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We have several old toys (G.I. Joe 1972), an early 40's typewriter and much more. The trouble is I have no clue about their value. The only "antique" shop around here is really a junk shop. Still cool, mind you, but not much help. Can anyone tell me how to find out the value of all this?
Variven from Goldsboro N.C.
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RE: Finding the Value for Antiques and Collectibles
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Post By amy from ny (Guest Post)
(01/21/2006)
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the best place i found was barnes and noble bookstore. they let you look at the books,and also they have a lounge area were you can look and enjoy a cup of coffee. i could spend hours in there.
RE: Finding the Value for Antiques and Collectibles
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Post By Dean (Guest Post)
(01/21/2006)
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Suggestions are:
1.Go to a good book store where they will carry magazines on antiques.
2. check out the library.
3.Check out antique sites on google such as instappraisel.com and others web pages.
4.Ebay has a web page for appraising antiques.
RE: Finding the Value for Antiques and Collectibles
Be leary of the price on e-bay auctions....people will overbid for a lot of items, thinking it is a good deal, while some people will sell them cheap, because no one wants it. Check your yellow pages for appraisers, sometimes they have a specialty or can point you to the right direction.
RE: Finding the Value for Antiques and Collectibles
Be sure that the books & information you use for pricing is as current as possible. Collectibles can vary with the times and condition of the item. Remember, true value is only what someone is willing to pay & will pay for the item. Good luck!
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Post By Marlene (Guest Post)
(01/20/2006)
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Check Ebay .....I bought a Six Million Dollar Man doll from a tag sale for 1.00 and sold it for 48.00 on Ebay. Not a bad deal!
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Post By Sharon (Guest Post)
(01/20/2006)
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Search on ebay for the same items that you have...You will get an idea the value of your items...Also check "Completed Listings" on ebay, for the items...
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Post By Beverly (Guest Post)
(01/20/2006)
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Check on Ebay and see what they are bringing and have brought in the past few months.
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Post By sandy (Guest Post)
(01/20/2006)
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kovels has a good site
RE: Finding the Value for Antiques and Collectibles
go to the library, they have some very good books that are priceguides for antiques.
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