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The Company Policy about AI and Appraising

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Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917), “The Thinker (Le Penseur),” bronze, modeled 1880, cast 1901, in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Accession Number 1942.5.12, Public Domain Image We choose to not use AI in our appraisal work for a number of reasons. We take our professional responsibilities very seriously.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Transformer and a Stamp Collection

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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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How Valuable Are Costume Jewelry Cameos?

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Unless you purposely like collecting ugly jewelry (and some people do!), My advice is to look at each one critically for appealing styles in both the cameos and their settings when deciding which ones to invest in for a collection or your inventory. The faces on some of them are borderline grotesque, honestly.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Rare Nambu Pistol, Baseball Greatness

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The sale was a reminder of how serial numbers, scarcity, and condition come together to drive premium pricing in the military collectibles market. It’s the kind of item that belongs in a serious collection, not just for the names, but for the timeline it represents. at Chrystals Auction.

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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Yearbooks

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This collection sold for $7000 in 2020. Once the printing press became more ubiquitous and accessible in the mid-19th century, more educational institutions joined the yearbook bandwagon and started mass-producing yearbooks for each graduating class. Amy Moyer is the proprietor of Antmuffin: Art, Antiques & Collectibles.

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Insights on Auction Sales: WWII Memorabilia, a Film Strip

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It’s worth noting that this market interest applies to original paintings, not prints, which are more commonly found. Julien’s held a sale that celebrated the enduring collectibility of Marilyn Monroe. It sold for $3,737.61, a strong price for one of his original pieces.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Ferris Wheel, Aurora Model Kits

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Morphy Auctions took center stage this week with a major sale featuring rare Marklin toys, headlined by the first part of the late Tom Sage’s renowned collection. With an average lot price of nearly $9,000, this was a high-quality collection, and the Ferris wheel alone brought $156,000, setting a new high-water mark in this category.

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