List of the top 20 selling antiques & collectibles in 2011

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List of the top 20 selling antiques & collectibles in 2011
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The Internet Antique Shop ( TIAS.com) today released their annual list of the top selling antiques & collectibles for 2011
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Garden City - New York - January 2, 2011 - TIAS.com (http://www.tias.com) the Webs largest online antique & collectible mall, today released their annual report listing the most frequently purchased antiques and collectibles online in 2011. The data was gathered from tens of thousands of transactions at TIAS.com. AntiqueArts.com and CollectorOnline.com, representing millions of dollars in online sales of antiques & collectibles during the year 2011.

Here are the top 20 categories of antiques and collectibles purchased online by customers visiting antique and collectible related Web sites that are hosted by TIAS.com Inc. in 2011. This first list ranks popular categories based on the volume of items purchased within each category. As an example, a higher quantity of china and dinnerware were sold online than glass antiques & collectibles, in 2011.

Note that this list also compares 2011 rank to 2010 and gives links to examples of merchandise in each category

1. China & Dinnerware - No movement since 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/China_and_Dinnerware/1.html

2. Glass - No movement since 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Glass/1.html

3. Vintage Sewing - No movement since 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Vintage_Sewing/1.html

4. Paper & Ephemera - Up from #9 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Paper_and_Ephemera/1.html

5. Jewelry - Up from #7 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Jewelry/1.html

6. Kitchen Collectibles - Up from #8 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Kitchen_Collectibles/1.html

7. Holiday & Seasonal - Down from #5 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Holiday_and_Seasonal/1.html

8. Coins & Currency - Down from #4 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Coins_and_Currency/1.html

9. Advertising - Up from #12 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Advertising/1.html

10. Porcelain & Pottery - Up from #13 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Porcelain_and_Pottery/1.html

11. Vintage Clothing - No movement since 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Clothing/1.html

12. Toys - up from #15 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Toys/1.html

13. Memorabilia - Up from #17 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Memorabilia/1.html

14. Figurines - No movement since 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Figurines/1.html

15. Books - Up from #19 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Books/1.html

16. Dolls - up from #18 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Dolls/1.html

17. Photographica - Down from #16 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Photographica/1.html

18. Lamps & Lighting - Not listed in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Lamps_and_Lighting/1.html

19. Music related - up from #20 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Music_Related/1.html

20. Textiles - Not listed in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Textiles/1.html

To view the 2010 list go to: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=796100
To view the 2009 list go to: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=790187
To view the 2008 list go to: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=786157
To view the 2007 list go to: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=783489
To view the 2006 list go to: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=782085

Here are the top 20 categories of antiques and collectibles sold online in 2011, based on dollar volume. The following list is based on how much money was spent by customers who bought antiques and collectibles over the past year. As an example, more money was spent by customers buying Jewelry than Porcelain & Pottery in 2011.

Note that this list also compares 2011 rank to 2010 and gives examples of merchandise in each category

1. Memorabilia - No movement since 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Memorabilia/1.html

2. Jewelry - No movement since 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Jewelry/1.html

3. China & Dinnerware - No movement since 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/China_and_Dinnerware/1.html

4. Glass - Up from #6 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Glass/1.html

5. Porcelain & Pottery - Up from #7 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Porcelain_and_Pottery/1.html

6. Vintage Clothing - Down from #4 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Clothing/1.html

7. Books - Up from #12 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Books/1.html

8. Kitchen Collectibles - Up from #9 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Kitchen_Collectibles/1.html

9. Vintage Sewing - Up from #13 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Vintage_Sewing/1.html

10. Photographica - Down from #5 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Photographica/1.html

11. Furniture & Accessories - Down from #10 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Furniture_and_Accessories/1.html

12. Holiday & Seasonal - Down from #11 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Holiday_and_Seasonal/1.html

13. Autographs - Up from #15 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Autographs/1.html

14. Dolls - Up from #16 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Dolls/1.html

15. Paper & Ephemera - Up from #17 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Paper_and_Ephemera/1.html

16. Militaria - Not listed in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Militaria/1.html

17. Silver - Not listed in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Silver/1.html

18. Textiles - Down from #14 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Textiles/1.html

19. Toys - No movement since 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Toys/1.html

20. Figurines - Down from #18 in 2010
Examples: http://www.tias.com/showcase/1/Figurines/1.html

To view the 2010 list go to: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=796100
To view the 2009 list go to: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=790187
To view the 2008 list go to: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=786157
To view the 2007 list go to: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=783489
To view the 2006 list go to: http://www.news-antique.com/?id=782085

Accredited media interested in discussing the content of this release or any topics related to antiques and collectibles are encouraged to contact Phil Davies at TIAS.com at [e-mail] to schedule an interview.

--About TIAS--
TIAS.com was voted by About.com readers as the "Best Place to Buy" antiques & collectibles online in 2011. TIAS lists nearly 600,000 items for sale online and serves approximately 700,000 unique visitors each month. About 400 merchants sell through the TIAS system. The company has been building Web stores for merchants since 1995. To open an online shop with TIAS.com please visithttp://www.MakeAShop.com or visit us on facebook at:
http://www.facebook.com/TIASAntiques

For more information contact:
Phillip Davies, TIAS.com Inc.
            516-294-3161      
[e-mail]
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