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Events
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- Dr. Lori on WPHL 17 TV
- Tuesday June 6, 2023
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- Jun
- 6
- Dr. Lori on CBS KDKA TV 2
- Tuesday June 6, 2023
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- Jun
- 7
- Dr. Lori on ABC TVs Morning Blend
- Wednesday June 7, 2023
- ABC WFTS TV 28 Details »
- Jun
- 7
- Class & Appraisals with Dr. Lori
- Wednesday June 7, 2023
- Zoom Details »
- Jun
- 13
- Dr. Lori on WPHL 17 TV
- Tuesday June 13, 2023
- WPHL 17 Details »
- Jun
- 13
- Dr. Lori on CBS KDKA TV 2
- Tuesday June 13, 2023
- CBS TV 2 Details »
- Jun
- 13
- Selling Old Stuff for Profit Class with Dr. Lori (Part 2)
- Tuesday June 13, 2023
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- Jun
- 14
- Dr. Lori on ABC TVs Morning Blend
- Wednesday June 14, 2023
- ABC WFTS TV 28 Details »
- Jun
- 20
- Dr. Lori on WPHL 17 TV
- Tuesday June 20, 2023
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- Jun
- 20
- Dr. Lori on CBS KDKA TV 2
- Tuesday June 20, 2023
- CBS TV 2 Details »
- Jun
- 21
- Dr. Lori on ABC TVs Morning Blend
- Wednesday June 21, 2023
- ABC WFTS TV 28 Details »
- Jun
- 27
- Dr. Lori on WPHL 17 TV
- Tuesday June 27, 2023
- WPHL 17 Details »
- Jun
- 27
- Dr. Lori on CBS KDKA TV 2
- Tuesday June 27, 2023
- CBS TV 2 Details »
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- 28
- Dr. Lori on ABC TVs Morning Blend
- Wednesday June 28, 2023
- ABC WFTS TV 28 Details »
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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!”
number of antiques Dr. Lori appraises each year
Dr. Lori’s Blog
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Latest News
59 minutes ago
Come #thriftshop with me! I’m at the Goodwill in Palmyra, PA!
Don’t miss my #thriftwithme video on my YouTube channel Sunday. ... See MoreSee Less
- Likes: 17
- Shares: 0
- Comments: 2
4 hours ago
Good stuff at today’s event at the Women’s Expo in Hershey, PA. Look for video on my YouTube channel. ... See MoreSee Less
The best of the best! Also— totally knew you were going to wear red.
Love this‼️
Love this‼️
Can’t wait to see the video !❤️
When are you coming back to State College for an event?
Yay!
1 day ago
Go estate and yard sale #shopping today and Saturday morning. Then, bring your find to my event in Hershey, PA to verify your score! ... See MoreSee Less
Share with a friend who is nearby! Take a trip to Hershey, PA!! There is plenty of chocolate to go around 🍪
I wish I could be there. I'll check the calendar for future events. 😊
I’m in line now waiting to get in an estate sale
Beautiful - Indiana Glass, Amber Carnival Glass, Divided Relish Dish, Killarney Pattern No. 8
You get us!!!
2 days ago
I'm at a Good#thriftshoptshop in Minnesota! Watch the video of what I find Sunday at 5 pm eastern on my YouTube channel.
Note the date in that smartphone calendar of you#thriftwithmeithme ... See MoreSee Less
Where in Minnesota?
Dr. Lori, I found a "Printer's Proof" Jack Deloney at my local Goodwill the other day😲
I LOVE all types of art!!
oh my gosh...every art section makes me nuts...there are sooo many good pieces in every thrift shop!
Dr Lori, i see a face looking sideways in the white mountain.😱 Am I the only one that sees it? I Love that picture❤️
Welcome to Minnesota Dr Lori ! 🌸
Love ❤️ Dr. Lori
Welcome to MN , have a great day 🌞🌹
I'm with you in spirit Dr. Lori!
I was at a garage sale scored a 10K gold onyx with pearl ring 💍 for ten dollars
So pretty DR. Lori !!
Awe you could came to our shop in the Northwoods of MN
👏👏 I've been wait Dr Lori
We are going sourcing in Minnesota in August
Hi - from Granton WI., ~ where there's a community garage sale this weekend!
Looks like a good one with those artwork
I think I may have found some good deals.
Very cute picture Dr. Lori!!! 👍
Dig in 🔎 Happy thrifting Dr ✨
I like the folk art
Prints! 😍
Beautiful score. I miss Minnesotas Goodwills.
Looking forward to it.
You look pleased as punch! 🤣
Tucson,Arizona!
3 days ago
In person event! See you in Hershey, PA Saturday June 3 at 11 am. Join us at the Hershey Lodge and the Women's Expo there. AppraisA Great Way to Spend My DayyHershey Lodgelodge ... See MoreSee Less
Our little bundle of joy decided he didn’t want to wait anymore! Arlo Connor came almost 6 weeks early at 6:02 Thursday evening. Kelsie and I are so excited to have him here! Mom and baby are doing great. Little Arlo will have to spend some time in the NICU since he came early. We are so lucky to have the wonderful doctors and nurses of West Penn Hospital caring for him!Enjoy all that Hershey's Chocolate and other good stuff.
Thanks for the last newsletter. ~ It was great!
Ha ha ha I love how you fit some chocolate into your message😀
My son is there for a media event. Darn he could’ve took something to get appraised. Enjoy the Chocolate Dr Lori
Enjoy yourself 🙂
Please come to apache Junction Arizona!!!
What do these cost, would love to get you to Maine
Fun! Love the area.
Oh man, a couple years ago I would definitely would be there and make a mini vacation of it with hotel stay and spa experiences. It’s just a couple hours drive but I just can’t drive distances anymore.
Oh yum CHOCOLATE 🍫🍫🍫
Please come to Atlantic City. I’m less than an hour away. Lots of people will come with all the hotels there. 🙏
3 days ago
What’s #cooking ? ... See MoreSee Less
Yum Im going to copy your dinner idea
Looks yummy. Having a salad had a big lunch with friends.
Your dinner looks fabulous! We had spicy chicken wings, baked until crispy. My husband wanted potato salad and I had beets to persuade my blood pressure to behave.
Looks delicious
I see lots of veggies and know I need to do that!😘
That looks delicious! What time is dinner? I can come anytime lol.
Looks yummy
Yummy
Very fresh an delicious looking 😋
Neck bones with potatoes, onion, caulflower, carrot.
Dr Lori can have a weekly segment on cooking
Is it a fresh veggie plate or cooked? Protein?
Delivery?
😋
Wow!
Yummmmm
Nice.
4 days ago
What’s the temp where you are? #weather ... See MoreSee Less
55°F Hoquiam WA
50 degrees this am
In southwest Wisconsin we were in the 30°s-40°s last week. Today,it's in the 90°. It makes one feel like a grade A sirloin taken from the freezer and plopped on a hot grill. 🥶🥵😅
48 degrees and cool dry Boston
76 ° CNY. Loving it.
81° and I am loving it!
High of 91 today 6-1 in Lansing, Michigan!
61 going up to 81 in Cartersville Ga
Dallas was mid 80's until it rained. Now 73 and quite humid
Currently 71, high of 87 tomoorrow.
Got up to 91 yesterday, will be cooycat for the rest of this week.
A brisk 48 this morning along the mason Dixon line Md/pa/ de. Brrr
Was 91 here earlier
89, Norman, Ok
87 SW Fl.
Currently 59 degrees in Central Virginia.
73 today, 65 right now, Mercer PA
72 South Florida
Right now in Orlando FL it's 75 degrees it's only suppost to get to 86 degrees today before the rain comes in. So a cooler day today! 😎 😀 😍
8:45pm it’s 85 here. Cooler than it been previous May’s!!
72 St Paul Mn
We are about 50°F and rainy! 🌨️
77 and sunny in Eastern Nebraska...and VERY DRY 😪
76 Southern Illinois
61 Vancouver Washington ♥️
4 days ago
Clean out finds! Are you throwing away valuables? Watch me value and provide expert tips at youtu.be/b-agq4BOVMI
Vendome & Schreiner costume jewelry, Minton, china, marks and more! ... See MoreSee Less
Thankfully I'm learning so much from you and telling others so they can learn too. As you say, people often don't know what they have.
Judy Wagner Melish
thanks
4 days ago
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Share with friends within driving distance! There is still time to schedule flights! Stay at the Hershey Lodge or Hotel Hershey! Have you heard about the spa with chocolate?
That sounds like so much fun. !❤️ we are about six hours away but I did share. Have fun❤️
4 days ago
✂️ SOLD for $175,000 based on my appraisal. Estate sale find. Sure, watch other channels until you want to get serious...and Cash In for BIG $$ ... See MoreSee Less

You are 😊 great.
That is why I call you my hero❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Super great! 💲💲💲
Great video
WOW awesome Dr. Lori!!!
I didn't think you could find anything at estate sales because the estate companies go through it first.
Dr.Lori: This video is annoyingly playing over & over about the Abercrombie painting.
Judy Wagner Melish
WHAT'S IT WORTH? @DrLoriV is appraising more of your treasures. Play along with @KDKAHeather and @DavidHighfield as they guess how much they're worth.
WHAT'S IT WORTH: @DrLoriV is appraising more of your antiques. Play along as @KDKAHeather and @DavidHighfield guess how much they're worth!
WHAT'S IT WORTH: @DrLoriV is appraising more of your treasures. Play along with @KDKAHeather and@DavidHighfield as they guess how much they're worth.
WHAT'S IT WORTH: @DrLoriV is appraising more of your treasures. Play along with @KDKAHeather and @DavidHighfield as they guess how much they're worth!
WHAT'S IT WORTH: @DrLoriV is examining more of your treasures. Play along with @KDKAHeather and @DavidHighfield here!

What's It Worth with Dr. Lori: March 28, 2023
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
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WHAT'S IT WORTH: @DrLoriV is building her bracket with your antiques! Play along with @KDKAHeather and @DavidHighfield as they guess how much they're worth.

What's It Worth With Dr. Lori: March 21, 2023
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
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WHAT'S IT WORTH? We're putting the value of your antiques head to head with @DrLoriV's bracket! As always, play along with @KDKAHeather and @DavidHighfield.

What's It Worth Bracket Week 1: March 14, 2023
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
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Head over to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to see Dr. @DrLoriV in person at the @PghHomeGarden! But we're still playing our weekly round of WHAT'S IT WORTH on PTL!

What's it Worth with Dr. Lori: March 7, 2023
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
www.cbsnews.com
WHAT'S IT WORTH: @DrLoriV is examining more of your antiques! Play along as @KDKAHeather and @DavidHighfield guess how much they're worth.

What's It Worth With Dr. Lori: Feb. 28, 2023
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
www.cbsnews.com
WHAT'S IT WORTH? Great to meet @DrLoriV and learn more about what goes into appraising antiques. @KING5Seattle #seattle #antiques #antiqueappraisals #homeandgarden
You may be surprised by the value of items all around your home:

Well-known antique appraiser Dr. Lori to host sessions at Seattle Home and Garden Show
Ph.D. antique appraiser Dr. Lori Verderame is hosting two live appraisal sessions at the Seattle Home and Garden Show. The show runs through March 5.
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Schedule a Dr. Lori Event
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.