Formerly senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, Wis., he has also been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and as editorial director of F+W Media's Antiques Group.

Categories of objects for appraisal may include: Americana, Fine art, Furniture (usually smaller pieces are best), Ceramics, Glassware, Vintage Photographs, Advertising, Folk Art, Assorted Toys, Metalware, Clocks, Costume Jewelry, Musical Instruments, Antique and Vintage Lighting, Books and Sports Memorabilia. Excluded items: all weapons, including swords and knives (though folding knives with advertising are accepted); traps (like leg-hold); Nazi memorabilia; coins and paper money; fine jewelry, including precious gems; Beanie Babies.