Making the Most of Your Auction Experience
En Garde: The Swashbuckling World of Swords
LAWSON & CO recently had a specialty auction including some fine swords. The reasons people collect swords vary. These valiant weapons are sought to add to a collection or maybe just to own a piece of history. As with many historical collectibles, there is a lot...
Do You Dream of Record Setting Auctions?
Most sellers and buyers know when they find something amazing at an auction. Auction goers and collectors become seasoned buyers and sellers. Often, they know the rarity and value of certain items, but not always. Valuable and rare auction items have been know to sell...
Buy Smart in a Seller’s Market
Right now, real estate is in a seller’s market. When the market is hot like this, you need to be a smart buyer. One of the best things any buyer can do, especially in a seller’s market, is to work with the best Realtor you can find. Get referrals from family and...
The Crazy Surprises at a Storage Auction
Storage auction finds can be both: a source of hidden treasures or a hidden bombshell! The art of finding good storage auction finds depends on the auction company. These auctions are the result of a storage unit that has been abandoned or has been seized due to...
Tupperware Sure is Collectible! Who Knew!?
Vintage Tupperware is a fun and useful collectible. You probably remember it from your childhood! Everyone’s mom had some – or a lot – in their cabinets! Though it's no surprise that midcentury modern looks are back in vogue, it turns out that the trend extends not...
Get Ahead of the Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is an important part of selling your home. In fact, curb appeal is the first thing a buyer sees. As with anything else, the classic motto is true--you should always strive to make a good first impression. Curb appeal is the level aesthetic one may feel for...
Save the Green on Lawn Equipment
Buying lawn equipment at a used equipment auction can be tricky. A novice and even an experienced bidder need to make sure they make the best decision. The very first thing you need to investigate is that the auction house is reputable. A used equipment auction is...
Simple How To’s for Being a Successful Collector
To become a successful collector, you need to not only be a savvy buyer, but also an excellent researcher. Here are tips on how to successfully maneuver an Estate Sale. An estate sale or estate liquidation is a sale or auction to sell a major portion of the materials...