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Buying Antiques – 7 Tips on How to Haggle



February 23, 2014 1 Comment

Getting the best deal possible when shopping for an antique or vintage item is always the goal. The good news is, times are tough and store owners want to make a sale! That is good news for a buyer or collector. 7 Tips for Haggling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles Tagged With: Antique, antique market, Buying Antiques, Collectibles, Collecting, Vintage Christmas

10 Antiques that Are Trend Setting in 2013



July 29, 2013 Leave a Comment

As antique lovers and collectors we know all too well about trends. One year something can be hot and the next year it's out the door. However we also know that there is a circle of life for items. The Circle of a Trend You will notice that about every 5 years or so a trend loops back around and becomes popular again. This can be seen best in the fashion industry. However it happens with just about anything. So lets see what is back in style for Antiques in 2013 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles Tagged With: Antique, antique market, Auction, Collectibles, Collecting, Timepieces

Collecting from a Non-Collectors Point of View



June 1, 2013 1 Comment

Have you ever told someone about your collection and they seemed to not get why you did it? I thought it would be very interesting to see collecting from the point of view of a non-collector. I also think this gives a lot of  insight into why collecting and antiquing has greatly declined with generation X. Many of the collecting clubs and associations I belong to discuss the decline of new collectors and how to spark interest back into this past time at almost every meeting. Collecting from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles Tagged With: Antique, antique market, Collectibles, Collecting

What Type of Insurance Should I Have for My Antiques and Collectibles?



March 14, 2013 1 Comment

Most of us spend countless hours looking for those special pieces for our collections. However we tend to forget one of the most important parts of a collection. That is insuring our collections and choosing coverage that fits our needs. There are many options out there for insuring your antiques and collectibles. However getting the right amount of coverage or knowing where to start can be a very confusing and frustrating task. In this article I have answered some of the common questions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Appraisal, Collectibles Tagged With: Antique, Appraisal, Buying, by Korin Iverson, Collectibles, Collecting, Good Practices, Insurance

10 Antique and Collectible Christmas Presents for Anyone



November 25, 2012 1 Comment

Don't know what to get that special person? One thing you can never go wrong with is an antique or collectible. This is a great way to start a tradition or carry one on this holiday season. Here are some great gift ideas for the Holiday season. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles, Glassware, Hummel, Silver, Vintage Tagged With: Antique, by Korin Iverson, Christmas, Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Glassware, Hummel, Hummel Figurine

Antiques and Collectibles Auction House Reviews



September 10, 2012 2 Comments

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. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Auction, Collectibles Tagged With: Antique, Appraisal, Auction, auction houses, Collectibles, Reviews

What You Need to Know About Auction Reserves



July 20, 2012 Leave a Comment

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 selling. Common Antiques and Collectibles: When selling common items it is not recommended to place a reserve on these items. Reserves can make it so buyers lose interest in an item (especially … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Appraisal, Auction, Collectibles, Estate Sale Tagged With: Antique, antique market, Appraisal, Auction, auction houses, by Korin Iverson, Collectibles

How to Understand Common Record Grading and Notations



May 12, 2012 1 Comment

There are many factors in the price of a record as I explaind in "Things you Need to Know When Buying and Selling Vinyl Records/Phonographs". One of the major factors in the value and/or loss of value of a record/phonograph is damage or defects. In this article I will cover some of the common record notations (Also know as the short-hand notation system). This is used by many collectors, dealers, and auction houses to describe the condition, special notations or damage of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Auction, Authentication, Collectibles, Mechanical Music, Phonograph, Vintage Tagged With: Antique, Authentication, Mechanical music, Phonograph, records

Things you Need to Know When Buying and Selling Vinyl Records/Phonographs



March 9, 2012 2 Comments

When buying or selling vinyl recodes there are some things you need to know. In this article I will cover some of the more important things you need to know when dealing with vinyl records. Let's get started with knowing what type of records you have. There are many different sizes of records that have been sold since the invention of the phonograph player here are some of the more common ones. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles, Mechanical Music, Phonograph Tagged With: Antique, antique market, Collectibles, Mechanical music, Phonograph, records

Where to Sell Your Hummel Figurines



December 18, 2011 18 Comments

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 this is never. I am strongly against eBay for selling any kind of collectible or antique item. Most of the time on eBay you will not get the true value of the item being sold. Remember most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Auction, Collectibles, Featured, Hummel

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