International Society of Appraisers

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room. Today, rooms' light fixtures, whether oversized pendants, floating orbs, geometric chandeliers, or hanging pieces of abstract shapes, are more eye-catching and draw the eye to them.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 18, 2024

We understand that each piece’s value depends on various factors, such as age, quality, condition, rarity, period, and maker. Items frequently purchased: Paintings: Ranging from 18th to 19th-century art, encompassing oils, watercolors, drawings, lithographs, etchings, and prints.

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WorthPoint

DECEMBER 30, 2024

If you owned a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card, would you draw a mustache on the Mick? It can easily be stated that Mantle is a rarity, even if he signed some cards during his career. The impression was that the signature was defacing the card. Any ink was forbidden, as Just Collect described in a debate blog.

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Prime Appraisals

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

They look at what similar items are sold for and consider things like age, condition, and rarity. Attracting Serious Buyers: Professional appraisals can draw in buyers who are really interested in what you’re selling. This can draw in more serious buyers and can even help you get better prices for your items.

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What Is It Worth?

APRIL 25, 2023

Rarity is the number one determinate of value in this category. Modern collectibles reflect the changing interests and values of a younger generation of collectors, are often produced in limited quantities and may hold value and appeal to collectors over time. What factors determine the value of a modern collectible?

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GIA 4Cs

JULY 21, 2022

It enchants because of its color, rarity and luster (the appearance of a material’s surface in reflected light). Or slide it down one of your own fingers and draw a line where it stops. Their colors can also change the appearance of a piece of jewelry and set off the color of a ring’s gemstones differently.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 20, 2024

Fresh Faces A big part of sports memorabilia’s popularity is a crop of generational superstars who have emerged in the last twelve months and continue to draw curious collectors and investors to their sports. The card is one of just ten made and is an example of how card maker Topps has introduced rarity into the collector market.

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WorthPoint

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Blenko Spool Decanters were the standout pieces at this weeks 345 Auction , drawing significant attention from 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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