Antique Trader Announces Production of 1st Annual Industry Directory

March 29, 2009 - PRLog -- IOLA, Wis.—Antique Trader, the national antiques publication delivering news, commentary, and advertising for the antiques market, has announced it will produce a stand-alone Antiques and Collectibles Industry Directory in 2009, which will be distributed to more than 40,000 Antique Trader subscribers free of charge.

Those who have an antiques or antiques-related business are encouraged to have their business included in this national directory. This is a unique opportunity for industry participants to reach an interested, active collecting audience at little or no cost. Inclusion in the directory is free of charge.

The Antique Trader staff is currently gathering information from antiques and collectibles (and related) businesses for inclusion in this national directory. Hundreds of businesses are expected to be listed, along with their contact information, Web site, e-mail address, and more in this valuable collector’s resource.

Businesses will also be listed by category, of which they will have many to choose from, such as “Auctioneers,” “Postcards,” and “Toys,” to name a few; directory users will know what each company has to offer and how to contact them. Each business will be able to choose three free categories for their company listing.

Whether you run an antique mall, promote antiques and collectibles events, or provide restoration services and supplies, you don’t want to miss your free opportunity to be listed in this product and supplier directory dedicated solely to antiques and collectibles. Information must be received by June 22, 2009, to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

Additional options, such as color listings, full-color logo inclusion, and company descriptions are available to make your business stand out among the rest.

Those who would like to be listed in the 1st Annual Antiques and Collectibles Industry Directory should e-mail Jessica Mundt (Jessica.Mundt@fwmedia.com), Ryan Solberg (Ryan.Solberg@fwmedia.com), or Trevor Lauber (Trevor.Lauber@fwmedia.com) at F+W Media.

Or, for more information, call 1-800-726-9966 to speak with one of the representatives listed above, or visit http://www.antiquetrader.com/upload/images/ANT_IndForm09.pdf or http://tinyurl.com/ct3uvd to download the submission form for the directory.

About Antique Trader
Antique Trader, a newspaper published in Iola, Wis., has served the antiques and collectibles community since 1957. Founded by Babka Publishing Co., later to become the flagship of Krause Publications’ Antiques division, Antique Trader built its reputation as the premier print vehicle for the buying and selling of antiques nationwide. Its loyal following includes antique dealers, antique show promoters, shop and mall operators, and collectors, some of whom have subscribed to the paper since its inception.

About Krause Publications
Krause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world's largest publisher of leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting, and fishing. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause Publications, owned by F+W Publications, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows, 750 reference and how-to books, and web properties.  F+W Publications, an ABRY Partners, LLC company, also operates conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs.

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Founded in the early 1900s, F+W is a publisher of special interest magazines, books, and digital products in a broad variety of consumer enthusiast categories.