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Dr. Lori hosts her popular and entertaining Antiques Appraisal Comedy Show around the world at 150 shows a year. She also presents on a variety of antique-related topics and teaches continuing education classes.
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Ph.D. Antiques Appraiser
Dr. Lori appears as the star antiques appraiser on the History channel's international hit TV show The Curse of Oak Island and Pawn Stars Do America, Discovery channel's hit TV show Auction Kings viewed worldwide and appears on King of Collectibles on Netflix.
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Dr. Lori holds a Ph.D. from Penn State University and presents 150 antiques appraisal events every year to crowds worldwide, reviewing approximately 20,000 items every year.
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As an award-winning TV personality, Dr. Lori has appeared on Inside Edition, Anderson LIVE, Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and NBC TV's The Tonight Show.
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Dr. Lori Verderame's internationally syndicated column reaches 9.5 million readers in 400+ publications.
Dr. Lori is an author with 30 books to her credit.
She is also a blogger for Lifetime Television.
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Holds the Ph.D. in art and antiques history and has decades of museum experience with antiques appraised worth over $100 million.
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My exciting Friday night shopping for #turkey Oh brother! What are your fun #weekendvibes ?
Shopping
I think I will do some painting. Maybe a portrait of Santa. .. ..
I bought a turkey yesterday and cooked it today. Not for Thanksgiving.. just coz.. 😊
Reading and gardening. I better go get a turkey tomorrow!
Today we drove a total of 222 miles to pick up 70 items I "won" in an estate auction. Saturday we will celebrate Thanksgiving #1. Sunday we will host poker night.
Not knowing what I can’t live without and finding it 🤣
I got my turkey today too!
Waiting for a coro brooch I won on a auction and...starting a new insulin.
I bought wine 🍷 today!
I already have a turkey
Honestly just want to buy a turkey breast to cook .Put it in the crockpot.Goof proofs it. 😊Crockpots are easier for me.Definitely not a Julia Childs😂
Shopping for ?! U did not get giant grocery points free turkey 😂😱🦃 that's jive 😂😜 I don't cook nor fool w the points but a lot of ppl get free ham & turkey
$269 grocery bill and I still forgot a few things
Me too picked up my turkey and cranberries and potatoes yum yum
I'm truly not sure yet. I need a elf. The kind on the shelf type elf. I may go thirfting or give up and order one from Amazon.
Sitting in my warm living room scrolling along after eating my Panera Mediterranean salad while hubby is at the camp till Sunday. So so happy. 😁
I did a Turkey Trot, with friends. We had to run or trot carrying a frozen turkey and at the finish line they collected it for donation to a food bank. 🦃
going to the movies - THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER. hope to decorate a little too 🎄✨
Last minute fresh ingredients and thawing the turkey.
Only Butterball!!! My Uncle used to endearingly call me ..when I was young...Butterball🤔😉
Finishing up my cleaning for our thanksgiving next Saturday here at my home
Hunting for a turkey tomorrow.
Was at the grocery at 3:30pm today. I did not have fun.
Eating the Hershey's chocolate cake I just baked!!🍰
Making Pumpkin Spice Cookies tonight!
Tea and chat with old friends for this chilly, snowy Friday.
You are the coolest Dr L!
❤️Did you get a ton of snow? Or a sprinkling? We had a dusting and then rain in Pgh.
Great way to spend a chilly snowy day❤️
Chili sounds great on a cold blustery day.yum! Enjoy. 🙂
What about the hair?? Snow pics ❄️❄️🤔
No snow in South Louisiana
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Did you get #snow where you are? #weather
Yes, but it's all gone today
Did he have hip replacement? 😂
Sometimes. I live in a old crafty house so not looking forward to snow
Chilly and Sunshine here in Tx
Flurries but it’s really cold. In northeast PA
Nope...beautiful day in Texas...sunny with the high in the 70s.
Just a dusting and then rain in Lansing,Mi.
Just about one inch here in central West Virginia.
No snow in Florida but chilly temps. Was 50 something and full sun. Warmed up to 70 but tomorrow may be in the 30's in the a.m. Big relief after weeks of high 90s!
It's chilly but blue sky's and sunshine in South Carolina.🌞
Some flurries. It's cold outside.
Very little . 😊I love 💕 snow ,when I am not driving. I worked in the grocery store almost 32 years . Every winter , I had to drive up a hill that was so steep. I would have to be at work sometimes as early as six am. I technically only lived about 7 minutes away , but the snowplows never got there before I had to go to work. I used to drive up spinning my tires and almost go up sideways. I would be so nervous, I would always chew gum and turn my radio way up listening to 98.5 classic rock👍I really miss Michae Stanley . I used to listen to him every day. 💕It helped relieve the tension but my back would hurt so bad from tensing up!Yow!There was a farm on my left going up the hill , it was as pretty as a postcard, with the big red barn and the snow covered roof. Be safe everyone! 🤗
Just saw Pa .on the news!!!
I'm in Wilkes-Barre area, few inches. Great day to relax and nap
We had a dusting in Pittsburgh
Oh you lucky!!! No snow here but in our mountains & Crater Lake are loaded!!
20 miles west of Cleveland - it snowed a bit overnight, but if you watched the Browns beat Pittsburg last night you saw what was going on a few miles to the east.
Um….lol. It’s going to be 80😜
Yes some in Pittsburgh
Yes but not that much
No, but it is cooler and gorgeous blue skies!❤️
Yes but not that much
We have not had any yet but I am hopeful. I love the snow.
No, thank goodness
What a beautiful view!
Watch, play and let us know how you did this week on ABC TV�Tampa Bay's Morning Blendning Blend. Use link in the comments to watch video 🙂We play another round of Dumpster or No Dumpster with antiques appraiser Dr. Lori!
What do you think this is worth? Tell us in the comments!👇
These three items were great examples to show !
I did pretty good actually
$40
$40
30 bucks
Finally finished my summer beach read. Surprisingly, I didn’t care for it. What are you reading? #books
Funny I’m reading the same one, not that great, I had read the Perfect Couple, which was very good
Hello from NM ☀️ I’m reading The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez. Thank you for teaching me how to “find great bargains” on really nice things for our home. Happy Thanksgiving !🦃
I just finished The Perfect Couple by her. It was better than some of her others.
Absolutely adore the Midlife in Gretna Green series! By Linzie Day. Wonderful books!
I agree with your opinion, Dr. Lori. The couple of books I read of hers definitely had a “downer” feel, but that’s just my personal opinion.
Silver girl by her is really good. I just read Hello Beautiful and waiting for my next one Remarkably bright creatures to come in the mail!
Listening to an Agatha Christie audiobook, The Murder At The Vicarage, while I clean
Just finished "The Things We Cannot Say" by Kelly Rimmer. Excellent historic fiction set during WWII.
I'm a mystery girl. John Grisham, James Patterson.
Recent favorite reads were The Things We Leave Unfinished and The Witness by Nora Roberts. Both were excellent reads.
I just started reading a few classic plays. I am really enjoying them. Street Car Named Desire, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, etc.
Tonight I’m reading “From The Christ Mind” by Darrell Morley Price.
I’m reading gemologist books atm… was Swan Song good?
This past week I have been reading The Oxford Book OF English Verse, It calms me down in these times of turmoil.
Just finished The Book of Lost Names by Kristen Harmel
I recommend Dan Rather's What Unites Us Reflections on Patriotism.
Hi, I have so many stacked up. Can't focus enough to read them 🙁 Too much going on. I do enjoy my magazine subscriptions. I'm a lover of home decorating. 🙂 Dr. Lori if we don't connect again soon, wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! My son's making the bird. That's one thing I hate to wash and handle. We have to name it, as we do each year. Last year "Clyde" was deep fried and yummy! Good luck with yours 🙂
Read One Italian Summer. I couldn’t put it down. Read it in 4 hours
Memories of your time in the cape? Maybe you can find a better one for a Winter read
I like to read historical books & non-fiction!
Just finished By Any Other Name (Jodi Picoult) and First Lie Wins ( Ashley Elston). Both are good reads… I especially liked By Any Other Name…
I’m almost finished with this one. It is a sweet story of London during WWII and her work in a bookshop, but also tells of the horrors of the Blitz she experienced as an ARP volunteer. It has given me a list of books to read that she chooses to read aloud to others.
Just finished the 23rd book in James Patterson’s Women’s Murder Mystery Club. Waiting for the 24th.
If you like Mysteries...check out Jake Tapper's books....3 in a series, The Hellfire Club, The Devil May Dance and All The Demons Are Here.
I have her "Hotel Nantucket" but haven't read it. Am reading a slew of these fun books by M.C. Beaton, about a Scottish policeman named Hamish MacBeth. Macbeth novels all begin with “Death of a” ____. Currently reading Death of a Snob.
Surprise! Getting ready for the #holidayseason Might change my #hairstyle with a #haircut or perm. I hope I don't chicken out.
I think you’d look great with a perm!
You go girl. I was thinking the same thing but I am a chicken
I have fine hair so I favor a perm and then I smooth it out so it’s not just curls! Depends on your hair type
It’s only hair. It grows back. Go crazy!
I have gotten so gray headed. My friend once told me I should go to the salon and let them knock the granny off me! 🤣🥲 I am 50 and have more grays than my 60 years old husband
You will look adorable as usual!
Do what makes you happy? I had a soft perm this summer and had many compliments!
Just don’t shave your head
I'm thinking of trying a long pixie.
What did you do??
Go for it!! You have beautiful hair - I’m sure whatever you do will look great!
Do what makes you happy!
Enjoy whatever you do! I look forward to seeing photos.
Are you changing the color?
It must be something about the name. I also am a Lori Ann . Indecisive about such things.🤔Not sure about a perm.That style you had a long time ago,looked very nice. Sort of framed your face. As much as you swim, it could make it frizzy or dry with all of that chlorine.They do have ways of counter acting that. Go with your instincts.Don’t sweat the small stuff. Worry is like a rocking chair , it gives you something to do , but gets you nowhere.🤗…it gives you frown wrinkles too.😂Just be happy:)Your hair looks good. You don’t want to damage it with harsh chemicals.🤔Just saying…I am not a professional, it’s just my opinion.
Do it your a happy person you will look great!!!!!
Let's see the results...please!
Layered may look great
Change is good for the soul. 💞💞
Your great eyes will carry your new hairstyle whatever it may be ❣️
Do it! Change is good sometimes
Go for it Dr Lori!
When I was born, I had medium brown hair. Well decades have passed and I inherited white hair from my father’s side. Now I’m a blond but not necessarily a wanna be. I don’t have to color my hair as often of how well it camouflages. I would never have believed in high school that I would be a blondie! C’est la vie! It’s life!😁
Can't wait to see!
You'll look great!
Doh! Can you afford to throw away money? See values for this chess set, a mug and a tea set. Homer wouldn't toss it, would you?
Play along at phl17.com/phl17-news/how-much-is-this-simpsons-chess-set-worth-dr-lori-appraises/ Daisha JonesJonePHL17PHL17
How much is this Simpsons chess set worth? Dr. Lori appraises
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You sent photos and celebrity antique appraiser Dr. Lori studied them. See how much a Simpsons chess set, mug, and tea set are worth; over or under $50. Send us your photos on our Facebook pa…Holy Batman & Robin! I totally forgot yesterday was Tuesday for PHL and PTL 🥺
I believe around $700 💛 Edit: don't forget the Simpsons are popular right now
It's probably a limited edition piece, $125-$150 if I had to guess how much someone would pay for it, I could be wrong, just a guesstimate.
I mean maybe $1-200 for it.
Seems like yesterday when this photo was taken when I found the first book I wrote in the library stacks at Penn State University, my alma mater. Just got word that my Ph.D. dissertation advisor is retiring. WOW how time flies.
Your segment on PTL is my favorite. I look forward to it every Tuesday. Love your personality!
A great moment indeed!
That is a lovely moment and you can see how happy and proud you are. Years ago I had my art in a little comedy book about crazy crafts. I went the day it came out and bought it at the Book store. The person that checked me out said oh this thing is a riot you will love it. I ended up signing him a copy he was buying for his mom. It was one of my favorite moments ever.
You’re so cute!
Your first published book, how wonderful ❣️ Not many people can claim book authorship 😎
Love you, Dr Lori!
Great picture of you!
Time might fly but I'm sure your advisor retiring is just as proud of you and your career as much as you appreciated them.
Wow! You really are amazing!!!
You really look the same. Your hair really looks nice like that. 👍😊
Love this picture ❤️
Too fast 💨
Fantastic picture 😀❤️🙏
What was your dissertation on? I would love to know.
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Awesome!!
Cool!
Are you walking by these paintings when thrift #shopping? Play along this week with Heather Abraham and David Highfield on KDKA-TV | CBS Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Today Live Watch at youtu.be/LlJSmPya2Po?si=B841C7A5KAo1odI2 How did you do?
I watch you every Tuesday on KDKA.I know you don't do on the appraisals ,this is making crazy searched all over...
I love when Dr. Lori is on and every once in awhile I guess the right price. ☺
See more underpriced treasure found at Goodwill Thrift Store in Pittsburgh, PA. Watch my new YouTube video now! I left the deals there for you to buy.
Goodwill of Southwestern PA Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
I've been binge watching your videos and appreciate that you are informative, quick and direct. I am helping my adult son who has some disabilities from Mild CP and has been suffering a shortage of hours, learn how to flip and he likes your videos too! Your directness and no non sense approach may seem assertive to some but please know there are people like us who appreciate your style.
I have a huge collection of Hummels .. they were my grandmothers. She was sure she was leaving me a fortune..
I have an amazing collection I would LOVE to show off to you .
You should stop in and see David Highfield and Heather Abraham in the studio tomorrow. That would be so cool.
Come to Newport RI and I'll take you treasure hunting !
Terrible sell through rate on hummels
Welcome back to Da Burgh, Dr. Lori!!!
I don't often look at or like Hummel. But recently on a local auction page i saw small jewelry /music boxes Hummel for $300+. And I'll be darned I just saw one at a yard sale and passed ! I'm telling myself the one I skipped was not a good one 🙂 plus tbh I don't like them they are not cute to me and too fragile
Have you thrifted in Gettysburg? I'm sure you have. Lots of touristy type antique stores ,but I bet if did some digging on outskirts at the older fashioned thrift stores ,such as the church ran ones etc is neat things. Thrifting In the Maryland border towns outside of Gettysburg was fun for me.
I have the little boy fishing Hummel. It's adorable.
Your hair looks great in this video!
I have that one….and about 50 more…my grandmas 💞💞
I've learned so much from these videos!
The Goodwill’s in Mi rarely have good collectibles.
Love what you do Dr. Lori
Also, Dr. Lori there is a store in Greensburg you should check out while in the area. Christian Layman Corps
Awesome
items I see in Southwest Pennsylvania at Goodwill and even salvation army are outrageous anymore.
Hummel?
I love Goodwill’s online auctions. 💕
Hummel. Nice .
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Dr. Lori hosts her popular and entertaining Antiques Appraisal Comedy Show around the world at 150 shows a year. She also presents on a variety of antique-related topics and teaches continuing education classes.
