’s It Worth Game … What Sold for More $ This Week?
● Chief Oshkosh Pilsner Beer Can
● One of the Last Hockey Jerseys Worn by NHL Great Wayne Gretsky
● The Actual Bar Door from the Cheers TV Set

Segment #4: Guest
● Grant Souder: Legally Selling Fi****ms at Auction

Segment #5: Trade Headlines
● Some 2024 Auction Record Prices
● Phillies Pitcher Matt Strahm Loves “Ripping” Packs of Baseball Cards. What does that mean?
● Suspects Charged in Major Sports Memorabilia Fraud Case

Segment #6: Wrap
● Are They Really Telling the Truth If There Are No Lies in Their Ad? We’ll Explain.

Upcoming Shows
● July 11, 2025 (NOTE: 2nd Friday due to the 4th of July Holiday)
o Larry Keller, Mayor of New Hope PA, talking about Architectural Artifact Antiques, and of course … New Hope PA
● August 8, 20254
o Shawn Surmick, Antiques & Auction News Columnist: Investors Returning to the Sports Card Market and Bitcoin/Crypto Update
● September 5, 2025
o Doylestown Arts Festival; More
● October
o Barbara Beem, Antique Week Columnist: NFL Nicknames, Barbie Boxes, More
● November
o Pending
● December
o Strong Museum, Rochester NY: National Toy Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees
o Donald Brian Johnson, National Antiques Columnist: Snow Globes and Postcard Packs

Also
● REMEMBER: ‘What’s It Worth’ is now ‘What’s It Worth-First Friday’ and will be airing Live on the ‘First Friday’ of Every Month.
● Always Booking House & Estate Contents Appraisals
● 700+ Booked ZOOM “What’s It Worth” Appraisal Events since 2021 … Now in 30 States … and looking to book more. Call Mike at (215-264)-4304 to discuss how it works.
● NEED A MEETING SPEAKER? Call Mike (215)-264-4304. We book so many speaking dates for 2 reasons:
o 1) Our programs are fun and informative
o 2) Our rates are so reasonable

05/01/2025

WIW - First Friday Radio Show Agenda – May 2, 2025
Barbara Beem, Antiques Week columnist … Spring House Cleaning

Segment #1: Guest
● Barbara Beem – Spring House Cleaning

Segment #2: Guest
● Barbara Beem – More Spring House Cleaning

Segment #3: What’s It Worth Game … What Sold for More $ This Week?
● Miniature 19th c. Folk Art Coffin … with a Child’s Doll Laying Inside
● Roberto Clemente 1955 Rookie Card Graded PSA Mint 9.0
● A Piece of Clapboard from a House in Concord MA with a Bullet Hole from the First Day of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775

Segment #4: The World of Auctions”
● Is the Auction World Splitting into the “Best-of-the-Best” … and then the “Rest of Us”.
● Understanding Misleading Auction Signs

Segment #5: Trade Headlines
● One-of-a-Kind MLB Paul Skenes Card Sells for MORE Than He’ll Make Playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates This Year
● How Comfortable are YOU Selling to Out-of-Town Buyers in Hotel Rooms?
● Some Very Specialty Auctions

Segment #6: Wrap
● Is Americana Dead in the Antiques World? If Sotheby’s and Christies Are Making So Much Money, Why Are They Laying Off Staff?
● Much More

Upcoming Shows
● June 6, 2025
o Chief John Baron, Hulmeville PA Police (Selling Fi****ms Safely and Legally in PA) and Grant Souder, Alderfer Auction Co (Selling Fi****ms Safely and Legally at Auction)
● July 11, 2025 (NOTE: 2nd Friday due to the 4th of July Holiday)
o New Hope Mayor Larry Keller talking about Antique Garden Furniture, and of course … New Hope PA
● August 8, 20254
o Pending
● September 5, 2025
o Doylestown Arts Festival
o Jenna the Millennial … talking the Great Philadelphia Crafts Marketplace

Also
● REMEMBER: ‘What’s It Worth’ is now ‘What’s It Worth-First Friday’ and will be airing Live on the ‘First Friday’ of Every Month.
● Always Booking House & Estate Contents Appraisals
● 700+ Booked ZOOM “What’s It Worth” Appraisal Events since 2021 … Now in 30 States … and looking to book more. Call Mike at (215-264)-4304 to discuss how it works.
● NEED A MEETING SPEAKER? Call Mike (215)-264-4304. We book so many speaking dates for 2 reasons:
o 1) Our programs are fun and informative
o 2) Our rates are so reasonable

04/03/2025

WIW - First Friday Radio Show Agenda – April 4, 2025
Our Annual Golf Collectibles Show
Guests: Jim Benton and Jay MacLaughlin, Trenton Country Club

Segment #1: Guests
● General Golf Trivia

Segment #2: Guests
● Masters Tournament Starts Next Week: Masters Golf Collectibles

Segment #3: What’s It Worth Game … What Sold for More $ This Week?
● Fragment of Gen. Joseph Warren’s Handkerchief Retrieved from the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1776?
● Rare 1915 Cyclone V-Twin Motorcycle?
● Bob Dylan’s Original Typewritten Lyrics to one of his Best-Known Songs … “Mr. Tambourine Man”?

Segment #4: Guests
● What’s Happening in Local Area Golf

Segment #5: Guests
● More Golf Collectibles

Segment #6: Leading Trade Headlines
● One-of-a-Kind MLB Paul Skenes Card Sells for MORE Than He’ll Make Playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates This Year
● Is Americana Dead in the Antiques World?
● If Sotheby’s and Christies Are Making So Much Money, Why Are They Laying Off Staff?
● Much More

Upcoming Shows
● May 2, 2025
o Barbara Beem, Antiques Week: Reproduction Furniture is Hot … Much More
● June 6, 2025
o Chief John Baron, Hulmeville PA Police (Selling Fi****ms Safely and Legally in PA) and Grant Souder, Alderfer Auction Co (Selling Fi****ms Safely and Legally at Auction)

Also
● REMEMBER: ‘What’s It Worth’ is now ‘What’s It Worth-First Friday’ and will be airing Live on the ‘First Friday’ of Every Month.
● Always Booking House & Estate Contents Appraisals
● 700+ Booked ZOOM “What’s It Worth” Appraisal Events since 2021 … Now in 30 States … and looking to book more. Call Mike at (215-264)-4304 to discuss how it works.
● NEED A MEETING SPEAKER? Call Mike (215)-264-4304. We book so many speaking dates for 2 reasons:
o 1) Our programs are fun and informative
o 2) Our rates are so reasonable

03/06/2025

WIW - First Friday Radio Show Agenda – March 7, 2025
GUEST: Jenna the Millennial … Spring Crafts Market

Segment #1: Jenna the Millennial
● Getting Ready for the Spring 2025 Crafts Show Markets

Segment #2: Barbara Beem
● Antiques vs. Crafts Market … How Strong is Etsy … Much More

Segment #3: : What’s It Worth Game. What Sold for More $ This Week?
● Four Chester County Needlework Potholders from 1773
● Joachim-Ma Stradivarius Violin from 1714
● Roger Maris Game-Worn Jersey from His 1961 Record-Setting Season

Segment #4: Mike’s Famous Firsts
● Some Obscure “Firsts in Baseball”

Segment #5: Todays Leading Trade Headlines
● How Much for a Hulk Hogan Wrestling All Stars Card?
● How Baseball Card Collectors are Using CAT Machines to Their Advantage
● Are Carl Yastrzemski Autographs Still Worth the Investment?

Segment #6: More Leading Trade Headlines
● 25 Artworks Owned by Boy Scouts of America Sell for Millions to Benefit the Scouting Settlement Trust.
● Any Interest in a “Straight Razor Auction” or a “Railroad Insulator Show”?
● Much More

Upcoming Shows
● April 4, 2025
o Jim Benton, Golf Historian, Trenton Country Club: Our Annual Master Golf Show
● May 2, 2025
o Barbara Beem, Antiques Week: Topic TBD
● June 6, 2025
o Chief John Baron, Hulmeville PA Police (Selling Fi****ms Safely and Legally in PA) and Grant Souder, Alderfer Auction Co (Selling Fi****ms Safely and Legally at Auction)

Also
● REMEMBER: ‘What’s It Worth’ is now ‘What’s It Worth-First Friday’ and will be airing Live on the ‘First Friday’ of Every Month.
● Always Booking House & Estate Contents Appraisals
● 700+ Booked ZOOM “What’s It Worth” Appraisal Events since 2021 … in 29 States … and looking to book more. Call Mike at 215-264-4304 to discuss how it works.
● NEED A MEETING SPEAKER? Call Mike 215-264-4304. We book so many speaking dates for 2 reasons:
o 1) Our programs are fun and informative
o 2) Our rates are so reasonable

02/06/2025

WIW - First Friday Radio Show Agenda – February 7, 2025
GUEST: Barbara Beem, Antiques Week

Segment #1: Barbara Beem
● The Man with a Collection of 40,000 Eagles!!! (But is he an Eagles Fan?)

Segment #2: Barbara Beem
● Mike & Barbara Discuss Some 2024 Auction Records for the Books

Segment #3: : What’s It Worth Game. What Sold for More $ This Week?
● 1500-Year Old Stone Tablet Inscribed with the 10 Commandments
● Gold Medal from the 1904 St. Louis Olympics
● The Typewritten Draft Lyrics to Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man”

Segment #4: Mike’s Rant
● Mike Chastises an Antiques Week Columnist (Not Barbara Beem)
● Sotheby’s Raises Buyer’s Premium Again. Is a 100% Buyer’s Premium Out of the Question?

Segment #5: Todays Leading Trade Headlines
● A Record Price for a Beer Can.
● How Much for Four Pot Holders?
● Dr. Lori Strikes Again.
● The Importance of Provenance.

Segment #6: More Leading Trade Headlines
● 25 Artworks Owned by Boy Scouts of America Sell for Millions to Benefit the Scouting Settlement Trust.
● Heritage Auctions Celebrates Most Successful Year Ever.
● Any Interest in a “Straight Razor Auction” or a “Railroad Insulator Show”?
● Al Capone’s Favorite Pistol is Coming to Las Vegas.

Upcoming Shows
● March 7, 2025
o Jenna the Millennial: Spring 2025 Crafts Market Update
● April 4, 2025
o Jim Benton, Golf Historian, Trenton Country Club: Masters and Other Golf
● May 2, 2025
o Pending
● June 6, 2025
o Selling Fi****ms Safely and Legally … in Pennsylvania
Also
● REMEMBER: ‘What’s It Worth’ is now ‘What’s It Worth-First Friday’ and will be airing Live on the ‘First Friday’ of Every Month.
● Always Booking House & Estate Contents Appraisals
● 675+ Booked ZOOM “What’s It Worth” Appraisal Events since 2021 … in 29 States … and looking to book more. Call Mike at 215-264-4304 to discuss how it works.
● NEED A MEETING SPEAKER? Call Mike 215-264-4304. We book so many speaking dates for 2 reasons:
o 1) Our programs are fun and informative
o 2) Our rates are so reasonable

01/02/2025

WIW - First Friday Radio Show Agenda – January 3, 2025
● Peter Seibert, Antiques & Auction News Columnist, CEO Independent Seaport Museum
o 2025 Top 10 Undervalued Categories
o A Time to Hold and a Time to Sell
● Greg Glemser, Doylestown Gold Exchange
o The Impact of Lab Grown Diamonds to Today’s Diamond Market

Segment #1: Peter Seibert
● Top 10 Undervalued Categories for 2025

Segment #2: Peter Seibert
● A Time to Hold and a Time to Sell Your Treasures

Segment #3: : What’s It Worth Game. What Sold for More $ This Week?
● Jim Carrey’s Santa Costume from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
● Kurt Cobain’s Smashed Concert Guitar
● Ted Williams 1946 MLB American League MVP Trophy

Segment #4: Greg Glemser
● How Lab Grown Diamonds are Impacting Today’s Diamond Market

Segment #5: State of the Market
● Todays Leading Headlines:
o Some of 2024’s Headline Prices
o Frank Fritz from American Pickers Passes
o Dorthy’s Wizard of Oz Ruby Red Slippers Sold for How Much?
o How About the Wicked Witch of the West’s Hat?
o $6,000,000+ for a Real Banana and Duct Tape?
o The 18k Gold Pocket Watch Given to the RMS Carpathia’s Captain who Rescued 700 Titanic Survivors … and Much More

Segment #6: Wrap
● This Month’s “Famous First”

Upcoming Shows
● February 7, 2025
o Barbara Beem, Antique Week Columnist: Topic TBD
o Jenna the Millennial: Spring 2025 Crafts Market Update
● March 7, 2025
o Guests & Topics Pending
● April 4, 2025
o Jim Benton, Golf Historian, Trenton Country Club: Masters and Other Golf

Also
● REMEMBER: ‘What’s It Worth’ is now ‘What’s It Worth-First Friday’ and will be airing Live on the ‘First Friday’ of Every Month.
● Always Booking House & Estate Contents Appraisals
● 675+ Booked ZOOM “What’s It Worth” Appraisal Events since 2021 … in 29 States … and looking to book more. Call Mike at 215-264-4304 to discuss how it works.
● NEED A MEETING SPEAKER? Call Mike 215-264-4304. We book so many speaking dates for 2 reasons:
o 1) Our programs are fun and informative
o 2) Our rates are so reasonable

12/05/2024

WIW - First Friday Radio Show Agenda – December 6, 2024
● Chris Bensch, Strong Museum & National Toy Hall of Fame, Rochester NY … 2024 Toy Hall of Fame Inductees
● Donald-Brian Johnson, National Trade Paper Columnist … Wizard of Oz Collectibles

Segment #1: Guest #1
● Chris Bensch – 2024 National Toy Hall of Fame Inductees

Segment #2: What’s It Worth Game. What Sold for More $ This Week?
● 1967 “Little Stevie Wonder” Concert Poster from the Mojo Club in England
● Shaquille O’Neal’s 1993 Rookie Year NBA All Star Game-Worn Uniform
● Professional Soccer Player “Pele’s” 1984 Rookie Card

Segment #3: Guest #2
● Donald-Brian Johnson – The Wizard of Oz Collectibles

Segment #4: State of the Market
● Todays Leading Headlines:
o AI Artificial Intelligence Painting … by a Robot … Sells for How Much?
o And is AI-Generated Art Really Art?
o Fake News: Dr. Lori Suggests that “Tis the season that Beanie Babies … bring high values”. Dr. Lori … will you buy MY Beanie Babies … Please!!!
o 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Opening Day Debut Ticket Sells for $40,100
o Does Anyone Else Remember “Schultz & Dooley” Talking Beer Steins?

Segment #5: Wrap
● This Month’s “Famous First”
o Who was the First US President to Reside in the White House?

Upcoming Shows
● January 3, 2025
o Peter Seibert, CEO, Independent Seaport Museum: A Time to Hold and a Time to Sell
o Guest #2: Greg Glemser, Doylestown Gold Exchange, Lab Grown Diamonds and Today’s (Soft) Diamond Market
● February 7, 2025
o Barbara Beem, Antique Week Columnist: Topic TBD
o Jenna the Millennial: Spring 2025 Crafts Market Update
● March 7, 2025
o Guests & Topics Pending
● April 4, 2025
o Jim Benton, Golf Historian, Trenton Country Club: Masters and Other Golf

Also
● REMEMBER: ‘What’s It Worth’ is now ‘What’s It Worth-First Friday’ and will be airing Live on the ‘First Friday’ of Every Month.
● Always Booking House & Estate Contents Appraisals
● 650+ Booked ZOOM “What’s It Worth” Appraisal Events since 2021 … in 29 States … and looking to book more. Call Mike at 215-264-4304 to discuss how it works.
● NEED A MEETING SPEAKER? Call Mike 215-264-4304. We book so many speaking dates for 2 reasons:
o 1) Our programs are fun and informative
o 2) Our rates are so reasonable

10/31/2024

WIW - First Friday Radio Show Agenda – November 1, 2024
● Edward & Eve Lemon, Promoters of the December 6th-7th-8th Philadelphia Fine Book Fair, will be talking ‘Collectible Books’
● Bill D’Anjolell, President, Bucks County Antiques Dealers Association, will be talking ‘Postcards’ and the November 9th-10th Bucks County Antiques Dealers Show

Segment #1: Guest #1 - Introduction
● Edward & Eve Lemon: Collectible Books

Segment #2: Guest #1 - Continued
● Edward & Eve Lemon: The December 6-8 Philadelphia Fine Book & Print Fair

Segment #3: What’s It Worth Game. What Sold for More $ This Week?
● Original Circus Poster of “Pin Head Harry – The Man from Mars”
● A Wilt Chamberlain 1961-1962 Rookie Card SCG Graded 10
● Shohei Ohtani’s Historic 50th Home Run Ball

Segment #4: Guest #2
● Bill D’Anjolell: Collecting Postcards … and the NOV 9-10th Bucks County Antiques Dealers Show

Segment #5: State of the Market
● Todays Leading Headlines:
o Naked Night at the Museum. Seriously.
o Are Collectors Really “Eager” to “Adopt” Cabbage Patch Kids Today?
o What Happens to a Major Auction When Hurricane Helene Hits?
o Painting Found in a Dumpster in the 1960’s. Is it a Picasso?
o Young Collector to Sell $49.99 2024 Olympic Basketball Card … for 6 Figures.

Segment #6: Wrap
● This Month’s “Famous First”
o Where and when was the First Escalator in the United States?
o Where and when was the First Escalator in Pennsylvania?

Upcoming Shows
● December 6, 2024
o Chris Bensch, Strong Museum, Rochester NY: 2024 National Toy Hall of Fame Inductees
o Donald-Brian Johnson, National Columnist, Omaha NE: The Wizard of Oz
o Jenna the Millennial: Shop Local for the Holidays
● January 3, 2025
o Peter Seibert, CEO, Independent Seaport Museum: A Time to Hold and a Time to Sell
o Guest #2: Pending
● February 7, 2025
o Barbara Beem, Antique Week Columnist: Topic TBD
o Jenna the Millennial: Spring 2025 Crafts Market Update
● March 7, 2025
o Guests & Topics Pending
● April 4, 2025
o Jim Benton, Golf Historian, Trenton Country Club: Masters and Other Golf

Also
● REMEMBER: ‘What’s It Worth’ is now ‘What’s It Worth-First Friday’ and will be airing Live on the ‘First Friday’ of Every Month.
● Always Booking House & Estate Contents Appraisals
● 650+ Booked ZOOM “What’s It Worth” Appraisal Events since 2021 … in 29 States … and looking to book more. Call Mike at 215-264-4304 to discuss how it works.
● NEED A MEETING SPEAKER? Call Mike 215-264-4304. We book so many speaking dates for 2 reasons:
o 1) Our programs are fun and informative
2) Our rates are so reasonable

10/02/2024

What’s It Worth-First Friday Radio Show Agenda – October 4, 2024
Barbara Beem, Antiques Week Columnist
What’s Hot … and Not … at Estate Sales, Garage Sales & Thrift Shops

Segment #1: Guest #1 - Introduction
● Barbara Beem: Things You Should Never Buy at Estate Sales, Garage Sales & Thrift Shops

Segment #2: Guest #1 - Continued
● Barbara Beem: Hidden Treasures You Should Look For at Estate Sales, Garage Sales & Thrift Shops

Segment #3: What’s It Worth Game. What Sold for More $ This Week?
● 12+ “Intimate” Princess Diana Letters
● Jackie Robinson’s 1951 Brooklyn Dodgers Jersey
● A Pogonodon (similar to Saber-Toothed Cat) Fossil Skeleton

Segment #4: Guest #2
● 7 Myths in the Antiques & Collectibles Business

Segment #5: State of the Market
● Todays Leading Headlines:
o $24,120,000 for Babe Ruth’s “Called Shot” Jersey
o Boy Scout Masterpieces to be Auctioned for BSA Settlement Fund
o This Man Might Have Made the Worst and Most Expensive Career Decision Ever
o Beware of Trade Paper “Values” When You See These Words

Segment #6: Wrap
● This Month’s “Famous First”: The First MLB World Series Ever to be Cancelled
● Much More

Upcoming Shows
● November 1, 2024
o Edward & Eve Lemon: Collectible Books and the 2024 Philadelphia Book Fair
o Bill D’Anjollel: Postcards and the 2024 Bucks County Antiques Dealers Show
● December 6, 2024
o Chris Bensch, Strong Museum, Rochester NY: 2024 National toy Hall of Fame Inductees
o Donald-Brian Johnson, National Columnist, Omaha NE: The Wizard of Oz
● January 3, 2025
o Tieler Niedzwiecki, Ada MI: Running Tag & Estate Sales
o Guest #2: Pending

Also
● REMEMBER: What’s It Worth is now What’s It Worth-First Friday and will be airing Live on the ‘First Friday’ of Every Month.
● Always Booking House & Estate Contents Appraisals
● 650+ Booked ZOOM “What’s It Worth” Appraisal Events since 2021 … in 29 States … and looking to book more. Call Mike at 215-264-4304 to discuss how it works.
● NEED A MEETING SPEAKER? Call Mike 215-264-4304. We book so many speaking dates for 2 reasons:
o 1) Our programs are fun and informative
o 2) Our rates are so reasonable

09/05/2024

WIW - First Friday Radio Show Agenda – September 6, 2024
Shawn Surmick, Antiques & Auction News – The Importance of Grading Today
Greg Glemser, Doylestown Gold Exchange – What’s Happening with Gold & Silver?

Segment #1: Guest #1 - Introduction
● Shawn Surmick: What “Grading” Is … and Why It’s So Important Today

Segment #2: Guest #1 - Continued
● Shawn Surmick: More on Professional Grading.

Segment #3: What’s It Worth Game. What Sold for More $ This Week?
● Indiana Jones’ Iconic Felt Fedora
● An Early 1846 Daguerreotype of Former First Lady “Dolly Madison” by Photographer John Plumbe Jr.
● A Scrapbook from the 1936 Olympics, Signed by Jesse Owens, After He Won 4 Gold Medals at the 1936 Berlin Games

Segment #4: Guest #2
● Greg Glemser: What’s Happening with Gold & Silver as Gold is Selling at All-Time Record Highs

Segment #5: State of the Market
● Todays Leading Headlines:
o Babe Ruth’s Record-Selling Jersey
o Are Vintage Electronics Making a Comeback?
o Do Positive Signs at This Year’s Bellwether NH Antiques Week Show Signal a Market Rebound?
o More

Segment #6: Wrap
● This Month’s “Famous First”
● Much More

Upcoming Shows
● October 4, 2024:
o Barbara Beem, Antiques Week: Topic Pending
o Guest #2 – Pending
● November 1, 2024
o Edward & Eve Lemon: Collectible Books and the 2024 Philadelphia Book Fair
o Bill D’Anjollel, BCADA President: Postcards and the 2024 Bucks County Antiques Dealers Association’s Antiques Show
● December 6, 2024
o Chris Bensch, Strong Museum, Rochester NY: 2024 National toy Hall of Fame Inductees
o Donald-Brian Johnson, National Columnist, Omaha NE: The Wizard of Oz
Also
● REMEMBER: ‘What’s It Worth’ is now ‘What’s It Worth-First Friday’ and will be airing Live on the ‘First Friday’ of Every Month.
● Always Booking House & Estate Contents Appraisals
● 650+ Booked ZOOM “What’s It Worth” Appraisal Events since 2021 … in 29 States … and looking to book more. Call Mike at 215-264-4304 to discuss how it works.
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o 1) Our programs are fun and informative
o 2) Our rates are so reasonable

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