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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.
About Dr. Lori
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.
Event Headliner
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.
Media Personality
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.
Education & Experience
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.
What People Say About Dr. Lori
“You should be a stand up comic, you are sooooo funny and entertaining and knowledgeable !!!!. We enjoyed your show (at the Ft. Wayne Home Show) so much.”
“... one of the best all time Show Celebrities...knowledgeable, easy going, lovable, helpful and always giving of herself.”
“We were at the show Friday evening. My son in law, who really didn't want to come loved you and friended you on FB right away. He loved you. in fact we all did!”
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Dr. Lori is in Pennsylvania.
1 day ago
Arrived yesterday! I think they are all going back to the store. Got an opinion? #makeup #unboxing #shopping ... See MoreSee Less
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The colors are blah—don’t you think. No pop!
Return, not for you.
Bleeding is bad and If you are wondering or unsure you don’t want to keep them. Send’em back
More like a gloss. Not much saturated color. Ok for hanging around. If it was a present, it's dandy 😉
Nah
Definitely blah.
They don't have the pop of what you normally wear but they still look good I'm no lipstick expert your lips look kissable, is that such a thing now days? Their your lips wear whatcha want lol
You need bold colors
I agree, they are a nope. Too unsaturated, thin, and shiny rather than moist.
Show the colors when you have foundation on, and use a lip liner and/or primer to prevent bleeding. I like the colors!
I like the colors, but maybe a lip liner to stop the "bleeding"?
love, Love, LOVE Sisley products. Been using their skin care line for 30 years. Try their hair products - they are the bestest. (Note: use a lip liner under the lipstick. The liner makes the lipstick stay longer & give it more depth.)
You know I do, trade up for some fishing stuff.
Exchange for sheer rosewood and and beige nude You bought their lip balms there perfect for if you just want a balm on your lips
I don't wear much anymore so I would like the softer colors.
Have u ever tried avon lipstick
I agree, you are much more colorful than those colors! BORING!
What color have you been wearing? Wasn’t it Chanel? I thought it looked really good on you.
You don't want my opinion...all of it is toxic... go natural with make up....any thing on the skin goes in your blood stream and in your organs... please use natural stuff...🤔
They are all close to the same color lips. No bang. 🤷
Loved your hair up on the TV shows. ❤️
Trade in your lips. 🙂
2 days ago
How did you do? Thrifting signs, vases and stools. Watch and play along with week as I value viewers' itemPHL17PHL17's Morning Alyssa Cristelli Cristelli ... See MoreSee Less

Play along at youtu.be/_rLY9oAnOVE?si=Hm2rV-MBOYRokzUx and tell us how you did this week!
more than $50
2 days ago
Fun! Are you with Heather Abraham or David Highfield regarding a movie classic? Plus, find this Beatles collectible, a #vintage ukulele and a music box as I reveal values. Play along his week on Pittsburgh Today Live. ... See MoreSee Less

I love how Heather keeps her own scoreboard. Can you believe that part about the classic movie?
Watch at youtu.be/aNoAgLpMEms?si=0GUvAFif3T8hYzu4 and comment about the movie classic and get values for this week's items.
I got all three guesses correct today. That's amazing for me. I like your hair pulled back from your face. I think it looks very becoming.
Love your hair pulled back today - shows your lovely face!
I watch you this morning on Pittsburgh PTL. Heather and David tied today. ♥️
2 days ago
Thanks Sierra for writing such a cool interview. Read to see what I say about this wild ride that is my career. #money #drloriv #art #vintagestyle
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Appraiser Dr. Lori Verderame on fame, finds, and forecasting the next hot collectibles.Read interview at www.antiquetrader.com/the-antiques-doctor-is-in now!
Did they find another nail? lol JK!
Dr. Lori is in Connecticut.
2 days ago
10 years-I’m still heartbroken. Miss you Dad. #ww2 #veteran #hero ... See MoreSee Less
Hardest day of my life when I lost my dad. Cried everyday for a year.
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You will always be "Daddy's Little Girl"
It doesn't matter how long he has been gone, there will always be a place in your heart for him. Lost mine thirty years ago and there is still a void. Lots of wonderful memories to cherish. Hugs.
Beautiful pictures ❤️ tomorrow my father will be gone 41 years. He was 56 and I was 21. I miss him every day. ❤️❤️
Sending hugs and prayers to you on this difficult day.❤️🙏
Awww...Dad's are special to daughters ❤️. My dad died 1994 ...64 years old ...my mom died 1964 she was 28... She died having a baby... my daughter died 1997 she was 10yrs old 😢. I miss them every day...I understand the pain..thank you for your fathers service...
sending you hugs
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Hardest lost Take care. The beautiful memories that you have never leave they live in our hearts always it is bittersweet. You are blessed to have them.❤️
Rip to your cute Dad!
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Prayers and thoughts
He must be super proud
Nice pictures. Happy heavenly birthday! 🙏🏻🎂🙏🏻
He must have been a wonderful man, he raised a wonderful daughter ! We will always miss our Dads
I understand that
🙏 I’m so sorry! I lost my mom exactly 10 years ago. I know how much you miss him. Hugs to you!! 💜
Great picture of you and your dad. It is so very difficult when you lose a parent. Sending love ❤️ and prayers 🙏
I lost my dad and he was pretty young. Seems like forever ago, but I also keep my memories of him.
You will never forget him.
Dr Lori, my dad passed in 1995 at 60 yrs old......I think of him everyday for over 30 yrs.......he was my buddy....I know the feeling.....hugs
Dr. Lori is in United States.
3 days ago
My big national events are on tap! Schedule is on my website. Check out when I come to your city. Bring me what you want me to appraise! #drloriv #events #money #shopping ... See MoreSee Less
Where do u find where you’ll be at?
We saw you twice in Florida. They were so much fun and amazing. Would love to go on one of your cruise events if you ever sail from Florida. 😄
Can't wait to see you back in Pittsburgh!!
Hoping you will add LOS ANGELES one day soon🥰
Ohio... were right next door 🚪 😏
What if the item cant be transported that i want appraised??? 😭😭😭😭
I doubt you'll be coming here, sadly but others will see you.
Can’t wait til you come back to Pittsburgh!
Kimberley Edna Fernandez
I saw earlier today that you'll be in Pittsburgh in March. Cant wait!!
NJ?
Looking forward to seeing you in Seattle! I’m trying to convince my hubby to come along also!
Already checked it out and are happily awaiting your arrival 😃❤
Any Michigan events?
Dr. Lori is in Pennsylvania.
3 days ago
How to Prevent shrinking—don’t ask me! #cashmere #clothes #shopping #sweater ... See MoreSee Less
Wash clothes inside out, put in washer with vinegar, then spin on med not high then lay flat on towel over a rack
🤣 Same here! 🤣
I put nothing in the dryer. Just a couple of minutes to get the wrinkles out, then line dried. No shrinking. People think it is hot water, it is the dryer that is the culprit. Sheets and towels go in the dryer safely.
Hand wash cashmere or use a “hand wash gentle” cycle if your machine has it. Use cool water with a mild detergent like Woolite, dry flat. They make mesh drying racks that fit over tub that work great. Never dry in dryer.
Lay flat to dry.
Should take your sweater out of the washer machine and lay it on a big towel and shape it out and kind of stretch it sides ways and down wards that’s what I do with my sweaters and my husbands.
I have a little self charge gadget that removes these little balls. You run it over your item and it gently removes them- at least until the next wash.
Try soaking the sweater in a flat tray in downy and water. It’s supposed to regain its shape. Google it!
I know ow..wash clothes..use fabric softener..dont dry but dry flat
Oops! I hate pilly!
Happens to us all . Lol
You washed and dried cashmere, oh my! Did you consider dry cleaning? I don’t think I could wear the new trend of pilled sweaters. People won’t know if you’re wearing an old pilled sweater or a new expensive sweater.
I wash mine in luke warm water, in a mesh bag on delicate, that helps for no pills, then I dry it on just air & when it's barley damp lay it flat , it dries quickly, Don't you hate when that happens!, & it's always one of my favorite
Hi, we've all done that. Dr Lori, I don't buy sweaters because they always, pil, shrink, stretch out. They say dry flat. Who wants to look at that for days? Some are very pretty but I've learned the hard way. Not cheap, they look cruddy after a few washes. 🙁
Yes, but you are shrinking too
I wash a large wool sweater! It now is an infant small 🤣😂
I would be blaming it on the weather and my "winter sad brain"! I know there are some things I should not/ would not do. I know not to put my lined pants in the dryer but OOOPS! There they go!
Dr. Lori, how to justify a new sweater purchase, shrink it, oh no, I need a new sweater. 🤣
Pilling usually indicates some polyester content . You can “reshape” using room temp water and fabric softener ( helps relax the tightened fibres) back to normal size( unless the wool has become felted) 😊
I shrAnk it. 🤗
I never dryer my sweaters always dry flat or hang mine.
Good job Dr. Lori.
Sorry to hear that. 😒
Your sweater is kinda small... it happens sometimes nice color..it is crazy 🤪
Dryer?? Sweaters do not go in the dryer!
3 days ago
Sharing this and praying for Nancy Guthrie's safe return. We must protect our elders. I can't imagine how her family feels. Devastat#NBCnews. #NBC ... See MoreSee Less
I can't imagine this! I pray for Savannah's mother's return 🙏🏻
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So sorry for this news prayers for all
Soo sad🙏
Awful
Praying for Nancy's health and safe return. Also, for the Guthries, that they may be surrounded by God's love in this time of despair.
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Praying ❤️ 👏 🙏 🤲
Dr. Lori is in Pennsylvania.
3 days ago
No matter what Phil the famous rodent sees today in Pennsylvania, it’s winter!! Freezing cold and snowy. Stay warm. #weather #groundhog #snow #um #psu ... See MoreSee Less
Some rodents taste good.
The older I get the longer the winters seems to be.
I don't like this rodent.
6 weeks of winter either way..I wish spring were already here! Have a great day))
Watched the announcement on tv. It is -5 here just north of Pittsburgh.
Well, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. 6 more weeks of winter 🙌. Like that is a surprise. We would have at least 6 more weeks of winter whether he saw his shadow or not. 🤣🙃❤️
The rodent has spoken: 6 more weeks of winter!
You are right! It is freezing and I am ready to be done!
Dr. Lori is at Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.
4 days ago
Found popular brand names, #vintagefurniture, Fire King #glass, more AND show you how to find it in my *new* YouTube video. Watch it now!
@giveit2goodwill Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. ... See MoreSee Less
Everyone can watch the video at youtu.be/B2oW9rV5iu4 now.
We watched.
Always great information. Loved the ladder back chairs.
Going to watch right now, thank you Dr. Lori, you are awesome! My wife says Hi and we love you lol
Liked you looking at the clothes
Super nice lamps... nice color on the suit...have fun.
Will do shortly.
Enjoyed it!!
I watched it, I couldn't remember the red outfit, now I can screenshot it 😁
Just watched it!! Love it.
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