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Where to Sell Your Hummel Figurines



by admin on December 18, 2011

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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Antique Appraisal – How to Appraise Antiques and Collectibles Like a Pro



by admin on February 12, 2009

There are a number of factors you must consider when determining the value of an antique or collectible. Looking an item up in a price guide or finding a comparable item is only the beginning. In this article I have listed some guide lines to use when valuing your antique or collectible. I will start [...]

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Best Auction Houses in the United States



by admin on January 31, 2009

I have had a few readers of this site ask me the following two questions about auction houses: Which are the best auction houses to use? Are there any auction houses located near me? So I decided to compiled a list of the good auction houses in the United States and publish on this site. [...]

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M.I. Hummel Figurines and Collectibles Value Chart – Hummel Price Guide



by admin on January 3, 2009

This is a Hummel figurines and collectibles suggested retail price and estimated auction (fair market value) price guide. Use this chart to find out the value of your Hummel. Find your Hummel in this chart to determine the Suggested Retail Price and estimated Auction (Fair Market Value) Price. Hummel Price Guide Hummel Figurines and Collectibles [...]

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The online Antiques, Collectibles Appraisal/Valuation process



by admin on October 26, 2008

Online appraisal/valuation differs from traditional appraisals because of geographical distance and lack of direct physical inspection of the subject property. The inability to inspect creates assignment conditions that are restrictive. These restrictive conditions do not prevent doing a credible appraisal.

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Antique furniture styles, the last 200 years



by admin on October 13, 2008

There have been many types of furniture styles over the years. When a style would make it’s entrance into the market it was almost immediately reproduced. There are many fake antiques out there and your best line of defense against them is to know the product you are buying and to do your research or [...]

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