What Is It Worth?

APRIL 25, 2023

Take a quick glance into the world of modern collectibles and you’ll find a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds and textures that evoke the memories and emotions of youth. Sales figures at major auction houses and online marketplaces tell the story. What factors determine the value of a modern collectible?

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Jewelry Judge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A gem-quality ammonite, "Sandrita" Paraíba tourmaline, Alaskan gold nugget and olivine-freckled meteorite are just a handful of eye-popping treasures that will be offered today at Heritage’s "Nature & Science Signature" auction. troy ounces and measures just over 2 inches (5.21 centimeters) in length.

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Invaluable

MAY 7, 2024

Maybe you inherited a collection of bracelets from a relative, or you found a few second-hand watches and don’t have the history of what you’ve bought. The goal of an appraisal is to be as objective as possible, so that a well-informed jewelry expert can tell you with reasonable certainty what your collection is worth.

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Invaluable

AUGUST 28, 2024

First emerging as a popular children’s toy, antique porcelain dolls soon became a cherished collectible. How to Identify Porcelain Dolls The first step in determining the potential value of a collectible porcelain doll is to identify it. Today, some collectors enjoy all types of dolls while others focus on collecting specific types.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Furthermore, a limited-edition poster that is hand signed by the artist can fetch a significantly higher price due to its rarity, such as a signed example from a benefit in 1991 that is available online for $4,950. For example, a vintage limited-edition poster of “Eric” from an exhibition in 1986 is currently retailing for $750 online.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Furthermore, a limited-edition poster that is hand signed by the artist can fetch a significantly higher price due to its rarity, such as a signed example from a benefit in 1991 that is available online for $4,950. For example, a vintage limited-edition poster of “Eric” from an exhibition in 1986 is currently retailing for $750 online.

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Art Peritus

JUNE 6, 2024

By: Elizabeth Staggs Book Collection: Old and New Chapters In a world increasingly dominated by digital screens and fleeting content, the allure of a physical book remains timeless. Book collecting is more than just a hobby; it’s a celebration of history, art, and the human experience.

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JULY 21, 2022

It enchants because of its color, rarity and luster (the appearance of a material’s surface in reflected light). Moval Collection by Rahaminov Diamonds. Courtesy: Sylvie Collection 5. Top museums and auction houses trust us to evaluate their finest treasures, and our reports are recognized internationally.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 2, 2024

Auction houses are also now dedicating sales to these posters. This sale is just another example of how the juggernaut movie franchise can dominate many collecting categories. Rock ’n’ Roll Posters Collectible Posters From the 1969–70 ‘American Invasion’ of the U.K. WorthPoint’s index has recorded more than $19.8

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Invaluable

JANUARY 13, 2025

Both cute and coveted by collectors, Hummel figurines were one of the hottest collectibles of the 20th century. Goebel restarted production of Hummel figurines that same year, and soon thereafter, the delightful collectibles were back in demand. Browse Hummel Figurines coming to auction Which Hummels Are Most Valuable?

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WorthPoint

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Acreman , a UK-based auction house, hosted their November sale, offering a range of fascinating items for collectors. These pieces are particularly sought after for their rarity and the fact that they come complete with both the vase and stopperoften a hard-to-find combination.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 30, 2025

These rarities have mostly made their way through high-end auction houses like Ragos (seven salesthree in January 2025), Lion and Unicorn (five sales), Morphy’s (two sales), plus a few from Pook and Pook, Freman’s, and Heritage. WorthPoint has only recorded nineteen sales of these since 2009 that went above $6,000.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Amethyst is a type of quartz, so today, despite its intense beauty and popularity, its usually not viewed as a rarity or of extreme value on its own. These pieces change hands through high-end auction houses, and theyre simply exquisite. That wasnt always the case, though.

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