Making the Most of Your Auction Experience
Keyboard vs. Gavel: Which is the Best Auction?
Right now, people are accessing more services online and auctions are no exception. As with anything online, there are advantages and disadvantages. Here are some advantages to participating in online auctions: Convenience - You can participate in an...
How to Clear Clutter and Make Money with Your Collectibles
If you've ever tried clearing out clutter, you may have found some long-lost treasure. Have you found a box with old knick-knacks in your attic? Have you received an inheritance that includes antique or collectible items? Maybe you've kept something special from your...
Why We Become a Collector
Every collector devotes themselves to passionately looking and caring for their favorite pieces of nostalgia. These collectible items are loved based on home decorating choices, a childhood memory, its emotional effect, or perhaps simply because someone is interested...
Learning About the Past Through Antiques and Collectibles
Are you a fan of the TV show American Pickers? There's a reason that Americans have fallen in love with Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, the show's co-hosts. Antiques and collectibles aren't just about a cash transaction or holding onto an investment. Looking at "old...
What is a Silent Auction?
Not all auctions are big, loud to-dos with people shouting the next highest bid in their determination to win an object. Some auctions are actually quiet and are known as "silent" auctions. Silent auctions have the same objective as a traditional auction: sell the...
Lot Value: Does it Help or Hurt When You are Buying or Selling?
Your house is an essential factor in selling your home (obviously), but how does your lot impact your appraisal value? Your land carries value because it can't be destroyed. Land is scarce and permanent, so the land your house sits on is a critical key in determining...
Should You Fix Your Home or Sell it As Is?
You've decided to sell your house. Congratulations! The next step is your appraisal. It's time to figure out how much your house is worth. Your home, land, neighborhood, and more will be evaluated and considered when your position your home on the real estate market....
Are Your Collectibles Worthless or Worth a Fortune?
Small objects can be great treasures. Sometimes these objects are saved for the precious memories, sometimes they are saved by the passion for a hobby. Collectibles and treasures have enormous sentimental value, but do they have any actual monetary value? Little by...