Antiques..??
Q. my mom is a huge fan of antiques so all of our furniture are antiques and we have 2 really rare pieces, one of them is an indonesian church door that was made into a cabinet and we bought it from tequila kola and they told us that there is only a few in the world the other piece is a camel cart from India and its really rare. Anyways my mom wanted to get new furniture since were moving and she wants a new style to the house, and she wants me to sell the 2 rare piece on ebay. Will it actual sell because the price we will put up is quite alot compare to the other stuff on ebay, if it wont where else can we sell it to...i like in HK (hong kong) just incase.
Asked by tt s - Sun Jun 22 04:30:10 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Why don't you try to sell its by as an Indonesian Antique online store? or send email to support@balibarn.com I guess. Hope that your antique will meet with the Indonesian antique hunter.
Answered by La Mien - Sun Jun 22 12:09:23 2008
Q. my mom is a huge fan of antiques so all of our furniture are antiques and we have 2 really rare pieces, one of them is an indonesian church door that was made into a cabinet and we bought it from tequila kola and they told us that there is only a few in the world the other piece is a camel cart from India and its really rare. Anyways my mom wanted to get new furniture since were moving and she wants a new style to the house, and she wants me to sell the 2 rare piece on ebay. Will it actual sell because the price we will put up is quite alot compare to the other stuff on ebay, if it wont where else can we sell it to...i like in HK (hong kong) just incase.
Asked by tt s - Sun Jun 22 04:30:10 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Why don't you try to sell its by as an Indonesian Antique online store? or send email to support@balibarn.com I guess. Hope that your antique will meet with the Indonesian antique hunter.
Answered by La Mien - Sun Jun 22 12:09:23 2008
What is the best way to teach yourself about antiques?
Q. I love the antiques roadshow and things of that nature. I would like to learn more about antiques (Not to be a PRO)! I would just like to learn more from books or websites or whatever. I can't go to classes because I'm kinda housebound but would still like to learn more. Thanks! Yes I know I said I wanted to learn from books but I was hoping you could recommend some specfic ones! :)
Asked by Tea - Sat May 27 12:10:28 2006 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. There are some good groups on MSN and Yahoo you can join to learn from others with same interest. Figure out what you're into first to narrow your focus like is it dolls, collectibles, furniture, paintings? Then concentrate on learning about them otherwise its overwhelming. Most experts have an area they are really good at and find others that are good at each category.
Answered by CheetosRock - Sat May 27 12:14:51 2006
Q. I love the antiques roadshow and things of that nature. I would like to learn more about antiques (Not to be a PRO)! I would just like to learn more from books or websites or whatever. I can't go to classes because I'm kinda housebound but would still like to learn more. Thanks! Yes I know I said I wanted to learn from books but I was hoping you could recommend some specfic ones! :)
Asked by Tea - Sat May 27 12:10:28 2006 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. There are some good groups on MSN and Yahoo you can join to learn from others with same interest. Figure out what you're into first to narrow your focus like is it dolls, collectibles, furniture, paintings? Then concentrate on learning about them otherwise its overwhelming. Most experts have an area they are really good at and find others that are good at each category.
Answered by CheetosRock - Sat May 27 12:14:51 2006
What is the best way to research antiques online?
Q. I am in the process of cleaning out my parents house containing 50 years worth of "stuff" and I don't know what might be valuable as antiques.
Asked by jackie_canastaaddict - Thu Jul 20 10:38:52 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you don't know anything about the items, you shouldn't try to deal them yourself. With many antiques, furniture especially, it's very difficult to tell the good from the great, and the real from the fake. If there is documentation of purchase for any of the items, at least you have a place to start. You should try to find a reputable dealer, who can take the items on consignment for you. Look in the local yellow pages under Antiques, and then check with the Better Business Bureau or other consumer protection agency to verify that the dealer you choose is in good standing. If you have pieces you suspect are really valuable, get them appraised by someone who doesn't have an interest in buying them.
Answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING - Thu Jul 20 11:00:40 2006
Q. I am in the process of cleaning out my parents house containing 50 years worth of "stuff" and I don't know what might be valuable as antiques.
Asked by jackie_canastaaddict - Thu Jul 20 10:38:52 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you don't know anything about the items, you shouldn't try to deal them yourself. With many antiques, furniture especially, it's very difficult to tell the good from the great, and the real from the fake. If there is documentation of purchase for any of the items, at least you have a place to start. You should try to find a reputable dealer, who can take the items on consignment for you. Look in the local yellow pages under Antiques, and then check with the Better Business Bureau or other consumer protection agency to verify that the dealer you choose is in good standing. If you have pieces you suspect are really valuable, get them appraised by someone who doesn't have an interest in buying them.
Answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING - Thu Jul 20 11:00:40 2006
How do I start a career in appraising antiques?
Q. I want to become one of the appraisers on Antiques Roadshow. How do I get into this career path?
Asked by ahrma525 - Wed Oct 18 09:23:07 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. `That may be the only use for a Art History college major. Also, get a job in an antiques store.
Answered by SPLATT - Wed Oct 18 09:33:15 2006
Q. I want to become one of the appraisers on Antiques Roadshow. How do I get into this career path?
Asked by ahrma525 - Wed Oct 18 09:23:07 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. `That may be the only use for a Art History college major. Also, get a job in an antiques store.
Answered by SPLATT - Wed Oct 18 09:33:15 2006
Where can I get help finding out what my antiques are and what they are worth?
Q. I have a horde of antiques and collectibles that I've researched and still know nothing. I mean online sites. Antique shops are highly questionable sometimes they will tell you a low value, just to try to buy it for themselves, and I have had them tell me if they helped me it wouldn't be free.
Asked by Donald H - Wed Aug 6 08:22:55 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. antique shop
Answered by lea_dibong - Wed Aug 6 08:29:48 2008
Q. I have a horde of antiques and collectibles that I've researched and still know nothing. I mean online sites. Antique shops are highly questionable sometimes they will tell you a low value, just to try to buy it for themselves, and I have had them tell me if they helped me it wouldn't be free.
Asked by Donald H - Wed Aug 6 08:22:55 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. antique shop
Answered by lea_dibong - Wed Aug 6 08:29:48 2008
How to discourage cat from peeing on wood antiques?
Q. My cat has a history of peeing on my wood antiques (dresser, trunk, etc.), but when I moved, (per vet recommendation) I keep her in a closed room with no antiques & lots of litter boxes. She has been great for 6 months, but now I have an antique piano I need to move into that room & I'm terrified she will destroy it--any preventive measures I can take? (I tried lemons, cleaners, vinegar, baking soda & refinishing on the old dresser & didn't deter her at all...)
Asked by Kelbid - Fri Sep 28 14:36:22 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Tried swatting her with something like a rolled up newspaper or magazine? Not with something hard enough to hurt her, just mainly to startle her? The beatings will continue until morale improves.
Answered by Zac S - Fri Sep 28 14:48:41 2007
Q. My cat has a history of peeing on my wood antiques (dresser, trunk, etc.), but when I moved, (per vet recommendation) I keep her in a closed room with no antiques & lots of litter boxes. She has been great for 6 months, but now I have an antique piano I need to move into that room & I'm terrified she will destroy it--any preventive measures I can take? (I tried lemons, cleaners, vinegar, baking soda & refinishing on the old dresser & didn't deter her at all...)
Asked by Kelbid - Fri Sep 28 14:36:22 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Tried swatting her with something like a rolled up newspaper or magazine? Not with something hard enough to hurt her, just mainly to startle her? The beatings will continue until morale improves.
Answered by Zac S - Fri Sep 28 14:48:41 2007
How do I sell antiques collection?
Q. I inherited a large theatrical collection dating from 1850 which the V&A museum says is of inestimable value. I found museums in the UK & USA who are interested but I don't know how to market the collection or how to converse with these types of people.Auction dealers get toffee-nosed & only want to auction the Will-Look-Good-In-Our-Auc tion-Brochure Oil Painting, ignoring the collection as a whole. I have already been advised not to separate the collection. There are some items there which are famous. All I have to work with in my search is the internet - but the antiques & collectibles sites only deal with Beanies or thimbles or comic books, and so on. I have not found a really serious site where really serious people look for the stuff… [cont.]
Asked by Roger R - Thu Jul 19 20:49:40 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. IF its something you thik you can make good coin on, photograph everything, place ads in theater journals, send announcements to museums, gallerys, etc... Describe all you have. Make a catalog. Advertise the collection as a set, and see what responses you get. Dont make an auction announcement until you get an idea of what response you get. Pay an theatrical appraiser a couple hundred $$'s to give you a round figure for the collection. Contact museums, etc..., for as much contact info as you can, for other galleries, etc...
Answered by photoguy_ryan - Thu Jul 19 22:36:44 2007
Q. I inherited a large theatrical collection dating from 1850 which the V&A museum says is of inestimable value. I found museums in the UK & USA who are interested but I don't know how to market the collection or how to converse with these types of people.Auction dealers get toffee-nosed & only want to auction the Will-Look-Good-In-Our-Auc tion-Brochure Oil Painting, ignoring the collection as a whole. I have already been advised not to separate the collection. There are some items there which are famous. All I have to work with in my search is the internet - but the antiques & collectibles sites only deal with Beanies or thimbles or comic books, and so on. I have not found a really serious site where really serious people look for the stuff… [cont.]
Asked by Roger R - Thu Jul 19 20:49:40 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. IF its something you thik you can make good coin on, photograph everything, place ads in theater journals, send announcements to museums, gallerys, etc... Describe all you have. Make a catalog. Advertise the collection as a set, and see what responses you get. Dont make an auction announcement until you get an idea of what response you get. Pay an theatrical appraiser a couple hundred $$'s to give you a round figure for the collection. Contact museums, etc..., for as much contact info as you can, for other galleries, etc...
Answered by photoguy_ryan - Thu Jul 19 22:36:44 2007
When will Yahoo Answers get a freaking antiques section?
Q. I've been requesting this forever. People in the history section sometimes get annoyed at people asking about antiques and collectibles, or else those questions don't get many answers. Plus the questions get posted all over the place - like asking about vintage cameras in consumer electronics - it just doesn't fit!
Asked by Lasey Puget - Sat Jul 17 22:36:54 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Y!A is extremely reluctant to add anything new. I know the skateboarders have been clamoring for years for a category
Answered by stephen k - Sat Jul 17 23:07:08 2010
Q. I've been requesting this forever. People in the history section sometimes get annoyed at people asking about antiques and collectibles, or else those questions don't get many answers. Plus the questions get posted all over the place - like asking about vintage cameras in consumer electronics - it just doesn't fit!
Asked by Lasey Puget - Sat Jul 17 22:36:54 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Y!A is extremely reluctant to add anything new. I know the skateboarders have been clamoring for years for a category
Answered by stephen k - Sat Jul 17 23:07:08 2010
what is the possibility of antiques having spirits attached to them?
Q. I have antiques like candelabras and mirrors, and plan on collecting more but what does it take for spirits to be attached to the objects? erm please don't give me any ignorant comments. demons exist like it or not fufufu. THANX yes I will try the ghostbusters, they actually got rid of the ghosts.
Asked by - - Sat Mar 28 03:40:02 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. very high! I am a medium and usually they want me to find something for them. This 17 year old boy was in WWII and he was planning on proposing to his girlfriend when he got back. Unfortunatly he died before he got back. he wanted me to find the ring he got, I searched everywhere for this ring! I couldn't find it!!! And I just had to counsle him through it. ANYWAY, don't go to the ghost busters. just talk to the spirit! They want to be talked to, tell him/her it is time to leave and they will go to a place with no pain. Hopefully that will help them! good luck!
Answered by Lauren M - Sat Mar 28 10:18:34 2009
Q. I have antiques like candelabras and mirrors, and plan on collecting more but what does it take for spirits to be attached to the objects? erm please don't give me any ignorant comments. demons exist like it or not fufufu. THANX yes I will try the ghostbusters, they actually got rid of the ghosts.
Asked by - - Sat Mar 28 03:40:02 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. very high! I am a medium and usually they want me to find something for them. This 17 year old boy was in WWII and he was planning on proposing to his girlfriend when he got back. Unfortunatly he died before he got back. he wanted me to find the ring he got, I searched everywhere for this ring! I couldn't find it!!! And I just had to counsle him through it. ANYWAY, don't go to the ghost busters. just talk to the spirit! They want to be talked to, tell him/her it is time to leave and they will go to a place with no pain. Hopefully that will help them! good luck!
Answered by Lauren M - Sat Mar 28 10:18:34 2009
Where can I find quality antiques for great prices in the new york, new jersey area?
Q. I am moving back to New York from abroad and need to furnish my apartment from top to bottom. I have a tight budget but love antiques. I was wondering if anyone knows where to get beautiful things for great prices... Thanks!!
Asked by Raquelz - Sat Mar 3 19:02:50 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You will usually pay top prices when you visit antique dealers. Best advice is to look at classified ads in the newspaper, visit flea markets or yard sales, and attend estate auctions. Estate auctions usually have all of the everyday items you need to set up housekeeping at incredibly low prices. Antiques might be another story. While it can be worthwhile buying antiques at estate auctions, you will probably face bidding competition from collectors and dealer. Many auction businesses post lots of pictures and descriptions of the contents of upcoming auctions on their websites. This can save you a lot of legwork. The only drawback to auctions is the time spent waiting around for the items you are interested in to come up for bid. … [cont.]
Answered by exbuilder - Wed Mar 7 15:33:25 2007
Q. I am moving back to New York from abroad and need to furnish my apartment from top to bottom. I have a tight budget but love antiques. I was wondering if anyone knows where to get beautiful things for great prices... Thanks!!
Asked by Raquelz - Sat Mar 3 19:02:50 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You will usually pay top prices when you visit antique dealers. Best advice is to look at classified ads in the newspaper, visit flea markets or yard sales, and attend estate auctions. Estate auctions usually have all of the everyday items you need to set up housekeeping at incredibly low prices. Antiques might be another story. While it can be worthwhile buying antiques at estate auctions, you will probably face bidding competition from collectors and dealer. Many auction businesses post lots of pictures and descriptions of the contents of upcoming auctions on their websites. This can save you a lot of legwork. The only drawback to auctions is the time spent waiting around for the items you are interested in to come up for bid. … [cont.]
Answered by exbuilder - Wed Mar 7 15:33:25 2007
How much is this coin worth and antiques?
Q. I ran into a 1962...5 Fr. Belgique coin. How much would it be worth here in the USA...Is there a website that i can look up antiques i have an old canasta board also.
Asked by hidee_1986 - Mon Oct 5 02:31:01 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just so you know there were both the 1962 Belgium 5 francs Belgique and the 1962 Belgium 5 francs Belgie, but both are only worth $0.35US if uncirculated and maybe $0.20US if lightly circulated. Also, coins, no matter how old, are not considered antiques, but here are a couple of links that may be helpful for the antique canasta board.
Answered by liberty 911 - Mon Oct 5 08:27:57 2009
Q. I ran into a 1962...5 Fr. Belgique coin. How much would it be worth here in the USA...Is there a website that i can look up antiques i have an old canasta board also.
Asked by hidee_1986 - Mon Oct 5 02:31:01 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just so you know there were both the 1962 Belgium 5 francs Belgique and the 1962 Belgium 5 francs Belgie, but both are only worth $0.35US if uncirculated and maybe $0.20US if lightly circulated. Also, coins, no matter how old, are not considered antiques, but here are a couple of links that may be helpful for the antique canasta board.
Answered by liberty 911 - Mon Oct 5 08:27:57 2009
How do you send pictures or e-mails to the Antiques Roadshow?
Q. I would like to know how to send pictures and information via e-mail to the Antiques Roadshow regarding two World War bayonettes and a classic Champion Rifle. If you have any information as to how this can be done please let me know! Thank you
Asked by Shady Ann - Mon Jun 23 23:45:04 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Can antiques roadshow provide information or an appraisal of my item(s) via e-mail, mail or phone? antiques roadshow only provides free verbal appraisals at our events. We are unable to provide appraisals or information on items via e-mail, mail, or phone.
Answered by Sinclair - Tue Jun 24 11:03:11 2008
Q. I would like to know how to send pictures and information via e-mail to the Antiques Roadshow regarding two World War bayonettes and a classic Champion Rifle. If you have any information as to how this can be done please let me know! Thank you
Asked by Shady Ann - Mon Jun 23 23:45:04 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Can antiques roadshow provide information or an appraisal of my item(s) via e-mail, mail or phone? antiques roadshow only provides free verbal appraisals at our events. We are unable to provide appraisals or information on items via e-mail, mail, or phone.
Answered by Sinclair - Tue Jun 24 11:03:11 2008
where is the best website to sell antiques?
Q. I notice that ebay got a lot of them but not too many bidders, is there another website that I can sell my antiques?
Asked by sucomuse.com - Sat Dec 26 16:29:22 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I notice that ebay got a lot of them but not too many bidders, is there another website that I can sell my antiques?
Asked by sucomuse.com - Sat Dec 26 16:29:22 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
certain knives are illegal in my state. is it legal to collect those knives as antiques?
Q. switchblades, gravity knives, billy clubs, etc are illegal to posses in the state of new york. is it legal to have them mailed to u from other states after purchasing over the internet? i collect them as antiques. they are locked in a display case its not like i carry them around with me. is it legal to collect them and have them sent to u from other states after purchasing over the internet?
Asked by Dan Haskell - Sat Feb 6 18:22:43 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can actually get a permit for them. There's a "collectors" permit I think it's called that allows you to purchase and display them, but you'll need to talk to your local police to be sure.
Answered by Magick - Sat Feb 6 19:03:13 2010
Q. switchblades, gravity knives, billy clubs, etc are illegal to posses in the state of new york. is it legal to have them mailed to u from other states after purchasing over the internet? i collect them as antiques. they are locked in a display case its not like i carry them around with me. is it legal to collect them and have them sent to u from other states after purchasing over the internet?
Asked by Dan Haskell - Sat Feb 6 18:22:43 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can actually get a permit for them. There's a "collectors" permit I think it's called that allows you to purchase and display them, but you'll need to talk to your local police to be sure.
Answered by Magick - Sat Feb 6 19:03:13 2010
How to become an antiques appraiser?
Q. Like on the Antiques Roadshow. Where do I go from High School? What kind of school, and where are the school(s) located? Anyone know how much they make?
Asked by hoover - Thu Jan 24 00:42:51 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Appraisals are opinions. What you need is expertise, in one or more specialized areas. You can go to school -- art or design at a college, or an art school. You can find a job with an auction firm or a high quality antique dealer or jewelry firm or art gallery. You can train to be a crafts person or an artist -- furniture, ceramics, jewelry, painter. The idea being if you know how to make something, you will become skilled at identifying the little odd things that tell you something is a fake, or repaired, or original. It's very important to practice close observation of detail. You should spend a lot of time in galleries, museums, or stores; learning what is of most interest to you. You will always do better studying those… [cont.]
Answered by SJ - Thu Jan 24 01:09:48 2008
Q. Like on the Antiques Roadshow. Where do I go from High School? What kind of school, and where are the school(s) located? Anyone know how much they make?
Asked by hoover - Thu Jan 24 00:42:51 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Appraisals are opinions. What you need is expertise, in one or more specialized areas. You can go to school -- art or design at a college, or an art school. You can find a job with an auction firm or a high quality antique dealer or jewelry firm or art gallery. You can train to be a crafts person or an artist -- furniture, ceramics, jewelry, painter. The idea being if you know how to make something, you will become skilled at identifying the little odd things that tell you something is a fake, or repaired, or original. It's very important to practice close observation of detail. You should spend a lot of time in galleries, museums, or stores; learning what is of most interest to you. You will always do better studying those… [cont.]
Answered by SJ - Thu Jan 24 01:09:48 2008
What is a funny statement to put on a t-shirt that has something to do with the t.v show antiques roadshow?
Q. My friends birthday is coming up and i want to give her a self-designed funny t-shirt. She quite likes the T.V show "antiques roadshow", which is kind of funny coz she is only 15, and i want to put a slogan on the shirt that is humorus and also has something to do with antiques roadshow. Any ideas?
Asked by Caitlin - Sat Aug 15 06:06:00 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. When I grow up I want to be an Antique
Answered by TAG - Sat Aug 15 06:10:21 2009
Q. My friends birthday is coming up and i want to give her a self-designed funny t-shirt. She quite likes the T.V show "antiques roadshow", which is kind of funny coz she is only 15, and i want to put a slogan on the shirt that is humorus and also has something to do with antiques roadshow. Any ideas?
Asked by Caitlin - Sat Aug 15 06:06:00 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. When I grow up I want to be an Antique
Answered by TAG - Sat Aug 15 06:10:21 2009
Where can I sell playboy magazines that are antiques?
Q. Okay I found a bunch of playboy magazines that are antiques very very old. Where can I sell these.
Asked by Letty - Tue Mar 23 22:01:42 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. antiques??? she probley doesnt know waht antique is...from the 70's?? LoL
Answered by John C - Thu Mar 25 19:47:47 2010
Q. Okay I found a bunch of playboy magazines that are antiques very very old. Where can I sell these.
Asked by Letty - Tue Mar 23 22:01:42 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. antiques??? she probley doesnt know waht antique is...from the 70's?? LoL
Answered by John C - Thu Mar 25 19:47:47 2010
What are good websites that list antiques?
Q. My grandparents have finally decided to go through their stuff and sell some of it. The problem is that they don't want to sell it at a yard sale or anything unless they know whether it's an antique or not, and how much it's worth. If you know of any websites that list antiques and what they are worth, please respond. these old people aren'T good with technology, SO DON'T make things too complicated!!!
Asked by Karla D - Wed Mar 17 14:06:15 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First, talk to all family members to see if any of them want any of the items. The grandparents will have to decide what they want to get rid of and if the need to charge family for the objects. Call local appraisers/antique shops. Most will be willing to look things over during a weekday (weekends are busy for most shops). Have three or four antique shops come in at the same time. They can put bids in the on the objects they want and their competitors can out bid them. Have a set time to end bidding. Your grandparents will then decide if they wish to accept any of the bids. Be up front with all the shops. Tell them that your grandparents can reject all bids and may not sell anything at all. They will also have to know that there… [cont.]
Answered by Kevin k - Wed Mar 17 14:29:06 2010
Q. My grandparents have finally decided to go through their stuff and sell some of it. The problem is that they don't want to sell it at a yard sale or anything unless they know whether it's an antique or not, and how much it's worth. If you know of any websites that list antiques and what they are worth, please respond. these old people aren'T good with technology, SO DON'T make things too complicated!!!
Asked by Karla D - Wed Mar 17 14:06:15 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First, talk to all family members to see if any of them want any of the items. The grandparents will have to decide what they want to get rid of and if the need to charge family for the objects. Call local appraisers/antique shops. Most will be willing to look things over during a weekday (weekends are busy for most shops). Have three or four antique shops come in at the same time. They can put bids in the on the objects they want and their competitors can out bid them. Have a set time to end bidding. Your grandparents will then decide if they wish to accept any of the bids. Be up front with all the shops. Tell them that your grandparents can reject all bids and may not sell anything at all. They will also have to know that there… [cont.]
Answered by Kevin k - Wed Mar 17 14:29:06 2010
Do you know of a good antiques auction or consignment store?
Q. I have inherited more antique furniture than I can use. I want to put some into a high quality consignment store or antiques auction that will allow a reserve. Haven't found much on the internet. Looking for references in Dallas area. Yes, I have tried Craig's List and eBAY.
Asked by kramerdnewf - Thu Apr 19 15:28:40 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. To obtain the very best arrangement (money) for your items you might visit your local antique shops with some photos of the items you wish to consign. I found that percentages of the sale (going to the seller) is more favorable when there is personal (not email, etc.) involvement. A lot depends on the area you live in and the popularity of what is being considered for sale. In my area (Pomona, California) there is a downtown antiques (only) mall with many stores/dealers to approach. Perhaps, there is one near you. It will take some leg work to realize the best possible interest and profit. Good luck!
Answered by THOMAS A - Thu Apr 19 15:45:37 2007
Q. I have inherited more antique furniture than I can use. I want to put some into a high quality consignment store or antiques auction that will allow a reserve. Haven't found much on the internet. Looking for references in Dallas area. Yes, I have tried Craig's List and eBAY.
Asked by kramerdnewf - Thu Apr 19 15:28:40 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. To obtain the very best arrangement (money) for your items you might visit your local antique shops with some photos of the items you wish to consign. I found that percentages of the sale (going to the seller) is more favorable when there is personal (not email, etc.) involvement. A lot depends on the area you live in and the popularity of what is being considered for sale. In my area (Pomona, California) there is a downtown antiques (only) mall with many stores/dealers to approach. Perhaps, there is one near you. It will take some leg work to realize the best possible interest and profit. Good luck!
Answered by THOMAS A - Thu Apr 19 15:45:37 2007
What are the first things to look for in antiques to see if they're valuable?
Q. My grandmother died the other day, and she left behind a couple of little pieces of what I assume were antiques - I doubt they're worth very much, but it occurred to me to wonder how you work out from hallmarks etc how valuable an item is. Any ideas?
Asked by gingersoprano - Mon Jul 24 12:46:49 2006 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try looking on Ebay for similar items. It will be considered by name, of course condition is important. Look for any markings on the bottom. Things like West Germany or Occupied Japan tend to be worth some money to collectors of those items. Then again you may have nothing but dollar store items that will sell for 25 cents at a rummage sale.. Look at ebay it is a good source of information that is quick and easy...Good Luck
Answered by howlincoyote - Mon Jul 24 12:51:31 2006
Q. My grandmother died the other day, and she left behind a couple of little pieces of what I assume were antiques - I doubt they're worth very much, but it occurred to me to wonder how you work out from hallmarks etc how valuable an item is. Any ideas?
Asked by gingersoprano - Mon Jul 24 12:46:49 2006 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try looking on Ebay for similar items. It will be considered by name, of course condition is important. Look for any markings on the bottom. Things like West Germany or Occupied Japan tend to be worth some money to collectors of those items. Then again you may have nothing but dollar store items that will sell for 25 cents at a rummage sale.. Look at ebay it is a good source of information that is quick and easy...Good Luck
Answered by howlincoyote - Mon Jul 24 12:51:31 2006
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