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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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8 hours ago
$1,500 Thrift Shop Score! I left it behind for you. And, I have to read the complainers who post that there is nothing out there anymore 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less
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Watch me reveal at youtube.com/shorts/Sfv9VHtYApY?si=LM7_HCkLGuevZKxG now!
Not a thrift shop but I found a titanic artifact at a local online auction. Bought for $100 and sold for $40,000.
What thrift store lol
You just have to look it is out there. I always walk through twice. It is easy to overlook something.
Wow! I think I left that at the thrift store
I found a painting by Herbert Mears for $50 in a thrift store. Now it’s for sale in a Houston gallery for $2,800.
Bought an original painting for $14.99 at Salvation Army. Originals by that artist, sell for $1,200+!
Dr. Lori is in Pennsylvania.
10 hours ago
150 years ago today, Bell invented the telephone. I grew up using the yellow dial wall phone, do you remember your childhood phone ? ... See MoreSee Less
We had a turquoise phone with a long cord that got you around the house...and got tangled all the time... crazy how things changed 😕
Yes, It was a black rotary phone. It sat on a table. We had a party line with one other neighbor.
The black rotary you could kill someone with.
My Grandmother had the old hook type phone that an operator would connect you to your party.
Family had the yellow one us kids continued with the string and two cans.
We had the slim line phone and a princess phone. My Mother had one of those fancy gold French phones, with the curved piece you spoke into in her home office.
Childhood, as well as college and my own first apartments-- black rotary wall phones. Anything else cost extra! In 1974 a roommate moved on, leaving the light blue "princess ' phone she had, so I used it until 1978 when I purchased a home and went right back to the black rotary wall phone! Which I used until 1986 when I purchased a new home.
Like the one in your hand
We had a yellow dial wall phone in our first Cherry Hill house… with an extra long cord!
My childhood phone was the yellow wall phone, however I have one that is the same as the black one.
I remember my grandparents having the black rotary phone.
Slightly remember a black desk phone like you have pictured. Spent alot of hours on a white wall phone with a looong cord!.
My mom still has the phone on the kitchen wall from when I was little.
Yes, first was a desk model then a wall mount.
Grammom had the yellow wall phone with the longest receiver cord I’ve ever seen. 😄
I remember the introduction of the push button princess phone at Hemisfair 68 in San Antonio
We had two. The house phone and a fire phone. My mom was a 2100 girl they called them. The emergency number for a fire was 2100. My dad was a fire chief. So the wives( Fire Chief, Deputy and inspector's wives) took turn making calls during a fire. To get the men to the station. I was always told to never touch it or it might start a fire. So I spent my childhood pressed against the opposite wall so I wouldn't chance touching it somehow. Even if it was at least 4 feet off the ground on the wall. 🤷😁
I had the yellow wall phone too.. with a 50 foot cord!! haha I could walk from the kitchen to the living room plus ! haha
Black wall hung..
Yes I do!
Of course and I STILL have my childhood phone number! 😍
I had a snoopy phone and a pink princess phone ,still have all my phones !
Of course. I still own a rotary pay phone too. Wonder how much they are worth? How have you been Dr Lori?.
The black rotary dial.
We had two, and had a party line until at least 1972. Primary bedroom phone was black and sat on one nightstand. The kitchen phone was on the wall and was light gray.
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18 hours ago
Dr. Lori’s Antique Appraisal Comedy Show in Reading PA. Free appraisals! Check out my website for schedule and details. ... See MoreSee Less
I’m coming to see you at Reading Dr. Laurie, can’t wait !
We are so excited to have you at The Original Home Show: Home Run Building and Trade Expo at the Redner's Event Center at FirstEnergy Stadium!
Can't wait to see you!, Going for the weekend with my sister! Safe travels, see you there!
Dr. Lori is in New York.
1 day ago
Passing by Lady Liberty from the air ... See MoreSee Less
Great shot🇺🇸
Hope you gave her a well deserved salute 🇺🇲
What a great shot from the plane. Looks like you had a safe trip. ♥️
Isn't it amazing to see it from the air?
WOW!
2 days ago
I’ll miss you Pittsburgh! You were all so kind. And thanks to David Highfield for breakfast. ... See MoreSee Less
How much to get 16mm color film of FDR voting in 1940z . Never seen by anyone?
Back to catching you on line
Safe travels and I hope to see you in Reading this weekend.
Love watching you on PTL. ❤️
Yeah David for being as usual , a nice guy
I can't catch up with you girly... I'm glad your happy.
Sorry we missed you this time. It's been rough going.
She is leaving because she probably has another Hom& Garden show to appear at.
safe travels!
🏠💕 Dr. Lori, we will miss you, too. It was great seeing you in Pittsburgh. Have a safe trip home 🏡 💖 . I did not get to see you in person, but I am looking forward to tomorrows show on PTL.
Nice to see you again Dr Lori. See ya next year and of course every Tuesday on PTL!
Until next time!
You're just amazing🤩
oh no,we love you here...good luck♥️
This is a lovely picture of you!
Your show at noon on Sunday (3/8) was great!!! You had some nice items brought for review and your knowledge regarding each item was amazing. You are indeed a wealth of information!! Love to watch you on PTL and hope you will join us again in our wonderful city next year!! 💖
See you on TV tomorrow
Hope you enjoyed your stay, Dr Lori❤️
Wasn’t able to come see you this weekend. I’m bummed
We will miss you also Dr. Lori. Will be watching you on PTL, plus You Tube. Till next time.....
And we will miss you! Thank you for 8 fabulous, hilarious, and informative shows! 🥰
So sorry I missed you at the Home & Garden Show.😢 Hope to see you next year. Safe travels. I will continue to watch your channel 😊
Bye Dr Lori! I wasn't able to get to the Home Show to see you this year.
Have a safe trip! Miss you already ❤️
Again as always, safe travels to your next adventure!
Dr. Lori is in Pennsylvania.
2 days ago
‘Til next time Pittsburgh! It was awesome. ... See MoreSee Less
Safe travels Dr.Lori ❤️❤️
Thank you for a fun afternoon!
🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛
It was so nice meeting you. Loved your show. Hope to see you next year!
It was very nice meeting you 😉
Safe travels, Dr. Lori! God speed..💝💞💫
Come back soon!
Safe travels, Dr. Lori!
Safe journey home
Great pictures from the sky. I hope you have a safe trip home 🏡 💗
I can't believe I missed you this weekend😢 Nice to see you had a wonderful time in Pittsburgh
See you next time.
Safe travels 😊
Safe travels!!
Safe travels 🙏
Safe travels Dr. Lori. ✈️
Safe travels, always to everywhere.
Dr. Lori is in Pennsylvania.
2 days ago
Our annual pic. Cheers to Mark and the @pghhomeshow in 2026. Thanks for another home show blast! @hofbrauhaus_pittsburgh ... See MoreSee Less
Enjoy ❤️❤️
Looking good!!!!
Loved seeing you and your show once [twice] again, Dr. Lori. Hope we see you again soon.
Love!❤️❤️
Please come back next year....I got more stuff to show you. Your show was informative and a blast ☺
Loved your show today
Dr. Lori rules❤️
Nice and pic...Time just flies when your having fun...Pittsburgh next year..
Too much fun
Hope you enjoyed your day and meal......
OMG! I'm sorry that I missed you! I hope you enjoyed our city!
Thank you Dr Lori for an amazing appraisal show! You made my daughter’s day.
Our annual Bier
Pittsburgh is the best!
Cheers🍾
Thank you for visiting Pittsburgh, again! Hoping to get to meet you next year!!
Really enjoyed seeing you! You're a wealth of knowledge!
I wanted to come and meet you so bad but wasn’t able too..
Enjoy
Love that place. My favorite is the German potato salad and the pretzel s 🥨
We were just there last week! Love that place 🇩🇪🍺 Enjoy!
Good food, good fun, good friends!
Perfect event. So much to see and do
2 days ago
Do you know how to tell Cranberry vs. Ruby Glass when thrift #shopping? Watch my new YouTube video. I show you how! ... See MoreSee Less
3 days ago
Watch! Lighting round of commonly owned items. My expert opinions revealed! ... See MoreSee Less
Thanks! Dr Lori!
What should we be saving now, to be valuable in the future? Toys...
Hi Dr Lori, How much are the vintage Disney VHS and dvd's going for these days? I have a whole collection of both
Dr. Lori is in Pennsylvania.
3 days ago
You have an 8:15 pm reservation at a very nice restaurant, but you are not seated until 8:55 pm. Other parties are seated ahead of you. Do you stay or leave? ... See MoreSee Less
Ask for a cocktail.
Order Uber eats and have it delivered to the restaurant you are waiting at. 😂. Sorry I couldn't resist...
Life is too short to get aggravated over that. You don't know if those other people had reservations prior to yours. Maybe seated customers were slow to leave, that's their prerogative. Chill out. Spend that wait time appreciating the views, the atmosphere, people- watching, scrolling tic-toc, chatting with others who are likely in the same boat. Don't waste any precious time on negativity. 🙂
I would wait. By the time you find somewhere else you could have been seated.
Apparently they didn't know how famous you are.......David and Gary should have asked you out......I would have.......but other than that hope you enjoyed your visit
It would take more time to leave & go somewhere else than it would to just wait.
Belly up to the bar for a double margarita on the rocks
Leave and order room service
I like to roll with the punches, I'd stay. Maybe ask your server why others were seated first? Maybe they had an earlier reservation?
I say wait. If you leave you got wait some where else. Plus you can always people watch.
I'd wait. Stuff happens. Enjoy the people watching. Have a cocktail. 😊
it would take me that long to find another place to eat, if i were you i’d probably do a couple of appraisals while i wait ( and eat the mints in my purse) haha.
Depends on where and how much I want to eat there. If it's not a biggie to eat there, I'm gone at 8:30!
Maybe their reservations were 7:15? It looks like it was worth the wait!
I'd at least ask.
I would be annoyed, however, things happen that are out of their and your control. Give them some grace....was it also a weekend night? I've worked restaurants and bars and weekends are the worst!
You go to the bar and get a glass of wine while you wait.
For me, it depends on two things(1) how hungry I am (2) how much I wanted to try this restaurant. Really, I think I'd wait to be seated. Then ask to speak to the owner or mgr. I'd give them the opportunity to explain the delay and wait for them to offer at least their apology at best offer to provide your dinner for free, or free dessert, or wine on the house. They will, if they value customers at all, try to make amends. If not share the bad experience with everyone you know, if you are so inclined. They need to be prepared.
I would want to know why. I get that many are waiting and enjoy the time but many people with disabilities don't have that luxury. I have a limited window of pain free functioning and need to budget my time carefully.
Maybe they also had reservations?
Ask for manager
Go to the bar. Have a drink:)
People at others tables may have lingered longer, the people being seated before you may have had earlier reservations. Delays happen and I would wait. The food looks delicious ious.
This happened to me. We were a party of two and a party of four entered behind us. They took the party of four and seated them. When I asked why the hostess said they had a table for four just cleaned because a party of four just left. They didn't have a table for two ready yet.
They should give you a free drink while you wait!!!
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