AuctionWally has been an auctioneer and appraiser for 25 years. He runs an antiques appraisal blog where he writes about the value of antiques and how to sell them. You can find him at www.auctionwally.com.
These are some kind of unusual thumb hook eEarly Cast Iron Tools but what exactly are they for? They are made of cast iron or steel and are each just over 4" long. The pair weighs a 1/2 lb.
My niche online is marrying the old school world model of the auction/antiques business with online applications which promote said antiques/auction interests.To to this, I need to constantly review and polish the online applications I use.Real quick,... Read More Topics:
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"Will your homeowner's insurance cover your antiques?" That's one of the questions I'm most often asked. The answer, maybe.Whoa! Before you click away from this page because you think I'm trying to weasel out of giving you concrete information,... Read More Topics:
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Here are some actual hammer prices of auction items sold recently. Each value reflects a 10% buyer's premium.
Antique children's items are very salable, $27.50 was paid for this wheelbarrow, it has been repainted. This was likely made by Paris Toy... Read More
You only need to see the set of the Addam's family, or the Munsters to know that antiques are an integral part of all that is scary, spooky, and well, Halloween. From the Gothic decor of a Victorian living room, to the wrought iron spiked fence... Read More Topics:
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Are you in need of quick cash? Do you think you may have something in your attic that is worth considerably more than the price of a tank of gas, but just don't know what to look for? Here is a list antiques you could have lying around that may... Read More Topics:
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There was a lot of interest in the Groton MA antiques dairy farm auction and the video story I'd done on it, so here is a follow up report with some hammer prices. It's was great day, with the weather cooperating which made for a pretty good turnout.... Read More Topics:
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I'd like to thank the wonderful crew at Worthpoint for this video production. If you've not been to Worthpoint.com yet, it is a funnel into the world like no other. There you can find values, sell items, consult, broker large ticket items and much... Read More Topics:
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Disclaimer: I sell or have sold on all the sites on this list, I have a financial interest in seeing each do well, but I also have a reputation to uphold which is ultimately more important than allegiance to any of these sites, in short, I call em... Read More Topics:
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How many times have you heard the tired old saying, "an antique is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it"? What would you guess the value of the stool to the right is? Do you think that Sotheby's the world famous auction house would... Read More Topics:
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