Synopsis
Our weekly podcast will take you through the changing land of collectibles antiques, toys, comic books, memorabilia, and fine art whats hot and whats not and how you can keep informed on the changing trends to make you successful. Whether this is your career or a passionate hobby, youll want to follow us as we take you through what you need to know to create your path to success. Join us the Justuff League:-Travis Landry, Director of Pop Culture for Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers & Appraisal in the Collectibles Department of The Antiques RoadShow.- James Supp, Consulting Antiquarian, and also with The Antiques RoadShow- Kevin Bruneau, owner of Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Episodes
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Dealers and Market Effects
07/04/2020 Duration: 29minTravis, James and Kevin discuss the many aspects of when, where and how to sell your items to get the best return on not only your investment, but your TIME! Learn more about how different items move quickly in different places and the differences between face to face and buying online. Also: - Is the secondary market full of clowns? - Internet pricing and how it skews asking prices - Misinformation plagues the market - Are Craigslist ads worthless? - How time frames dictate your sale - Travis and his Grandma hit the ice luge Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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Corona Virus Effects on the Collectibles and Antiques Market
31/03/2020 Duration: 24minTravis, James and Kevin catch up on what's been keeping them busy now that the gallery is closed and discuss the effects of Corona Virus on the antiques and collectibles market. With the stock market plummeting and galleries closing across the country, is it a good time to invest or consider selling? Also: - Travis speculates on a depression in some key comic issues - Gold and Silver investing - is now the time? - Kevin find a deal on a classic car - Travis and his brother visit a beach Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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Upcoming Vintage Camera Auction!
24/03/2020 Duration: 25minTravis, James and Kevin are getting ready for the upcoming vintage camera auction! With over 2,000 lots to sort, James and the team have worked over a year to get this auction ready and he's sharing all the weird and old oddities among the chaos! - The Kodak - first Kodak camera ever made - Graflex Flash Handle are Lightsabers? - James disassembles a camera live on Antiques Road Show - 2.5 ft. long lenses! - Walter Dorwin Teague cameras Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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The Luck of the Auction!
17/03/2020 Duration: 27minJustuff League Survey Link: bit.ly/justuffsurvey Travis, James and Kevin are talking about the best luck they've had at auction, and what it got them! Kevin wins big with a sale to Sotheby's, James has a big day with Victorian clothing and Travis sells some moonstones. Also: - Ludwig Verhaal vases - Kevin sells some sconces - Travis and Kevin's luckiest international bid - The Not-So-Luck of the Auction Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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SPRING CLEANING!
10/03/2020 Duration: 35minJustuff League Survey Link: bit.ly/justuffsurvey Travis, James and Kevin are busting out the brooms for some spring cleaning! Learn more about HOW to approach cleaning your furniture and collections, what to toss, but most importantly WHAT TO KEEP! - James goes overboard with dust-busting - Tools to consider for your cleaning - Oiling your furniture and why to avoid Pledge! - Why you should keep old newspapers and magazines - Old audio equipment? Worth keeping? - Random closet finds - Travis takes advantage of LL Bean Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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Family Jewels - What's Hot in Jewlery
03/03/2020 Duration: 31minJustuff League Survey Link: bit.ly/justuffsurvey Travis, James and Kevin are here to help you protect the family jewels and give you some tips and tricks on what to look for when investing or selling your valuables. - What to keep and what to scrap - Clarity, Color and Cut - Black Opals - Travis buys a cruise ship diamond? - The Rolex Daytona and other valuable watches - Apple Watches and their future in the market - Cuff links Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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Sports Memorabilia and Autographs
25/02/2020 Duration: 37minJustuff League Survey Link: bit.ly/justuffsurvey Travis, James and Kevin are talking the tricky world of sports memorabilia and autographs... What drives the value of specific items and signatures? Does any one sport fetch higher values than the others? ALSO: - Tom Brady cleats sell at auction - Jeff Gordon tires - Fake Ty Cobb signatures - Team signed merchandise - Vintage sports equipment - Super Bowl Rings and World Series Rings - Gretzky Brothers Rookie Cards - Antique Golf Clubs - Evolution of golf balls Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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Shipping and Freighting
18/02/2020 Duration: 29minTravis, James and Kevin are talking the tedious but essential practice of shipping and freighting. Learn more about the art of packing, small to big, from the guys handling shipping for a multi-million dollar auction house. ALSO: - Making your package bounce - Most difficult things we've ever shipped - Shipping frames with glass - Bringing your shipping in-house - Protecting vintage action figures - Deciding who to ship with - USPS, FedEx, DHL, etc. Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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Objects of Affection
11/02/2020 Duration: 25minTravis, James and Kevin get into the Valentine's Day spirit with a conversation on objects of affection. Travis wonders if this market really even exists as James and Kevin explain to him objects of affection for romance versus other relationships. ALSO: - Victorian Era Valentine's Day cards - Vintage perfume bottles - Monograms - Aged flowers and the art of regifting - Travis takes a trip to the adult novelty shop Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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Customized Collectibles
04/02/2020 Duration: 32minTravis, James and Kevin are discussing Customized Collectibles - and more importantly, are they worth anything? Don't you lose money on customizing things? And when does that change? ALSO: - Customized Toys: Different than Bootlegging - Gay Empire by SuckLord - How Reaction action figures got their start in this world - Berris Custom Cars - Customized Furniture - Statement Pieces Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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GOVERNMENT TAKEOVERS
28/01/2020 Duration: 27minTravis, James and Kevin are talking about what happens when the Government comes in and wants your rare and precious items! What is the idea of Repatriation and how far back can it go? Learn more about why these laws were put into place and how to avoid these situations! Also: - 13th Century Cimabue Painting for $24 Million - The Half-Billion dollar da Vinci Piece - How governments try to lay claim to these artifacts - Lead Arm from a Revolutionary War statue found in the garden - Butter Sandwiches and Shame Sticks Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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The Tricky Market of Movie Props
21/01/2020 Duration: 29minTravis, James and Kevin are talking the wide world of Movie Props! Find out what drives the value of these (sometimes) rare items and all things to consider before investing in some on-screen used props! ALSO: - Blade Runner Pistol sells for 1/4 Million - How they made Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber - How props scale with the success of the film - Clothes and Wardrobe from television - McDonald's Land Props - The Stopwatch from Friday Night Lights - Certificates of Authenticity and what they're worth Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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Beyond the Muscle - Modern Sports Cars
14/01/2020 Duration: 30minTravis, James and Kevin are talking modern sports cars - breaking down why certain models are so heavily sought after, give advice on where to invest and speculate on the market for these modern muscle cars. Also: - Travis really needs a Toyota Supra - The beginning of Japanese brand value increases? - Dodge Viper v10 - The True American Sports Car - Why modern collecting has taken such a huge jump - A used Dodge Demon sells for an insane amount - Vintage Station wagons - What's NOT doing so hot Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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What Markets Are Hot For 2020?
07/01/2020 Duration: 30minTravis, James and Kevin are talking about what pop culture and modern art to invest your money in 2020! Travis gives some VERY direct comic book investment advice, Kevin talks foreign coins and James joins us from Germany! ALSO: - Continuing TCG craze - Superhero Fatigue ? - Transformers Beast Wars - Sealed Video Games and PC Games - Silver and Gold in an election year - Shoes and Collectible Clothing Instagram Facebook TwitterBruneau and Co. Auctioneers Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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Auction Record Explosions of 2019
31/12/2019 Duration: 26minTravis, James and Kevin are talking about the top auction records of 2019 and what leads to these record breaking auctions. Learn more about some of the stunning record breakers in modern art and pop culture. ALSO: - Jeff Koons and his highest earning record set for a living artist - Claude Monet and his record breaking cumulative total - The Banana and The Duct Tape - Self-Shredding Banksy - Timely Comics #1 - Investing in Men's Wristwatches - Volatility of the Star Wars market - Pokemon Illustrator Card - Biscuits from The Titanic Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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Justuff League 2019 Year in Review!
24/12/2019 Duration: 29minTravis, James and Kevin are revisiting some of their favorite guests, topics and stories of 2019, but not before they discuss how much they still hate cruise art and Travis wonders about the black market and serial killer art. Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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Holiday Collectibles!
17/12/2019 Duration: 31minTravis, Kevin and James are talking about the niche world of holiday collectibles... What do people to collect to commemorate the holidays, and more importantly (to Travis at least), is it worth anything? Additionally, James really doesn't like the Elf on the Shelf. ALSO: - Vintage Christmas trees and the differences between them - Holiday ornaments - Collectible Christmas cards - Christmas train sets - The Christmas Pickle and other weird traditions - Department 56 Villages Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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Bronzes and Why They Matter
10/12/2019 Duration: 29minTravis, James and Kevin are discussing the art of bronzes and why they are an important part of the antiques world. Travis fears Bronze Disease, James puts on his metalsmith hat and Kevin sells a bronze doorstop for an ungodly amount of money. ALSO: - Bronze in modern settings - The thinner the copper the better? - Modern street artists making bronze casts - K-Studio Bronzes - Verdigris and how it differs from Bronze Disease Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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Non-Sports Trading Cards - Magic The Gathering, Pokemon, Yugioh
03/12/2019 Duration: 32minTravis, James and Kevin are talking all things TCG... Especially the big three Trading Card Games - Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon and Yugioh. Learn more about this nostalgia driven market and get to know more about how this market came to be in the 90s and early 2000s. ALSO - - Beta and Alpha Black Lotus - Holographic Charizard - The $2 Black Friday buy worth $500 - Foreign card releases and how the values track against their English counterparts Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau
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Marty Abrams of MEGO - Father of the Modern Action Figure (LIVE PANEL)
26/11/2019 Duration: 44minTravis hosts a panel live with the legendary Marty Abrams, CEO of MEGO - The World's Greatest Actions Figures. Hear directly from the Father of the Modern Action Figure about the history of MEGO and all the legendary tales around this staple of pop culture. Recorded live at Rhode Island Comic Con 2019. Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp and Kevin Bruneau