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Insights on Auction Sales: A Transformer and a Stamp Collection

WorthPoint

2nd Cents Auctions , based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializes in an eclectic mix of collectibles—everything from rock and roll memorabilia to retro tech, vinyl, and video games. It’s the kind of retro tech you might find written up on vintage computing blogs or proudly displayed by collectors of early PC hardware.

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Which Antique And Vintage Collections Are Trending In 2024

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

These exquisite jewels, crafted from rare 18-22K silver and gold metals, are not just admired for their scarcity but also for their exceptional artistry, adding a touch of prestige to any collection. #2 4 Military Memorabilia Antique and vintage wartime collectibles, particularly Japanese swords, are prominent in collectibles.

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Passion Assets: A True Love of Collecting

Art Peritus

While this quote often captures the inexplicable nature of human desire, it also resonates with the motivations behind collecting. Whether its choosing a potential mate or pursuing a coveted object, the pull of desire remains the same when it comes to collecting. Formal USPAP-compliant appraisals are essential in these cases.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Fair Market Value Appraisal One of the most common types of appraisals, a fair market value appraisal determines the price a willing buyer and willing seller would agree upon in an open market, assuming neither is under duress to buy or sell. You can learn more about insurance appraisals in this blog post.

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11 Different Ways to Achieve 700 USPAP-Compliant Appraisal Hours

International Society of Appraisers

You can prepare an insurance appraisal for a client, friend, or neighbor (note: appraisals for family members or your own collection do not count). You can prepare a restricted-use appraisal report for a client, friend, or neighbor to provide current market values for their collection. dinner or wine).

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About to Get Shafted Again

Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

I received a lot of comments from museum directors and curators on last month’s blog , agreeing with me that changing social mores have caused a re-evaluation of what gets presented in museums today. On the other hand, paintings that depict Native Americans in a sympathetic light have risen in fair market value.

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A Question of Value: Reasons to Appraise Your Jewelry

Gemology Resources

In this blog post, we’ll discuss the top reasons why it’s important to have your jewelry appraised, and why you shouldn’t wait. Appraisals can be done for the purpose of insurance, estate planning, and protection, or simply to gain a better understanding of the market value of the item. What exactly is Fair Market Value?