A Treasure Hunt Every Day
Life can be exciting when your job is to sort through other people’s collections and valuables. When something winning comes to the surface – that’s a good day for client and appraiser. To give you...
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I just read a blog on a flea market website that touted the idea that you should try to get a free appraisal of antiques you have in your collection or purchase. The point of this blog is to clear up the mystery between Free and Professional appraisals.
Can you do your own detective work? Of course you can and I suggest that you verse yourself in knowledge. Remember that many items were reproduced and are not original. They quite likely will have little valuable.
Furniture should be solid wood. Laminates don’t add up to much. Mold and water decreases a value too. Chips in plates take down the sale price. A pair of candlesticks or chairs is worth more than a single.
The next question you will ask is: How much will you pay for an appraisal? The Appraisal Group will give you an estimate of charges based on time spent.
Another question I hear often is: Can you appraise it from a photograph? The short answer is no. In general, I need to see and touch most items.
What’s the bottom line? In all fairness, if you buy something from a flea market, the dealer most likely knows what he/she has. Bargains are rare. Best to stick to the dealer’s take on it. If, however, you have a collection that your research shows may have some value, it’s best to get an Appraisal Group valuation.
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