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Paul Brown, star of Discovery Channel's "Auction Kings," appeared on today's "Anderson." Paul is an expert on finding hidden treasures in unexpected places. Paul and his intrepid Gallery 63 crew in Atlanta have a knack for finding rare treasures and off-the-wall objects.
Do you frequent flea markets? In the below list, Paul shares his favorite spots across the USA for scoring flea market finds.

Paul says, "I'm a big fan of neighborhood flea markets and garage sales. You get to meet your neighbors, and you never know what you're going to find. If you live in a city that's home to a well-known company, estate sales and neighborhood flea markets are a great way to find some collectibles that remind you of an earlier time in your life. I live in Atlanta, and it's always great fun to come across a vintage Coca-Cola promotional item at a neighborhood sale."

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If you're interested in attending one of the larger and more organized shows, I'll first mention Scott Antique Market,

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Auction Expert and star of Discovery Channel's "Auction Kings" is the go-to guy when it comes to delving into the world of unique items -- and revealing hidden treasure.
Paul is sharing his secrets with the AndersonCooper.com community. Check out his list of the best items to look out for when shopping fleas...

List Tool Name: Top 5 Items to Look Out for at Flea Markets

1. Precious Metals
Precious metals are a great buy, especially in a down economy. Sterling silver items (look for "925" or "sterling" marks,) are great purchases. Objects made of gold (14k) and gold jewelry are very collectible as well, since gold is worth more than $1,600 an ounce. These metals are liquid, so you can enjoy your gold jewelry and your silver tea sets, but at the end of the day you can melt them down for cash.

2. Old Books
Look on the 25 cent table for first edition old books. Check the copyright page at the beginning of the book; if the copyright has a single year listed, you're well on your way.

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Auction expert and star of Discovery Channel's "Auction Kings" is the go-to guy when it comes to delving into the world of unique items -- and revealing hidden treasures. As our special guest blogger, Paul is sharing his secrets on how to shop smart at flea market and estate sales...

Paul says, "It's a big country and there's a lot of stuff in it. We all have stuff, and it doesn't matter where you live. If you're young or old, rich or poor, no matter your background, we all have stuff. Here are a few tips for your next trip to a flea market or estate sale."

1. Create a Budget
When you decide to go on your flea market adventure, set a budget. Take 20, 60 or even 100 hundred dollars with you in small bills. And leave your debit and credit cards at home.

2. Have a List
It helps to have a list of objects you're looking for. This doesn't mean you can't buy that cool, unexpected object, but it will stop you from buying a set of dishes similar to a set you already have gathering dust in

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Do you pick up a penny when you spot one on the sidewalk? Are you a lucky person?

Backstage at the show, Lynn Robinson, author of "Trust Your Gut," shares her top three tips for improving your luck:

1. Pay Attention

Start paying attention to what you tell yourself. Lucky people often tell themselves they're lucky and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. It's even a good idea to keep an intuition or luck log.

2. Be Aware of Your Surroundings

Start being aware of your surroundings. Talk to people. Go outside of your comfort zone. The people who are luckiest are the people who do things that scare themselves every day.

3. Trust Your Gut

The people who are most lucky are the ones who trust their quiet, inner voice.

To learn more about luck, go to LynnRobinson.com.

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In your day-to-day experience, what's the rudest thing people do?

Talking on a cell phone at the gym? Cutting you off in traffic? Leaving a shopping cart in the parking lot? Cursing in public? Tell us in the comments about your rude run-ins!

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Psychologist Dr. Michelle Callahan revealed some common indicators that might mean your spouse or partner is being unfaithful.

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1. Time

Not being able to account for where they are for long periods of time.

2. Work Excuses

Working longer hours or traveling more when there's no promotion or job change.

3. Being Unreachable

Does your phone calls constantly go to voicemail? This could be a red flag.

4. Sex-Life

Sex-life noticeably changes - they don't want to be intimate.

5. Cell Phone and Email

Being overly protective of their cell phone or email. Do they have a new password protection or are deleting their online history?

6. Picking Fights

Picking fights: are they making a big deal out of nothing because they want to storm out of the house? If someone wants to leave, a fight is an easy way to leave the house.

7. Shower

Returning home and hopping in the shower immediately can be a red flag if this isn't what they normally do.

8. Change in Appearance

A dramatic change in their

Being asked to be a bridesmaid is intended to be an honor, but when a bridezilla is in the picture, it's not exactly blissful.

The "Anderson" team is asking: what was your worst wedding experience? Were you a bridesmaid who had to pay too much? Were you asked to change your hair or personal look to accommodate the bride? If you or someone you know went from "bride" to "bridezilla," we'd like to hear from you for an upcoming show. Tell us in comments. You can also share privately, here.

When you leave your comment, please mention that you saw this on Yahoo Shine. Bridezilla

Do you fight fair or are your fights going to destroy your relationship?

Anderson welcomes Dr. John Gottman, Co-Founder of The Gottman Institute. He's the nation's foremost researcher on marriage and relationships, and says he can predict with 94% accuracy whether a marriage will end in divorce.

On Anderson's "Fight Lab" episode airing Wednesday, April 19, Dr. John Gottman gives his tips on how to fight the right way.

Dr. Gottman advises: "The important thing is not to point your finger at your partner, but to really talk about what you need and what your positive need is: your recipe for success."

Take a look at his top three tips on the right way to argue with your significant other...



Dr. John Gottman, Co-Founder of The Gottman Institute, says there are three things you should never say in a fight with a significant other. Are you guilty?



Do you nag in your relationship?

Dr. Gottman addresses nagging, and tells Anderson it's "only half the equation. You have to nag when