What’s it worth?

Do you possess an item that might be valuable?  How do you find out what it’s worth?

Not so good ideas -

  • Determine the value from the Antiques Roadshow on PBS. You must have the exact same item in the exact same condition.
  • Go to the library and look it up in a book. When was that book published?
  • Ask a local antiques dealer.  Is that dealer C.A.G.A. certified?  A dealer’s standard reply will be to ask you how much you want for it.  Many dealers have spent years acquiring knowledge, and passing out free advice is typically not part of their job description.
  • And DON’T sell your item to the same person who appraised it.  They are making a living by buying low and selling high.

Better ideas -

  • Remember that quality is very important.  Being old doesn’t necessarily make it valuable.  The better the condition, the higher the value.
  • Remember that no matter what information you have regarding the value of your antique or collectible, it is only worth as much as someone is willing to pay you for it.
  • Have your item appraised by a certified appraiser.

 

 

 

 

Four good reasons

Four good reasons to have your valuables appraised by a professional certified appraiser

  1. To insure the value of your item under your homeowner’s insurance policy.
  2. To use your valuable as collateral.
  3. To value your possessions for estate liquidations, bankruptcies or divorces.
  4. To establish a market price for your valuable.
 

Certified Appraisers

Certified Appraisers Guild

Riverpointe Auction Service is staffed by Certified Appraisers from the Certified Appraisers Guild of America.