Who is Alan Carter?

Starting Out

I've been in the antiques industry for over 50 years — as a dealer, publisher, TV presenter, author, speaker, event organiser, and now I find myself being an Internet pioneer — who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?

Family Shop

I'm originally from London's Portobello Road, when I was a child my dad Minky had a junk shop there, my family are still there, although the shop has changed a bit now.

First Opening

I opened my first collectables stall at age 17, was a full time dealer by 20, and an international dealer by 24.

Moving To Australia

When I was 40 I brought my family to Australia, imported containers from England, opened a large antiques warehouse in Sydney, and then entered into publishing a magazine on antiques and collectables.

Guides And Fairs

That took me to producing annual price guides, which I've now been doing for 27 years, amongst a raft of other books and magazines. During the 90s I organised the biggest antiques fairs ever seen in Australia, I bet you know somebody who went to them.


Above: Alan's Antiques experience started over 50 years ago with his career in full swing by age 20.
"I've been in the antiques industry for over 50 years — as a dealer, publisher, TV presenter, author, speaker and event organiser."
  • Publisher and editor of more than 45 books on antiques and collectables (including Price Guides produced consecutively from 1985 to 2011)
  • Host of ABC TV's programme Treasure Hunt
  • Regular speaker at Rotary and Probus groups
  • Regular antiques expert for several ABC Radio programmes
  • Invited speaker at the Society of Editors, Flower Ladies of St Mary's Cathedral and Sydney Mechanics School of Arts
  • Regularly invited Guest Opener at antiques fairs, centres and shops across Australia
  • Has appeared as an antiques expert on Collectors (ABC), Good Morning Australia (Channel 9), The Morning Show (Channel 7) and numerous regional television stations
"I've now been producing annual antiques price guides for 27 years, amongst a raft of other books and magazines."

One of Australia's most experienced 'faces' in the antiques industry, Alan has scrutinised every single item appearing within the pages of his books. If it's information on antiques and collectables you're looking for - you can trust the experience, principles, fun and enthusiasm of Alan Carter.