FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
How many items can I have evaluated during the WYES ANTIQUES SHOWCASE on Saturday, June 8?
Two items. Please note, anyone who enters the building MUST have a ticket.
Please have your Eventbrite ticket printed out and/or be ready to show your confirmation on your phone.
What time is the event?
10am-1pm
What are the ticket prices for each time slot and what does it include?
$45 General Admission which includes two items to be evaluated by an expert
$100 VIP includes front of line access with two appraisals
$20 Friend Of will allow entry into building.
All ticket prices include wine & light bites (including Friend Of ticket)
Can I bring my child?
Yes. Please know there will alcohol served and that there are many valubale antiques everywhere. A child must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
What items can I bring in to be evaluated?
During the event experts in the following will be on hand to evaluate your item(s): jewelry, silver, decorative arts, fine books, art and sculptures, small pieces of furniture.
What if I have a large item?
Please note, for large items, only photographs are allowed. We consider a large item, something you cannot carry into WYES yourself. Please bring along with multiple, clear and crisp photos of your large item (1) the measurements, (2) any special markings, (3) maker/designer. Pictures of the front, back, and side of your item would be helpful.
What items will NOT be evaluated?
There will not be experts in the following, so therefore the following items are NOT allowed: guns or weapons; musical instruments; sports, entertainment or other memorabilia; ethnographic artifacts; tools; toys or dolls; textiles; comic books or magazines; natural history/taxidermy; ivory, rhinoceros horn or other materials from endangered species.
What should I do if I need help carrying my items?
Unfortunately, staff and volunteers are not permitted to carry or move items. You must be able to carry your own item to the appropriate expert’s table. No carts or dollies are permitted.
What can I do once my item has been evaluated?
You can attend any of our antique seminars (TBA). *Seminar seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Can I bring my cell phone and take photos?
Yes, but please do not accept or respond to any calls or texts while you are meeting with an expert.
We encourage you to bring your phones and share photos of the event on your social media.
Please like and follow WYES and New Orleans Auction Galleries. When posting, please tag us with the following handles:
WYES:
Facebook: @wyes.neworleans
Instagram: @wyestv
New Orleans Auction Galleries:
Facebook: @neworleansauction
Instagram: @neworleansauction
Please consider using the following hashtags when posting to your social media:
#antiquesshowcase #wyes #neworleansauctiongalleries #antiques
Will I be on TV?
This event is not part of the PBS “Antiques Roadshow” series. However, there will be cameras recording during the event.
Where can I park?
There is plenty of free parking in WYES’ parking lot. Plus, we are next to Delgado Community College and they are allowing us to use their parking lots for the day of the event. There is also plenty of street parking. Please be courteous to our neighbors and do not block any driveways.
Who can I contact at WYES if I have a question?
Email: Dana Hansel at dhansel@wyes.org
PHOTO/VIDEO CONSENT AND RELEASE
Please note by purchasing a ticket to the event you are granting WYES permission to photograph and record you and to use the photo and/or footage of you on social media and on-air.
All proceeds benefit WYES, your local PBS member station.