An interview with Will Seippel on the GoAntiques - Worthpoint merger

September 7, 2:59 AMAuctions and Antiques ExaminerWalt AuctionWally

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 What do you get when you cross a social network with antiques?

 I had a chance to catch up with Will Seippel the CEO of Worthpoint for a 40 minute interview on the story that has the online collectibles world buzzing. 

Worthpoint, the online social network for antiques & collectibles people has just purchased GoAntiques.com the veteran online shopping mall.

There are so many ways this match makes sense that I don't have time to list them all here, but no worry, at the bottom of the page is a link to episode 28 of the Auctionwally show that features the interview with Will.

• Right now Worthpoint has about 50,000 members, GoAntiques has about 350,000. Not exaclty chump change.
• A few things Will believes will come from the merger are:
• New, unique, easy to use selling platforms for antiques/collectibles sellers.
• More data mining research capability as more major auction houses contribute to Price Miner, a service run by GoAntiques..
• A vast exchange of educational information for those looking to find out about the antiques they own.
• A recruitment tool to bring new generations into the fold.

There's more...a lot more, but you'll have to listen to the show to hear about it.

Thanks for reading,

AW