World Antique Dealers Association(WADA)

Address: Address unknown. Mansfield, OH 44906 USA
Contact Name: McLaughlin, Donald R.
Phone: (419) 756-4374
Fax: (419) 756-4979
Email: drjm@richnet.net

Founded: 1995
Membership dues: $50 annual.
Committees: Ethics; Publicity.

Description: Antique dealers, educators, authors, auctioneers, show managers, and museum professionals dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the antiques profession and fair and honest representation of antiques. Seeks to build a more professional and reliable approach to the purchase and sale of antiques. Establishes standards to clearly price merchandise, refund purchase money if merchandise is found to be other than represented. Receives and transmits pertinent information, actively engages in curbing unethical practices, and promotes the dignity of the antiques profession. Conducts seminars and study groups.

Publications: WADA News, monthly. Newsletter. Covers membership activities; includes list of new members. PRICE: free to members. ADVERTISING: accepted. * Membership Directory, annual.

Conventions / Meetings: annual conference.