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Appraisal Before Selling: Why Knowing Market Value Protects You – Insights from Ray at ValuePros

ValuePros Appraisal Services

Thinking of selling valuables, collectibles, or inherited items? An appraisal before selling protects your value. Why Appraisals Matter At ValuePros , we offer professional appraisals for estate property, antiques, collections, and more. Before you let anything go, its critical to understand what you actually have.

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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. For anyone into geek culture or nostalgia-driven collecting, this sale had some hidden gems. auction, this collection stood out for its potential.

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Estate Tax Planning Strategies for Art Collections

Art Appraisal Resources

Incorporating art collections into estate planning presents some unique challenges or considerations due to the nature of valuing and distributing art assets. Valuation of Art Collections Determining accurate valuations for art pieces can be complex and subjective, therefore it requires expertise from a certified appraiser.

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British Airways Selling Its Art Collection - What Does This Mean For Corporations?

Art Appraisal Resources

The selling off of a prestigious art collection worth millions of dollars owned by British Airways is the first of what I believe to be many more corporate de-accessioning of high-value art collections. Stay tuned to see what the realized prices will be of this collection when they do eventually sell.

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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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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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Why Accurate Appraisals Matter in the New Year

Penrose Appraisals

An elderly man, after a lifetime of collecting, realizes it may be time to downsize a bit. He has more in his collection than he can possibly give to his children, so he has to think of other options. Part of the issue is that he isn't really clear about the value of what he has. But he isn't sure how to start.