I get asked the following questions a lot so I decided to write an article to answer these questions. Should I sell my Hummel figurines on eBay? Where should I sell my Hummel figurines? Where is the best place to sell my Hummel figurines? Should I sell my Hummel figurines on eBay? My answer to [...]
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I get asked this question all the time. There are many options when it comes to selling your antiques and collectibles. Choosing an option all comes down to your personal circumstances. In this article I have covered the most common ways to sell your antiques and collectibles. You can use this information as a guide to help you [...]
Read MoreAs a Personal Property Appraiser I get asked many questions about antiques. In this article I have answered 7 of the most commonly asked questions. These questions come up at almost every appraisal I have done.  How old does an item have to be to be an antique? There is a great debate about how [...]
Read MoreThere are many terms used in the antique industry. In this article I have defined 25 commonly used antique terms. Knowing these terms can help any collector understand the antique industry a little better. Antique Terms: 1. Alabaster: A fine grained stone that is usually gray or white in color and is slightly translucent. This [...]
Read MoreThere are many different woods used to make antiques. It can be difficult to tell these woods apart and if the wood has been stained or painted it can be even harder to identify them. Many times lesser value woods will be stained to look like expensive woods. In this article I have provided some [...]
Read MoreWe have all heard the stories about someone finding a painting at an estate sale or flee market for 10 dollars then selling it at an auction for thousands. While I was working at an auction house in the Chicago area I would see this happen regularly. For example a lady bought a stein for [...]
Read MoreAs an antique appraiser I get asked many questions about caring for antiques and collectibles. The proper care is essential to maintain the value of your antiques and collectibles. Once your antiques and collectibles have any condition issues the value declines. In this article I have provided some tips on how to care for popular [...]
Read MoreAs an antiques and collectibles appraiser I see many antique insurance claims. The most common mistake I see from collectors is that they assume their home owners insurance covers their antiques and/or collectibles. In this article I have talked about how to protect yourself from this common mistake. Most insurance companies in the United States [...]
Read MoreMichael Jackson’s name is known around the world. You can go to any country and someone will know the name. On April 21st, 2009 Julien’s Auctions will auction items from Michael Jackson’s personal collection and Neverland Ranch estate. The auction will include approximately 2000 items. Some of the items to be auctioned include Michael Jackson’s [...]
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