BOSTON, RFC Systems, founded in 1987 and
internationally recognized for its expertise in computer systems designed for
traditional art and antiques auction houses, and Artfact, founded in 1989 and
offering the largest and most complete online database of antiques and art
auction sales results, have merged. Kirsch of Artfact remains Chairman of the combined company .com provides auction
houses with a marketing channel to publicize upcoming auctions and completed
auction results to more than 50,000 subscribers and one million visitors. Five-Day Event Features Spectacular "Lighthouse Living" Display, the Latest
Trends and New Products in Gardening, Remodeling and Decorating as well as
"This Old House's" Tom Silva

MINNEAPOLIS , Minnesotans longing for a change of
scenery need look no further than the 72nd Annual Home + Garden Show - The Big
One. Rows and rows of exhibitors also will be showcasing the
very latest in home improvement products and services, with a depth and
breadth of offerings unmatched at any other home show in Minnesota. - 10 p.

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; ArtCurial and Tajan in France; Galerie Koller in
Switzerland; Louis C .

Contact:
Sarah Brierley or Tony Fusco 617-363-0405

In addition, visitors can celebrate spring's arrival and help local
cancer patients at the same time by taking part in the American Cancer
Society's Daffodil Days.com provides wholesalers immediate
access to more than 1,700 dealers around the world.

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now have more than 200 years of combined computer engineering experience
across our company.

Since its re-launch in December 2003, Artfact has invested significantly
to meet the technology and marketing needs of traditional fine art and
antiques auction houses.com .

Antique wholesalers will find Wholesale Channel particularly effective at
promoting wholesale price visibility exclusively to qualified dealers.com.
GoAntiques offers more than 300,000 items from over 1,700 dealers in 24
countries.

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RFC Systems, which counts as clients more than 20 of the world's leading
traditional auction houses in seven different countries , offers a
comprehensive suite of enterprise software developed specifically for the fine
art and antique auction house industry in use in four languages around the
globe.

What: Minneapolis Home and Garden Show - The Big One

Where: Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave S.m. dmg world media employs more than 700 people and maintains a
worldwide presence through more than 30 offices in the United States, Canada,
the United Kingdom, France, the United Arab Emirates, China, Australia and New
Zealand. dmg world media is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and
General Trust plc (DMGT), one of the largest and most successful media
companies in the UK.

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In addition to auction houses, Artfact's subscriber base is comprised of
dealers , collectors, appraisers, museums, and other scholars that rely on its
powerful search technology and leading database to conduct sophisticated
market analysis of all facets of the art and antiques markets, and include the
International Society of Appraisers, American Society of Appraisers,
Appraisers Association of America, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Library of
Congress, Internal Revenue Service , DuPont Winterthur Museum, Chubb
Corporation, Leigh Keno American Antiques, The Antiques Roadshow , Colonial
Williamsburg, Smithsonian Institute, New York Public Library, The Frick Art
Reference Library, and State Farm Group.

There's Something for Everyone at the 72nd Annual Home + Garden Show - The Big One

Thursday/Friday/Saturday 10 a. - 6 p.com
For more information: http://www. Member dealers can use
Wholesale Channel's search tool to quickly locate specific antique merchandise
and retrieve dealers' retail and wholesale prices.com.

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Together the two companies form a
business group offering a full range of information technology, database, and
marketing services focused entirely on the fine art and antiques auction house
industry.
-- Bonnie Lindberg and Jim Marrinan of Appraisal Specialists will offer
free antique appraisals. Bunches of freshly cut daffodils will be available
for purchase at the Show.m.

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GoAntiques.
- Retail and live auction venues with exposure to millions of potential
buyers through eBay.com
With offices in Columbus, Ohio, and Yorkshire, England, GoAntiques.

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The bottom line is, the better we do our job, the more
time and resources auction houses will have to focus on working with their
consignors and clients.
Sellers who offer merchandise at wholesale prices will benefit from rapid
inventory turnover due to established demand among an antique-savvy audience. GoAntiques.

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Morton in Mexico; and Lawson-Menzies and Cromwell's in
Australia.
Standard "shopping cart " technology makes it possible for qualified buyers
to quickly select merchandise and drop it into their shopping cart for
immediate purchase at wholesale cost. "It's fast, easy to use and exposes antique
professionals to a wide assortment of merchandise.

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The first such product available soon
will integrate the Artfact database with RFC Systems' cataloging software,
creating a powerful and convenient tool for researching, valuing and
cataloguing individual consignments or entire estates . In
addition, Artfact is an Authorized eBay Live Developer, providing proprietary
software and support for live internet auctions exclusively to more than 50
discerning auction houses.

There also will be a play area for kids and parents hosted by Discovery
Toys.

GoAntiques.com Offers Wholesale Channel

Wholesale Channel from GoAntiques.

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The five-day event also features several seminars and events hosted by
local and national experts including:

-- Tom Silva of This Old House offers a behind the scenes look at one of
the nation's original home-improvement shows.dmgworldmedia.

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Rod Funston, founder of RFC Systems has been named President, and
Adam W.
-- Karen Neuburger, Oprah's favorite pajama designer, will host
"Girlfriend Garden Parties .m.
Through Wholesale Channel, member dealers increase their inventory
potential by thousands of items through tapping into a virtual warehouse.
"Buyers and sellers interested in a better way to source merchandise and
who deal in wholesale pricing will appreciate the efficiency, depth and scope
of Wholesale Channel," said Jim Kamnikar, president and chief executive
officer of GoAntiques .
- Use of software tools that permit the single-entry inventory system to
seamlessly move merchandise among fixed price, wholesale and auction
venues.

Dealers who sign up now also qualify for zero commission auctions on
GoAntiques. Visit GoAntiques.

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For more information on dmg world media please visit
http://www.com international distribution network
that includes Yahoo! Shopping, AOL Shopping, Google and BobVila.com logs more than 2 million visits and thousands of
transactions each month.

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Together Artfact and RFC Systems will introduce a wide range of new
services to the fine auction industry.
The island oasis features a 35-foot working lighthouse and
state-of-the-art lighthouse keeper's home, complete with trend-forward
furnishings like an infrared sauna, voice-activated home entertainment system,
high-tech steam oven and windows that practically wash themselves -- not to
mention the latest in backyard putting greens, an English conservatory and
private fishing pier.

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RFC clients are some of the most prestigious traditional art and antiques
fine auction houses including Doyle-New York, Eldred's, Freeman Fine Arts,
Leslie Hindman, Skinner, Swann, Sloan's and Kenyon, Weschler's, and Willis
Henry in the U.
"This is the biggest and most diverse show that we have ever done," said
Jessica Boweak of dmg world media , the producer of the show.

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More than 650 exhibitors will showcase their products and services.com or call
1-800-HOM-SHOW

About dmg
An international exhibition and publishing company , dmg world media
produces over 300 market-leading trade exhibitions, consumer shows and fairs
each year and publishes 45 related magazines, newspapers, directories and
market reports. New service helps dealers source merchandise, expand inventory

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Antique and collectible dealers
interested in selling and sourcing quality merchandise at wholesale prices now
have a fast, easy tool to use.

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Its
database assists auction houses to research, catalogue, and appraise objects
prior to auction, and its website, http://www.50 for children age 6-12
Kids age 5 and under are free
*Adult tickets purchased online will be discounted

Buy tickets online and save: http://www.com.

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S. As an executive of Phillips New York and Bonham's London, Rod acquired
an intimate understanding of how to design and build RFC's computer systems
tailored to the unique needs of the traditional auction house industry. The show promises to transport winter-weary visitors to the sights and
sounds of seaside New England with a one-of-a-kind Innovative Lighthouse
Living display.
Minneapolis

When: Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - Sunday, March 5, 2006

Hours: Wednesday 2 p.m.

An item may be considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old, or according to U.

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"The lineup of
speakers, the variety of topics and the elaborate displays that are planned
will be nothing like our visitors have ever seen and nothing like they can get
at any other show ."
-- Brian Santos, aka "The Wall Wizard," will demonstrate the newest
trends in painting , faux finishes and wall coverings.

An antique refers to any item of furniture, work of art or decorative object that is esteemed for its value due to its rarity, condition, utility or other unique feature .

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Artfact and RFC Systems Merge Creating a Full Service Information Systems and Solutions Provider to Auction Houses in the United States United Kingdom and Au

; Cooper/Owen, Gorringes, Lyon + Turnbull, Martel Maides, and
Spink in the U. This merger with
Artfact significantly increases our engineering, marketing, and financial
resources allowing RFC to immediately enhance its products and services to
meet the requests of our valued auction house clients," comments Funston.

Editor's Notes: Additional background information available .
-- Several experts will offer a host of gardening-related seminars.m.m."
Wholesale Channel is an exclusive service to members of GoAntiques.com membership also includes:
- Exposure of inventory to millions of collectors and antiques
enthusiasts on the GoAntiques.com.

About GoAntiques.com is
the largest and only virtual marketplace for art, antiques and collectibles
offering an integrated, one-stop solution for storefront and live auction
selling plus a host of marketing services for both dealers and buyers.

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"Together, RFC's enterprise software and Artfact 's online research and
marketing services provide auction houses with a one-stop set of proven
solutions , and the best support available to meet their most challenging
information systems needs in a rapidly changing technology environment.
In addition, visitors can take in the season's full bloom with a stroll
through 12 fully landscaped indoor gardens, as well as view stunning floral
displays by the area's top floral designers or participate in one of several
informative seminars on topics including designing a dream kitchen to
appraising antiques.

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RFC's software systems automate every aspect of running an auction
house including inventory management, customer and consignor relationship
management, auction accounting and reporting, catalogue publishing, custom
website design and hosting, and fulfillment. The Artfact database of more than 10 million
complete auction results contains the full range of fine art, decorative art,
and other objects sold by more than 500 traditional fine auction houses. Interviews
with Rod Funston and Adam Kirsch are encouraged and can be arranged .

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"RFC has a long history in the auction house business."
From March 1-5, the Minneapolis Convention Center will be transformed into
an oasis of color-splashed gardens, floral displays and landscape layouts.
Sunday 10 a.com regularly for live auction
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Kirsch added, "We couldn't be more excited about working with Rod and his
team.
-- Twin Cities' top floral designers will square-off in a competition of
the best use of a dozen roses. (The event will conclude with a plant
sale)

Admission: $10 for adults*
$3.homeandgardenshow.

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