Auction

Antiques and Collectibles Auction House Reviews



by Ivy on September 10, 2012

After many requests about auction houses and which ones are the best in the United States, I have decided to do a series of  articles reviewing auction houses. I will review many auction houses across the United States focusing on the following points.

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What You Need to Know About Auction Reserves



by Ivy on July 20, 2012

I deal with a lot of auction houses for both buying and selling antiques and collectibles. I get asked a lot of questions about reserves. In this article I will answer many of these questions. Auction Reserve Q & A Should I put a reserve on my items? This really depends on what you are [...]

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Seven Tips to Make You a Better Antique Hunter



by admin on June 5, 2011

Antique hunting can be fun and exciting. Spending a nice cool day digging through the local antique stores new stock, trying to fidn that piece you have been looking for. The feeling you get when you finally find that piece is like no other. I have put together a list of tips that will help [...]

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Where to Sell Your Antiques and Collectibles?



by admin on January 14, 2010

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 [...]

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Estate Sales: What you should know about them



by admin on September 23, 2009

Estate sales can be fun and exciting. They are also a great way to make some extra money. Once you know how an estate sale works and what to do you will have no problem having one. Follow the guidelines in this article and you will have an enjoyable estate sale. What is an Estate [...]

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5 Popular Antiques and Collectibles You Can Find Cheap at Estate Sales and Resell for a Profit



by admin on April 1, 2009

We 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 [...]

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Michael Jackson’s Collection to be auctioned in Beverly Hills California



by admin on March 13, 2009

Michael 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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Best Antique Auction Houses in Australia



by admin on February 19, 2009

While visiting Australia I have been using and have heard good things about the following auction houses. I would recommend these Australian auction houses to anyone who is interested in antique auctions in Australia. Australian Auction Houses: Vickers and Hoad Auctions Kensington, Sydney. Vickers and Hoad is my  favorite Australian auction house. It has a [...]

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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 with [...]

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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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