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MAAM announces 2023 Annual Meeting Award Winners

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

Wilmington, DE – The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) is pleased to announce the 2023 award recipients, honoring excellence in the museum field. The award ceremony will take place as part of the Association’s upcoming Annual Meeting at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, DE from October 10-12, 2023.

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Seeking Valuable Carnival Glass? Look For Pieces by These Four Companies

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DUGAN/DIAMOND The top-selling Dugan piece since 2020 is this Four Flowers purple chop plate `that sold for $37,500 in 2023. The Top 5 Dugan/Diamond pieces sold since 2020: Four Flowers purple chop plate , $37,500, 2023. Goddess of the Harvest amethyst bowl , $10,000, 2023. Big Fish marigold whimsy bowl , $32,000, 2023.

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What can we learn from the “Museum of Awesome”?

The Mid-West Museum Association

Attendees write in their responses to Museum of Awesome prompts at AMM 2023. In 2023, we asked: What would be in the museum? We bring our authentic, whole selves to our work in service to the museum’s mission, but we respect that this isn’t the only thing going on in each of our lives. What is the Museum of Awesome?

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Facebook Marketplace a Close Second to eBay

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billion monthly active users (MAUs) as of the end of 2023. As always, sellers and buyers must be cautious about meeting up, making payments, and checking out merchandise to verify authenticity. The platform continues to grow, which can only mean that sellers and buyers have one more place to look for their favorite items.

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eBay Leads in Secondhand Luxury Fashion Sales

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One such effort was in September 2023 , when the platform partnered with Linda’s Stuff , an authentication and consignment business founded by Linda Lightman, an eBay reseller for over twenty years. An authenticator service is attractive to buyers, as it adds a layer of safety and confidence to the process.

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eBay, Collectors Deal Includes Sale of Goldin Auctions

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In May 2023, Fanatics purchased PWCC , making a big jump forward in the trading card market after acquiring Topps a couple of years ago. Additionally, this year, Collectors officially acquired authentication and grading company SGC in February, a move echoed by Certified Collectibles Group’s acquisition of JSA in March.

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Victorian Taxidermy: Curiosities and Oddities from the Age of Exploration

Invaluable

Collecting Victorian Taxidermy The art of taxidermy has enjoyed a revival in recent years, so identifying authentic Victorian taxidermy amid a crowded marketplace can be daunting. Synthetic materials likely indicate a modern or less authentic piece. Sold for £70 GBP via Hannam’s Auctioneers (Aug 2023). And then double it.

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