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Host Ralph Kovel discovers antique games at the Atlantique City Mega Fair in New Jersey. Many of these games date back to the late 19th century and sell for up to thousands of dollars.

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In days gone by, the cover graphics are what sold a game.
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This Bo Peep game from the late 1800s sells for $350.

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This Bicycle game by Parker Brothers is from the 1800s.
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Holiday games are very popular. This Night Before Christmas game is marked $300.

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As with most collectibles, prices are determined by rarity. This game dates back to 1893. It's very rare and sells for $2,500.
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Games from the 1950s and '60s are also hot collectibles because collectors grew up with them.

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Mystery Date was a popular game from 1964.
Resources
Atlantique City Mega Fair
Krause Publications
Website: www.krause.com

Guests
Paul Fink
Antique Dealer
PO Box 488
Kent, CT 06757
Phone: 860-927-4001
E-mail: gamesandpuzzles@earthlink.net
Website: www.gamesandpuzzles.com
Also in this Episode
Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-113
•Minton Plates
•Kids' Prizes
•Antique Dolls
•Antique Games
•Advertising Trade Cards
•Antique Eyeglasses
•Antique Gas Pumps
•Embossed Jars
•What's It?!?
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