at least that's what all my elders tell me. Those of you that share this philosophy might be interested in a big antiques fair happening this week and into the weekend in Brimfield, MA. Many of my friends tell me this is the event to attend if you are at all interested in antiques or collectibles. Unfortunately I have yet to make the trek so I can not give a first hand account of the event, and for the third year in a row I will not be able to go, but I'm making it a personal goal to go next year. Yep, Brimfield '08!

If you'd like to brush up on your antique knowledge before you go or perhaps price some treasures you have at home, take a peak at some of our library books about antiques.

Antiques 101 : how to buy for fun and profit / Frank Farmer Loomis IV

Kovels' antiques & collectibles price list : for the 2007 market illustrated / [Ralph and Terry Kovel].

Antiques Roadshow collectibles : the complete guide to collecting 20th-century glassware, costume jewelry, memorabilia, toys, and more, from the most-watched series on PBS / by Carol Prisant